
Everything is great other than all of this stuff
From The David Pakman Show by David Pakman
May 1, 2026 · 51 min
About this episode
The episode discusses rising oil prices, Trump's claims about UFOs, and Republican funding shifts amidst economic struggles.
-- On the Show: -- Oil prices surge to about $126 per barrel, tied to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption, while Trump claims the war is calming -- Donald Trump says his administration will release UFO files, citing interviews with pilots who report unexplained aerial phenomena -- Republicans propose using taxpayer money to fund a $400 million White House ballroom despite earlier claims it would be privately funded -- Republicans shift from private funding to taxpayer funding for Trump's ballroom, while constituents struggle to afford groceries and utilities -- Mark Carney says Canadian reliance on the US under Trump has become a weakness and signals stronger ties with other partners -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: The US will issue passports with Trump's face on them, Erika Kirk speaks out after the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and much more... 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/DavidP 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $25 off Carver Mat frames at…
People in this episode
Host: David Pakman
Topics covered
- oil prices
- Trump administration
- UFO files
- Republican funding
- Canadian-US relations
- personal data control
- White House Correspondents' Dinner
Keywords
- oil prices
- Trump
- UFO
- Republicans
- Canada
- personal data
- White House
- ballroom funding
Sponsors
Incogni, Private Internet Access, Aura Frames
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Canada, US
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