The David Pakman Show
David Pakman
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
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
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Oct 23, 2026 • 59min
Something is changing and Trump should be worried
Democrats prepare investigations into Pete Hegseth and Elon Musk, while Trump faces scrutiny over economic claims, war promises, and rising diesel prices. Fox News questions his impact on the midterms, and an $8 billion farmer bailout sparks controversy. The discussion also covers presidential salute hypocrisy, early voting, staffing failures, and Ken Paxton’s refusal to debate.
Oct 22, 2026 • 1h 11min
Republicans admit they deserve to lose as Trump goes off the rails
Dan Osborn, a Nebraska independent Senate candidate, Navy veteran, and former industrial mechanic, discusses working-class priorities, industrial hemp, immigration reform, and rejecting party labels. He explains Nebraska’s unusual political system and how independence could create Senate leverage. The conversation also covers Trump’s chaotic public appearances, Elon Musk’s political influence, and backlash to Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial campaign ad.
Oct 21, 2026 • 1h 12min
Trump humiliates Vance as Vivek’s campaign implodes
Brian Schatz, Hawaii’s Democratic senator and former state Senate president, discusses the midterms, Democratic priorities, impeachment strategy, and prospects for bipartisan governing. The conversation also explores Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial attack ad, Trump withholding support from JD Vance, hostile press encounters, a proposed fraud bounty, and Trump’s rambling rallies and fixation on Senator Jon Husted’s appearance.
Oct 20, 2026 • 1h 9min
The wrong side of history in more ways than one
Wes Moore, Maryland’s governor, Army veteran, author, and former investment banker, discusses his reelection campaign, Question 3, energy costs, economic investment, and the future of Democratic candidates. The conversation also examines Trump’s Ukraine policy, bizarre public remarks, polling denials, rally hecklers, JD Vance’s Epstein-files response, and Trump’s antisemitic rhetoric.
Oct 19, 2026 • 1h 10min
Trump allies consider martial law as White House implodes
Trump allies float martial law and election equipment seizures as Republican midterm fears intensify. White House factions scramble for power, while Trump suspends Russia sanctions and Putin proposes negotiating Ukraine’s future without Ukraine. False campaign claims, JD Vance’s awkward defenses, Mike Johnson’s media conspiracy theory, and concerns about Trump’s physical condition round out the political turmoil.
Oct 18, 2026 • 19min
Trump is RUNNING SCARED
Trump’s canceled BBC deposition and the shaky lawsuit behind it take center stage. The discussion turns to seven-percent mortgage rates, falling home sales, and growing uncertainty in the housing market. It also examines the ethics and optics of livestreaming a military firing-squad execution, plus which election candidates should appear before Election Day.
Oct 17, 2026 • 21min
Trump's new Press Secy EMBARRASSES herself in debut
A chaotic press briefing sparks questions about qualifications and credibility. The roundup covers violence at a Trump rally, bizarre rally remarks, a congressional confrontation over recording laws, and Trump’s shifting stories about allies and family. It also examines claims about Ukraine, Russia, promised payments, broken campaign promises, and a rally attendee still blaming Biden.
Oct 16, 2026 • 1h 11min
Republican melts down at debate as White House dodges $5000 question
A Republican congressman’s debate meltdown draws laughter and a tense confrontation with reporters. Joe Rogan reconsiders Trump’s promises on war and immigration. The White House struggles to explain the proposed $5,000 voter payments, while Steve Bannon and Mike Johnson fear Democratic oversight after the midterms. A controversial Russian diesel deal and listener feedback round out the discussion.
Oct 15, 2026 • 1h 16min
Fox sounds the alarm on Trump as deranged rally goes off the rails
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor and former attorney general, discusses protecting voting rights, preventing polling-place intimidation, election denialism, the death penalty, data-center regulation, and his political future. The conversation unfolds alongside warnings of Republican midterm losses, questions about a White House official’s credentials, Trump’s reaction to the Pope’s illness, and an increasingly chaotic rally.
Oct 14, 2026 • 1h 21min
Inflation spikes as Republicans implode on the debate stage
Annie Jacobsen, investigative journalist and author of Biological War: A Scenario, explores a chilling Russian plague parallel, defensive bioweapons research, engineered pathogens, AI’s biological risks, and pandemic preparedness. The conversation is framed by rising inflation, Republican debate chaos, Trump’s shifting stories and relationships, questionable credentials in the White House, and his bizarre rally performance.
