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. 20 hr ago

    It turns out one bad day really can change everything

    -- On the Show: -- Katie Phang, independent journalist, trial lawyer, and the host of the Katie Phang News channel, joins us to discuss Epstein files litigation, recent Supreme Court justices, and much more… -- Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner drops out of the race following severe sexual assault and physical abuse allegations from his ex-girlfriend -- Donald Trump returns home on the older Air Force One after the Secret Service warns that his new Qatari aircraft lacks defense systems -- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear demands a formal health update on Senator Mitch McConnell three weeks after the Senator's disappearance -- Donald Trump claims he won three elections, invents a $19 trillion manufacturing statistic, and publicly ruminates on his own assassination -- Donald Trump answers questions about Mitch McConnell's health and falsely claims that prescription drug prices have decreased by 600% -- A Washington park fountain project promoted by Trump is widely mocked after its renovated water system pumps muddy brown water -- On the Bonus Show: Trump asks the Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship, several Republicans claim they had a 20-minute conversation with McConnell, Charlie Kirk has become a meme among young people, and much more... 🍴 Forkful: Get 50% off your 1st box + 10% off your next 3 boxes at https://davidpakman.com/forkful 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/DavidP 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.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) Start (01:23) Graham Platner drops out of Senate race (09:07) Trump abandons his new Qatari plane (20:05) Kentucky Governor wants an update on McConnell (26:14) Trump claims he won three elections (37:36) Katie Phang interview (54:51) Trump dodges question on McConnell's health (1:03:12) DC fountain pumping dark brown water Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 12min

  2. 1 day ago

    The meltdowns will continue until the morale improves

    -- On the Show: -- Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, New York Times journalists, join us to discuss their new book Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump -- Republicans condemn Graham Platner over his sexual abuse allegations but ignore the sexual assault liability of Donald Trump -- President Donald Trump prematurely celebrates a peace deal with Iran right before maritime attacks trigger a resumption of U.S. airstrikes -- Donald Trump makes several severe verbal blunders including calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by the name of Vladimir Putin -- Donald Trump navigates aircraft steps with extreme caution and relies on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for guidance on the tarmac -- Donald Trump appears to doze off with closed eyes during an official international meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan -- Donald Trump holds a chaotic press conference featuring aggressive rants about assassination, roadside bombs, and his social media metrics -- On the Bonus Show: Maine Democrats claim Platner is meddling with the replacement process, ACA premiums are poised for another big hike, an ICE agent fatally shoots a man in Houston, 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 🧠 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 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 (01:21) Republican hypocrisy on sexual misconduct (11:30) Trump's Iran peace claim falls apart (18:34) Trump's NATO verbal mistakes, calls Zelenskyy "Putin" (25:51) Trump struggles on aircraft stairs (33:28) Interview: Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan on Regime Change (54:45) Trump dozes off during meeting with Erdogan (1:00:00) Trump declares Iran talks a waste of time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 12min
  3. One of the strangest days in American politics

    2 days ago

    One of the strangest days in American politics

    -- On the Show: -- New sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner prompt Democratic leaders to call for his withdrawal from the Maine Senate race -- Juan Williams argues Republicans increasingly fear Trump has tied the party's fate to his own as they face a difficult midterm election season -- New reporting claims Mitch McConnell has remained unconscious since being hospitalized three weeks ago, rasing serious transparency concerns -- Labor force participation falls to its lowest level since 2021, reviving a Republican economic metric that was frequently used against Democrats -- Donald Trump spends an Oval Office event jumping between the World Cup, TikTok, tech companies, cryptocurrency, and a proposed helipad -- Donald Trump struggles through a NATO press conference, says he has "no concerns about anything," and says he settled eight wars -- After Trump pushed FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun's suspension, the U.S. still lost 4-1 to Belgium, presenting the idea of a "Trump curse" -- Donald Trump claims D.C. restaurants were routinely robbed at gunpoint and says he can identify dangerous immigrants by appearance -- On the ⁠Bonus Show⁠: Trump is hoarding cash meant for Republican candidates, a man sues ICE after he was targeted following a scathing email, Trump says 500,000 children have received $1,000 in "Trump accounts," and much more... 👕 American Giant: Get 20% off your first order with code PAKMAN at https://american-giant.com 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 30% OFF at https://helixsleep.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 (01:23) New allegations rock Maine Senate race (10:41) Republicans fear Trump is dragging down the party (21:31) Questions grow over McConnell's condition (28:26) Labor force participation hits four-year low (35:25) Trump's bizarre Oval Office ramble (45:47) Trump's strange NATO press conference (52:47) Did Trump just curse Team USA? (59:34) Trump makes shocking claims about D.C. crime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 9min

  4. 3 days ago

    Wire fraud allegations, FIFA chaos, and Trump's visible decline

    -- On the Show: -- Donald Trump contacts FIFA President Gianni Infantino to reverse a red card suspension for American player Flo Balogun -- Donald Trump allegedly committed wire fraud by diverting America250 donations into a private Freedom250 account -- Donald Trump delivers a 35-minute partisan speech before a fireworks display celebrating America's 250th birthday -- Donald Trump draws historically low attendance at his heavily politicized Independence Day fair in Washington DC -- Senator Mitch McConnell remains absent from public view for three weeks following an unexplained medical emergency -- Second Lady Usha Vance interviews Donald Trump who admits he only reads media stories written about himself -- Photographs reveal that a visibly aging Donald Trump fell asleep during the Independence Day fireworks show -- Donald Trump posts a mock restraining order against Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni following a public dispute -- On the Bonus Show: Shootings across the country over Fourth of July weekend, Iran holds a funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Belgium is granted an appeal to undo FIFA's red card reversal, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 🧽 Blueland: Get 15% OFF sustainable cleaning products at https://blueland.com/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/DavidP 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.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) Start (01:16) Trump gets FIFA to reverse red card (09:25) Trump accused of wire fraud (19:29) Trump speaks at America 250 event (26:49) Small crowds at Trump's American state fair (34:29) Mitch McConnell has been missing for three weeks (42:20) Trump admits he only reads about himself (48:51) Photos show Trump asleep during fireworks (56:50) Trump feuds with Italian prime minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 4min

  5. 2 Jul

    Even they can’t pretend anymore

    -- On the Show: -- Aaron Parnas, political commentator, attorney, and host of The Parnas Perspective, joins us to discuss threats to independent media, the recent Supreme Court decisions, the midterms, and much more… -- Tucker Carlson announces plans to launch a new political party and criticizes Donald Trump by claiming he is not in control of his own life -- Donald Trump promotes Micron on social media for investing $250 million in children's accounts while failing to disclose his stock in it -- Roughly 8 million Americans lose their health insurance coverage after enhanced ACA subsidies expire and eligibility rules change -- Donald Trump delivers an incoherent speech in North Dakota where he performs a double-jerk dance to honor Teddy Roosevelt -- Maria Bartiromo and other Fox News anchors attempt to spin a disappointing June jobs report that missed economic forecasts -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's former congressional campaign committee still owes over $326,000 -- JD Vance speaks to military troops and his joke about Joe Biden fails to elicit any laughter or applause from the silent audience -- Chris Wright claims that the Democrats cause widespread blackouts while multiple states experience major power outages -- On the Bonus Show: Mitch McConnell was found unconscious last month, climbers get arrested after scaling the Empire State Building for a marriage proposal, the chilling reality of Trump's July 4 fireworks display, and much more... 💦 Pocket Hose: Text PAKMAN to 64000 for two free gifts with purchase of Pocket Hose Ballistic 🍴 Forkful: Get 50% off your 1st box + 10% off your next 3 boxes at https://davidpakman.com/forkful 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david 💳 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 -- 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 (01:18) Tucker Carlson announces a new party (09:11) Trump promotes a company he has stock in (15:48) Trump kicked 8 million off health insurance (24:28) Trump dances for Teddy Roosevelt (33:42) Fox hosts twist Trump's poor economy (40:21) Karoline Leavitt delinquent on campaign debt (47:35) Aaron Parnas Substack Live (1:05:54) JD Vance's charisma issues continue (1:13:58) Power outages happening under Trump+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 23min

  6. 1 Jul

    The mistakes are adding up quickly

    -- On the Show: -- Marc Elias, American elections attorney and founder of Democracy Docket, joins us to discuss the recent Supreme Court decisions and Republican efforts to suppress the midterm vote -- Donald Trump claims Iran is requesting negotiations, but Iranian officials publicly deny any direct meeting -- Donald Trump argues Congress can end birthright citizenship through legislation even after the Supreme Court reaffirms protections -- Sparse crowds at Donald Trump's Great American State Fair repeatedly contradict officials who describe the event as packed and enthusiastic -- Donald Trump reports $1 billion in crypto-related income while many Americans continue struggling with grocery, housing, and utility costs -- Donald Trump defends making money while president, dismisses questions about his financial disclosure, and praises his Qatari-gifted jet -- Nearly two weeks after Mitch McConnell is hospitalized, his office still does not explain his condition or confirm whether he has been discharged -- Donald Trump announces the first Republican national midterm convention, making his presidency the central focus of the campaign -- Jeff Landry warns that transgender athletes threaten sports even though participation numbers remain extremely small across -- On the Bonus Show: Takeaways from the Colorado primaries, Tom Kean returns to Congress after going missing, frequent AI chatbot users are more likely to believe anti-vaccine myths, and much more... 🧠 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 🎙️ Plaud: Get the Note Pro at https://davidpakman.com/plaud or https://amzn.to/3PurJeG -- 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 (01:12) Iran is ghosting Trump (08:57) Trump's still trying to end birthright citizenship (16:00) Trump's poorly attended Great American State Fair (24:43) Trump reports a billion in crypto income (32:37) Trump answers questions about his corruption (39:31) Mitch McConnell death rumors continue (46:07) Marc Elias Interview (01:04) Trump announces a GOP midterm convention (01:11) Republican governor warns about trans athletes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 19min

  7. 30 Jun

    Power, accountability and fear in 2026

    -- On the Show: -- The Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, preserving the constitutional right -- The Supreme Court issues a 6-3 ruling expanding presidential power by affirming Donald Trump's ability to fire independent regulators -- Voters debate on prediction markets whether Donald Trump will declare a national emergency over alleged election interference -- Donald Trump bought millions in Axon Enterprise stock two weeks before his administration sought a $220 million Taser contract -- Donald Trump dismisses the affordable housing bill as an unimportant yawn while prioritizing his SAVE America Act -- Stephen Miller and Mike Johnson warn that losing the midterms means Democrats will launch aggressive committee investigations -- Economic adviser Kevin Hassett explains that rising retail prices stem directly from higher fuel costs linked to military action against Iran -- Healthcare agency head Mehmet Oz claims widespread fraud exists because 40% of people with health insurance do not use it annually -- Donald Trump creates a self-inflicted political trap by blaming every national problem on his predecessors -- The Supreme Court refuses to hear Donald Trump's appeal regarding a civil verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll -- On the Bonus Show: SCOTUS upholds late-arriving ballots, the Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, millions say they're too pessimistic to celebrate July 4, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🥄 Magic Spoon: Use code PAKMAN for $5 off at https://magicspoon.com/pakman 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/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 (00:00) Start (01:24) SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship (08:32) SCOTUS expands Trump's power (13:50) Trump could issue an election emergency (24:15) Investigation uncovers another Trump grift (31:15) Trump yawns at housing bill (40:16) Republican warn about losing midterms (48:00) Trump advisor admits the truth about Iran (54:17) Dr. Oz claims widespread insurance fraud (1:01:01) Trump can't blame everything on Biden (1:08:10) SCOTUS declines to hear Trump abuse case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 18min

  8. 29 Jun

    When reality catches up to desires

    -- On the Show: -- Donald Trump plays golf and hosts a vacant state fair while the federal government neglects rising grocery costs and stagnant wages -- Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leadership preemptively claim the midterm elections will be stolen due to slipping approval ratings -- Companies tied to the sons of Donald Trump and Howard Lutnick seek $9 billion in federal financing for mining projects in Kazakhstan -- Donald Trump publicly declares the war with Iran is over while the United States military conducts new airstrikes against Iranian missile sites -- Trump repeatedly claims absolute victory in international diplomacy before terms are finalized, damaging American negotiating leverage -- Right- wingers falsely claim Donald Trump's state fair on the National Mall is packed despite video evidence showing empty grounds -- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defends a conditional ceasefire while revealing that Jared Kushner is leading diplomatic talks in Doha -- Trump posts to social media about bogus property damage at the Reflecting Pool and planning an expensive federal golf course -- Senator Roger Marshall defends strict voter restrictions by comparing fraud claims to the proactive licensing of commercial airline pilots -- On the Bonus Show: Bill Maher receives the Mark Twain award, the Daily Wire thinks it's a billion dollar company, an Alaska judge puts the other Dan Sullivan back on the ballot, and much more... 🍴 Forkful: Get 50% off your 1st box + 10% off your next 3 boxes at https://davidpakman.com/forkful 🔬 Freedom From Religion Foundation: Text DAVID to 511511 or go to https://ffrf.us/david 🛡️ 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 (01:34) Trump ignores America's problems (09:48) Republicans already claim the midterms will be stolen (16:26) Trump's sons are tied to more corruption (26:37) Trump's Iran ceasefire is in jeopardy (34:28) Trump is in way over his head (41:25) Trump's poorly attended America 250 state fair (48:40) Karoline Leavitt returns to the podium (55:56) Trump wants an expensive public golf course (1:02:40) Republican Senator still pushing 2020 election fraud 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
  • Copyright
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    The David Pakman Show

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