

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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Apr 17, 2024 • 60min
4/17/24: Book bans explode, Trump sleeping in court again
Discussion on the surge of book bans in schools, failed impeachment articles against Secretary of Homeland Security, Biden's attack on Trump, Trump falling asleep in court, declining support for Trump in polls, Truth Social stock collapse, and a voicemail caller canceling DirecTV due to David being labeled a 'socialist' and a 'moron'.

Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 3min
4/16/24: Trump sleeping in court, Clarence Thomas missing
Congressman Ritchie Torres discusses the 2024 election and political discourse in the US. Topics include Bidens' tax returns, Clarence Thomas missing from court, Trump falling asleep during trial, and deprogramming a hardcore MAGA supporter. Also, debunking wealth as a policy qualifier, Trump's courtroom nap, mental health advocacy, and shaping political opinions through personal interactions.

Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 1min
4/15/24: Trump criminal trial begins, major Tesla layoffs
Topics discussed include major Tesla layoffs, Jimmy Dore's embrace of conspiracy theories, Trump's criminal trial starting, Sununu's support for Trump regardless of guilt, Trump's incoherent rally speech, pro-choice Trump supporter's ignorance, and the potential impact of swing states in the 2024 election.

Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 1min
4/12/24: Trump's plan to prosecute Biden, another attack on American Jews
Trump's plan to prosecute Biden in 2024 revealed, Trump's controversial remarks on Jewish voters, concerns about right-wing reaction to Trump's potential loss, doubts on polling accuracy, and discussions on election violence, RFK's potential spoiler role, and economic impact of student loan debt forgiveness.

Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 2min
4/11/24: Betting markets suddenly say Biden '24, Trump trial delay rejected again
Katherine Stewart, author of 'The Power Worshippers,' discusses the rise of Christian nationalism in the US. Topics include Biden leading in polls, Trump's trial delays, anti-abortion sentiments, and Trump's controversial statements on abortion laws. The podcast also touches on Trump's legal woes, shifting positions, and the evolution of Christian nationalism's impact on women's rights and public education.

Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 1min
4/10/24: AZ okays 1864 abortion law, RFK's VP not seen since announcement
Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal Analyst, discusses the two-tiered justice system and accountability, while the podcast covers Arizona's restrictive abortion law, Trump's influence on abortion rhetoric, and outrageous claims by Republicans. It also touches on Biden's stock market record, Trump's former aides supporting Biden, and the mysterious disappearance of RFK Jr.'s VP pick.

Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 2min
4/9/24: Trump abortion backfire, Eclipse breaks more MAGA brains
Sunny Hostin from The View wrongly links the eclipse to climate change. CNN fact checks Trump's abortion statement. Right wing rebels against Trump. RFK Jr. advisor aligns with Trump. Trump's bizarre claims about Biden. The Rock regrets endorsing Biden. Republican Rep. Boebert's antics at a gala. Discussion on challenging religious beliefs

Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
4/8/24: Eclipse breaks MAGA brains, Biden JUMPS in new poll
-- On the Show: -- Elements of MAGA, including Marjorie Taylor Greene's boyfriend Brian Glenn, and Trump's former lawyer Rudy Giuliani, have some interesting ideas about the meaning of the eclipse and recent earthquake, as well as so-called "locusts," by which they mean cicadas -- In a stunning new Franklin and Marshall poll of Pennsylvania voters, President Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by 10 in a head-to-head race -- Fox News, including Maria Bartiromo, are simply devastated by the latest strong jobs report -- Republican Senator JD Vance appears on Maria Bartiromo's Fox News show to diminish the latest jobs report by claiming many of the jobs went to foreign-born people -- Examining whether a central claim to the resurrection of Jesus -- that his tomb was "found empty by women" -- is based on any historical facts -- A then and now look at Donald Trump's vocabulary, speaking ability, and coherence over the lat 45 years -- A confused Donald Trump stuns MAGA voters with a new video about abortion in which he appears to say essentially "do whatever you want as long as you support me" -- A miserable-looking Melania Trump joins Donald Trump at his major fundraising event over the weekend -- Voicemail caller asks David how much daily soy he is "taking" -- On the Bonus Show: Eclipse tourism explodes, and so do eclipse conspiracy theories, Tesla offering all owners a 30-day trial of Full Self Driving, President Joe Biden announces even more student loan debt relief, much more... 🌱 Ounce of Hope: Get a THC Seltzer for just $5 at https://ounceofhope.com ⚠️ Try Ground News and get 40% OFF the Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🛌 Use code HELIXPARTNER20 for 20% off + free bedroom set at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🥦 Lumen: Get $50 OFF with code PAKMAN at https://go.lumen.me/pakman 🖥️ Malwarebytes: Get 50% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://malwarebytes.com/pakman -- Become a Supporter: http://www.davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/thedavidpakmanshow -- Subscribe to Pakman Live: https://www.youtube.com/pakmanlive -- Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/davidpakmanshow -- Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave us a message at The David Pakman Show Voicemail Line (219)-2DAVIDP

Apr 5, 2024 • 53min
4/5/24: Trump fails to dismiss criminal trials, Electoral College is DEI for Republicans
-- On the Show: -- Producer Pat Ford fills in for David -- Donald Trump suffers three straight legal defeats, as judges strike down his attempts to get two of his criminal trials dismissed and one of them delayed -- Joe Biden is leading in an increasing number of national polls and leading in the prediction markets -- Donald Trump's Truth Social stock "DJT" has been on a precipitous decline since its NASDAQ debut, costing Trump billions in net worth -- Republicans claim to be against DEI and affirmative action, yet they benefit greatly from the Electoral College and the structure of the Senate, which are effectively diversity programs to help smaller states -- Right-wing trolls call Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott a "DEI hire" in racist online attacks -- Fox host Maria Bartiromo claims that Biden can't win without rigging the election, setting the groundwork for more election-denying conspiracy theories if Trump loses again -- The Florida state Supreme Court puts abortion rights on the ballot in a move that will likely help Joe Biden and Democrats -- Fox contributor Tammy Bruce argues that Trump selling bibles is a "regular guy" thing to do -- On the Bonus Show: Biden demands Netanyahu change course in Gaza, Pete Buttigieg shuts down Fox News on EV sales, No Labels not going to field a presidential candidate, and much more... ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman ⚠️ Try Ground News and get 40% OFF the Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman -- Become a Supporter: http://www.davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/thedavidpakmanshow -- Subscribe to Pakman Live: https://www.youtube.com/pakmanlive -- Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/davidpakmanshow -- Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave us a message at The David Pakman Show Voicemail Line (219)-2DAVIDP

Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 4min
4/4/24: Republican finances destroyed by Trump, why replacing Kamala would be disastrous
-- On the Show: -- Failed former President Donald Trump is destroying the Republican Party financially and there seem to be no Republicans willing to stop him -- Osama bin Laden's niece, Noor bin Ladin, is a Trump-supporting Q-Anon believer, in a case of strange political bedfellows -- Caller talks about Senator Katie Britt's bizarre State of the Union response -- Caller predicts Trump will pick a woman as his running mate -- Caller discusses the prospect of Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden -- Caller explains why he's no longer a Trump supporter -- Caller asks about voting in person versus voting by mail -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Republicans try to change Nebraska's electoral vote system, Amazon scaling back Just Walk Out technology, and much more... 🌱 Ounce of Hope: Get a THC Seltzer for just $5 at https://ounceofhope.com 💵 Ridge Wallet: Get 10% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://ridge.com/pakman (Sponsored by Ridge) 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.com/pakman ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman 👍 Use code PAKMAN for 10% off the Füm Journey Pack at https://tryfum.com/PAKMAN -- Become a Supporter: http://www.davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/thedavidpakmanshow -- Subscribe to Pakman Live: https://www.youtube.com/pakmanlive -- Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/davidpakmanshow -- Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave us a message at The David Pakman Show Voicemail Line (219)-2DAVIDP