{"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":"The China trip did not go well, and it’s embarrassing","slug":"the-china-trip-did-not-go-well-and-it-s-embarrassing","published_at":"2026-05-15T18:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-david-pakman-show-745178/the-china-trip-did-not-go-well-and-it-s-embarrassing","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/SHHWD3363777359.mp3?updated=1778872641","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/clrtpod.com/m/mgln.ai/e/35/traffic.megaphone.fm/SHHWD3363777359.mp3?updated=1778872641","summary":"-- On the Show: -- Ground beef prices hit record highs above $7 per pound while families increasingly rely on credit cards for groceries -- Donald Trump publicly agrees with Xi Jinping, describing the US as a declining nation, then tries to blame Joe Biden while praising himself -- Donald Trump struggles climbing Air Force One stairs and delivers confusing remarks about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz -- Donald Trump sas he defends selling American farmland to Chinese buyers and supports keeping Chinese students in US universities -- A three-time Trump voter posts an emotional apology video saying he regrets attending MAGA rallies, wearing the hat, and supporting Trump -- Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett says slower immigration means the economy now needs fewer jobs each month -- Former FBI Director James Comey mocks Trump’s obsession with him and says his daughter was fired because of their family name -- The Friday Feedback segment 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 💪 AG1 is offering you a free Flavor Sampler and free gift at https://drinkag1.com/pakman 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/DavidP -- On the Bonus Show: Right-wing reactions to rising gas prices, Stephen Miller is out of the spotlight, and much more... -- 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:…","meta_description":"-- On the Show: -- Ground beef prices hit record highs above $7 per pound while families increasingly rely on credit cards for groceries -- Donald Trump p…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4388,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-david-pakman-show-745178/episodes/the-china-trip-did-not-go-well-and-it-s-embarrassing/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/the-china-trip-did-not-go-well-and-it-s-embarrassing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}