The David Pakman Show

1/1/25: Biden pardons Hunter, Trump chooses conspiracy nut for FBI (CLASSIC EPISODE FROM 12/2/24)

Jan 1, 2025

The podcast dives into Biden's surprising pardon of Hunter, raising questions about the implications for Trump's future pardon power. It critiques Trump's impending tariffs and the confusion surrounding them, warning of rising consumer prices. The discussion highlights alarming cabinet nominations, including a conspiracy theorist for FBI Director, and examines the risks posed to democracy. Additionally, it debunks the myth of self-made success, emphasizing how public investment is crucial for individual achievements.

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Trump's impending tariffs are expected to raise consumer prices significantly, with retailers struggling to adapt to these changes effectively.

Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden highlights potential authoritarian trends in Trump's cabinet appointments, raising concerns about future electoral implications.

Deep dives

Impact of Proposed Tariffs on Retail Costs

Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on countries like China and Mexico are already affecting consumer markets, even before their implementation. Best Buy's CEO has warned that the anticipation of these tariffs could lead to significant increases in prices for consumer electronics, as roughly 60% of their products come from China. This ongoing situation indicates that without a domestic manufacturing infrastructure, the average consumer will likely face higher costs on essential items like laptops and smartphones. Retailers are caught in a challenging position, trying to adapt by preloading inventories or diversifying supply chains, but these adjustments are slow and complex.

Intro

2min

The Tariff Tangle: Impacts on Consumer Electronics

13min

The Political Fallout of Presidential Pardons

8min

Trump's Cabinet and Authoritarianism

6min

The Illusion of Self-Made Success and Governance Threats

3min

The Myth of Self-Made Success

19min

Concerns Arise Over Vaccine Skepticism in New Health Administration

7min

NEW YEAR'S DAY / CLASSIC EPISODE FROM DECEMBER 2, 2024

-- On the Show:

-- Retailers warn of rising prices as a result of the forthcoming Trump tariffs

-- As Donald Trump's tariffs get closer to becoming a reality, the vast majority of Americans still do not understand how tariffs work

-- President Joe Biden pardons Hunter Biden, despite previously saying he would not pardon him, and this gives Trump carte blanche for any pardons he wants to do

-- The authoritarian takeover planned by Trump is taking shape in his cabinet and other nominations

-- Examining the myth of the self-made business genius and entrepreneur

-- Kash Patel, a dangerous authoritarian conspiracy theorist, has been nominated by Donald Trump to be FBI Director

-- Once again, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum humiliates Trump after Trump tries lying about their phone call

-- David Weldon is Donald Trump's choice to run the CDC, and this is a bad idea a Weldon is a longtime antivaxxer

-- On the Bonus Show: Trump chooses his daughter's father-in-law for key post, countries fail to reach agreement in UN plastic talks, women getting sterilized after Trump's victory, much more...

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