Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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David Pakman is an American progressive political commentator and host of @thedavidpakmanshow.

This episode was recorded on the 8th of May 2025.

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0:00 Why Do the Right Keep Winning?
7:21 What is the ‘MAGA’ Movement?
9:25 Is Trump’s Presidency Different This Time Around?
12:29 Will Trump Run for a Third Presidency?
17:20 Does MAGA Have Political Principles?
21:11 Right-Wing Sloganeering
26:54 Why is the Right So Obsessed with Abortion?
33:57 Should We Value Principles, or Winning?
38:59 Is Democracy Successful in America?
43:36 How to Have a Healthy Relationship with News Media
47:41 How Relevant is Religion in American Politics?
1:04:05 How Can the Left Win Next Time?

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