-- On the Show:-- Alissa Quart, Executive Director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project and author of the book "Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream," joins David to discuss the concept of bootstrapping, the American dream, and much more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3R9L7wv-- The first 2024 Republican presidential primary debate takes place, and quickly become a competition for which candidate can prove they are the most extreme and unhinged-- A visibly depressed Donald Trump skips the first GOP debate, instead being interviewed by Tucker Carlson, an interview that did not go well-- Donald Trump Jr and radical Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene are furious that they weren't allowed into the post-debate "spin room" at the first Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin-- According to Ronan Farrow's latest piece about Elon Musk, associates close to Musk blame drug use for Musk's increasingly erratic behavior-- Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump's former attorney, is arrested and booked in Fulton County, Georgia-- Rudy Giuliani makes unhinged and absurd post-arrest statements outside of Fulton County jail-- The Eggman calls into to argue that compared to Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence came off as likeable and charismatic at the first 2024 Republican presidential primary debate-- On the Bonus Show: Vivek Ramaswamy is accused of plagiarizing Barack Obama during GOP debate, MAGA fans think Atlanta jail protest is a set-up, Mars settlement might only need 22 people to start, much more...? Ounce of Hope: Get 25% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://www.ounceofhope.com/? Athletic Greens is offering FREE year-supply of Vitamin D at https://athleticgreens.com/pakman? Bank with Atmos to fight climate change! Open an account at https://joinatmos.com/pakman-- Become a Supporter: http://www.davidpakman.com/membership-- Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/thedavidpakmanshow-- Subscribe to Pakman Live: https://www.youtube.com/pakmanlive-- Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/davidpakmanshow-- Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow-- Leave us a message at The David Pakman Show Voicemail Line (219)-2DAVIDPOur Sponsors:* ? Babbel: Get 55% off your subscription at https://babbel.com/pakmanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands