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
- 795
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
6/26/25: Trump’s meltdowns get worse as new left movement rises
-- 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 generat…
6/25/25: Disaster Iran assessment triggers Trump, Rogan admits Trump lied
-- 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 un…
6/24/25: Total confusion as rockets fly after Trump claims ceasefire
-- 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 a…
6/23/25: Iran situation explodes, administration goes completely unhinged
-- On the Show:
-- California Governor Gavin Newsom joins David to discuss the deployment of federal troops to California by Donald Trump, Trump's apparently memory issues, and much more...
— Tr…
BONUS SHOW: Mask ban for ICE agents, Trump's sketchy smartphone, Mike Lindell loses in court again
-- On the Bonus Show: California may ban masks for ICE agents, Trump sells a sketchy $499 smartphone, and Mike Lindell loses another $2.3 million defamation case, much more...
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6/20/25: MAGA is being ripped to shreds, Tulsi in trouble
-- On the Show:
— MAGA is imploding: Trump attacks his own intelligence chief, Elon Musk turns on him, his tax bill collapses, and even Tucker and Cruz are fighting each other on air
— Marjorie …
6/19/25: Trump flips out on Fed chair as David Pakman deemed top recognized progressive commentator
-- On the Show:
— Dr. Zachary Rubin joins the show to discuss pandemic prevention, vaccine policy, and public health communication under Trump
— Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell calmly but cl…
6/18/25: US enters war with Iran, MAGA civil war bursts
-- On the Show:
-- Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, also the Democratic nominee for New Jersey Governor, joins David to discuss New Jersey's shift to the right in the 2024 election, her candidacy, ho…
6/17/25: Iran conflict rapidly escalating, Trump suffers G7 humiliation
-- On the Show:
— Trump, the self-proclaimed anti-war president, warns Iranian civilians to evacuate Tehran—after blowing up the nuclear deal, igniting the region, and flirting with a catastrophic…
6/16/25: Record-setting protests, Trump parade flops, MAGA nut kills Dems
-- On the Show:
— Trump’s attempt to crush protests with military parades and ICE raids massively backfires, sparking the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history
— American flags fly at…
BONUS SHOW: Walmart boycott, David Hogg exits DNC, Rand Paul uninvited to picnic
-- On the Bonus Show: MAGA boycotts Walmart over “No Kings” ad, David Hogg quits the DNC amid backlash, and Rand Paul whines about losing respect for Trump after being uninvited to a picnic, much mor…
6/13/25: Trump voter in tears, Tulsi makes it all up
-- On the Show:
— Trump’s top economic advisor admits they’ll probably extend the tariff pause again — because Trump can’t make a real deal to save his life
— Tulsi Gabbard claims protesters are…
6/12/25: Tanks rolling in streets as triggered Karoline Leavitt scolds reporter
-- On the Show:
— Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) joins David to discuss Trump’s authoritarian power grabs, Senate resistance, and what happens next
— Trump’s anti-war image goes up in flames as he …
6/11/25: Trump threatens protesters, Tulsi resurfaces with Putin propaganda
-- On the Show:
— ABC News fires veteran reporter Terry Moran after he called Trump and Stephen Miller “world-class haters,” raising serious questions about free speech and growing media complianc…
6/10/25: Marines deployed, de facto martial law, US no longer stable
-- On the Show:
— Trump Administration deploys active-duty Marines to Los Angeles over Governor Newsom's objections, pushing California into a de facto martial law scenario
— CNN reporter Jason …
6/9/25: Trump deploys troops to LA, threatens arrests, authoritarian meltdown begins
-- On the Show:
— Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joins David to discuss the blatant increase in authoritarianism and the flouting of the rule of law under Donald Trump, and just as importa…
BONUS SHOW: Weathermen say they can’t predict hurricanes, Texas goes after Doritos and M&Ms
-- On the Bonus Show: Florida weathermen say they can’t predict hurricanes due to budget cuts, Texas considers warning labels on Doritos and M&Ms, and Chuck Todd says his tires were slashed after Tru…
6/6/25: Trump vs Elon goes nuclear, MAGA civil war unleashed
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump and Elon Musk turn on each other with ugly allegations in a complete and total collapse of this fragile and volatile alliance
-- A full blown MAGA civil war is launche…
6/5/25: New travel ban announced, Putin issues new marching orders
-- On the Show:
-- Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist (D-MI), also a candidate for Michigan Governor, joins David to discuss Medicaid cuts, due process, and much more… https://garlingilchrist.com/
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6/4/25: Elon turns on Trump, Republicans nuking Medicaid
-- On the Show:
-- Governor Phil Muprhy (D-NJ) joins David to discuss New Jersey's economy in the wake of Donald Trump's tariff program, the future of the Democratic Party, and much more
— Republican…