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
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 797
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
12/24/24: 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 Congressman Matt Gaetz panics over th…
12/23/24: "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 during his speech at Turning Points US…
12/20/24: 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 for Elon Musk to get as much power…
12/19/24: 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 Meiselas
-- New polling from the Washingt…
12/18/24: 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 of Project 2025
-- David talks about…
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
-- Donald Trump and RFK Jr will consid…
12/16/24: 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 lawsuit for $15 million with Donald…
12/13/24: 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 Secretary of Health and Human Services
-- T…
12/12/24: 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
-- Texas Senator Ted Cruz gets called …
12/11/24: 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 more
-- The alleged assassin of United…
12/10/24: 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 to talk about reducing Social Securi…
12/9/24: 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 for an interview with NBC's Kristen W…
12/6/24: 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 out a tweet suggesting she's inter…
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 mammoth ecosystem is Fox News for yo…
12/4/24: 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, endorsing Donald Trump, because Tim Walz…
12/3/24: 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 choice must be made
-- Geraldo Rive…
12/2/24: 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 vast majority of Americans stil…
11/29/24: 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
-- Donald Trump selects Marco Rubio as…
11/28/24: 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 they deserve
-- Senator Bernie S…
11/27/24: Inflation fears from Trump tariffs, Mexican president crushes him
-- On the Show:
-- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum writes a brutal letter to Donald Trump responding to his tariff threats
-- A new CBS/YouGov poll highlights the cognitive dissonance among …