The David Pakman Show

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 conversations with experts and newsmakers, or sharp-witted breakdowns of the latest headlines, The David Pakman Show has you covered

Episodes

November 20, 2025 63 mins

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-- Attorney General Pam Bondi refuses to answer questions on what the next steps for releasing the Epstein files will be, leaving the process uncertain

-- Trump is losing control over Republicans as his efforts to stop the release of Epstein files fail and MAGA lawmakers ignore his pleas

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-- Arick Fudali, civil rights attorney who currently represents 11 Epstein survivors, joins us to discuss the potential release of the Epstein files

-- The House votes overwhelmingly to release the Epstein files while Donald Trump faces backlash over Republicans reversing themselves under pressure and Rep. C...

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-- Laura Field, a writer and political theorist who is an expert on American far-right populist intellectualism, joins us to discuss her new book, "Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right"

-- Representatives Thomas Massie, Ro Khanna, and Marjorie Taylor Greene hold a press conference with Jeffrey Eps...

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-- 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 Trump is in visible panic as newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails describe him knowing about the girls and send White House staff into chaos

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-- 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 hear a case on mail-in voting grace periods, and much more…

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-- 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 that American freedoms and basic services are being threatened

-- Vice President JD Vance claims Donald Trump does not want yes-men while positioning himself as Trump'...

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-- On the Show:

-- Dr. Zachary Rubin, allergist and public health expert, joins us on Substack Live to discuss MAHA initiatives, healthcare access, research funding cuts, and much more...

-- Donald Trump faces a massive Republican revolt as over 100 GOP lawmakers plan to vote for full Epstein file release, fracturing his co...

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-- On the Show:

-- Adam Kinzinger, former Republican congressman, joins us on Substack Live to discuss his documentary "The Last Republican," the future of the GOP after Trump, and why he believes Democrats must win to save American democracy

-- Donald Trump delivers a disjointed and incoherent Veterans Day speech where he ...

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-- 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 frustration is shaping the road to 2028

-- Speculation ramps up about the 2028 presidential election as Gavin Newsom polls ahead of potential Republican contender JD Vance

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-- 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

-- Several Democratic senators, including Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Tim Kaine, agree to end the shutdown by accepting Trump's terms in exchange for a future health...

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-- 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 orders the White House to provide ASL interpreters at press briefings, and much more…

 

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-- 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 to the inflation problem he once exploited

-- Donald Trump, the oldest president to start a term, installs a paper sign labeled "Oval Office" to mark the room, prompt...

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-- On the Show:

-- Democrats flip some of the deepest red districts in America, including in Mississippi, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, signaling broad voter rejection of Donald Trump and MAGA extremism

-- Donald Trump appears content to keep the government shut down indefinitely, benefiting from the chaos while oversight hal...

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-- 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 effective political activism

-- Democrats sweep major elections across multiple states as Donald Trump faces historic losses and visible backlash from his own party

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-- 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 faces a devastating political collapse as Zohran Mamdani, Abigail Spanberger, and Mikie Sherrill each surge toward major election victories that reject his agenda

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-- 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, how he would resist Trump as mayor, and much more...

-- Trump refuses to distribute six billion dollars in emergency SNAP funds, causing 42 million Americans, includi...

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-- 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 out running for Vice President in 2028, and much more...

 

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-- 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 viral clip of 92-year-old Senator Chuck Grassley unable to hear reporters sparks debate about aging politicians and fitness for office

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-- On the Show:

-- Jonathan Karl, Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News, joins us to discuss his new book "Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign That Changed America"

-- Fourteen Republicans rebuke Trump's trade plan, saying his Argentina beef deal hurts U.S. ranchers and exposes GOP fractures

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-- 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

-- Twenty-three states sue the Trump administration for halting SNAP food aid, accusing it of letting 42 million Americans go hungry during the shutdown

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