Things get dangerous when authoritarians lose control

-- On the Show:

-- Video emerges of NBC host Kristen Welker laughing and socializing at a Washington party with political operative Stephen Miller

-- A federal appeals court blocks Donald Trump from using an executive order that attempted to restrict mail-in voting

-- Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, commenting on the war in Iran and defending Vladimir Putin

-- Donald Trump confronted a heckler who called him a "p*dophile protector" and made a series of confused claims during a rally

-- Donald Trump abruptly halts military strikes against Iran after military advisers warned that air munitions were dangerously depleted

-- Mike Johnson claims that public prayer gatherings at the Capitol give him confidence that Republicans will maintain control of Congress

-- A former Trump administration official warns that Trump lacks the emotional stability required to command the nation's nuclear arsenal

-- Fox News hosts and pollsters reveal that nearly three-fifths of American voters report being worse off financially under Trump

-- On the Bonus Show (davidpakman.com/membership): Mitch McConnell's staff release another proof-of-life photo, more clips from the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and much more...

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(00:00) Start

(01:18) Kristen Welker and Stephen Miller found socializing

(09:08) Court stops Trump from restricting mail-in voting

(17:06) Trump speaks to reporters on Air Force One

(25:51) Trump set off by heckler at rally

(37:24) Trump halts strikes after hearing there's little ammo

(44:51) Mike Johnson believes prayer will save Republicans

(50:50) Ex-Trump official warns about the nuclear button

(57:16) Fox hosts reveal Americans are worse off under Trump

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