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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 Show2/19/25: Trump running out of energy as Bernie goes nuclear on oligarchs
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump is running out of energy, and it's showing every single day -- Egg price go nuclear, now up 30% in under a month under Donald…
The David Pakman Show2/18/25: The future for Democrats, Elon's job may be illegal
-- On the Show: -- Evaluating fears that Democrats will never win again -- Donald Trump laughs while Elon Musk complains to Sean Hannity that liberals don't…
The David Pakman Show2/17/25: The fascist takeover begins, Hegseth & Vance falter badly
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump's fascist takeover is happening in real time, and many are completely missing it -- Elon Musk will be babysitting Donald Trump…
The David Pakman Show2/14/25: Egg prices up more, RFK confirmed, Trump deranged
-- On the Show: -- Egg prices continue higher, now up 25% since Donald Trump became President -- A reporter asks Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth a simple…
The David Pakman Show2/13/25: Trump surrenders to Putin, Tulsi becomes DNI
-- On the Show: -- Attorney General Pam Bondi announces lawsuits against Trump adversaries including Letitia James as the targeting begins -- Tulsi Gabbard is…
The David Pakman Show2/12/25: Inflation UP, egg prices RECORD HIGH, Elon takes over
-- On the Show: -- The first inflation report under Donald Trump is in, and inflation is up and more than expected as Trump's campaign promises fail to…
The David Pakman Show2/11/25: Judges strike down Trump orders, JD Vance doesn't care
-- On the Show: -- Farron Cousins, host of Farron Balanced and Ring of Fire, fills in for David. Subscribe to Farron on YouTube: youtube.com/farronbalanced…
The David Pakman Show2/10/25: President Musk's power grab continues, Biden's clearance revoked
-- On the Show: -- Farron Cousins, host of Farron Balanced and Ring of Fire, fills in for David. Subscribe to Farron on YouTube: youtube.com/farronbalanced --…
The David Pakman Show2/7/25: Elon takes over Energy Department, Press Secretary confronted on higher prices
-- On the Show: -- Keith Edwards, host of "The Keith Edwards Show," fills in for David. Subscribe to his YouTube channel at youtube.com/@keithedwards --…
The David Pakman Show2/6/25: Trump signs anti-trans bill, Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk
-- On the Show: -- Keith Edwards, host of "The Keith Edwards Show," fills in for David. Subscribe to his YouTube channel at youtube.com/@keithedwards -- Donald…
The David Pakman Show2/5/25: Trump wants Gaza for US, Elon's takeover continues
-- On the Show: -- Keith Edwards, host of "The Keith Edwards Show," fills in for David. Subscribe to his YouTube channel at youtube.com/@keithedwards -- Donald…
The David Pakman Show2/4/25: Trump tricked by Mexico and Canada, migrants released back into US
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico after President Claudia Sheinbaum tricks Trump with meaningless promises -- Donald Trump…
The David Pakman Show2/3/25: Trade war begins, economic chaos, total disaster
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump's trade war begins, with new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, sending the American economy into a tailspin -- Donald Trump…
The David Pakman Show1/31/25: Trump blames plane crash on DEI, fireworks at RFK hearing
-- On the Show: -- Jesse Dollemore, host of "Dollemore Daily" and co-host of "I Doubt It," fills in for David -- Donald Trump and his allies blames wokeness…
The David Pakman Show1/30/25: Prescription drug prices UP, global respect DOWN
-- On the Show: -- A look at the Trump voters who will be damaged the most by Donald Trump's policies -- Trump's health is going viral again, and we take a…
The David Pakman Show1/29/25: Trump Press Secy disaster, Medicaid portals shut down
-- On the Show: -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's new Press Secretary, holds her first press briefing and it is an unmitigated disaster -- When asked about…
The David Pakman Show1/28/25: Even MORE tariffs, egg prices hit ALL TIME high
-- On the Show: -- The left-right political spectrum is completely broken -- Fox News starts to prepare its audience for inevitable higher prices under Trump…
The David Pakman Show1/27/25: MAGA cracking as Trump lies and JD Vance snaps
-- On the Show: -- MAGA is already starting to crack, just a week into Donald Trump's second presidential term -- Donald Trump has already earned himself…
The David Pakman Show1/24/25: Trump's birthright citizenship ban struck down, White House scandals begin
-- On the Show: -- Brittany Page, host of the Page Perspective, fills in for David. Subscribe to her channel at http://www.youtube.com/@brittanyepage -- An…
The David Pakman Show1/23/25: Freed January 6 rioters celebrate, Trump's first interview
-- On the Show: -- Brittany Page, host of the Page Perspective, fills in for David. Subscribe to her channel at http://www.youtube.com/@brittanyepage -- The…
The David Pakman Show1/22/25: Immigration raids scheduled, national chaos explodes
-- On the Show: -- Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democratic Party in the Canadian House of Commons, joins David to discuss Donald Trump's tariffs threats…
The David Pakman Show1/21/25: Trump inaugurated, final rally horror, Biden pardons at the last minute
-- On the Show: -- Cory Booker, US Senator from New Jersey, discusses the Trump inauguration and the path forward for Democrats these next four years -- The…
The David Pakman Show1/20/25: The secret about Trump's policies, Tulsi RUNS AWAY (CLASSIC EPISODE FROM 12/11/24)
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY / CLASSIC EPISODE FROM DECEMBER 11, 2024 -- On the Show: -- Andrea Chalupa, host of the Gaslit Nation podcast, joins David to discuss…
The David Pakman Show1/17/25: American oligarchy takes hold, final show before Trump's return
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump's second administration is going to be filled with billionaires, showing how American oligarchy has arrived -- Bernie Sanders…
The David Pakman Show1/16/25: Israel-Gaza ceasefire done, Trump claims he did it
-- On the Show: -- Mike Lindell, CEO and Founder of MyPillow, also known as "Mike Pillow" or simply "Pillow," makes a courageous and triumphant return to the…
The David Pakman Show1/15/25: Hegseth hearings implode, TikTok ban IMMINENT
-- On the Show: -- Numerous protesters are dragged out of Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearings for Secretary of Defense -- A smirking Pete Hegseth is exposed…
The David Pakman Show1/14/25: The fires breaking MAGA's brains, radioactive special counsel report released
-- On the Show: -- Marc Elias, voting rights attorney and founder of Democracy Docket, joins David to discuss the future of opposition to MAGA, what to expect…
The David Pakman Show1/13/25: They want a deportation hotline, Trump abandons key promise
-- On the Show: -- Republicans are talking about conditioning California fire disaster aid money with "strings attached" -- Multi-millionaire Scott Galloway…
The David Pakman Show1/10/25: Trump sentenced to NOTHING, Mel Gibson still whacked out
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump gets sentenced to unconditional release in the New York hush-money case, meaning he will face no jail time, probation, or any…
The David Pakman Show1/9/25: The fires have broken their brains, Anne Applebaum weighs in
-- On the Show: -- Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer prize winning historian and writer for The Atlantic, joins David to discuss her book Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators…
The David Pakman Show1/8/25: Greenland talk goes nuts, Zuckerberg bows down to Trump
-- On the Show: -- Cenk Uygur, Host of The Young Turks, joins David to discuss the controversy over his recent appearance with Charlie Kirk at Turning Point…
The David Pakman Show1/7/25: Kamala certifies Trump's win, Biden slaps Trump with old law
-- On the Show: -- Kamala Harris oversees and completes the certification of Donald Trump and JD Vance's 2024 presidential election win -- Donald Trump melts…
The David Pakman Show1/6/25: Cybertruck guy was MAGA, Trump to be sentenced, oligarchs thrilled
-- On the Show: -- It turns out that it was indeed a Trump supporter involved in the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in the driveway of Trump's Las Vegas hotel…
The David Pakman Show1/3/25: They've decided immigrants did it, Trump explodes
-- On the Show: -- Despite continued evidence to the contrary, Republican elected officials continue to blame 'the border' for the New Orleans New Year's Eve…
The David Pakman Show1/2/25: This new year is already outrageous
-- On the Show: -- The first 48 hours of 2025 confirm that this year is going to be absolutely insane -- United Healthcare is accused of denying coverage for a…
The David Pakman Show1/1/25: Biden pardons Hunter, Trump chooses conspiracy nut for FBI (CLASSIC EPISODE FROM 12/2/24)
NEW YEAR'S DAY / CLASSIC EPISODE FROM DECEMBER 2, 2024 -- On the Show: -- Retailers warn of rising prices as a result of the forthcoming Trump tariffs -- As…
The David Pakman Show12/31/24: Right-wing infighting escalates as billionaires take over
-- On the Show: -- MAGA is suddenly furious with Donald Trump over his not-totally-disgusting post to Truth Social about the death of former President Jimmy…
The David Pakman Show12/30/24: Jimmy Carter dead at 100, MAGA turns on Musk as Trump inauguration looms
-- On the Show: -- Former President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100 and we remember the legacy of his presidency and post-presidency -- MAGA…
The David Pakman Show12/27/24: Corporate media crashing, Ivanka wants out
-- On the Show: -- Americans are increasingly bailing out of watching the news, a real problem for corporate media, but possibly a boon for independent media…
The David Pakman Show12/26/24: They lose their minds on Christmas, lone liberal destroys MAGA panel
-- On the Show: -- Henry Giroux, Chaired Professor of Scholarship in the Public Interest at McMaster University, joins David to discuss neo-liberal fascism and…
The David Pakman Show12/25/24: Explosive panel on the future of Dem Party as GOP civil war brews (CLASSIC EPISODE FROM 11/20/24)
CHRISTMAS DAY / CLASSIC EPISODE FROM NOVEMBER 20, 2024 -- On the Show: -- Cenk Uygur, host of The Young Turks, and Steven Kenneth "Destiny" Bonnell II…
The David Pakman Show12/24/24: Matt Gaetz report out, the MAGA culture war cash grab
-- On the Show: -- The Matt Gaetz ethics report is out and it concludes that Gaetz committed statutory rape and paid a teenager for sex -- Former Republican…
The David Pakman Show12/23/24: "President Musk" is triggering Trump, deportations in doubt
-- On the Show: -- The "President Musk" meme is working as Donald Trump is increasingly triggered and terrified -- Donald Trump starts to turn on Elon Musk…
The David Pakman Show12/20/24: Republicans trying social security scam, Trump's new mullet
-- On the Show: -- Exposing and explaining the Republican Social Security scam -- Republican Congressman Andy Barr wildly claims that the American people voted…
The David Pakman Show12/19/24: Indie media interviews Biden, country hates Trump's agenda
-- On the Show: -- President Joe Biden grants a major outgoing interview to independent progressive media outlet Meidas Touch, and is interviewed by Ben…
The David Pakman Show12/18/24: I met with Biden, confused Trump blasts out rant
-- On the Show: -- Sasha Abramsky, freelance journalist and The Nation magazine's Western States correspondent, joins David to discuss the terrifying reality…
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12/17/24: The oligarchy grows as Bannon threatens media imprisonment
-- On the Show: -- International students are being warned to return to the US before Trump's inauguration, and visa holders are being advised the same way --…
The David Pakman Show12/16/24: We need opposition, not resistance, as Elon Musk takes over Trump
-- On the Show: -- A new Trump "resistance" isn't going to cut it this time, and what is truly needed is an enduring opposition -- ABC News settles defamation…
The David Pakman Show12/13/24: Trump flip-flops on grocery promise, more trouble for Hegseth
-- On the Show: -- There is now a political movement pushing raw milk, sparked by Donald Trump's victory and his selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as…
The David Pakman Show12/12/24: Ted Cruz confronted on CNN, Republicans defending Matt Gaetz
-- On the Show: -- Brittany Page, host of The Page Perspective, fills in for David. Check out her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@brittanyepage --…
The David Pakman Show12/11/24: The secret about Trump's policies, Tulsi RUNS AWAY
-- On the Show: -- Andrea Chalupa, host of the Gaslit Nation podcast, joins David to discuss effective ways to push back against authoritarianism, and much…
The David Pakman Show12/10/24: They're going for vaccine autism, Trump's list of people to imprison
-- On the Show: -- Millions of Americans are about to feel the pain of Donald Trump's victory -- Multi-billionaire Elon Musk met with millionaire US Senators…
The David Pakman Show12/9/24: Cable news total collapse, Trump reminds us of the horror
-- On the Show: -- CNN and MSNBC suffer a total ratings collapse, signaling a realignment for the next phase of American politics -- Donald Trump resurfaces…
The David Pakman Show12/6/24: Marjorie Taylor Greene wants a pardon, Texas banning THC
-- On the Show: -- Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick launches an initiative to target banning all THC products in the state -- Marjorie Taylor Greene sends…
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12/5/24: Trump melts down over failed nomination, Biden considering blanket pardons
-- On the Show: -- Sam Wolfson, features writer and editor at The Guardian, joins David to discuss his recent article "Don't underestimate the Rogansphere. His…
The David Pakman Show12/4/24: Hegseth nomination on life support as Tucker returns to Russia
-- On the Show: -- Tucker Carlson returns to Moscow to produce more pro-Putin propaganda -- Joe Rogan explains that he got involved in the 2024 election…
The David Pakman Show12/3/24: MAGA director apologizes over "2000 Mules," drunk Trump nominee in trouble
-- On the Show: -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns Donald Trump that the UK will not side with the US over the European Union after Trump suggests a…
The David Pakman Show12/2/24: Biden pardons Hunter, Trump chooses conspiracy nut for FBI
-- On the Show: -- Retailers warn of rising prices as a result of the forthcoming Trump tariffs -- As Donald Trump's tariffs get closer to becoming a reality…
The David Pakman Show11/29/24: Biden picks judges, Trump picks lunatic staffers (CLASSIC EPISODE FROM 11/12/24)
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND / CLASSIC EPISODE FROM NOVEMBER 12, 2024 -- On the Show: -- President Joe Biden continues to fill judicial vacancies at a rapid pace --…
The David Pakman Show11/28/24: Now it gets very real very quickly (CLASSIC EPISODE FROM 11/8/24)
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND / CLASSIC EPISODE FROM NOVEMBER 8, 2024 -- On the Show: -- Now that their chosen candidate has won, Trump supporters are going to get what…