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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 Show
It’s backfiring but it might be profitable
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump's war with Iran drives up oil prices while his administration controls Venezuelan oil sales, raising questions about whether the…
- The David Pakman Show
Prices up, chaos up, tragedy up, logic down
-- On the Show -- Alex Wagner, MSNBC host and journalist, joins us on Substack Live to discuss Trump’s Iran strategy, Pete Hegseth, and the upcoming elections…
- The David Pakman Show
The war is suddenly much more dangerous as gas prices explode
-- On the Show -- Senator Mark Warner, Democrat from Virginia, joins us to discuss why he believes the Iran conflict is a war of choice with unclear objectives…
- The David Pakman Show
Trump walked right into the trap, Gavin Newsom on the show
-- On the Show -- Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, joins us in person to discuss Donald Trump's failures, speculation about 2028, and his new book "Young…
- The David Pakman Show
Global financial panic unleashed by Trump’s Iran war
-- On the Show -- Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts, joins us to discuss Donald Trump's failure to coordinate with governors ahead of military action…
- The David Pakman Show
The firings have started and the embarrassment is growing
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump removes Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security after a series of public embarrassments, then assigns her a vague new…
- The David Pakman Show
A truly bad day for people who care about reality
-- On the Show -- Senator Chris Murphy, Democrat from Connecticut, joins us to discuss Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran, who should be held…
- The David Pakman Show
MAGA’s Texas nightmare begins, prices spiking hard
-- On the Show -- James Talarico wins the Texas Democratic Senate primary and will face the winner of the upcoming Republican runoff between John Cornyn and…
- The David Pakman Show
War backfires, base revolts, gas prices spike as market collapses
-- On the Show -- Senator Ruben Gallego, Democrat from Arizona, joins us to discuss Donald Trump's attacks on Iran, whether they constitute an impeachable…
- The David Pakman Show
No war promise collapses as Trump bombs Iran
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump launches a joint military operation with Israel, attacking Iran that kills Ayatollah Khamenei, leading to regional retaliation…
- The David Pakman Show
Texas panic rises as Epstein problem gets worse
-- On the Show -- Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton fight a divisive primary as Democrats James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett post…
- The David Pakman Show
Americans are leaving and credibility has collapsed
-- On the Show -- Americans relocate abroad in record numbers as foreign residency data, citizenship renunciations, and student enrollment trends show growing…
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Trump’s SOTU disaster could cost Republicans 2026
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address was a low-energy, reality-detached speech filled with false claims, self-praise, and economic…
- The David Pakman Show
Reality distortion has become the norm
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union address as Americans continue struggling with healthcare costs, affordability…
- The David Pakman Show
The dark spiral of power, panic and collapse
-- On the Show -- Michael Wolff, journalist and best-selling author, joins us to discuss Trump's return to power, the Epstein scandal, and his latest book "All…
- The David Pakman Show
GOP is ignoring Trump, and Trump is getting desperate
-- On the Show -- FBI Director Kash Patel defends aggressive federal actions while raising serious First Amendment concerns about targeting protest funding --…
- The David Pakman Show
Power slips as allies spiral, Trump’s control collapsing
-- On the Show -- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, is arrested by British police on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his…
- The David Pakman Show
Nothing to see here, just chaos everywhere
-- On the Show -- Dr. Frank George, psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist, joins us to discuss why he believes Donald Trump likely has Frontotemporal…
- The David Pakman Show
GOP facing 2026 nightmare as Trump spirals
-- On the Show -- Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins us on Substack Live to discuss how Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric, institutional pressure, and personality cult…
- The David Pakman Show
Fool me twice, shame on…wait, what?
-- On the Show -- Dan Koh, Former White House Deputy Cabinet Secretary and former Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs under President Biden, joins us…
- The David Pakman Show
They need to rethink this, for their own good
-- On the Show -- Senator Chris Murphy questions Donald Trump nominee Jeremy Carl under oath, exposing incoherent defenses of white identitarian ideology and…
- The David Pakman Show
When the going gets tough, the weak throw insults
-- On the Show -- Pam Bondi erupts during a House hearing, redirects questions about Jeffrey Epstein to stock market numbers, clashes with Ted Lieu, and…
- The David Pakman Show
Did they think it would all just go away?
-- On the Show -- Members of Congress say partially unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files reveal concealed names, very young victims, and possible contradictions…
The David Pakman ShowCalls for resignation grow as Epstein details emerge, Trump threatens Canada
-- On the Show -- Dr. Mehmet Oz is urging Americans to get vaccinated against measles amid growing outbreaks, a predictable consequence of vaccine skepticism…
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MAGA culture fades as GOP panic grows
-- On the Show -- U.S. Olympians Hunter Hess and Chris Lillis publicly criticize Trump administration policies while representing the United States…
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Trump lets it slip at prayer breakfast as Clinton testimony backfires
-- On the Show -- Josh Gay from Ring of Fire fills in for David. Check out his work at https://www.youtube.com/@TheRingofFire -- Donald Trump hijacks the…
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Trump scrambles to escape Epstein fallout as ICE descends into misery
-- On the Show -- Josh Gay from Ring of Fire fills in for David. Check out his work at https://www.youtube.com/@TheRingofFire -- Megyn Kelly has a sit-down…
- The David Pakman Show
Militarize elections, shut down Epstein files, hope for the best
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump allies float deploying ICE agents with guns at polling places to intimidate voters and manipulate elections without formally…
- The David Pakman Show
Lines have been crossed and there’s no going back
-- On the Show -- Accountability for figures like Joe Rogan and Andrew Schulz should confront their predictable failure without pushing them back into…
- The David Pakman Show
GOP prepares for life after Trump as strongman loses control
-- On the Show -- The right-wing media ecosystem turns Charlie Kirk into both a saint and a conspiracy object, hollowing out his legacy while the Trump…
- The David Pakman Show
Do they think they will get away with this?
-- On the Show -- Rand Paul rebukes right-wing media figures for lying about the ICE killing of Alex Pretti and defends constitutional carry rights -- Jessica…
- The David Pakman Show
ICE agents in trouble as under the bus goes Bovino
-- On the Show -- Graham Platner, a Marine and U.S. Army veteran and oyster farmer, joins us to discuss his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U.S…
- The David Pakman Show
Trump now fighting MAGA on guns in bizarre reversal
-- On the Show -- A federal ICE agent in Minnesota threatens a legal observer for speaking and filming, openly signaling that constitutionally protected speech…
The David Pakman ShowThe firings will continue until the morale improves
-- On the Show -- Ezekiel Emanuel, an oncologist and world leader in health policy and bioethics, joins us to discuss his new book "Eat Your Ice Cream: Six…
The David Pakman ShowICE chaos as another one killed, Americans have had enough
-- On the Show -- Adam James, a licensed physical therapist working in home healthcare and content creator known as “epistemiccrisis,” joins us to discuss the…
The David Pakman ShowMeasles goes viral as world moves on from Trump
-- On the Show -- Lara Trump and allies aggressively spin Donald Trump's rambling Davos appearance as brilliance to preempt and smother growing public concern…
The David Pakman ShowGlobal humiliation spreads like wildfire as dementia goes mainstream
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump immigration enforcement detains five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos outside his Minnesota home, exposing how mass deportation policy…
The David Pakman ShowPresidency new lows as Trump humiliated in Davos
-- On the Show -- Maryland Governor Wes Moore joins us to explain how his administration is pushing back against Donald Trump's authoritarian actions, outline…
The David Pakman ShowGlobal abandonment of Trump as he passes 1 year in office
-- On the Show -- A new economic study reported by The Wall Street Journal finds that American consumers and businesses pay nearly all of Donald Trump's…
The David Pakman ShowThey're defending Insurrection Act as chaos hits the streets
-- On the Show -- Jesse Dollemore confronts ICE abuses directly after agents gas a woman in a wheelchair and refuses to retreat under pressure -- Republican…
The David Pakman ShowInsurrection act threat made by Trump as he falls asleep again
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy U.S. military troops against Minneapolis residents protesting federal…
The David Pakman ShowICE losing the country as Trump goes bad in Detroit
-- On the Show -- ICE agents report fear of the public after the killing of Renee Good which exposes how Donald Trump turned immigration enforcement into an…
The David Pakman ShowRepublicans drop Trump as Noem impeachment is happening
-- On the Show -- Janet Mills, Governor of Maine, joins us to discuss her campaign for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate -- Republican Senators…
The David Pakman ShowTrump admin desperation explodes with criminal probes
-- On the Show -- Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania, joins us to discuss the killing of Renee Good, and how to resist Trump and his ICE agents -- Donald…
The David Pakman ShowCasual invasion announcement drops as Vance defends the worst
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump delivers rambling and contradictory remarks on Fox News boasting about Venezuela oil seizures and casually predicting Republican…
The David Pakman ShowICE murder terrifies country as Trump defends, Natl Guard prepared
-- On the Show -- Caleb Ragland, Chairman of the American Soybean Association, joins us to discuss how Trump's tariffs are reshaping the soybean industry and…
The David Pakman ShowTrump seizes Russian tanker as impeachment calls grow
-- On the Show -- A United States Coast Guard team seizes a Russian-flagged oil tanker under Trump's orders, sparking escalation fears and suspicion of a…
The David Pakman ShowAnd now the scamming of Americans begins
-- On the Show -- Senator Raphael Warnock, Democrat from Georgia, joins us to discuss the Trump administration's Venezuela operation and the stakes for U.S…
The David Pakman ShowA blockbuster shakeup to the world order
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump orders a U.S. military operation that captures Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores in Venezuela and brings them to New York despite…
The David Pakman Show2026 is already insane
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump faces a hard power cutoff in the 2026 midterms where losing the House would effectively halt his legislative agenda and severely…
The David Pakman ShowDesperation peaks as 2026 isn't looking so good
-- On the Show -- Attorney General Pam Bondi deletes a tweet praising what she thought was Donald Trump's success after realizing the overdose data actually…
The David Pakman ShowAnother war is starting and Trump's confused about it
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump casually references a CIA drone strike inside Venezuela so incoherently that journalists and officials initially cannot tell…
The David Pakman ShowUkraine Russia talks go wrong as Trump decline unavoidable
-- On the Show -- Dr. John Gartner, former assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and founder of Duty to Warn, joins us to discuss…
The David Pakman ShowThey're quickly losing control of their own lies
-- On the Show -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick falsely claims on Fox News that GDP growth guarantees higher wages and the segment explains how deliberate…
The David Pakman ShowEpstein docs accuse Trump as economy in holding pattern
-- On the Show -- Newly released Justice Department and FBI records include a rape allegation naming Donald J. Trump document his repeated association with…
The David Pakman ShowEpstein files detonate as damage control launches
-- On the Show -- A newly released Jeffrey Epstein letter claims Donald Trump shares an explicit sexual interest in young women, raising serious questions --…
The David Pakman ShowTrump burying the Epstein files with pathetic redactions
-- On the Show -- Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State, joins us to discuss her campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor -- The Trump…
The David Pakman ShowIs Trump's $1776 a bonus or a bribe?
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump promotes $1,776 cash payments to service members while escalating explicit oil-driven rhetoric about Venezuela, raising concerns…
The David Pakman ShowTrump throws away his presidency and MAGAs cheer
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump openly says the United States wants Venezuela's oil, raising questions about war motives, regime change, and public support…
The David Pakman ShowTrump confidant caught spilling the beans
-- On the Show -- Sarah Matthews, former Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary, joins us in a Substack Live to discuss Donald Trump's health cover-ups, the…