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. 23 hr ago

    Every aspect of the story is slowly collapsing

    -- On the Show: -- United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz falsely claims on Fox News that Iran is negotiating from a desperate position of weakness -- Donald Trump inadvertently opens himself up to legal discovery regarding his January 6 actions by filing a lawsuit against the BBC -- Energy Secretary Chris Wright dodges a basic question about when gas prices will drop, falsely claiming he is out of the forecasting business -- Tucker Carlson reverses his brief criticism of the Republican establishment by offering an endorsement of Vice President JD Vance -- CBS News experiences a massive viewer collapse after network executive Bari Weiss shifts editorial priorities to favor Donald Trump -- The Trump administration relies on increased immigration arrests and cultural lectures to distract from the president's failures -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Trump has implemented more than half of Project 2025, the Great American State Fair is coming to DC, Jesse Watters plans on buying 100 acres of "prime Cuban coastline," and much more... 🍴 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 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/DavidP 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 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 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) Trump official says Iran is negotiating from weakness (09:19) Trump opens himself up to January 6 discovery (17:47) Energy Secretary backpedals on gas prices (24:39) Tucker Carlson is back to supporting Republicans (34:09) CBS News' ratings collapse after Pelley firing (41:51) Trump's vanity projects are a distraction (48:20) Friday Feedback segment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 4min

  2. 1 day ago

    This is becoming impossible to defend

    -- On the Show: -- Donald Trump abruptly cancels a press conference for a bipartisan housing bill to use it as leverage for passing his voter ID legislation -- Donald Trump appears winded walking through the Capitol and makes grandiose claims about winning the Iran war -- Donald Trump falsely claims that vandals sliced up the reflecting pool with razor blades and insists that fuel prices are under investigation -- Donald Trump delivers an exaggeration-filled speech on the National Mall that triggers the crowd to leave early -- Fox News host Jesse Watters attacks rising Democratic star James Talarico with middle-school maturity insults regarding his masculinity -- Donald Trump maintains a relationship with a staffer who follows him constantly to read him flattering internet comments -- White House aides privately admit in a new book that Donald Trump is showing significant signs of aging -- Judicial nominee Judge Matthew Byrne struggles under oath to explicitly acknowledge that Joe Biden won the 2020 election -- On the Bonus Show: Trump requests more Iran war money, 77% of Americans think the Founding Fathers would be disappointed, Meta is working on an AI prediction market app, and much more... 👕 Cozy Earth: Code PAKMAN for up to 20% off at https://cozyearth.com/pakman 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com 🎙️ Plaud: Get the Note Pro at https://davidpakman.com/plaud or https://amzn.to/3PurJeG 🛡️ 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 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 (01:28) Trump sabotages housing bill for voter ID (09:23) Trump tells Congress he won Iran war (18:34) Trump insists vandals destroyed the pool (27:13) Trump holds a National Mall rally (37:42) Jesse Watters reduced to using petty insults (45:43) Trump has a staffer to flatter him (54:20) White House aides admit Trump is aging (1:01:36) Trump nominee can't admit Biden won Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 11min

  3. 2 days ago

    Nobody seems willing to explain this

    -- On the Show: -- A Pew Research Center poll shows global confidence in Donald Trump has fallen to 23%, dragging down international trust in the United States -- Donald Trump publicly celebrates the four-year anniversary of overturning Roe v. Wade, bragging about his judicial nominees -- The federal government installs physical fences around the reflecting pool after Trump claims vandals used knives to slice giant gashes in it -- Rumors circulate regarding Mitch McConnell after he disappeared into an undisclosed hospital for ten days to treat a medical condition -- Donald Trump speaks to reporters in Pennsylvania while struggling with a comically oversized umbrella that he ultimately abandons -- Donald Trump spekas in Pennsylvania, mocking transgender weightlifters and incorrectly claiming there are no female UFC fighters -- Donald Trump posts a series of highly disorganized rants on Truth Social, insulting political adversaries and claiming victory in Iran -- Reporting reveals that an unnamed 79-year-old man matching Trump's profile received access to an experimental weight-loss drug -- On the Bonus Show: The Senate votes to limit Trump's Iran powers, Mamdani's endorsements sweep their primaries, Trump has a new tactic to suppress the vote, and much more... 📞 QUO: Try it FREE and get 20% off for 6 months at https://quo.com/pakman 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com 👂 MDHearing: Use code PAKMAN to get a pair for just $247 at https://shopmdhearing.com/ -- 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 (01:21) Global confidence in Trump at 23% (09:03) Trump celebrates destroying abortion rights (19:56) Trump fences in DC reflecting pool (27:12) Rumors swirl over McConnell's health (36:45) Trump struggles with umbrella (44:44) Trump says there are no women in UFC (52:48) Trump's latest Truth Social tirade (1:01:20) Trump experimental drug rumors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 10min

  4. 3 days ago

    A cornered animal can be dangerous

    -- On the Show: -- Adam James, a licensed physical therapist working in home healthcare and content creator known as “epistemiccrisis,” joins us to discuss the state of Donald Trump's cognitive health -- Donald Trump sends JD Vance to Switzerland for peace talks, but immediately sabotages him by posting aggressive threats online -- Trump gives a rambling response regarding damage to the reflecting pool by baselessly blaming a box cutter, lawn vandals, and Obama -- A new poll reveals Donald Trump has reached a record-low 30% overall job approval and a dismal 26% approval rating on the economy -- Donald Trump is displaying an accelerating physical decline that includes diminished fine motor skills and a frequent reliance on others -- The official White House schedule exposes a massive 7.5 hour gap right in the middle of Donald Trump's normal workday -- Tucker Carlson attempts to publicly distance himself from the MAGA Republican Party despite spending years as its chief media architect -- On the Bonus Show: People fired over Charlie Kirk posts are getting six figure payouts, the Senate passes a bill to lower housing prices, a judge blocks a citizenship database that would purge voter rolls, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 30% OFF at https://helixsleep.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 (01:41) Trump sabotages JD Vance's negotiations (08:49) Trump blames his reflecting pool disaster on Obama (17:04) Trump's approval drops to record-low 30% (26:07) Trump's physical decline is accelerating (33:10) Adam James interview (41:32) Trump's unexplained 7.5 hour break (55:13) Tucker Carlson distances from the Republican Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 6min

  5. 4 days ago

    Their worst fears come true as it all falls apart

    -- On the Show: -- Donald Trump posts repeatedly about alleged vandalism at the Reflecting Pool, despite no evidence, and demands accountability -- David launches his new book, "Pay Attention: How the Algorithms and Media Wars Are Suppressing Truth and Rewiring Your Brain." Pre-order now at: davidpakman.com/attention -- Donald Trump shares a photograph believed to have been taken at Camp David and refers to the woman pictured as a great daughter -- Questions about post-Trump succession grow as JD Vance faces mounting scrutiny and Marco Rubio gains traction -- New polling shows support weakening in states that have historically backed Donald Trump by large margins -- Fox News prepares for a post-Trump era, emphasized by its recent focus on broader conservative themes rather than Trump-focused stories -- Growing doubts emerge about whether JD Vance can become Trump's successor as Republicans question his ability to energize the movement -- On the Bonus Show: Keir Starmer out as UK prime minister, a Trump-backed candidate wins the Colombian election, Trump's Qatari jet arrives in US, and much more... 🍴 Forkful: Get 50% off your 1st box + 10% off your next 3 boxes at https://davidpakman.com/forkful 🎙️ Plaud: Get the Note Pro at https://davidpakman.com/plaud or https://amzn.to/3PurJeG 💻 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 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) Trump destroys Iran agreement (09:00) Trump's reflecting pool disaster (19:47) David launches new book (28:34) Trump confuses woman with daughter (36:38) The post-Trump plan for MAGA (45:24) Trump's approval declining in red states (52:14) Fox News is moving on from Trump (1:00:05) The plan to oust JD Vance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 10min

  6. 19 Jun

    They want someone to blame other than Trump

    -- On the Show: -- Donald Trump announces he will blame JD Vance if negotiations with Iran fail, while Ben Shapiro criticizes the memorandum of understanding -- Fox News host Jessica Tarlov confronts JD Vance on live television by citing the JCPOA preamble to correct his claims about Iran -- Former Vice President Mike Pence rebukes Donald Trump by warning that his unapproved tariffs are hurting farmers in the heartland -- Leaked documents reveal Donald Trump is allocating over $300 million dollars in taxpayer funds for the White House ballroom project -- Office of Management and Budget nominee Hal Duncan refuses to tell Senator Tim Kaine if Joe Biden won the 2020 election -- Disappointed multi-time Donald Trump voters and media figure Dave Portnoy publicly criticize the president over his focus on personal feuds -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Hannity and Kilmeade question Trump's Iran deal, James Talarico fires back at “weak men” after masculinity attacks, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com 🛡️ 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 (01:24) Trump says he'll blame JD Vance if Iran deal fails (08:09) Jessica Tarlov challenges JD Vance (18:22) Mike Pence criticizes Trump's tariffs (26:33) Trump wants taxpayers to fund his ballroom (33:03) Trump nominee refuses to admit Trump lost in 2020 (41:42) Disappointed Trump voters turn on him (48:10) Friday Feedback segment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 1min

  7. 18 Jun

    Allies are turning as America surrenders

    -- On the Show: -- Sarah Matthews, former Trump Deputy Press Secretary, joins us on Substack Live to talk about Home of the Brave’s new $15 million ad campaign called “Sticker Shock Summer” -- Trey Gowdy publicly criticizes Donald Trump's new memorandum of understanding by questioning why the US is making Iran richer -- Unedited video footage reveals Donald Trump appearing highly disoriented at the G7 as he mistakenly enters a room -- Donald Trump uses crude language during a live press conference to tell a reporter named Steve that he "shot his load" -- Donald Trump displays severe verbal stumbles during a press conference where he forgets JD Vance's name and requires a translator -- Donald Trump posts an angry 4:32 a.m. Truth Social message attacking critics of his Iran deal after facing backlash from allies -- Marco Rubio stands behind Trump discussing an Iran memorandum while appearing visibly uncomfortable as conservatives criticize the deal -- On the Bonus Show: Trump threatens to pull unemployment funding, the Trump administration pays $765 million to cancel wind projects, Luigi Mangione to purse a mental health defense, and much more... 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman 💪 Get a free YETI Shaker in your AG1 Pro Welcome Kit at https://drinkag1.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 (01:38) Trey Gowdy criticizes Trump's Iran agreement (09:20) Trump looks disoriented at the G7 (19:01) Trump says reporter "shot his load" (25:35) Trump forgets JD Vance's name at presser (34:45) Sarah Matthews interview (55:30) Trump unleashes on Truth Social over Iran (1:02:38) Marco Rubio clearly doesn't like Trump's Iran deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 11min

  8. 17 Jun

    It’s better to cross the finish line before celebrating

    -- On the Show: -- Amy Action, former director of the Ohio Department of Health and Democratic nominee for Governor of Ohio, joins us to discuss the campaign -- Donald Trump touts an Iran deal that remains only a negotiation framework and appears weaker than the 2015 nuclear deal -- Donald Trump leans on Narendra Modi while climbing a step, and arrives late to a G7 meeting before declaring himself the boss -- Donald Trump appears unaware during a G7 group photo and incorrectly suggests Qatar shares a land border with Iran -- Donald Trump delivers a series of unusual comments about the supposed Iran agreement, affordability, Egypt, and Barack Obama -- Megyn Kelly presses JD Vance on the Iran conflict, the tentative agreement, and whether congressional approval was required -- Workers pour hydrogen peroxide into the green DC reflecting pool after a costly renovation project reportedly struggles with algae problems -- JD Vance clashes with co-hosts on the View over Jeffrey Epstein, and Donald Trump's public statements about affordability and inflation -- On the Bonus Show: Some Republicans are angry that Trump may end the Iran war, Trump's pick loses in the Georgia gubernatorial primary, a poll shows many don't believe America will last another 250 years, and much more... 🛍️ Shopify: Sign up for $1/month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/pakman 🍴 Forkful: Get 50% off your 1st box + 10% off your next 3 boxes at https://davidpakman.com/forkful 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 30% OFF at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david -- 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 (01:19) Trump's Iran deal is weaker than Obama's (09:55) Trump wanders off at G7 (15:26) Trump calls himself "the boss" at G7 (24:23) Trump rants about Obama (33:23) Megyn Kelly criticizes JD Vance on Iran (41:35) Amy Acton interview (59:37) Trump's DC reflecting pool is full of algae (1:05:59) The View co-hosts debate JD Vance 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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    The David Pakman Show

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