The David Pakman Show

Everything is suddenly going wrong

Mar 17, 2026
Coverage of how recent actions and foreign conflict reshaped Senate odds and gas prices. A messy public feud among right-wing media figures draws sharp personal attacks. Press struggles answering questions about the Iran situation and troop movements. Heated social media rants target the Supreme Court and journalists. Discussion of political consequences and what Democrats might need going forward.
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INSIGHT

Trump Actions Tanked GOP Midterm Prospects

  • Betting markets shifted from ~80% Republican Senate odds to 50/50 after Trump's tariffs and the Iran invasion.
  • David Pakman links specific policy decisions (tariffs, invading Iran) to sudden drops in GOP Senate and House prospects in 2026 betting markets.
ADVICE

Organize To Flip Both Chambers

  • Work to take both the House and Senate because dual control would enable oversight and block Trump's agenda.
  • Pakman urges listeners to vote and organize, stressing consequences of Democrats controlling committees and subpoenas.
INSIGHT

MAGA Infighting Reveals Deepening Fractures

  • Infighting within MAGA (Megyn Kelly vs Mark Levin) shows growing fractures even among staunch supporters.
  • Trump publicly sided with Levin, signaling his influence shapes which MAGA factions stay aligned.
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