1/10/23: Politics Gets Way More Stupid, A Look at the Newest Conspiracy Theory

<p>-- On the Show:</p><p>-- Dr. Eli Merritt, political historian at Vanderbilt University and editor of the recently released collection of essays entitled &#34;The Curse of Demagogues: Lessons Learned from the Presidency of Donald J. Trump,&#34; joins David to discuss demagoguery, its toxic effect on democracy, and much more. Get the book: <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZhYWKG" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/3ZhYWKG</a></p><p>-- The new COVID conspiracy theory is the idea of people &#34;dying suddenly,&#34; which we look at and debunk</p><p>-- As Republicans take control of the House, the first wannabe-scandal hits Joe Biden, related to some documents misplaced while Biden was Vice President</p><p>-- A Donald Trump indictment watch begins as the Georgia grand jury completes its work</p><p>-- Fox News propagandist Tucker Carlson defends the Brazil rioters and baselessly claims the election in which President Lula defeated former President Jair Bolsonaro was &#34;rigged&#34;</p><p>-- Donald Trump disgustingly suggests Republican wreck the economy over the next two years in order to help him win in 2024</p><p>-- The war between radical Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert gets even uglier</p><p>-- Voicemail caller asks David what it would take for him to attend a NASCAR race</p><p>-- On the <a href="http://www.davidpakman.com/membership" rel="nofollow">Bonus Show</a>: House Republicans adopt rules package, House Republicans pass repeal of IRS funding boost, Q-Anon&#39;s reaction to Brazil riots, much more...</p><p><span>💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 3 months free at </span><a href="https://www.piavpn.com/David" rel="nofollow">https://www.piavpn.com/David</a></p><p><span>🌳 Use code PAKMAN for 20% off HoldOn plant-based bags at </span><a href="https://holdonbags.com" rel="nofollow">https://holdonbags.com</a></p><p><span>😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN saves you 10% at </span><a href="https://zippixtoothpicks.com" rel="nofollow">https://zippixtoothpicks.com</a></p><p><span>💪 Ath