Episode
Tariff scam collapses as health panic explodes
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- The David Pakman Show
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- May 8, 2026
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- 3845
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-- On the Show: -- A federal trade court blocks Donald Trump’s new 10% global tariffs, ruling they were not justified under decades-old trade law -- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Americans should take summer road trips despite gas reaching $4.55 a gallon -- Donald Trump abruptly cancels a live press event with Brazil’s president without explanation, leaving reporters waiting for hours -- Donald Trump makes confusing and false claims about military strikes, gas prices, the stock market, and public health at the White House -- Republican officials shift attention toward voter fraud claims as voters remain frustrated over prices, instability, and Trump’s unmet promises -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Mehdi Hasan destroys Michael Knowles in January 6 debate, Americans get polled about beating Trump in a fight, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🔬 Freedom From Religion Foundation: Text DAVID to 511511 or go to https://ffrf.us/david -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- 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 (01:36) Trump officials insist the economy is fine (08:17) Republicans try rigging the midterms…