# The week from hell is only getting started

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Podcast: [The David Pakman Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-david-pakman-show-745178)
Published: 2026-04-20T18:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/clrtpod.com/m/mgln.ai/e/35/traffic.megaphone.fm/SHHWD2155500044.mp3?updated=1776711378
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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... 🛍️ Shopify: Sign up for $1/month trial and start selling today at ⁠https://shopify.com/pakman⁠ 💡 Outskill: Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind at ⁠https://link.outskill.com/PAKMANDEC1⁠ 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at ⁠https://wildgrain.com/david⁠ 🔊 Blinkist: Read a nonfiction book in just 15 minutes! Try it FREE at ⁠https://blinkist.com/pakman⁠ -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get…

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