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The real King embarrasses fake king Trump Apr 29, 2026

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-- On the Show:

-- Michael Wolff, journalist and author, joins us to discuss Trump's growing desperation over the failing Iran war and his collapsing approval numbers

-- King Charles III tells Congress that power must be limited and NATO alliances must support Ukraine, contrasting Donald Trump’s positions

-- Donald Trump struggles to read a speech next to King Charles III and delivers awkward lines while relying heavily on notes

-- The Department of Justice indicts James Comey over a seashell photo reading 86 47 that Trump allies call a threat

-- New evidence suggests the White House Correspondents’ Dinner suspect may not have fired shots, and the injury could be friendly fire

-- Repeated incidents at Butler, a golf course, and the Washington Hilton show possible Secret Service security failures around Donald Trump

-- Melania Trump appears uncomfortable as Donald Trump cuts in front of Queen Camilla and seeks attention during an event with the British royals

-- Donald Trump posts to Truth Social at 4 a.m., warning Iran while sharing an image of himself with a rifle

-- On the Bonus Show: Trump is turning the Washington DC reflecting pool blue, DHS staffers to start going unpaid again as partial shutdown continues, Australia moves to tax big tech to pay for newsrooms, and much more...

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(00:00) Start

(01:23) King Charles emphasizes NATO and Ukraine

(11:25) Trump falters during speech with king

(16:46) Comey indicted over seashell photo

(24:31) Questions emerge in Correspondents' Dinner shooting

(30:47) Secret Service lapses raise serious concerns

(39:01) Michael Wolff interview

(57:35) Melania appears uncomfortable at event

(1:04:35) Trump posts about Iran overnight

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They want critics SILENCED and it’s getting worse Apr 28, 2026

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-- On the Show:

-- Melania Trump criticizes Jimmy Kimmel over his jokes about her, while Donald Trump calls on ABC and Disney to fire him

-- Karoline Leavitt says Americans must tone down the rhetoric after an attempted assassination against Trump while blaming Democrats

-- Karoline Leavitt, Mike Johnson, and Lindsey Graham promote a $400 million White House ballroom as a national security need

-- Skeptics claim the assassination attempts against Trump were staged, but their observations do not support a broader conspiracy

-- Donald Trump’s right hand appears swollen and discolored while meeting King Charles III, furthering questions about his health

-- Gas prices remain high over the Iran war, despite reduced media coverage showing how economic issues often receive less attention

-- The US Justice Department is reportedly scaling denaturalization cases from rare instances to hundreds, with unclear selection criteria

-- On the Bonus Show: 8 in 10 of those Trump calls "low IQ" are people of color, Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect against AI, schools debate getting rid of homework, and much more...

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(00:00) Start

(01:29) Melania calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be canceled

(09:58) Karoline calls on Democrats to tone down their rhetoric

(21:07) Republicans back Trump’s ballroom following shooting

(30:15) Skepticism continues over Trump assassination attempts

(40:15) Trump’s hand looks even worse

(47:29) Gas prices remain high two months into Trump’s Iran war

(54:19) DOJ expands denaturalization case reviews

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Trumpworld spins out of control as conspiracies spiral Apr 27, 2026

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-- On the Show:

-- After an attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, people question how a gunman could get so close to Donald Trump

-- Ex-Trump supporters Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene question the first assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania

-- Trump angrily denies accusations in a 60 Minutes interview, mocks the gunman who tried to assassinate him, and contradicts video evidence

-- Fox News host Jacqui Heinrich praises Trump during an interview while he criticizes NATO, and comments on Russia’s war with Ukraine

-- Videos show Donald Trump stumbling during the evacuation at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and later denying it

-- A CNN reporter links Democratic rhetoric to violence, and Jamie Raskin counters by showing that the example is simply calling Trump bad

-- Some on the left treat overlap with Tucker Carlson's anti-war rhetoric as alignment despite his nationalist agenda conflicting with progressive goals

-- On the Bonus Show: Stories from David's trip to Washington DC for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Michael Tracey and Jim Acosta nearly come to blows, and much more...

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(00:00) Start

(01:41) Attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

(10:21) Right-wingers question Trump assassination attempt

(20:36) Trump's contentious 60 Minutes interview

(31:52) Trump criticizes NATO during Fox interview

(40:25) Trump denies stumbling during evacuation

(48:07) Raskin challenges claims about Democrats' rhetoric

(57:15) Don't fall for Tucker's anti-war rhetoric

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What happens to Trump voters when Trump is gone? Apr 24, 2026

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-- David questions how society should respond to Trump supporters after his term ends, weighing whether their support is a forgivable mistake

-- Eric Trump appears on television promoting a $24 million Pentagon robotics contract for his company, raising concerns about corruption

-- Trump's approval falls to 32% with 63% disapproval alongside declining economic confidence and pessimistic outlooks among independents

-- Tim Miller confronts pastor Doug Wilson on Piers Morgan's show, accusing him of attacking minorities and challenging his religious title

-- Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett cites falling egg and beef prices as proof of progress, while gas, housing, and food costs rise

-- Rep. Mike Lawler deflects questions about Trump by repeatedly referencing Obama’s Libya conflict during an exchange with Katy Tur

-- The Friday Feedback segment

-- On the Bonus Show: Right-wing reactions to the Virginia redistricting vote, the Onion is getting closer to acquiring Alex Jones' Infowars, and much more...

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(00:00) Start

(01:22) The political legacy of Trump voters

(07:45) Eric Trump gets a Pentagon robotics contract

(15:25) Trump approval falls to 32 percent

(22:00) Tim Miller confronts Doug Wilson

(30:08) Trump advisor points to egg and beef prices

(37:23) Republican asked about Trump's war, deflects to Obama"

(43:31) Friday Feedback segment

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White House plans media attack as press crackdown begins Apr 24, 2026

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump is planning a “mic-drop confrontation” at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where he targets media and leaves early

-- The FBI opens an investigation into a New York Times reporter over standard journalism practices like contacting sources and emails

-- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump on Fox News by calling him humanitarian while downplaying Iran attacks on non-U.S. ships

-- Karoline Leavitt says Trump will dictate the Iran war timeline while telling reporters to trust the administration's claims

-- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. backs up Trump's claim that a $600 drug reduced to $10 is a 600% reduction, saying it's a different way to do the math

-- Donald Trump promised to cut electricity bills in half within a year, but consumer bills show no such reduction

-- Polling shows 31% of Republicans and 76% of independents disapprove of Donald Trump

-- Senator Bill Cassidy checks studies cited by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in real time and finds one that contradicts his claim about vaccines

-- On the Bonus Show: Congressional Republicans weigh whether to approve Trump's war, Oversight members debate a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, Devin Nunes steps down after massive Trump Media stock collapse, and much more...

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(00:00) Start

(01:17) Trump plans media confrontation

(09:12) FBI investigates reporter actions

(20:41) Leavitt defends Trump on Fox

(29:42) Leavitt faces questions on Iran

(38:20) RFK Jr misstates percentage drop

(44:29) Trump energy promise revisited

(50:35) Nearly a third of Republicans disapprove of Trump

(55:53) RFK Jr claims challenged live by Senator

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They just took another major loss Apr 22, 2026

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-- On the Show

-- Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark Podcast, joins us on Substack Live to discuss right-wing divisions over Trump's war in Iran, 2028, and more…

-- Virginia voters approve a redistricting plan that allows Democrats to redraw congressional maps and potentially gain multiple House seats

-- FBI Director Kash Patel responds defensively to reporters' questions and denies allegations about his conduct while threatening legal action

-- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump as a steady leader during the Iran war while dismissing skepticism about his record and past broken promises

-- Donald Trump significantly reduces his on-camera appearances while continuing frequent online posts and phone interviews

-- Donald Trump reads Bible verses in a staged setting in an attempt to rebrand himself as a more religious person

-- Tucker Carlson says he regrets helping Donald Trump rise to power but does not provide specific examples or changes in behavior

-- On the Bonus Show: A new ruling lets Texas require Ten Commandments displays in schools, congressional approval hits a record low, El Salvador conducts a mass trial of 490 alleged MS-13 members, and much more...

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(00:00) Start
(01:27) Democrats gain map advantage in Virginia
(08:20) Kash Patel denies misconduct claims
(18:31) Leavitt defends Trump record on Iran
(26:11) Trump reduces public appearances
(33:39) Tim Miller Substack Live
(57:29) Trump reads Bible in Oval Office
(1:05:17) Carlson expresses Trump regret

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Reality collapses and Americans are noticing Apr 21, 2026

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump reportedly demanded nuclear launch codes for Iran, but the claim traces to an unverified source and lacks confirmation

-- Donald Trump reacts to a Virginia redistricting vote by warning that fair elections will cause Republicans to lose power

-- Donald Trump repeatedly contradicts himself and his administration, creating confusion that his subordinates have to quietly attempt to correct

-- Donald Trump posts lengthy and aggressive messages on Truth Social about Iran and the media

-- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argues that Trump is unfit for office while criticizing Kash Patel over concerns about his conduct

-- Donald Trump makes contradictory statements during a CNBC interview about Iran, the economy, and oil markets

-- Benny Johnson claims in an interview with Rep. Brandon Gill that Somalia’s average IQ is around 70, a widely disputed figure

-- David receives strong audience backlash after criticizing tipping culture

-- On the Bonus Show: Kash Patel sues the Atlantic over excessive drinking allegations, Trump's labor secretary resigns amid scandals, UK Parliament agrees to a cigarette ban for those born after 2008, and much more...

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(00:00) Start
(01:54) Unverified report says Trump wanted to nuke Iran
(08:17) Trump reacts to redistricting vote
(19:43) Trump keeps contradicting himself
(26:48) Trump posts to Truth Social about Iran
(35:05) AOC questions Trump fitness
(41:37) Trump addresses economy on CNBC
(52:24) Republican representative repeats Somalia IQ claim
(59:20) Audience reaction to tipping video

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The week from hell is only getting started Apr 20, 2026

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-- On the Show:

-- FBI Director Kash Patel faces reports of heavy drinking and being too intoxicated for staff to wake him during critical moments

-- Military advisers reportedly block Trump from the Situation Room during a rescue mission due to concerns about impulsive decisions

-- House Democrats file impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth over alleged unauthorized war actions and mishandling classified information

-- Reports describe Donald Trump privately expressing fear, anger, and concern about the political and military consequences of the Iran war

-- Donald Trump speaks to Turning Point USA in an effort to emphasize his Christian credentials, which have recently come under scrutiny

-- Donald Trump delivers a confusing speech with contradictory statements about religion, the Iran war, and his second-term policies

-- Donald Trump signs an order to speed up psychedelic drug review while joined by Joe Rogan and makes unusual remarks

-- Former Donald Trump supporters publicly criticize him as racist and corrupt while expressing regret for past support

-- On the Bonus Show: Tariff refunds start being issued, MTG raises questions about the Trump assassination attempt, RFK Jr. once cut off a road-killed raccoon’s penis, and much more...

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(00:00) Start
(01:23) Concerns raised about Kash Patel’s drinking
(09:24) Advisers restrict Trump’s role in Iran mission
(19:27) Democrats file impeachment against Hegseth
(25:39) New details on Trump behind the scenes
(33:56) Trump’s late-night posts draw attention
(40:21) Trump's religion comments stun supporters
(48:11) Joe Rogan joins Trump at psychedelics signing event
(56:55) Former supporters criticize Trump

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“The victims, or whatever” shocks MAGA Apr 17, 2026

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump downplays Jeffrey Epstein victims while making confusing claims about gas prices and Iran negotiations

-- Donald Trump delivers a rambling speech featuring misleading claims about taxes on tips and moments where he appears disengaged

-- Jessica Tarlov challenges Donald Trump’s approval ratings on Fox News, prompting an angry response from Donald Trump on social media

-- Donald Trump attacks Tucker Carlson and other former allies in a series of hostile posts, revealing fractures within his political coalition

-- Lauren Boebert comments on misconduct in Congress and distances herself from certain political associations

-- Private equity firms quietly acquire YouTube channels, raising concerns about transparency, editorial independence, and audience trust

-- Rep. Troy Nehls compares Donald Trump to Jesus, highlighting the cult-like nature of the Trump movement

-- The Friday Feedback segment

-- On the Bonus Show: Stocks rally over suspicion that the Iran war is ending, the California governor's race is wide open following Swalwell's departure, Pete Hegseth quotes a fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump comments coldly on Epstein victims

(09:14) Trump continues to mislead on 'no tax on tips'

(20:54) Jessica Tarlov challenges Trump’s approval ratings

(28:39) Trump criticizes Tucker Carlson and former allies

(34:01) Boebert addresses misconduct concerns in Congress

(42:03) A look into private equity involvement in YouTube channels

(50:50) Republican compares Trump to Jesus

(55:42) Friday Feedback segment

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They can't keep their lies straight Apr 16, 2026

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-- On the Show

-- Pat Ford, producer of the David Pakman Show, fills in for David

-- In an interview with Maria Bartiromo, Donald Trump gives a series of inconsistent answers on war with Iran, midterms, and energy policy

-- Karoline Leavitt claims gas prices are falling, promotes misleading figures, and deflects criticism during a press conference

-- JD Vance faces a weak event turnout at a TPUSA event while Erika Kirk cancels her appearance citing serious threats and backlash

-- Dr. Mehmet Oz says on Donald Trump Jr.'s podcast that the President suggested diet soda could kill cancer cells

-- Donald Trump supporters continue to react negatively to an AI-generated image he posted depicting himself as Jesus

-- New data shows consumer sentiment hits a record low under Donald Trump as inflation rises and economic confidence drops

-- Donald Trump records sharply negative approval on tax policy as voters react to higher costs and all-around frustration with him

-- On the Bonus Show: Democrats file impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth, Virginia joins the popular vote interstate compact, Meta faces blowback over facial recognition glasses, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump discusses Iran war in Bartiromo interview

(14:52) Karoline Leavitt spins gas prices to say they are falling