Everything is great other than all of this stuff

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

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Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Canada, US

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