The David Pakman Show

11/3/25: Zohran Mamdani on the show as Trump starving 42 million, Obama drops hammer

Nov 3, 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic mayoral candidate for New York City, shares his vision for the city, including a proposal for free bus services funded by tax increases on the wealthy. He discusses strategies to make NYC more affordable and resist federal overreach, aiming to form coalitions and hold accountable those who violate laws. The conversation also touches on Trump's refusal to distribute SNAP funds, impacting millions, and Obama's critiques of scapegoating and misinformation in politics.
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INSIGHT

SNAP Freeze Causes Immediate Harm

  • Donald Trump froze $6 billion in emergency SNAP funds, leaving 42 million Americans without food assistance on November 1st.
  • Two federal judges ordered those benefits released and called the freeze causing "irreparable harm."
ADVICE

Donate To Offset The SNAP Gap

  • Donate to Feeding America through first payments at joinPacman.com or the Substack to fund meals during the SNAP freeze.
  • David Pakman pledged to donate every first membership payment and will report totals daily.
INSIGHT

Religion And Spousal Scrutiny In MAGA Base

  • MAGA's base shows intolerance toward Hindu or non-Christian candidates, creating problems for Republicans with non-Christian spouses.
  • David Pakman warns J.D. Vance and Vivek Ramaswamy face voter friction over their spouses' faith or heritage.
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