The David Pakman Show

David Pakman
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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. 16h ago

    Trump UN disaster as McConnell freezes again and diesel goes nuclear

    -- On the Show: -- Donald Trump renames artificial intelligence to super intelligence and muses publicly about annihilating Iran during a United Nations speech -- Donald Trump delivers disjointed remarks about the midterms and military power while warning of rapid foreign action against Iran -- Marco Rubio claims diesel fuel prices would reach $18 per gallon without Donald Trump despite current average prices hitting record highs -- Mitch McConnell recently returned to Congress in a wheelchair after a three-month absence while ignoring public questions about his capabilities -- Donald Trump searches for Marco Rubio despite Rubio sitting directly beside him and jokes about dropping him off in Cuba -- Donald Trump posts a late-night rant labeling reporter Kaitlan Collins treasonous and calling federal judge Timothy Kelly disloyal -- Donald Trump defends barring journalists from the Oval Office by arguing that negative news coverage harms the country -- Tony Fabrizio co-conducts an Alaska poll showing Mary Peltola leading Dan Sullivan as Donald Trump's local approval drops -- On the Bonus Show: Stories from David's travel and book events, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 27% OFF at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🐶 Sundays for Dogs: Get 30% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://sundaysfordogs.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 -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- 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 (01:42) Trump addresses the United Nations (11:23) Trump rambles during world leader meeting (21:35) Rubio defends high national diesel prices (30:29) McConnell returns to Senate amid scrutiny (39:00) Trump loses track of Marco Rubio (45:45) Trump attacks reporter over news coverage (54:02) Trump responds to media access lawsuit (1:01:15) Trump pollster survey shows midterm risks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 1d ago

    Trump's 29% disaster grows as he's in love with Mamdani

    -- On the Show: -- 📚 David's new book PAY ATTENTION is out TODAY! Order, read, rate, and review! https://bit.ly/m/attention -- A new poll shows Donald Trump's approval rating falling to 29% with only 26% approving of his handling of the economy -- Donald Trump visits New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion and calls him a great mayor with great potential -- Tulsi Gabbard's 2024 endorsement predicting Donald Trump would protect free speech and avoid war looks increasingly wrong -- Trump adviser Peter Navarro calls journalists treasonous for reporting that the Iran war is going badly -- An ethics complaint accuses Lauren Boebert of relationships with three subordinate staffers and a $200,000 hush payment, which she denies -- Democrat James Talarico's outspoken Christian faith may weaken the Republican Party's traditional hold on white evangelical voters in Texas -- Television networks refuse to provide White House pool coverage after Donald Trump bans CNN, leaving his own remarks barely audible -- Fox News joins ABC, CBS, CNN and NBC in suspending White House pool coverage after Donald Trump bans three news organizations -- On the Bonus Show: Logan and Jake Paul visit the Pentagon to motivate troops, Bill Gates publishes an essay warning about AI, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 🛡️ 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 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/pakman -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- 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 (01:55) Trump's approval falls to 29 percent (10:24) Trump and Mamdani meet and exchange praise (25:37) Tulsi Gabbard's Trump endorsement backfires (33:32) Navarro calls critical war reporting treasonous (44:01) Ethics complaint accuses Boebert of misconduct (51:06) Talarico's faith may split evangelical voters (57:49) Trump's press ban backfires on him (01:06:12) Fox News joins press ban protest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 2d ago

    Trump threatens Iran as death toll questions grow

    -- On the Show: -- Officials tell the Washington Post that more American service members have died in the Iran war than the Pentagon's public count shows -- Donald Trump tells Fox News he is considering whether to blow up the entire nation of Iran as he decides his next move in the war -- Donald Trump again appears to close his eyes and doze off during an official event in the Oval Office -- Donald Trump proposes splitting childhood vaccines into five doses six months apart and claims without evidence it will reduce autism -- AI generated actress Tilly Norwood suddenly begins speaking Cantonese during an interview on Piers Morgan's show -- Donald Trump posts economic graphics using real household income and poverty data from 2025 while stamping them as his achievements -- Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett claims inflation is way down because he personally found cheaper hamburger at the grocery store -- A forensic psychologist analyzes video of Mitch McConnell and says his behavior suggests he may not understand what is happening around him -- On the Bonus Show: How to handle the 2028 Democratic primary, book and travel updates, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 🐶 Sundays for Dogs: Get 30% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://sundaysfordogs.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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 -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- 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) Pentagon undercounts Iran war deaths (08:59) Trump threatens to blow up Iran (20:21) Trump appears to nod off again (28:47) Trump proposes new vaccine dosing plan (41:32) AI actress glitches during live interview (50:01) Trump's economic graphics mislead voters (1:01:06) Kevin Hassett dismisses inflation concerns (1:10:25) Psychologist raises concerns about McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 3d ago

    Trump is gambling with our lives on AI

    -- A free look at the Bonus Show, which we produce every weekday for our members. Join today to get full, same-day access to every episode! -- 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 -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- 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

  5. 4d ago

    Trump's kissing photo scandal takes a WEIRD turn

    -- This week's top moments from The David Pakman Show. Support independent media and become a member today! -- 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 -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- 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

  6. 5d ago

    Republicans suddenly turn on Trump as Rogan sounds alarm

    -- On the Show: -- Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar releases a campaign ad confronting Donald Trump over immigration policy -- President Donald Trump jokes about presidential power and repeats a familiar story about electric boats and sharks -- Surgeon general nominee Dr. Nicole Saphier answers direct questions about vaccines during her Senate confirmation hearing -- Podcast host Joe Rogan expresses frustration with Donald Trump's presidential actions despite having endorsed him before the election -- A federal judge blocks attempts to add Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center leading to a tense board call -- FBI Director Kash Patel defends his schedule on television after facing questions regarding his official and personal travel -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Laura Ingraham thinks Republicans want to lose, the Trump administration wants trigger warnings outside the Smithsonian, and much more... 🐶 Sundays for Dogs: Get 30% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://sundaysfordogs.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.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 -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- 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) House Republican distances from Trump (08:54) Trump sound drunk on power in speech (20:42) Trump surgeon general nominee testifies (29:11) Joe Rogan criticizes Trump's policies (39:19) Judge blocks Kennedy Center renaming (45:32) Kash Patel defends FBI travel schedule on Fox (51:39) Friday Feedback segment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 6d ago

    Trump erupts as Fed raises rates and TX Senate race stuns

    -- On the Show: -- Aaron Ford, Nevada Attorney General and Democratic nominee for Governor of Nevada, joins us to discuss the campaign -- The Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh raises interest rates for the first time in three years despite Trump demanding lower rates -- Democrat James Talarico pulls ahead of Trump-backed Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race according to multiple polls -- Mitch McConnell appears unresponsive in new video before eventually voting on the farm bill after prompting from aides and fellow senators -- Donald Trump tells a North Carolina crowd that rising gas prices are a very inexpensive price to pay for the Iran war -- Donald Trump threatens to cut off trade with Europe over Canada and deflects questions about the Butler assassination attempt -- JD Vance asks voters to give Republicans another chance despite the administration already controlling Congress and the White House -- On the Bonus Show: Ed Sheeran faces blowback over tour chaos, Massie thinks the House shut down early to avoid his Hegseth impeachment vote, New Hampshire's Senate race is in play for Republicans, and much more... 🐶 Sundays for Dogs: Get 50% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://sundaysfordogs.com/pakman 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🧽 Blueland: Get 15% OFF sustainable cleaning products at https://blueland.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 27% 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) Fed raises rates despite Trump's demands (10:31) Texas Senate race turns into dead heat (20:18) Mitch McConnell freezes again on camera (27:17) Trump rallies voters in North Carolina (37:54) Aaron Ford interview (55:28) Trump makes confusing threats and claims (1:04:14) JD Vance asks voters for another chance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Sep 16

    Republicans suddenly break with Trump as prices surge

    -- On the Show: -- Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, joins us to discuss the right's obsession with him, the laptop scandal, and his new crypto project -- U.S. diesel fuel prices reach record highs due to global supply disruptions, escalating costs across transportation and consumer goods -- A viral image allegedly showing Donald Trump kissing aide Natalie Harp triggers debate after a sharper version turns out to be AI-generated -- Seven House Republicans side with Democrats to pass a resolution limiting presidential authority over the military conflict involving Iran -- A federal judge halts efforts to place Donald Trump's name on the Kennedy Center, prompting Trump to threaten to freeze renovations -- Donald Trump publishes social media posts criticizing recent Supreme Court rulings and claiming his assassination attempt was a political plot -- David introduces a text messaging line for subscribers to establish direct audience communication outside of social media algorithms -- On the Bonus Show: Travel and book updates from David, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 📄 UPDF: Get 5 apps in one seamless workflow for up to 52% off at https://davidpakman.com/updf 🧽 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/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(01:16) Soaring diesel prices threaten US economy(08:56) Viral Trump kiss photo raises AI questions(21:29) House Republicans vote to curb Trump's war(29:04) Judge blocks Kennedy Center Trump renaming(39:39) Hunter Biden Interview(1:29:26) Trump condemns Supreme Court and FBI(1:36:54) David launches texting platform 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
    1.1K
  • Rating
    Explicit
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