
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
Latest episodes

Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 4min
11/13/23: Tim Scott ends campaign as bloodthirsty MAGAs demand Trump
Republican Congressman James Comer's payment of $200,000 to his brother is seen as evidence against Joe Biden. Tim Scott ends his presidential campaign. Concerns over Donald Trump's cognitive decline gain mainstream attention. A bloodthirsty Trump supporter demands civil war. Attorney for Trump, Alina Habba, gives a disastrous interview. Trump's outrageous interview with Univision fails to win over Hispanic voters. David Pakman is referred to as a 'hardcore' liberal. Outrageous voicemail caller hurls vile insults.

Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 3min
11/10/23: Tucker as Trump's VP, Republicans subpoena Hunter Biden
Donald Trump considers Tucker Carlson as his vice presidential running mate. Trump discusses plans to weaponize the justice department and pardon insurrectionists. House Republicans subpoena Hunter Biden without evidence. Caller discusses voting choices and priorities. Discussion on Trump's tough stance on China. Reasons behind tearing down posters related to Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Wrap-up includes audience feedback on controversial topics.

Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 4min
11/9/23: GOP debate falls flat, Trump skips it and still wins
-- On the Show: -- Miles Lagoze, US Marine veteran and author of "Whistles from the Graveyard: My Time Behind the Camera on War, Rage, and Restless Youth in Afghanistan," joins David to discuss his time deployed in Afghanistan and much more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/469NrqO -- Republicans hold their final Presidential primary debate before the first votes are cast, and Donald Trump wins despite skipping the debate in favor of an unhinged rally -- Vivek Ramaswamy calls Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley "Dick Cheney in high heels" at the Republican debate -- Nikki Haley calls Vivek Ramaswamy "scum" when he brings up Haley's daughter's use of TikTok -- Vivek Ramaswamy appears to call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is Jewish, a "Nazi" -- Vivek Ramaswamy wildly attacks NBC debate moderator Kristen Welker in a final act of desperation to try to save his campaign -- Failed former President Donald Trump counterprograms the Republican debate with an absolutely disastrous rally in Florida -- MAGA is panicking over their election losses earlier this week -- Ivanka Trump testifies in the New York civil fraud trial against Donald Trump's business and claims to know nothing and remember nothing -- Democrats flipped a county in this week's election, Letcher County, Kentucky, which Donald Trump had won by nearly 60 points in 2020 -- Anti-transgender voicemail caller says "Yeah but what about penises in the girls' locker room?" -- On the Bonus Show: US launches airstrike in Syria, Ohio becomes 24th state to legalize marijuana, Supreme Court leans towards upholding law banning those accused of domestic violence from having firearms, much more... 🔊 Babbel: Get 55% off your subscription at https://babbel.com/pakman 🪒 Henson Shaving: Use code PAKMAN for FREE blades at https://hensonshaving.com/pakman 😮 DealDash: Use code PAKMAN for 100 free bids at https://dealdash.com/pakman 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David ⚠️ Try Ground News and get 30% OFF the Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.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

Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 2min
11/8/23: Dems win almost everything last night, MAGA melting down
-- On the Show: -- Democrats have a strong showing on election night 2023, securing abortion rights in Ohio, re-electing Democratic Governor Andy Beshear in Kentucky, and a number of other wins -- Donald Trump's endorsement of Republican Daniel Cameron for Kentucky Governor goes down in flames as MAGA melts down over election losses -- Republican Brad Benson is charged with felony child pornography charges just hours before his election to the Granbury, Texas city council -- Fox News host Jeanine Pirro says she has "always been offended by the transgenders" in an unhinged segment on The Five -- Danya Perry, lawyer for Michael Cohen, describes Donald Trump's testimony this week as "bonkers, bananas, crazytown," and "unhinged" -- Attorney General Letitia James was reportedly laughing out loud during Donald Trump's testimony in court this week -- Alina Habba, lawyer for failed former President Donald Trump, gives multiple interviews after Trump's testimony, each even worse than the last -- Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene slams fellow Republicans in a growing civil war -- Born-again Christian voicemail caller calls in to explain some things to David about how the world works -- On the Bonus Show: Joe Biden announces $1.3 billion for power lines and an upgraded electric grid, newborn syphilis cases reach "dire levels" according to the CDC, Nikki Haley prepares for a major battle with Ron DeSantis at tonight's Republican presidential primary debate, much more... ☕ Beam melatonin hot cocoa: Get up to 50% OFF at https://shopbeam.com/pakman 🥘 GreenPan: Use code PAKMAN for 30% OFF and free shipping at https://greenpan.us 🍜 Use code PAKMAN5 for $5 off immi ramen noodles at https://immieats.com/pakman5 🛡️ Incogni: The first 100 people to use code PAKMAN will get 60% off at http://incogni.com/pakman 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.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

Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 4min
11/7/23: Obama advisor calls on Biden to drop out, Trump testimony goes horribly wrong
Former advisor to President Barack Obama, David Axelrod, calls on President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 race based on recent polling data. Failed former President Donald Trump has a disastrous testimony in his civil fraud trial. Iowa Republican Governor Kim Reynolds endorses Ron DeSantis and says that Trump can't win in 2024. Republican Congressman Steve Scalise refuses to answer whether Trump won the 2020 election. David tells a Circuit City story involving an insurance fraud investigation.

Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 5min
11/6/23: New polls strike fear in sane people's minds, progressives turn on Bernie
Bernie Sanders, Progressive Senator, shares truths about Hamas and is attacked by fellow progressives. Poll shows Trump leading Biden in swing states. Trump plans to deploy military if re-elected. Republicans boo Chris Christie. Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to explain absence of bank accounts. Efforts to cancel The David Pakman Show. Voicemail caller wonders why no one talks about Marianne Williamson.

Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 3min
11/3/23: Don Jr testifies, Trump lawyer discusses risk of jail
Don Jr struggles to remember during his testimony in the New York civil fraud trial. Trump's lawyer discusses the possibility of him going to jail for violating gag orders. Also includes topics like Roe v. Wade, Capitol pipe bomber, income inequality, and young people not having kids.

Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 5min
11/2/23: Shock poll says RFK 22%, Republicans turn on Republicans
Tobias Rose-Stockwell, author of 'Outrage Machine: How Tech Amplifies Discontent, Disrupts Democracy,' discusses the book, social media, echo chambers, and more. Shocking poll shows RFK Jr polling 22% against Trump and Biden. Republican senators turn on Tommy Tuberville. Hamas official vows the end of Israel. Republicans predict Biden's impeachment. Donald Trump mangles language. Trump sons testify in civil fraud trial. Voicemail caller attacks veganism. Analysis on Kennedy's donor base and Trump's beliefs. Technology's impact on political news and democracy. Legal troubles of the Trump family.

Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 3min
11/1/23: Nikki Haley surges, Wolf Blitzer stunned by IDF admission
Former US Ambassador Nikki Haley surges in 2024 South Carolina primary. Wolf Blitzer stunned by IDF admission of targeting a Hamas commander. Antisemitism on the rise. Trump predicts jail time. The Eggman requests talk on Daylight Saving Time. Financial independence discussed. Environmental impact of toilet paper. Trump's outbursts on Truth Social.

Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 6min
10/31/23: Trump rioter tackled in court, DeSantis confronted
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the Republican Arkansas Governor with the lowest approval rating in 20 years, is discussed. The podcast also covers the Trump rioter who was tackled during an escape attempt in court, along with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis being confronted about wearing high heels. Failed former President Donald Trump is gagged by a judge, and his cognitive decline is noticed. The attacks on President Joe Biden become less effective. The host also discusses the craziest things he has been accused of and a voicemail caller speculates about Trump glitching as part of a plan to help himself in future trials.