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The David Pakman Show
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…
Episodes
The David Pakman Show4/19/23: Fox News lawsuit settled for $787 million, Biden releases taxes
-- On the Show: -- Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems settle their defamation lawsuit for $787 million and Fox News admits to lies in writing -- Fox News…
The David Pakman Show4/18/23: Dominion vs Fox trial starts, Elon Musk's Tucker interview is wacky
-- On the Show: -- James Underdown, Executive Director of the Center for Inquiry, joins David to discuss his $500,000 offer to anyone who can prove…
The David Pakman Show4/17/23: Multiple new Clarence Thomas scandals as GOP stages bogus hearings
-- On the Show: -- Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is involved in multiple new scandals, including claiming income from a company that has not existed…
The David Pakman Show4/14/23: Are Republicans fascist and what happened to the alt-right?
-- On the Show: -- Many on the left claim that the Republican Party is "fascist" but is that actually the case? -- What happened to the alt-right? -- Caller…
The David Pakman Show4/13/23: Alvin Bragg sues Jim Jordan, Trump says people cried during arrest
-- On the Show: -- Farron Cousins, host of "Farron Balanced" and "Ring of Fire," fills in for David -- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sues Congressman…
The David Pakman Show4/12/23: Trump's polling collapses among independents, Gen Z hates Republicans
-- On the Show: -- Farron Cousins, host of "Farron Balanced" and "Ring of Fire," fills in for David -- A panel of appellate judges rules that January 6th…
The David Pakman Show4/11/23: Tennessee lawmaker reinstated, Gavin Newsom slams Republicans
-- On the Show: -- Luke Beasley, TDPS correspondent and host of The Luke Beasley Show, fills in for David -- Ousted Tennesse lawmaker Justin Jones is…
The David Pakman Show4/10/23: Republicans ready to charge Biden, Tennessee lawmakers ousted
-- On the Show: -- Producer Pat Ford fills in for David -- Republicans are calling for the arrest of Joe Biden for any reason they can come up with as a way to…
The David Pakman Show4/7/23: They admit they need to cheat, cult members resurface
-- On the Show: -- Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk appears to admit that Republicans are planning to cheat in 2024 -- Pro-Trump MAGA commentator Anna Perez…
The David Pakman Show4/6/23: Clarence Thomas in major hot water, Trump says de-fund the police
-- On the Show: -- Erika Engelhaupt, science journalist and author of the book "Gory Details: Adventures From the Dark Side of Science," joins David to discuss…
The David Pakman Show4/5/23: Trump arrest as progressives claim major victories in WI and Chicago
-- On the Show: -- Liberal judge Janet Protasiewicz defeats conservative opponent Dan Kelly, giving liberals control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the…
The David Pakman Show4/4/23: Trump arrest breaks right wing brains, students march for gun safety
-- On the Show: -- Doctor Shira Doron, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine Health System and the hospital epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center…
The David Pakman Show4/3/23: Trump arrest tomorrow, new 2024 challengers enter
-- On the Show: -- Failed former President Donald Trump will be arrested, booked, and arraigned in court in New York City tomorrow, with an expected 34…
The David Pakman Show3/31/23: Trump Indicted on 34 Counts, Republicans Lose Their Minds
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump is indicted on 34 counts by a Manhattan grand jury in connection with his alleged hush money payment to adult film actress…
The David Pakman Show3/30/23: Hannity joins the right wing mob, stunning email leaks prove everything
-- On the Show: -- A new series of leaked emails from Fox News expose executives arguing that telling the truth is bad for their ratings -- The anti-trans…
The David Pakman Show3/29/23: Now they're coming for me, Don Jr attacks, right wing media explodes
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump Jr, Candace Owens, Infowars, and many others unleash a hate mob against David for an obviously tongue-in-cheek tweet -- The…
The David Pakman Show3/28/23: Anti-trans explodes after mass shooting, Republicans slam Trump's Fox interview
-- On the Show: -- Tess Wilkinson-Ryan, Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Law and author of the book "Fool Proof: How Fear of Playing the…
The David Pakman Show3/27/23: DeSantis donors worried as Trump holds deranged rally
-- On the Show: -- There is no open US-Mexico border, despite the insistence of many in the modern American right wing -- Florida Republican Governor Ron…
The David Pakman Show3/24/23: Abortion pills in focus as Dershowitz and Kari Lake off the rails
-- On the Show: -- Democratic Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey reminds pharmacies that they must stock abortion pills -- Attorney Alan Dershowitz complains…
The David Pakman Show3/23/23: Demands to tax the ultra-rich grow as DeSantis polling shrinks
-- On the Show: -- We discuss how to actually tax the ultra-rich tax dodgers as Democratic Senators urge President Joe Biden to take action -- Arkansas, under…
The David Pakman Show3/22/23: Protesters a flop as yet another lawyer takes a shot
-- On the Show: -- Matt Gertz, Senior Fellow at Media Matters, joins David to discuss the potential fallout from the Fox News Dominion lawsuit, the recent…
The David Pakman Show3/21/23: Nation braces for Trump arrest as anti-DeSantis mania explodes
-- On the Show: -- President Joe Biden quietly accomplishes many things as Donald Trump's arrest looms -- Donald Trump may be charged with racketeering and…
The David Pakman Show3/20/23: Trump says he'll be arrested, world braces for chaos
-- On the Show: -- Failed former President Donald Trump says he will be arrested on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, and absolutely loses it in a string of unhinged…
The David Pakman Show3/17/23: 2024 polling a rollercoaster as CRT confusion grows
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump is winning some, but losing other 2024 Republican primary polls, and we look at whether polling is accurate in March of the…
The David Pakman Show3/16/23: Attacks on free speech explode, MTG blurts out classified info
-- On the Show: -- David Sirota, journalist, columnist, and founder of The Lever, joins David to discuss the media landscape, ethical funding of journalism…
The David Pakman Show3/15/23: Woke-shaming backfires badly, Trump lawyer lunges at host
-- On the Show: -- Alastair Smith, Professor of Politics at New York University and co-author of the book "The Dictator's Handbook: Why Bad Behavior is Almost…
The David Pakman Show3/14/23: They're woke-blind on SVB bank, Trump's insane campaign kickoff
-- On the Show: -- Republicans are blaming "wokeness" for the collapse of SVB bank -- Our newest correspondent MalikSnaps interviews CPAC attendees, and it's…
The David Pakman Show3/13/23: Fox's troubles deepen, cringe rants aren't helping
-- On the Show: -- Dr. Anthony Fauci is asked during an interview about the calls to prosecute him, and he has no idea what he would be prosecuted for --…
The David Pakman Show3/10/23: Biden proposing new taxes, disinfo keeps spreading
-- On the Show: -- President Joe Biden will propose a new 25% tax on billionaires, raising the top tax bracket from 37% to 39.6%, and raising the Medicare tax…
The David Pakman Show3/9/23: GOP hearings continue backfiring as Fox News in shambles
-- On the Show: -- Alana Newhouse, Editor-in-Chief of Tablet Magazine, joins David to discuss her writing on "brokenism," the idea that parts of American…
The David Pakman Show3/8/23: Fox text leaks go nuclear, FL Republicans want 6-week abortion ban
-- On the Show: -- Florida Republicans have now proposed a 6-week abortion ban which is almost an impossible standard -- Florida Republican Governor Ron…
The David Pakman Show3/7/23: Adam Schiff tells all, DeSantis pushes dystopian law
-- On the Show: -- Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff joins David to discuss his 2024 Senate candidacy, his reaction to Donald Trump calling him watermelon…
The David Pakman Show3/6/23: CPAC goes horribly wrong, Republicans more dangerous than ever
-- On the Show: -- Failed former President Donald Trump closes out CPAC 2023 with what was possibly the most dangerous and deranged speech he has ever given --…
The David Pakman Show3/3/23: Debate explodes on Capitol steps, Rittenhouse begs for cash
-- On the Show: -- Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman and Republican Congressman Byron Donalds get into a heated debate on the steps of the Capitol -- Kyle…
The David Pakman Show3/2/23: FBI hearings backfire, Trump takes massive leads in 4 polls
-- On the Show: -- Will Sommer, politics reporter for The Daily Beast, co-host of the Fever Dreams podcast on conservative media, and author of the new book…
The David Pakman Show3/1/23: 2024 primary quickly blowing up, fascism expert sounds alarm
-- On the Show: -- Disgusting Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz is caught spreading literal Chinese propaganda during a Congressional hearing -- Right-wing…
The David Pakman Show2/28/23: Rupert Murdoch admits Fox lied, GOP civil war explodes
-- On the Show: -- Doctor Robert Waldinger, Direct of the Harvard Study of Adult Development and co-author of the new book The Good Life: Lessons From the…
The David Pakman Show2/27/23: CPAC in shambles as Nikki Haley still confused
-- On the Show: -- This week's CPAC is in shambles as Fox News is completely ignoring it, while former Vice President Mike Pence has declined an invitation to…
The David Pakman Show2/24/23: 2024 GOP primary looking like Trump vs Trump vs Trump
-- On the Show: -- 2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she is waiting for Donald Trump to attack her before attacking him, yet Trump has…
The David Pakman Show2/23/23: Train derailment sideshows go horribly wrong, Pence admits to the whole thing
-- On the Show: -- Kelly Weill, reporter at The Daily Beast and author of "Off the Edge: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture, and Why People Will Believe…
The David Pakman Show2/22/23: Biden Ukraine visit highly triggering, Republican talks secession
-- On the Show: -- President Joe Biden absolutely crushes autocrats and authoritarians during a speech in Warsaw, Poland after his visit to Ukraine --President…
The David Pakman Show2/21/23: Biden Ukraine trip triggers, Trump holds deranged event
-- On the Show: -- Matthew Remski, freelance journalist who writes about religious cults and co-host of the Conspirituality Podcast, joins David to discuss…
The David Pakman Show2/20/23: Leaked Fox texts are stunning, Nikki Haley still visibly struggling
-- On the Show: -- Residents in Ohio near the train derailment are now looking for their own chemical tests as trust in official statements is low -- Fox News…
The David Pakman Show2/17/23: Tough talk on train derailment, Nikki continues to struggle
-- On the Show: -- Fox & Friends hosts admit that regulations regarding train safety were cut during the Trump administration -- Fox & Friends interviews Nikki…
The David Pakman Show2/16/23: Nikki Haley already crumbling as anti-trans bills sweep country
-- On the Show: -- Neil Vallelly, Lecturer in Sociology and Rutherford Foundation Research Fellow at the University of Otago, New Zealand, and author of the…
The David Pakman Show2/15/23: Nikki Haley off to tough start, train derailment breaks brains
-- On the Show: -- Matthew Connelly, author of the book The Declassification Engine, joins David to discuss classification, declassification, the document…
The David Pakman Show2/14/23: Anti-trans hearing goes horribly wrong, Nikki Haley running for President
-- On the Show: -- Arkansas state Senator Matt McKee asks transgender pharmacist Gwendolyn Herzig whether she has a penis during a recent hearing about an…
The David Pakman Show2/13/23: 3 UFOs Shot Down as Trump Polling Collapses
-- On the Show: -- Another unidentified flying object has been shot down, believed to be yet another surveillance balloon from China, as China claims the US…
The David Pakman Show2/10/23: Another Humiliating Probe, Bill to Expel George Santos
-- On the Show: -- Republicans are still talking about Hillary Clinton even though she has been out of politics since 2016 -- Representative Robert Garcia…
The David Pakman Show2/9/23: Twitter Hearings Backfire, DeSantis Tries High Road
-- On the Show: -- House Republican Twitter hearings backfire spectacularly, proving the opposite points made by Republicans -- Radical Republican…
The David Pakman Show2/8/23: Biden SOTU Massively Triggering, Trump Goes Low on DeSantis
-- On the Show: -- George Monbiot, Guardian columnist, environmental activist, and author most recently of Regenesis: Feeding the World Without Devouring the…
The David Pakman Show2/7/23: Balloon Pop Propaganda, They're Praying for Biden's Death
-- On the Show: -- Chris Tarbell, former FBI Special Agent and founding partner at NAXO, joins David to discuss his role in taking down the Silk Road --…
The David Pakman Show2/6/23: China Balloon Popped, Santos Accused of Harassment
-- On the Show: -- President Joe Biden orders the Chinese surveillance balloon blown up and this explodes into a major story -- Failed former President Donald…
The David Pakman Show2/3/23: Trump Promotes Violence and GOP Oust Ilhan Omar From Committee
-- On the Show: -- Jesse Dollemore, host of "Dollemore Daily" and the "I Doubt It" podcast, fills in for David while he's on vacation -- Donald Trump…
The David Pakman Show2/2/23: MTG Makes Mockery of Committees & Mike Lindell on Jimmy Kimmel
-- On the Show: -- Jesse Dollemore, host of "Dollemore Daily" and the "I Doubt It" podcast, fills in for David while he's on vacation -- Matt Gaetz and David…
The David Pakman Show2/1/23: Trump Testimony Video Released and George Santos Steps Down From Committees
-- On the Show: -- Jesse Dollemore, host of "Dollemore Daily" and the "I Doubt It" podcast, fills in for David while he's on vacation -- Disgraced Congressman…
The David Pakman Show1/31/23: Tyre Nichols Reactions and Boebert Endorses Trump
-- On the Show: -- Jesse Dollemore, host of "Dollemore Daily" and the "I Doubt It" podcast, fills in for David while he's on vacation -- Heather MacDonald and…
The David Pakman Show1/30/23: Trump Returns to Rallies and Republicans Humiliate Themselves
-- On the Show: -- Jesse Dollemore, host of "Dollemore Daily" and the "I Doubt It" podcast, fills in for David while he's on vacation -- Footage is released of…
The David Pakman Show1/27/23: Another Day, Another Santos Lie, Another MTG Conspiracy
-- On the Show: -- Congressman Adam Schiff announces he's running to be California's next US Senator -- Disgraced Congressman George Santos may have admitted…
The David Pakman Show1/26/23: Not Only Hypocrites, But Liars Too
-- On the Show: -- Cory Doctorow, science fiction author, activist, journalist, and blogger, joins David to discuss Big Tech, censorship, science fiction, and…