The David Pakman Show

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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. 41 MIN AGO

    The entire movement is cracking under the pressure

    -- On the Show: -- Donald Trump pauses Project Freedom after Iran fires drones and the US sinks boats while Fox News protects Trump's decision to backtrack -- Donald Trump declares the Iran war over on Truth Social while admitting no agreement exists and proposes terms like ending enrichment -- Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Trump orchestrated a government shutdown to block a congressional vote on releasing the Epstein files -- Donald Trump promises others will pay for policies like tariffs and the border wall, but consumers and taxpayers end up covering the costs -- Lee Zeldin struggles to answer a basic question about environmental protections after expanding gas flaring and weakening regulations -- Donald Trump makes erratic remarks to children about Barack Obama and transgender issues at a White House event -- Trump voters in states like Ohio and Louisiana criticize Donald Trump over rising prices, war focus, and broken promises on social programs -- Megyn Kelly says she would still support Trump despite scandals because she prioritizes border policy and opposition to transgender rights -- JD Vance pauses mid-speech and loses his train of thought during a public event, showing a breakdown in his usual confident delivery -- On the Bonus Show: Trump's candidates win in Indiana, the Electoral College could be on the way out, Florida creates an "anti-woke" AP US history class, and much more... 💦 Pocket Hose: Text PAKMAN to 64000 for two free gifts with purchase of Pocket Hose Ballistic 🍓 Strawberry.me: Get a $50 credit when you sign up for coaching at https://strawberry.me/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/DavidP -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- 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 (01:13) Trump pauses Project Freedom (09:01) Trump says Iran war is over (15:15) MTG says Trump shut down government over Epstein (24:50) Taxpayers end up paying for Trump's projects (32:09) Lee Zeldin fails to answer a basic question (41:15) Trump's wacky remarks to children (48:17) Republican voters are sick of Trump (55:25) Megyn Kelly says she'll back Trump no matter what (1:02:18) JD Vance short circuits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 12min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    This one loss in Texas spells trouble for MAGA

    -- On the Show: -- Sean Spicer, former Trump White House Press Secretary and host of The Sean Spicer Show, joins us to discuss his new book, "Trump 2.0: The Revolution That Will Permanently Transform America" -- Quentin Wiltz defeats Tony Carbone in the Pearland, Texas mayor race as Democrats flip a suburb where Trump got 60% of the vote -- Conservatives push court challenges and federal legislation targeting Mifepristone, the medication used in about 63% of abortions -- Donald Trump makes an unscheduled Saturday trip to a Florida dentist despite the White House having a full dental facility -- Donald Trump appears fatigued during a White House speech, struggling to keep his eyes open and rambling about unrelated topics -- Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Trump told her she would deserve it if her son were harmed and warned her about the Epstein files -- Democrats lead in House polling and remain competitive in Senate races, setting up the possibility of taking over Congress -- On the Bonus Show: Ohio and Indiana hold primaries, Trump's team tries blaming Biden for the Spirit Airlines collapse, Americans aren't sleeping enough, and much more... 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF for a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $25 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- 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 (01:24) Democrat wins in Texas (07:59) Republicans try banning abortion pill (17:42) Trump's unexplained dental trip (23:58) Trump looks tired during speech (34:17) Sean Spicer interview (1:04:55) Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump threatened her son (1:11:59) Democrats could win the House and Senate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 22min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Are you ready for the next invasion?

    -- On the Show: -- Todd Blanche admits selling “86” merchandise is legal while Republicans claim James Comey’s seashell post meant “kill the president" -- Donald Trump casually tells a crowd he would invade Cuba “on the way back” from Iran, in the latest sign that war with Cuba is next on his list -- Republican nominees repeatedly refuse to say Joe Biden won the 2020 election when questioned by Democratic senators -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent deflects a question about future oil prices by citing futures markets, which do not actually predict outcomes -- The New York Times' Lulu Garcia Navarro confronts Tucker Carlson over his claims about discussing Trump as the Antichrist -- A viral image showing a bulge in Donald Trump’s clothing fuels rumors that he may be wearing a diaper -- Gas prices reach their highest levels in years, contradicting Donald Trump’s promises of cheaper fuel -- Ben Shapiro’s YouTube viewership has dropped sharply since 2023, as The Daily Wire faces layoffs and declining influence -- On the Bonus Show: Trump's disapproval hits a record high, Josh Shapiro is accused of helping a Republican win, California will begin ticketing driverless cars, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman 💡 Outskill: Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind at https://link.outskill.com/PAKMANDEC1 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $25 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.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 Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- 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 (01:26) Blanche admits only Comey will be prosecuted for "86" post (10:22) Trump says he wants war with Cuba next (18:49) Republicans squirm over 2020 election question (28:11) Trump's Treasury Secretary obfuscates on gas prices (36:57) Tucker Carlson exposed in new interview (44:59) Trump diaper scandal goes viral (52:01) Gas prices reach highest level in years (58:49) The Daily Wire is on the decline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 9min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Everything is great other than all of this stuff

    -- On the Show: -- Oil prices surge to about $126 per barrel, tied to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption, while Trump claims the war is calming -- Donald Trump says his administration will release UFO files, citing interviews with pilots who report unexplained aerial phenomena -- Republicans propose using taxpayer money to fund a $400 million White House ballroom despite earlier claims it would be privately funded -- Republicans shift from private funding to taxpayer funding for Trump's ballroom, while constituents struggle to afford groceries and utilities -- Mark Carney says Canadian reliance on the US under Trump has become a weakness and signals stronger ties with other partners -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: The US will issue passports with Trump's face on them, Erika Kirk speaks out after the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and much more... 🛡️ 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/DavidP 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $25 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- 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 (01:32) Oil prices surge to $126 per barrel (09:41) Trump teases UFO files release (18:04) GOP pushes for tax funded Trump ballroom (23:59) Trump focused on the ballroom as supporters struggle (30:56) Canada abandons US over Trump hostility (38:34) Friday Feedback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    They’re stealing the election and SCOTUS said yes

    -- On the Show: -- Dr. Frank George, who runs The Gaslight Report on Substack, joins us to discuss recent examples of Trump's cognitive decline -- The Supreme Court strikes down a majority-Black district for relying too heavily on race, which enables new gerrymandered maps in Florida -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns that rising gas prices and tariffs are increasing inflation and slowing economic growth -- Todd Blanche says it would not surprise him if new details emerge about who shot a Secret Service agent at the Washington Hilton -- In an event with Artemis II astronauts, Donald Trump claims he could be an astronaut and treats James Comey's “86” as a murder threat -- Defense Department official Jules Hurst refuses to say if he has Signal on his phone during congressional testimony -- A Manhattan Institute poll finds about 47% of Democrats say the Butler, Pennsylvania shooting involving Donald Trump was staged -- On the Bonus Show: Janet Mills drops out of the Maine Senate race, a California billionaire tax measure heads to the ballot, families sue ChatGPT after a mass shooter used it to plan the attack, and much more... 👖 Fair Harbor: Get 20% off with code DAVID at https://fairharborclothing.com/david 📱 Cape: Get 33% off for 6 months with code PAKMAN at https://cape.co/pakman ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF for a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman 🔊 Blinkist: Try it free for 7 days and get 30% OFF at https://blinkist.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- 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 (01:31) Supreme Court guts Voting Rights Act (08:55) Fed Chair warns about higher gas prices (18:12) Todd Blanche says he expects more suspects (25:07) Trump claims he could be an astronaut (35:34) Dr. Frank George Interview (55:40) Defense official cornerned over Signal (1:02:02) Almost half of Dems think Trump shooting was staged (00:00) Start (01:31) Supreme Court guts Voting Rights Act (08:55) Fed Chair warns about higher gas prices (18:12) Todd Blanche says he expects more suspects (25:07) Trump claims he could be an astronaut (35:34) Dr. Frank George Interview (55:40) Defense official gets cornered over Signal (1:02:02) Almost half of Dems think Trump shooting was staged Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 12min

  6. 29 APR

    The real King embarrasses fake king Trump

    -- On the Show: -- Michael Wolff, journalist and author, joins us to discuss Trump's growing desperation over the failing Iran war and his collapsing approval numbers -- King Charles III tells Congress that power must be limited and NATO alliances must support Ukraine, contrasting Donald Trump’s positions -- Donald Trump struggles to read a speech next to King Charles III and delivers awkward lines while relying heavily on notes -- The Department of Justice indicts James Comey over a seashell photo reading 86 47 that Trump allies call a threat -- New evidence suggests the White House Correspondents’ Dinner suspect may not have fired shots, and the injury could be friendly fire -- Repeated incidents at Butler, a golf course, and the Washington Hilton show possible Secret Service security failures around Donald Trump -- Melania Trump appears uncomfortable as Donald Trump cuts in front of Queen Camilla and seeks attention during an event with the British royals -- Donald Trump posts to Truth Social at 4 a.m., warning Iran while sharing an image of himself with a rifle -- On the Bonus Show: Trump is turning the Washington DC reflecting pool blue, DHS staffers to start going unpaid again as partial shutdown continues, Australia moves to tax big tech to pay for newsrooms, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/pakman ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF for a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $25 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- 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 (01:23) King Charles emphasizes NATO and Ukraine (11:25) Trump falters during speech with king (16:46) Comey indicted over seashell photo (24:31) Questions emerge in Correspondents' Dinner shooting (30:47) Secret Service lapses raise serious concerns (39:01) Michael Wolff interview (57:35) Melania appears uncomfortable at event (1:04:35) Trump posts about Iran overnight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 11min

  7. 28 APR

    They want critics SILENCED and it’s getting worse

    -- On the Show: -- Melania Trump criticizes Jimmy Kimmel over his jokes about her, while Donald Trump calls on ABC and Disney to fire him -- Karoline Leavitt says Americans must tone down the rhetoric after an attempted assassination against Trump while blaming Democrats -- Karoline Leavitt, Mike Johnson, and Lindsey Graham promote a $400 million White House ballroom as a national security need -- Skeptics claim the assassination attempts against Trump were staged, but their observations do not support a broader conspiracy -- Donald Trump’s right hand appears swollen and discolored while meeting King Charles III, furthering questions about his health -- Gas prices remain high over the Iran war, despite reduced media coverage showing how economic issues often receive less attention -- The US Justice Department is reportedly scaling denaturalization cases from rare instances to hundreds, with unclear selection criteria -- On the Bonus Show: 8 in 10 of those Trump calls "low IQ" are people of color, Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect against AI, schools debate getting rid of homework, and much more... 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $25 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.com/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 🔊 Blinkist: Try it free for 7 days and get 30% OFF at https://blinkist.com/pakman 🥄 Magic Spoon: Use code PAKMAN for $5 off at https://magicspoon.com/pakman 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- 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 (01:29) Melania calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be canceled (09:58) Karoline calls on Democrats to tone down their rhetoric (21:07) Republicans back Trump’s ballroom following shooting (30:15) Skepticism continues over Trump assassination attempts (40:15) Trump’s hand looks even worse (47:29) Gas prices remain high two months into Trump’s Iran war (54:19) DOJ expands denaturalization case reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 2min

  8. 27 APR

    Trumpworld spins out of control as conspiracies spiral

    -- On the Show: -- After an attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, people question how a gunman could get so close to Donald Trump -- Ex-Trump supporters Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene question the first assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania -- Trump angrily denies accusations in a 60 Minutes interview, mocks the gunman who tried to assassinate him, and contradicts video evidence -- Fox News host Jacqui Heinrich praises Trump during an interview while he criticizes NATO, and comments on Russia’s war with Ukraine -- Videos show Donald Trump stumbling during the evacuation at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and later denying it -- A CNN reporter links Democratic rhetoric to violence, and Jamie Raskin counters by showing that the example is simply calling Trump bad -- Some on the left treat overlap with Tucker Carlson's anti-war rhetoric as alignment despite his nationalist agenda conflicting with progressive goals -- On the Bonus Show: Stories from David's trip to Washington DC for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Michael Tracey and Jim Acosta nearly come to blows, and much more... 💦 Pocket Hose: Text PAKMAN to 64000 for two free gifts with purchase of Pocket Hose Ballistic 📄 UPDF: Supercharge your PDF workflow! Get an extra $10 off at https://davidpakman.com/updf 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $25 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🔊 Blinkist: Try it free for 7 days and get 30% OFF at https://blinkist.com/pakman 📱 Cape: Get 33% off for 6 months with code PAKMAN at https://cape.co/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 Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- 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 (01:41) Attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner (10:21) Right-wingers question Trump assassination attempt (20:36) Trump's contentious 60 Minutes interview (31:52) Trump criticizes NATO during Fox interview (40:25) Trump denies stumbling during evacuation (48:07) Raskin challenges claims about Democrats' rhetoric (57:15) Don't fall for Tucker's anti-war rhetoric 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
    976
  • Rating
    Explicit
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