The David Pakman Show

Things get dangerous when authoritarians lose control

July 28, 2026ยท1h 8m
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-- On the Show: -- Video emerges of NBC host Kristen Welker laughing and socializing at a Washington party with political operative Stephen Miller -- A federal appeals court blocks Donald Trump from using an executive order that attempted to restrict mail-in voting -- Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, commenting on the war in Iran and defending Vladimir Putin -- Donald Trump confronted a heckler who called him a "p*dophile protector" and made a series of confused claims during a rally -- Donald Trump abruptly halts military strikes against Iran after military advisers warned that air munitions were dangerously depleted -- Mike Johnson claims that public prayer gatherings at the Capitol give him confidence that Republicans will maintain control of Congress -- A former Trump administration official warns that Trump lacks the emotional stability required to command the nation's nuclear arsenal -- Fox News hosts and pollsters reveal that nearly three-fifths of American voters report being worse off financially under Trump -- On the Bonus Show: Mitch McConnell's staff release another proof-of-life photo, more clips from the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and much more... ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Shopify: Sign up for $1/month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/pakman ๐Ÿงฝ Blueland: Get 15% OFF sustainable cleaning products at https://blueland.com/pakman ๐Ÿ›Œ Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 27% OFF at https://helixsleep.com/pakman ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Plaud: Use code PAKMAN for 10% off at https://plaud.ai/pakman or shop at https://amzn.to/4fMahxp -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start (01:18) Kristen Welker and Stephen Miller found socializing (09:08) Court stops Trump from restricting mail-in voting (17:06) Trump speaks to reporters on Air Force One (25:51) Trump set off by heckler at rally (37:24) Trump halts strikes after hearing there's little ammo (44:51) Mike Johnson believes prayer will save Republicans (50:50) Ex-Trump official warns about the nuclear button (57:16) Fox hosts reveal Americans are worse off under Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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