The David Pakman Show

David Pakman
  • 4.9 (259)
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The David Pakman Show is one of the most-watched independent progressive programs in the country. Hosted by David Pakman, the show offers a fresh perspective on the stories shaping our world through thoughtful commentary and compelling interviews with our nation's leaders. With new episodes dropping every weekday, David delivers sharp, insightful, and fact-based analysis on politics, current events, and social issues. Whether you're looking for deep dives into major political events, in-depth conversations with experts and newsmakers, or sharp-witted breakdowns of the latest headlines, The David Pakman Show has you covered

  1. 16 hrs ago

    The brain rot cannot be hidden any longer

    -- On the Show: -- Donald Trump sees his influence diminish as 12 primary candidates lose, including Rep.Cory Mills in Florida, after receiving his endorsement -- Donald Trump announces unprecedented economic sanctions against any foreign entity providing commercial support to Iran -- Senator Darline Graham admits her ignorance regarding national security issues before attempting to distract voters with the culture war -- Donald Trump rambles outside the White House while promoting a corporate sponsor and making false claims about international waters -- Donald Trump appears physically exhausted and disoriented while struggling to remain awake during a public address at the White House -- Natalie Harp has worked inside the White House without proper security clearance for over a year due to presidential intervention -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reflects on progressive social justice movements while addressing the political failures of extreme rhetoric -- White House adviser Stephen Miller spreads false economic claims on Fox News regarding gasoline prices and national inflation rates -- On the Bonus Show: The US national debt reaches $40 trillion, the Trump administration is undoing worker heat protections, and much more... 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 📖 Bullies, Parasites & Slaves: Text PAKMAN to 511511 or go to https://bps.online 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start (01:10) Trump's endorsements keep losing (08:44) Trump announces Iran-linked sanctions (17:44) Darline Graham shifts to culture war issues (25:22) Trump praises corporate sponsor (34:45) Trump struggles to stay awake again (44:17) Natalie Harp worked without clearance (50:08) AOC reflects on progressive movements (58:33) Stephen Miller spreads false economic data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 1 day ago

    What happens when nobody tells bullies “no”

    -- On the Show: -- V Spehar, award-winning digital journalist, podcaster, and creator behind Under the Desk News, joins us to discuss how to stay informed without sacrificing your mental health -- South Carolina Senate candidate Darline Graham admits during a debate that she is not informed on national security issues -- Donald Trump threatens a 50% tariff on Canadian goods before retreating hours prior to implementation with a three-day pause -- Preston Harp describes his sister, White House aide Natalie Harp, as holding an unhealthy obsession with Donald Trump -- White House staff member Natalie Harp creates a closed information bubble for Trump by curating his media diet while seeking protection -- Trump shares Census Bureau graphics to claim 24,000 noncitizens voted in 2020, even though database matches fail to establish that -- Fox News broadcasts an on-air correction after using a graphic that misstated previous gas prices as $4.13 to hide Trump's price increases -- On the ⁠Bonus Show⁠: Takeaways from yesterday's primaries, Minnesota sues Texas over extradition of an ICE agent, Trump's support from Hispanic men drops 51%, and much more... 🎙️ Plaud: Use code PAKMAN for 10% off at https://plaud.ai/pakman or shop at https://amzn.to/4fMahxp 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/pakman 🛡️ 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/Pakman -- Become a Member: ⁠https://davidpakman.com/membership⁠ -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: ⁠https://davidpakman.substack.com⁠ -- Get David's Book: ⁠https://bit.ly/m/attention⁠ -- TDPS Subreddit: ⁠http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow⁠ -- David on Bluesky: ⁠https://davidpakman.com/bluesky⁠ -- David on Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow⁠ (00:00) Start (01:25) Darline Graham flops in Senate debate (08:29) Trump TACOs on 50% Canada tariff (18:07) Natalie Harp's brother warns about her (27:21) How Nathalie Harp controls Trump (37:21) V Spehar Substack Live (58:30) How Natalie Harp controls Trump (01:05:57) Fox News corrects gas price error Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 2 days ago

    When the consequences are impossible to escape

    -- On the Show: -- Donald Trump reaches the end of his self-imposed 60-day deadline to end the Iran war while military operations and blockades continue -- House Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to provide a clear campaign pitch to voters while prices continue to rise under Donald Trump -- Past video clips surface of now-White House executive assistant Natalie Harp showing extreme devotion to Donald Trump -- Donald Trump avoids answering a direct reporter question regarding his assistant Natalie Harp by rambling about White House renovations -- Donald Trump berates a CNN reporter in the Oval Office and declares that opponents of his ballroom project are disloyal to the nation -- Photographs capture Donald Trump holding a presidential briefing card containing guest names, photos, and basic instructions -- Donald Trump submits a mail-in ballot for the Florida Republican primary despite frequently labeling the process as inherently corrupt -- Donald Trump accuses the BBC of legal harassment after the network seeks subpoenas for his adult children in an ongoing defamation lawsuit -- On the Bonus Show: Some Republicans admit they're worse off under Trump, McConnell is getting more paid time off than new mothers, a preview of today's primaries in Alaska and Florida, and much more... 🔬 Freedom From Religion Foundation: Text DAVID to 511511 or go to https://ffrf.us/david 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 27% OFF at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🥄 Magic Spoon: Use code PAKMAN for $5 off at https://magicspoon.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 3 days ago

    We have to admit, America was warned

    -- On the Show: -- Midterm voters will decide whether Donald Trump faces congressional oversight during the remaining two years of his presidency -- Donald Trump proudly displays a printout of an article to reporters without realizing it credits Joe Biden for lowering drug prices -- Donald Trump looks resentful as White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt prepares to leave her position to focus on her young children -- Republican lawmakers and officials leave their positions while Donald Trump struggles with low public approval ratings -- Senator Jon Ossoff criticizes Donald Trump for golfing while sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln endure extended military deployments -- Trump issues an incoherent social media post announcing a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea to appease North Korea -- Footage from a Long Island event reveals a large rectangular protrusion in Trump's trousers as he walks away from the podium -- Republicans act surprised by the corruption and institutional damage caused by Donald Trump after electing him -- On the Bonus Show: Stories from David's trip to Los Angeles, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 👔 Southern Gents: Use code PAKMAN for 10% off your entire order at https://s-gents.com 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start (01:22) Midterm voters can rein in Trump (08:37) Trump takes credit for Biden's drug prices (19:38) Trump appears upset with Karoline Leavitt (26:19) Republicans leave their posts over Trump (34:59) Jon Ossoff calls out for golfing during war (43:56) Trump appeases North Korea (51:27) Strange moment from Trump event (58:44) Republicans shouldn't be surprised Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 6 days ago

    Democrats approach 2028 with no frontrunner

    -- On the Show: -- Pat Ford, Producer of The David Pakman Show, fills in for David -- Vice President JD Vance does an interview on Will Cain's show and balances sounding like a 2028 contender with loyalty to Donald Trump -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez takes the top spot over Gavin Newsom in Democratic 2028 primary betting odds; Jon Ossoff takes third -- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt resigns from her White House position citing the difficulty of balancing work with two young infants -- The Kennedy Center board votes for a two-year shutdown to avoid severe budget overruns on Donald Trump's planned renovations -- Democrats target a four-seat net gain in the 2026 midterm elections to secure control of the Senate -- MyPillow founder Mike Lindell refuses to concede his eleven-point loss in the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary -- Conservative media personality Tucker Carlson builds foundational support for a potential 2028 Republican presidential run -- A look back at Karoline Leavitt's most humiliating moments from her tenure as Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary -- On the Bonus Show: Another study shows undocumented immigrants don’t increase crime rates, Sean Duffy hires gamers to fill air traffic control jobs, and much more... 🩳 Quince: Get free shipping & 365-day returns at https://quince.com/pakman 🎙️ Plaud: Use code PAKMAN for 10% off at https://plaud.ai/pakman or shop at https://amzn.to/4fMahxp 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) JD Vance interviewed on Fox (11:21) AOC passes Newsom in 2028 odds (20:47) Karoline Leavitt leaving White House (26:38) Trump's Kennedy Center project delayed (33:39) Democrats' path to winning the Senate (40:11) Mike Lindell refuses to concede (44:48) Tucker Carlson could win GOP primary (50:30) Karoline Leavitt's worst moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 13 Aug

    Trump’s latest money funneling scheme

    -- On the Show: -- Donald Trump stumbles while explaining why he avoided Air Force One and struggles to walk straight to Marine One -- Declassified FBI documents reveal that agents investigated whether Donald Trump acted on behalf of Russia after Trump fired James Comey -- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims he cannot vote after a New York judge rules that he submitted a fake address -- Executive assistant Natalie Harp influences media access for Donald Trump while writing him affectionate personal letters -- Donald Trump secretly uses public agency funds and National Park Service revenue for White House construction -- Donald Trump claims inflation victory after a Cyclospora parasite outbreak causes lettuce prices to drop -- The Friday Feedback segment (on Thursday) -- On the Bonus Show: David discusses his California trip, and much more... 🧽 Blueland: Get 15% OFF sustainable cleaning products at https://blueland.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Trump struggles to walk in a straight line (07:54) The FBI investigated whether Trump was working for Russia (18:58) RFK says he can't vote in New York (27:09) Natalie Harp influences Trump's media access (35:42) Trump diverts public funds to his pet projects (44:20) Trump brags about falling lettuce prices (53:04) Friday Feedback on Thursday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 12 Aug

    They break everything and you pay the price

    -- On the Show: -- Donald Trump signals he may declare a national security emergency to unilaterally change federal election rules before the midterms -- Ken Paxton appeals for donor contributions after opponent James Talarico builds a massive fundraising lead in the Texas Senate race -- The US labor force shrinks by over one million workers while labor participation drops to near multidecade lows under Donald Trump -- Donald Trump appears to fall asleep during official presidential duties in the Oval Office despite historically attacking opponents over their age -- Major corporations and government entities shift administrative burdens directly onto everyday consumers -- Trump asserts he split up his children's measles vaccines decades ago while directing parents toward non-existent medical choices -- Security personnel transported Trump inside a catering vehicle to switch aircraft after intelligence sources uncovered a credible threat -- On the Bonus Show: Results from last night's primaries, Mike Lindell refuses to concede, and much more... 🐶 Sundays for Dogs: Get 50% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://sundaysfordogs.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 27% OFF at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Trump considers a national emergency over the midterms (08:21) Ken Paxton struggles to raise money (19:28) Labor force shrinks under Donald Trump (27:48) Trump keeps falling asleep in public (36:32) Corporations push costs onto consumers (46:18) Trump lies about spreading out his kids' vaccines (56:09) Trump was transported in a catering vehicle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 11 Aug

    Trump is taking the Republican Party down with him

    -- On the Show: -- House Democrats prepare to investigate Donald Trump’s private financial networks and foreign deals if they win the House in November -- Donald Trump undermines potential Republican successors because he prioritizes his popularity over the long-term survival of the party -- Congressional Democrats risk losing an advantageous midterm election by relying on vague affordability slogans instead of real change -- Donald Trump weakens the Republican Party's future by hoarding hundreds of millions in super PAC funds while forcing obedience -- Donald Trump uses obvious lies to test his political power and force his allies into publicly demonstrating their absolute compliance -- Vice President JD Vance interprets a basic household incident involving a falling glass as a supernatural message from God -- Political operatives across both major parties prepare to flood internet feeds with synthetic AI content ahead of the midterm elections -- On the Bonus Show: Trump signs an executive order spacing out childhood vaccines, voters back adding 150 new lawmakers to Congress, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 📖 Bullies, Parasites & Slaves: Text PAKMAN to 511511 or go to https://bps.online 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 👔 Southern Gents: Use code PAKMAN for 10% off your entire order at https://s-gents.com -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) House Dems plan to investigate Trump's finances (09:07) Trump undermines his potential successors (19:35) Democrats must capitalize if they win the midterms (27:06) Trump weakens the Republican Party's future (38:01) Why Trump lies about everything (47:31) JD Vance interprets a falling glass as a divine intervention (56:11) AI content is flooding the midterm elections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The David Pakman Show is one of the most-watched independent progressive programs in the country. Hosted by David Pakman, the show offers a fresh perspective on the stories shaping our world through thoughtful commentary and compelling interviews with our nation's leaders. With new episodes dropping every weekday, David delivers sharp, insightful, and fact-based analysis on politics, current events, and social issues. Whether you're looking for deep dives into major political events, in-depth conversations with experts and newsmakers, or sharp-witted breakdowns of the latest headlines, The David Pakman Show has you covered

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  • Creator
    David Pakman
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1K
  • Rating
    Explicit
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