Sam Harris on the show, Taylor Swift breaks right wing brains
The David Pakman Show - January 30, 2024
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Taylor Swift Derangement Syndrome hits Fox News
Fox News has become fixated on Taylor Swift, a situation dubbed "Taylor Swift Derangement Syndrome." The network's criticism revolves around Swift's voter registration efforts and her influence, especially since she was TIME’s “Person of the Year” and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. Fox News has recently expressed fatigue and irritation with Swift, scrutinizing her use of a private plane to attend football games. Hosts have also speculated about Swift's potential involvement in the Biden campaign for 2024, as she endorsed Biden in 2020. Fox News' increased focus on Swift should be seen as an indication of her potential to challenge the dominance of MAGA Trumpism, particularly among the youth and individuals less involved in politics.
From yesterday’s show:
Nikki Haley EXPLODES on Trump dementia, "he's totally unhinged"
Following months of avoiding direct attacks against Donald Trump, Nikki Haley is now criticizing the former president over his cognitive gaffes. This marks a distinct shift in strategy now that she and Trump are the only two candidates remaining in the race. Given the media’s recent focus on the matter and Trump's response to her attacks during several rallies, the tactic appears to be working. Despite demonstrating signs of a revamped campaign, Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel has called for Haley to exit the race so the party can unify behind Donald Trump. Haley has fired back, arguing that only two states have voted with forty-eight more to go. Perhaps if Haley had been more aggressive against Trump early on, and argued against his mental fitness in the earlier stages of the primary cycle, she would be more competitive in these contests.
From yesterday’s show:
Trump DESTROYED, must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for defamation
Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded $18.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive damages in a defamation trial. The verdict follows Carroll's accusation of sexual assault against Trump in the 1990s, which the jury found had damaged her reputation. Carroll's attorney, Roberta Kaplan, sought $24 million in damages to prevent Trump from defaming her again. Despite Trump's initial rally speech after the verdict, where he refrained from mentioning Carroll or the details, he later posted on Truth Social, expressing disagreement with the verdicts and criticizing the legal system. Carroll has pledged to use the awarded money for a good cause. However, there remain uncertainties with the election process, since Trump plans to appeal and it’s unknown how much cash he has on hand.
From yesterday’s show:
3 troops killed in Jordan, bloodthirsty Republicans pressure Biden to strike
Over the weekend, three American troops were killed in a drone strike in Jordan, near the Syrian border. The incident has sparked the familiar pattern of partisan responses, with Republicans expressing bloodthirsty demands on President Joe Biden. The strike's initial assessment points to the involvement of an Iranian-backed group, raising concerns about potential escalation and highlighting the complex dynamics in the region. Notable Republican figures, including Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham, Tom Cotton, and John Cornyn, have called for significant military retaliation against Iran, taking a hawkish stance. This stance contrasts with the Republican claim of being the anti-war party, underscoring the party's inconsistency on military interventions. The incident adds a layer of complexity to Biden's foreign policy approach and raises questions about the potential impact on the upcoming November election.
More on the show:
-- Sam Harris, neuroscientist, philosopher, New York Times bestselling author, and host of the Making Sense Podcast, joins David to discuss debating conspiracy theorists, the collapse of the Intellectual Dark Web, wokeness, Trumpism, and much more
-- Fox News and Donald Trump are wildly triggered by yet another stock market record
-- The latest conspiracy is that the Super Bowl is rigged for the Kansas City Chiefs so that Taylor Swift will publicly endorse Joe Biden
-- Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar tries taking credit for money from a bill she voted against and CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede doesn't allow her to do it
-- Donald Trump could be about to lose all the cash he has
-- A Trump supporter says he loves Trump because Trump hugged the flag once
-- Voicemail caller asks David whether his views on abortion have changed since becoming a father
-- On the Bonus Show: Ex-IRS contractor sentenced to 5 years in prison for leaking Trump's taxes, Alabama man shook violently during first-ever nitrogen gas execution, the first Neuralink brain implant in a human has taken place, much more...
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