The David Pakman Show 9/18/25: MAGA cancel culture explodes, Trump fails in the UK
Sep 18, 2025
Jon Favreau, co-host of Pod Save America and former Obama speechwriter, joins to explore the latest in politics. They dive into Trump's troubling UK trip and his alarming health signs, all while he makes exaggerated claims about the economy. The discussion shifts to the ominous rise of MAGA-driven cancel culture and censorship, particularly around figures like Jimmy Kimmel. Favreau also critiques the role of independent media and strategizes potential paths for Democrats as they gear up for future elections.
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Cancel Culture Powered By Political Pressure
- David Pakman argues Kimmel's suspension shows rising right-wing driven cancel culture and chilling self-censorship.
- He warns platform liability threats could force creators offline and undermine First Amendment norms.
Policy Choices Tied To Fed's Rate Cut
- Pakman links Trump's tariffs and policies to economic weakening and the Fed's 0.25% rate cut.
- He highlights Powell's warning that job gains slowed and downside employment risks have risen.
Obama's Rare Public Rebuke
- Pakman recounts Barack Obama's rare public rebuke of Trump, framing American values beyond party lines.
- He says Obama contrasted past Republican leaders with Trump to show Trump's deviation from those values.
