Topic: David Pakman

3 chapters across the catalog

We Need Memes!
Episode 1891 31:47 - 39:45

1891: We Need Memes!

David Pakman, Trump Media and High Frequency Trading

Progressive commentator David Pakman detailed the financial implications of the Truth Social API, noting that Trump Media offers a discounted rate of $60,000 per month for three-year commitments. The discussion focuses on how high-frequency trading algorithms utilize millisecond advantages to execute trades based on market-moving announcements. The hosts speculate on the risks of AI misinterpreting typos in Trump's posts, which could lead to rapid financial losses.

Blue Bracelet
Episode 1711 11:37 - 17:21

1711: Blue Bracelet

David Pakman, YouTube Subscriber Loss and Left-Wing Media

Progressive YouTuber David Pakman reported a significant loss of over 5,000 subscribers and numerous paying members immediately following the 2024 election. Pakman described the trend as a "terrifying" sign of liberal audiences checking out of political discourse. The phenomenon is characterized as a "rage quit" response to the Democratic defeat.

Brolf
Episode 477 16:55 - 19:25

477: Brolf

Podcast Awards Results and The Majority Report Criticism

The No Agenda show failed to win any categories at the recent Podcast Awards, which the hosts attribute to the use of voting bots by other programs. They criticize winners such as The Young Turks and Sam Seder’s Majority Report, dismissing the latter's "freemium" business model and content quality.