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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 ShowThe economic collapse that is dragging Trump
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump highlights November job gains while burying October losses as unemployment rises to its highest level in more than four years --…
The David Pakman Show12/15/25: A dark weekend as reality collides with denial
-- On the Show -- A weekend of mass violence spans a Brown University shooting, an antisemitic terror attack in Sydney, and the killing of Rob Reiner and…
The David Pakman Show12/12/25: Crowds vanishing and prices rising as Trump has terrible week
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump delivers a low-energy rally in a small Pennsylvania casino ballroom as the crowd sits unresponsive -- Polling shows nearly half…
The David Pakman Show12/11/25: Tanker seized by antiwar president as jobs problem grows
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump orders a military-style seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker in international waters while offering no credible legal basis for…
The David Pakman Show12/10/25: Trump melts down as Dems win big
-- On the Show -- Ramesh Ponnuru, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a longtime writer and editor at National Review, joins us to discuss…
The David Pakman Show12/9/25: Data blackout as MAGA civil war explodes
-- On the Show -- Senator Mark Kelly, Democrat from Arizona, joins us to discuss the video he put out with fellow lawmakers reminding troops to ignore unlawful…
The David Pakman Show12/8/25: Pipe bomber, pardons, and a President in decline
-- On the Show -- Brian Cole is revealed as the suspected 2021 DNC and RNC pipe bomber who believed Donald Trump won the 2020 election -- Donald Trump…
The David Pakman Show12/5/25: Presidency coming apart as economy becomes a nightmare
-- On the Show: -- Kevin Hassett predicts unrealistic economic growth and praises AI as a workplace coach while Maria Bartiromo tees up claims of booming…
The David Pakman Show12/4/25: Another jobs fiasco as 2028 secret plan exposed
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump presides over a reported loss of 32,000 private sector jobs as Fox Business downplays the ADP data while small businesses show…
The David Pakman Show12/3/25: GOP failure in TN as Trump sleeps through the whole thing
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump and MAGA suffer a massive warning sign after a Tennessee special election shows a stunning collapse in Republican support --…
The David Pakman Show12/2/25: Panic in Tennessee election as Trump spends night posting
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump scrambles as a deep red Tennessee congressional district suddenly becomes competitive on election day -- Whie House Press…
The David Pakman Show12/1/25: War crimes begin as demands for Trump's MRI explode
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump faces bipartisan scrutiny after reports say the Pentagon ordered follow up strikes on survivors during Caribbean drug…
The David Pakman Show11/26/25: Leaked call exposes Trump as approval craters, Republicans raise alarm
-- On the Show: -- A leaked call shows Steve Witkoff coaching Russian officials on flattering Donald Trump to extract concessions for Vladimir Putin -- Donald…
The David Pakman Show11/25/25: Job losses crack as Trump needs 2 more weeks on healthcare
-- On the Show: -- Marc Elias, a top Democratic election lawyer, joins us to discuss his arguments before the Supreme Court on December 9 in defense of federal…
The David Pakman Show11/24/25: MAGA civil war explodes as economic cracks widen
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump repeatedly praises New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani during a meeting with him at the White House and appears unusually…
The David Pakman ShowBONUS: Behind the scenes of our Kamala Harris interview
-- On the Bonus Show: Behind the scenes of the Kamala Harris interview, and much more... Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Subscribe to…
The David Pakman Show11/21/25: Middle class collapsing as Trump threatens everyone
-- On the Show: -- David shares a story about his recent medical procedure -- Nearly five years of rising prices leave middle-income families struggling while…
The David Pakman Show11/20/25: They found a way to hide the files anyway as Trump flips out
-- On the Show: -- Attorney General Pam Bondi refuses to answer questions on what the next steps for releasing the Epstein files will be, leaving the process…
The David Pakman Show11/19/25: Trump loses Epstein vote as files will be released, GOP terrified
-- On the Show: -- Arick Fudali, civil rights attorney who currently represents 11 Epstein survivors, joins us to discuss the potential release of the Epstein…
The David Pakman Show11/18/25: Epstein files panic as Trump's worst fear hits
-- On the Show: -- Laura Field, a writer and political theorist who is an expert on American far-right populist intellectualism, joins us to discuss her new…
The David Pakman Show11/17/25: Epstein files go nuclear as autopen scandal hits Trump
-- On the Show: -- Former Vice President Kamala Harris joins us in person to discuss her new book "107 Days" about her 2024 presidential campaign -- Donald…
The David Pakman ShowBONUS: White House in chaos over 50-year mortgage plan, white males overrepresented in podcasting, and more...
-- On the Bonus Show: White House unhappy about Trump's 50-year mortgage plan, white men disproportionately represented in podcasting, the Supreme Court set to…
The David Pakman Show11/14/25: New Dem instantly slams MAGA as evil incarnate now has power
-- On the Show: -- Rep. Adelita Grijalva denounces the 50-day obstruction of her swearing-in, pledges to sign the Epstein files discharge petition, and warns…
The David Pakman Show11/13/25: Epstein files explode over Trump as Republicans rebel
-- On the Show: -- Dr. Zachary Rubin, allergist and public health expert, joins us on Substack Live to discuss MAHA initiatives, healthcare access, research…
The David Pakman Show11/12/25: Epstein bomb goes off as MAGA accepts wild lies about everything
-- On the Show: -- Adam Kinzinger, former Republican congressman, joins us on Substack Live to discuss his documentary "The Last Republican," the future of the…
The David Pakman Show11/11/25: Farmers in tears as Trump collapses, SCOTUS might pound him
-- On the Show: -- Jo Carducci, host of Sane(ish), joins us to discuss Trump's unraveling behavior, GOP spin on healthcare and the economy, and how voter…
The David Pakman Show11/10/25: Dems cave as Trump melts down and Groypers surge
-- On the Show: -- Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat from Massachusetts, joins us to discuss the end of the government shutdown and his campaign for US Senate --…
The David Pakman ShowBONUS: Sandwich thrower stands trial, Mexican president sexually assaulted, White House ordered to use ASL interpreters
-- On the Bonus Show: The man who threw a sandwich at a border officer stands trial, Mexico's president takes legal action following a sexual assault, a judge…
The David Pakman Show11/7/25: Most blame Trump for grocery prices as strange sign installed at White House
-- On the Show: -- A Fox News poll shows 60 percent of Americans blame Donald Trump for rising grocery prices, leaving Republicans panicked as he becomes tied…
The David Pakman Show11/6/25: Trump panics as airports crush, flights delayed
-- On the Show: -- Democrats flip some of the deepest red districts in America, including in Mississippi, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, signaling broad voter…
The David Pakman Show11/5/25: Blue wave sweeps country as MAGA in shambles, Trump panicked
-- On the Show: -- Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney who explains law and politics on MSNBC and her Substack newsletter Civil Discourse, joins us to discuss…
The David Pakman Show11/4/25: MAGA set to lose everything as CBS doctors Trump interview
-- On the Show: -- Aaron Parnas, lawyer-turned-TikTok creator and Substack writer, joins David for a Substack Live to discuss Election Day 2025 -- Donald Trump…
The David Pakman Show11/3/25: Zohran Mamdani on the show as Trump starving 42 million, Obama drops hammer
-- On the Show: -- Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York City, joins us to discuss his free bus plan, how to make New York more affordable…
The David Pakman ShowBONUS: NBA gambling scandal, Javier Milei gets midterm victory, Trump rules out running for VP
-- On the Bonus Show: NBA players face federal charges in a major gambling investigation, Javier Milei wins big in Argentina's midterm elections, Trump rules…
The David Pakman Show10/31/25: They think we're stupid as Epstein panic grows, grift falls apart
-- On the Show: -- Trump allies try to distract the public from Epstein revelations by turning the FBI's 2020 election investigation into a fake scandal -- A…
The David Pakman Show10/30/25: Trump demands nuke tests as Xi dominates him, 14 Republicans turn on Trump
-- On the Show: -- Jonathan Karl, Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News, joins us to discuss his new book "Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign…
The David Pakman Show10/29/25: Layoffs explode as Trump turns on farmers, half the country sues him
-- On the Show: -- Major corporations including Amazon, Microsoft, and UPS cut over 100,000 jobs as Trump's promises of growth turn into widespread layoffs --…
The David Pakman Show10/28/25: Food stamp crush imminent as bombshell report explains what went wrong
-- On the Show: -- Trump's administration refuses to use $6 billion in contingency funds to keep SNAP running, leaving 42 million Americans without food aid…
The David Pakman Show10/27/25: The slow coup grows as Trump makes major announcement, unexpected confrontation
-- On the Show: -- Nathan Taylor, Executive Director of Public Engagement for Election Truth Alliance, joins us to discuss discrepancies in the 2024 election…
The David Pakman ShowBONUS: Government shutdown becomes second longest ever, Kash Patel's Diwali post met with racism, and more
-- On the Bonus Show: The government shutdown becomes the second-longest in history, a Trump nominee is exposed for sending Nazi text messages, Kash Patel's…
The David Pakman Show10/24/25: Bubble bursting as red states decline, Trump crushes farmers
-- On the Show: -- Rand Paul publicly rejects Trump's call to execute drug dealers, revealing how cracks are forming inside the GOP as Trump demands blind…
The David Pakman Show10/23/25: NYC debate mania as Trump demented while Canada says bye-bye
-- On the Show: -- Zohran Mamdani confronts Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in a chaotic New York City mayoral debate filled with personal attacks and viral…
The David Pakman Show10/22/25: Most corrupt Trump act revealed as social programs collapse
-- On the Show: -- Sabrina Singh, former Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary in the Department of Defense under President Biden, joins us to discuss the state of…
The David Pakman Show10/21/25: Anger is building as White House demolition begins
-- On the Show: -- Abigail Spanberger, Democratic Nominee for Governor of Virginia, joins us to discuss her race against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears on…
The David Pakman Show10/20/25: No Kings protests rattle MAGA as US approaches failed state
-- On the Show: -- Seven million people join nationwide No Kings protests as Donald Trump and MAGA figures panic over the growing anti-Trump movement -- Donald…
The David Pakman ShowBONUS: Judge halts Trump's shutdown firings, swastika found in rep's office, US revokes six visas over Charlie Kirk comments
-- On the Bonus Show: A judge halts Trump's shutdown layoffs, Capitol Police investigate a swastika found in a representative's office, the US revokes the…
The David Pakman Show10/17/25: $1 million per person Trump fundraiser as Rogan turns on Trump
-- On the Show: -- Sunny Hostin confronts Cheryl Hines on The View, calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dangerously unqualified to lead HHS as the audience reacts…
- The David Pakman Show
URGENT: What to know before No Kings protests
David speaks with career public defender Eliza Orlins about the growing scope of ICE-enabled surveillance and why it should concern everyone, not just…
The David Pakman Show10/16/25: Protests incoming, MAGA terrified, Bernie and AOC tell it like it is
-- On the Show: -- Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, Democrat from Arizona's 7th congressional district, joins us to discuss the delay in her swearing-in…
The David Pakman Show10/15/25: As bad as MAGA is, Dems still facing tough 2026
-- On the Show: -- Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Democrat from Massachusetts, joins us to discuss the government shutdown, the Israel-Gaza peace deal, and much more……
The David Pakman Show10/14/25: Embarrassing Middle East trip as MTG does a 180
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump gushes over Egypt's brutal dictator Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for "low crime," praising a regime known for torture and sham…
The David Pakman ShowBONUS FREEBIE: Judge's house burned down, AOC mocks Stephen Miller, Trump plans birthday UFC event
-- On the Bonus Show: A judge who ruled against Trump has her house burn down, AOC tells supporters to "laugh at" Stephen Miller's "insecure masculinity,"…
The David Pakman Show10/10/25: Illegal prayer plagues admin while Trump falls asleep and Fox is left with no choice
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump appears half-asleep during Andy Ngo's speech as Pam Bondi vows to "destroy Antifa," revealing a bizarre authoritarian tone --…
The David Pakman Show10/9/25: Israel-Hamas hostage deal reached, Trump to get medical evaluation
-- On the Show: -- Tammy Baldwin, Democratic Senator from Wisconsin, joins us to discuss the government shutdown, healthcare funding, the effects of Trump's…
The David Pakman Show10/8/25: The week from hell, allies panic, governors revolt
-- On the Show: -- Democrat Mindy O'Neall defeats incumbent Republican Mayor David Pruhs in Fairbanks, Alaska, and Pruhs concedes with grace instead of…
The David Pakman Show10/7/25: Air travel collapse grows as authoritarians are enraged
-- On the Show: -- Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and social impact entrepreneur, joins David for a Substack Live to discuss what went wrong with Kamala…
The David Pakman Show10/6/25: US descends into chaos as ICE goons run wild
-- On the Show: -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, Democrat from Florida and the first Gen Z member of Congress, joins us to discuss the government shutdown, Trump's…
The David Pakman ShowBONUS FREEBIE: Elon in Epstein files, YouTube settles Trump lawsuit, Bad Bunny named Super Bowl halftime performer
-- On the Bonus Show: Elon Musk and others are named in new Epstein documents, YouTube settles a $24 million lawsuit with Trump, MAGA erupts over Bad Bunny…
The David Pakman Show10/3/25: Trump is getting ignored as pollsters drop brutal warning
-- On the Show: -- Governors Josh Shapiro, Gavin Newsom, Kathy Hochul, and J.B. Pritzker defy Donald Trump on healthcare, climate, abortion, and immigration --…
The David Pakman Show10/2/25: Governor urges Trump's removal as shutdown drama escalates
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump with Russ Vought cancels billions in climate and transit funding only for blue states, punishing voters who backed Kamala…