{"podcast":{"title":"The David Pakman Show","slug":"the-david-pakman-show-745178","podcast_index_feed_id":745178,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/SHHWD4599743349","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/28430","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/14fd9ad8-f8a3-11f0-a303-971dba936e36/image/0471d31f28c639f0720f3a73357623b1.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"David Pakman","episode_count":1030,"summary":"The David Pakman Show is one of the most-watched independent progressive programs in the country. Hosted by David Pakman, the show offers a fresh perspective on the stories shaping our world through thoughtful commentary and compelling interviews with our nation's leaders. With new episodes dropping every weekday, David delivers sharp, insightful, and fact-based analysis on politics, current events, and social issues. Whether you're looking for deep dives into major political events, in-depth conversations with experts and newsmakers, or sharp-witted breakdowns of the latest headlines, The David Pakman Show has you covered","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T18:20:00.469159+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-david-pakman-show-745178"},"episode":{"title":"Reality collapses and Americans are noticing","slug":"reality-collapses-and-americans-are-noticing","published_at":"2026-04-21T18:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-david-pakman-show-745178/reality-collapses-and-americans-are-noticing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-david-pakman-show-745178","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/clrtpod.com/m/mgln.ai/e/35/traffic.megaphone.fm/SHHWD8147028895.mp3?updated=1776797300","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/clrtpod.com/m/mgln.ai/e/35/traffic.megaphone.fm/SHHWD8147028895.mp3?updated=1776797300","summary":"-- 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... 📱 Cape: Get 33% off for 6 months with code PAKMAN at https://cape.co/pakman 🍓 Strawberry.me: Get a $50 credit when you sign up for coaching at https://strawberry.me/pakman 📄 UPDF: Supercharge your PDF workflow! Get an extra $10 off at https://davidpakman.com/updf 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman -- 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/thedavidpakmansh…","meta_description":"-- On the Show -- Donald Trump reportedly demanded nuclear launch codes for Iran, but the claim traces to an unverified source and lacks confirmation -- D…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4316,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-david-pakman-show-745178/episodes/reality-collapses-and-americans-are-noticing/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-david-pakman-show-745178/reality-collapses-and-americans-are-noticing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}