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

August 22, 2025 60 mins

-- On the Show:

-- Former CIA officer Ned Price warns that Vladimir Putin manipulates Donald Trump with KGB tactics and that Trump aligns with Kremlin interests over U.S. allies

-- Conservative figures including Jesse Watters, Kellyanne Conway, and Dana Perino attack Gavin Newsom for trolling on social media while compari...

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-- On the Show:

-- California Governor Gavin Newsom joins David to discuss his redistricting strategy aimed at countering Republican gerrymandering in Texas

-- Texas Republicans pass a Trump-backed gerrymander while Gavin Newsom launches a direct counterstrike with California redistricting

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-- On the Show:

-- Donald Trump claims trade deals with countries like Japan and the United Kingdom exist but officials admit they are only unsigned frameworks

-- Trump admits on Fox News he fears not getting into heaven sparking speculation about his health and state of mind

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-- On the Show:

-- Donald Trump reverses his ceasefire stance after meeting Vladimir Putin and pressures Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accept land concessions without a ceasefire

-- Trump fails to see Finnish President Alexander Stubb sitting directly in front of him and asks where he is during a public event

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-- On the Show:

-- Vladimir Putin exploits the Alaska summit to humiliate Donald Trump and walk away with legitimacy while Trump gets nothing

-- Donald Trump runs to Sean Hannity to repeat Vladimir Putin’s flattery and election lies after being embarrassed at the summit

-- Marc...

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-- On the Bonus Show: Ken Paxton tries to jail Beto O'Rourke, Supreme Court is asked to overturn same sex marriage, Mike Lee introduces a bill to criminalize porn nationwide, and much more...

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-- On the Show:

-- Dan Koh, host of The People's Cabinet, fills in for David. Subscribe to Dan's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/@ThePeoplesCabinet

-- Trump gives vague answers to reporters ahead of his visit to Alaska to meet with Russian President Vladmir Putin

-- I...

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-- On the Show:

-- Gavin Newsom unveils an aggressive redistricting strategy in California aimed at flipping House seats from Republicans to Democrats

-- Gavin Newsom’s California redistricting push is an example of Democrats matching Republican aggression with a clear plan to stop Donald Trump’s second term agenda

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-- On the Show:

-- Donald Trump declares a false crime emergency in Washington D.C., federalizes police, unleashes military surveillance, and launches a national health monitoring system to consolidate power

-- Donald Trump and his family have earned billions during his presidency through cryptocurrency, hospitality, poli...

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-- On the Show:

-- Inflation rose sharply in July under Trump’s economy, driven by tariffs causing prices to increase above the Fed’s ideal range

-- Trump’s firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics head raises questions about the credibility and political influence on inflation and jobs data

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-- On the Show:

-- Donald Trump deploys heavily armed FBI tactical units to Washington D.C. ahead of planned protests in a show of authoritarian force

-- Trump orders homeless people to be removed from Washington D.C. in a dangerous abuse of federal power

-- Trump holds a press...

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-- On the Show:

-- Dan Koh, host of The People's Cabinet, fills in for David. Subscribe to Dan's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/@ThePeoplesCabinet

-- Trump announced plans for a new census excluding undocumented immigrants, a move that would face major constitutional challenges and could reshape congressional r...

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-- On the Show:

-- Dan Koh, host of The People's Cabinet, fills in for David. Subscribe to Dan's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/@ThePeoplesCabinet

-- Kevin Hassett, Trump's Director of the National Economic Council, falsely claims the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) "rigged" jobs numbers for Obama

-- Trump launched a racist tirade during a CNBC interview...

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-- On the Show:

-- David hosts a Substack Live with Carlos Espina

-- Donald Trump and his allies are intensifying false claims of voter fraud to preemptively delegitimize future elections

-- Donald Trump finalized the Republican Party's transformation into a loyalty-based cult ...

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-- On the Show:

-- David hosts a Substack Live with Olivia Julianna

-- Donald Trump unleashes a bizarre Truth Social rant accusing Barack Obama of orchestrating a coup and calling for retribution

-- Donald Trump lashes out at Senate leader Chuck Schumer on Truth Social telling ...

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-- On the Show:

-- Donald Trump lashes out with angry social media posts as economic indicators show signs of decline

-- Donald Trump fired Bureau of Labor Statistics head Erika McEntarfer after a devastating jobs report exposed major economic weakness

-- Republican Senators li...

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-- David hosts a Substack Live with Jess Piper

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-- On the Bonus Show: FBI has Epstein recording missing minute, Hawley's stock trading ban upsets White House, American Eagle under fire over Sydney Sweeney ad, and much more...

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-- On the Show:

-- David hosts a Substack Live with Sarah Matthews, deputy press secretary during the first Trump administration

-- Donald Trump’s immigration lies are unraveling as data proves immigrants lower crime and boost the economy

-- Trump's FCC chair refused to deny Tr...

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-- On the Show:

-- Lena Gonzalez, California Senate Majority Leader and Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, joins David to discuss the devastating impact of Trump's immigration raids

-- Kamala Harris declined to run for California governor, suggesting she may be positioning for a 2028 presidential campaign

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