The David Pakman Show

12/18/24: I met with Biden, confused Trump blasts out rant

Dec 18, 2024
Guest
Sasha Abramsky
Sasha Abramsky, a freelance journalist and author, joins to discuss the alarming realities of Project 2025 and its implications. David shares his meeting with President Biden about engaging online creators in politics. They also delve into Trump's chaotic press conference, marred by confusion and falsehoods. The resurgence of discredited vaccine-autism theories among GOP leaders raises concerns. Finally, a critical look at trickle-down economics emphasizes its failures in addressing inequality, while TikTok's potential ban is explored amid shifting political dynamics.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Media Engagement and Political Rhetoric
02:05 • 18min
3
Trump, Vaccines, and the Return of Discredited Conspiracy Theories
19:51 • 5min
4
The Rise of Opportunistic Anti-Vaccine Rhetoric
24:46 • 5min
5
Vaccines, Technology, and Political Influence
29:48 • 8min
6
Elon Musk and Trump: Power, Politics, and Populism
37:40 • 14min
7
Data Privacy Concerns and Tax Policy Critique
51:54 • 4min
8
Debunking Trickle-Down Economics and Social Media Regulation
56:01 • 8min
9
Exploring TikTok's Influence and Upcoming Political Topics
01:04:11 • 2min