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
-- On the Show:
-- Jake Tapper, CNN Anchor and Chief Washington correspondent, joins David to discuss his book “Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again”
-- Steve Bannon warns Republicans could lose 40 seats if Trump doesn't release the Epstein files, as MAGA allies rag...
-- On the Show:
-- Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader, joins David to discuss the "big beautiful bill," his nearly 9 hour speech on the House floor, MAGA tearing itself apart over the Epstein files, and much more
-- Ghislaine Maxwell says she’s ready to testify before Congress and may expose a client list that terri...
-- On the Bonus Show: Trump places 50% tariff on Brazil over Bolsonaro treatment, Secret Service suspended 6 agents after Trump assassination attempt, Zohran Mamdani leading NYC mayor poll, and much more...
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-- On the Show:
-- David hosts a Substack Live with Jessica Craven
-- Trump is panicking that Elon Musk’s potential third party and Epstein-related conspiracy bait could splinter his MAGA base
-- Rand Paul reveals that JD Vance nearly broke with Trump over pork barrel spending,...
-- On the Show:
-- David hosts a Substack Live with Aaron Parnas
-- Trump’s ICE agents drove through protesters and pointed rifles in a violent San Francisco crackdown
-- Donald Trump admits he’s out of the loop and shows no interest in running the country
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-- On the Show:
-- Marc Elias, voting rights attorney and founder of Democracy Docket, joins David to discuss how Trump is using the courts to abuse his power
-- Trump launches criminal investigations into James Comey and John Brennan in a clear act of political retribution over the Russia probe
-- On the Show:
-- David hosts a Substack Live with Brian Tyler Cohen
-- Trump deploys militarized federal forces to MacArthur Park in Los Angeles in a chilling test run of authoritarian power projection
-- Karoline Leavitt embarrassingly backpedals on the Epstein list, exposin...
-- On the Show:
-- Trump-era cuts to the National Weather Service may have contributed to deadly Texas floods that killed over 80 people, including 21 children
-- GOP Rep. Jason Smith misuses the word “exponential” to hype a minor GDP increase, revealing MAGA’s ignorance of basic math
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-- On the Bonus Show: Most Americans think ICE is going "too far," American pride at a new low, Trump's 60 Minutes lawsuit settled, and much more...
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-- On the Show:
-- Senator Alex Padilla, Democrat from California, joins David and Jesse Dollemore to discuss getting handcuffed by Kristi Noem's security for asking a question about ICE raids
-- Senator Tina Smith, Democrat from Minnesota, joins David and Jesse Dollemore to discuss political violence and the difficulties...
-- On the Show:
-- Senator Elizabeth Warren, Democrat from Massachusetts, joins David and Jesse Dollemore to discuss her opposition to Trump's "big beautiful bill"
-- Republican leaders openly say they're supporting bad legislation solely because Trump tells them to
-- Republic...
-- On the Show:
-- David Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic and New York Times bestselling author, joins David to discuss his new book "The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America"
-- The Senate passes Trump’s tax-cut bill by gutting Medicaid and the ACA, stripping health coverage from at least 17 million people
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-- On the Show:
-- Adam Schiff, Democratic Senator from California, joins David to discuss his opposition to the Trump/Republican tax bill
-- Chuck Schumer, Democratic Senate Minority Leader from New York, joins David to discuss his opposition to the Trump/Republican tax bill
-- Donald Trump melts down on Truth Social, threatening Elon Musk over EV mandates and implying he should be exiled
-- Trump hints at de...
-- On the Show:
-- Andy Beshear, Democratic Governor of Kentucky, joins David to discuss the Republican spending proposal and Mitch McConnell's cruel remark that people will "get over" losing health care
-- The "big beautiful bill" bill debate is a rigged performance built on fake math, a sham process, and cruel policy dr...
-- On the Bonus Show: Supreme Court allows deportations to third countries, Republican lawmaker with ectopic pregnancy blames Democrats, Capitol rioter ordered to pay $500K, and much more...
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-- On the Show:
-- Cory Booker, US Senator from New Jersey, joins David and Jesse Dollemore on Capitol Hill to discuss Democratic resistance to the Trump regime
-- Donald Trump's approval rating is in free fall as poll after poll shows a dramatic collapse following repeated humiliations and unforced errors
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-- On the Show:
-- Rutger Bregman, historian and bestselling author, joins David to discuss his new book "Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference"
-- A new generation of left-wing leaders like Mamdani, AOC, and Bernie is challenging the Democratic establishment with a grassroots movement tha...
-- On the Show:
-- Intelligence reports reveal Trump’s airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities caused only superficial damage, leaving key infrastructure intact
-- Trump appeared confused and unsteady at the NATO summit, insisting Iran’s nuclear sites were “totally obliterated” despite intelligence showing otherwise
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-- On the Show:
-- Greg Landsman, US Representative from Ohio, joins David to discuss political violence and the Republican budget proposal
-- Trump explodes in rage and confusion after Israel and Iran both ignore his self-declared ceasefire, undermining his claim to have ended the conflict
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