The David Pakman Show 11/11/25: Farmers in tears as Trump collapses, SCOTUS might pound him
Nov 11, 2025
Jo Carducci, host of the Sane(ish) podcast, dives into the chaotic GOP landscape and the ripple effects of Trump's behavior on the 2028 election. She discusses voter disillusionment and the troubling realities of healthcare promises from Republican leaders. The conversation touches on the frustration of farmers impacted by tariffs and economic inconsistencies. Carducci also critiques Trump's misleading claims about energy prices and mortgage solutions, revealing the challenges faced by his supporters. It's a revealing look into the GOP's future and policy absurdities.
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Early 2028 Polling Sparks Unusual Primary Outlook
- Emerson polling shows Gavin Newsom surging as an early 2028 Democratic frontrunner while JD Vance leads Republicans.
- Polling this far out is unusual and historically unreliable, but it signals an unusually open and fractious primary landscape.
The Cost–Access–Quality Triangle
- Mike Johnson boasts of "notebooks full of ideas" for healthcare without publishing specifics or reconciling tradeoffs.
- David Pakman explains the cost-access-quality triangle and why promises to simultaneously lower cost and raise quality are implausible without major structural change.
Ask For Structural Details On Health Plans
- Evaluate health proposals by asking how they change incentives, administration, or monopsony power rather than trusting slogans.
- Demand specifics on price regulation, administrative waste reduction, or buyer consolidation to judge feasibility.