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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 nationβs 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 14, 2023 β’ 60min
4/14/23: Are Republicans fascist and what happened to the alt-right?
-- On the Show: -- Many on the left claim that the Republican Party is "fascist" but is that actually the case? -- What happened to the alt-right? -- Caller asks if there's any evidence for Donald Trump's claims about voter fraud in the 2020 election -- Caller wonders what's next for the Republican Party after Trumpism -- Caller points out why Republicans may be opposed to ranked-choice voting and the popular vote -- Caller asks if Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis is a bigger threat to democracy. -- Caller compares left-wing and right-wing media -- Caller wonders if Donald Trump could run for president while in prison -- Caller discusses why Joe Biden isn't talking about Donald Trump's arrest -- Caller talks about discussing politics with Trump supporters -- Caller asks about the effect of Trump's arrest on the 2024 election -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Right-wingers disagree about whether Mario movie is "woke," DeSantis signs 6-week abortion bill, and much more... π³ Use code PAKMAN for 20% off HoldOn plant-based bags at https://holdonbags.com/pakman π² Lectric eBikes! Shop for your new electric bike at https://lectricebikes.com π» Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David -- 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 13, 2023 β’ 1h 1min
4/13/23: Alvin Bragg sues Jim Jordan, Trump says people cried during arrest
-- On the Show: -- Farron Cousins, host of "Farron Balanced" and "Ring of Fire," fills in for David -- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sues Congressman Jim Jordan to get him to stop interfering in the prosecution of Donald Trump -- Representative Jim Jordan sends letters to universities to look into what he calls the "Biden censorship regime" -- Republicans don't actually know how to be in charge once they've been elected -- Donald Trump's judicial appointments could ironically hurt Republicans in the 2024 election -- A judge shuts down Donald Trump's attempt to shield documents from New York Attorney General Letitia James's investigation -- Melania Trump is furious about the coverage of the Stormy Daniels hush money payment that resulted in her husband getting indicted -- Donald Trump claims that authorities who processed him at the Manhattan courthouse were crying and apologizing over what they were doing -- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is getting inundated with racist threats from Trump supporters -- Dianne Feinstein's leave of absence is preventing the Senate Judiciary Committee from approving Joe Biden's judicial nominees -- Media organizations sue to get access to the January 6th footage that Kevin McCarthy gave to Tucker Carlson -- On the Bonus Show: Sarah Sanders making job applicants suck up to her, MTG whines about northerners being mean to her, Republicans trying to undermine Alvin Bragg, and much more... π² Lectric eBikes! Shop for your new electric bike at https://lectricebikes.com π Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp online therapy: https://betterhelp.com/pakman π Helix Sleep: Get 20% OFF a mattress + 2 free pillows. Go to https://helixsleep.com/pakman π§» Reel Paper: Code PAKMAN for 30% OFF + free shipping at https://reelpaper.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 12, 2023 β’ 60min
4/12/23: Trump's polling collapses among independents, Gen Z hates Republicans
-- On the Show: -- Farron Cousins, host of "Farron Balanced" and "Ring of Fire," fills in for David -- A panel of appellate judges rules that January 6th insurrectionists can be charged with obstruction, which may play a role in special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Donald Trump -- Donald Trump's poll numbers plummet among independents following his recent indictment -- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his office humiliate Congressman Jim Jordan on the topic of violent crime -- Florida State Representative Webster Barnaby compares transgender people to "demons and limps" -- Former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis is being attacked by Trump supporters for not being sufficiently loyal to him -- Nikki Haley's campaign says Donald Trump is "more drama" and Ron DeSantis is "not ready for prime time" -- Generation Z is overwhelmingly left-wing, with 77% supporting Democrats and 21% supporting Republicans according to a Pew research study -- Fox News is in deep trouble as the network prepares for its defamation trial from Dominion Voting Systems -- More Republicans are expressing their support for bombing Mexico as a response to the fentanyl crisis -- On the Bonus Show: Only Democrats get punished for name-calling, sea levels rising faster than expected, Republicans changing law to allow DeSantis to run for president, and much more... π©³ SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman π Use code PAKMAN for 10% off the FΓΌm Journey Pack at https://tryfum.com/PAKMAN π Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp online therapy: https://betterhelp.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 11, 2023 β’ 1h 2min
4/11/23: Tennessee lawmaker reinstated, Gavin Newsom slams Republicans
-- On the Show: -- Luke Beasley, TDPS correspondent and host of The Luke Beasley Show, fills in for David -- Ousted Tennesse lawmaker Justin Jones is reinstated to the Tennessee House after a unanimous vote by the Nashville city council -- Congressman Max Frost calls for a Federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention following the recent mass shootings -- Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk says gun violence is a worthy cost of having the Second Amendment -- With multiple criminal investigations looming, things could soon get a whole lot worse for Donald Trump -- Fox News host Laura Ingraham and former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway can't seem to understand why Republicans keep losing elections -- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has forced himself into a corner and now despite declining poll numbers he probably has to announce his presidential candidacy -- Gavin Newsom destroys the Republican Party in an interview with MSNBC's Jen Psaki -- Failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake hints at running for political office again -- On the Bonus Show: Tennessee lawmaker goes on CNN, more from the Gavin Newsom interview, Trump sucking the oxygen out from other GOP candidates, and much more... π² Lectric eBikes! Shop for your new electric bike at https://lectricebikes.com π³ Use code PAKMAN for 20% off HoldOn plant-based bags at https://holdonbags.com πͺ Athletic Greens is offering FREE year-supply of Vitamin D at https://athleticgreens.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)-2DAVIDPApril 10, 2023

Apr 10, 2023 β’ 58min
4/10/23: Republicans ready to charge Biden, Tennessee lawmakers ousted
-- On the Show: -- Producer Pat Ford fills in for David -- Republicans are calling for the arrest of Joe Biden for any reason they can come up with as a way to get revenge for Donald Trump's indictment -- Donald Trump is crushing Ron DeSantis in the latest poll from Reuters/Ipsos, 58% to 21% -- Republicans in the Tennessee state legislature oust two Democratic representatives, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, for breaking the rules of decorum during a protest against gun violence -- Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez calls for the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas over his latest corruption scandal -- Job creation is finally slowing down, with 236,000 jobs added last month as the Federal Reserve continues to fight inflation -- Right-wing U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk issues a nationwide injunction pausing the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone -- North Dakota lawmakers approve expanding free lunches for themselves, but not for K-12 students in the state -- There's no evidence to suggest the phrase "get woke go broke" is actually true -- Donald Trump is considering hiring right-wing lunatic Laura Loomer to his 2024 campaign staff -- On the Bonus Show: Biden says he plans to run in 2024, Bret Baier ignored at Fox News, more Republicans want to bomb Mexico to stop fentanyl, and much more... π Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp online therapy: https://betterhelp.com/pakman π Helix Sleep: Get 20% OFF a mattress + 2 free pillows. Go to https://helixsleep.com/pakman π» Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David π§» Reel Paper: Code PAKMAN for 30% OFF + free shipping at https://reelpaper.com/pakman π©³ 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

Apr 7, 2023 β’ 59min
4/7/23: They admit they need to cheat, cult members resurface
-- On the Show: -- Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk appears to admit that Republicans are planning to cheat in 2024 -- Pro-Trump MAGA commentator Anna Perez says she would take a bullet for Donald Trump, and laughably believes Trump would take a bullet from her, in the latest display of cult thinking -- Infowars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones melts down, turning on Donald Trump and his supporters over the absurd spectacle at Mar-a-Lago the evening of Trump's arrest -- Caller talks about how stricter gun laws won't stop every mass shooting -- Caller discusses the reputations of different religious groups -- Caller talks about cultural assimilation -- Caller discusses teaching media literacy and critical thinking in schools -- Caller wants to know how to discuss politics with their right-wing family -- Caller reflects on the PPP loans during the pandemic -- Caller wonders why the United States won't adopt the metric system -- Caller talks about Republican "solutions" to school shootings -- Caller discusses liberals in Wisconsin taking control of the Supreme Court -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Republicans want to indict Biden, Laura Ingraham struggles to defend Clarence Thomas, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. running for president, and much more... π©ββ€οΈβπ¨ Try the Paired App FREE for 7 days and get 25% OFF at https://paired.com/pakman πͺ Athletic Greens is offering FREE year-supply of Vitamin D at https://athleticgreens.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 6, 2023 β’ 1h
4/6/23: Clarence Thomas in major hot water, Trump says de-fund the police
-- On the Show: -- Erika Engelhaupt, science journalist and author of the book "Gory Details: Adventures From the Dark Side of Science," joins David to discuss medical myths and misconceptions, the human feeling of disgust, and how the two are related. Get her book: https://amzn.to/3ZLEBfO -- A ProPublica story exposes the apparently criminal history of Clarence Thomas receiving major gifts from billionaire Republican Harlan Crow -- Michigan repeals an extremely retrograde abortion ban that dated back to 1931 under the leadership of Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer -- Radical, repugnant Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene appears on Tucker Carlson's Fox News show to call New York City "disgusting" after she was run out of the city by hecklers -- Failed former President Donald Trump calls for the federal police to be de-funded -- A panel of Fox News viewers turns on Donald Trump, disagreeing unanimously with Trump's recent demand that federal police be de-funded -- Fox News host Steve Doocy again goes off-script, criticizing Donald Trump for targeting the Judge in his case's family, and co-hosts Brian Kilmeade and Ainsley Earhardt don't like it -- Donald Trump, in his latest act of desperation, joins a "prayer call" that is also attended by radical former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann -- Voicemail caller complains that the show isn't produced early enough in the day for him to get his news on time -- On the Bonus Show: Bud Light faces boycott over Dylan Mulvaney partnership, NC Democrat becomes a Republican, judge orders Stormy Daniels to pay Donald Trump another $120,000 in legal fees, much more... π Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com π» Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David π Use code PAKMAN for 10% off the FΓΌm 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

Apr 5, 2023 β’ 59min
4/5/23: Trump arrest as progressives claim major victories in WI and Chicago
-- On the Show: -- Liberal judge Janet Protasiewicz defeats conservative opponent Dan Kelly, giving liberals control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the first time in 15 years -- Progressive organizer Brandon Johnson wins the Chicago Mayoral election -- Failed former President Donald Trump is arrested and perp-walked, charged with 34 felonies to which he pleaded not guilty -- Donald Trump is potentially facing 136 years in prison per many media outlets, but in reality is facing no more than 4 years, and probably zero -- Donald Trump's criminal defense attorneys hold a post-arrest press conference and it goes very poorly -- Donald Trump holds a post-arrest speech back at his home in Florida, Mar-a-Lago, and it is really humiliating -- Radical Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is forced to flee her own protest in New York City as hecklers shut her down -- Newsmax anchor Greg Kelly says that Donald Trump looks even more "presidential" while under arrest and in police custody -- Republican Senator Lindsey Graham is back on television, crying again, begging for money for Donald Trump -- Voicemail caller jokingly points out the absurdity of the new right wing talking point, "if they can arrest Trump, this can happen to anyone" -- On the Bonus Show: Finland joins NATO in historic shift, Republican obsession with trans could backfire, Marianne Williamson makes polling gains against Joe Biden, much more... π Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp online therapy: https://betterhelp.com/pakman π Use code PAKMAN for 10% off the FΓΌm Journey Pack at https://tryfum.com/PAKMAN π©³ 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

Apr 4, 2023 β’ 1h 2min
4/4/23: Trump arrest breaks right wing brains, students march for gun safety
-- On the Show: -- Doctor Shira Doron, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine Health System and the hospital epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston joins David to discuss the latest data on the question of whether masks work to control the spread of COVID-19 -- Students stage a massive walkout, protest, and march in support of gun safety legislation in Nashville, Tennessee after the recent mass school shooting that took place there -- Donald Trump will be charged with 34 felonies at his arraignment today, there will be no cameras in the courtroom, Trump will not be handcuffed, and there will be no mugshot, per the latest reporting -- Donald Trump is absolutely terrified on the eve of his arrest, calling for the indictments of District Attorney Alvin Bragg and special counsel Jack Smith -- Fox News' coverage of Donald Trump flying in his private plane from Florida to New York to be arrested is absolutely beyond parody -- Fox News host Steve Doocy tries to explain the law, including the crime-fraud exception, to his Fox & Friends co-hosts, and it does not go well -- Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former lawyer, predicts that Trump will "fill his diaper" -- Republican Congressman Jim Jordan bizarrely vows to defund federal law enforcement over the indictment of Donald Trump -- The simplest habits to improve your life -- On the Bonus Show: Ron DeSantis quietly legalizes permit-less concealed carry in Florida, a new 16-year high in traffic deaths, Paris to ban electric rental scooters, much more... π Use code PAKMAN for 10% off the FΓΌm Journey Pack at https://tryfum.com/PAKMAN πͺ Athletic Greens is offering FREE year-supply of Vitamin D at https://athleticgreens.com/pakman π©³ SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman π Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp online therapy: https://betterhelp.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 3, 2023 β’ 57min
4/3/23: Trump arrest tomorrow, new 2024 challengers enter
-- On the Show: -- Failed former President Donald Trump will be arrested, booked, and arraigned in court in New York City tomorrow, with an expected 34 criminal counts against him -- Donald Trump's press conference, which he plans to hold at Mar-a-Lago after his arraignment tomorrow, could get him re-arrested if indeed the judge issues a gag order -- It is imperative for democracy that there be cameras in the courtroom during Donald Trump's arraignment tomorrow -- Donald Trump Jr's downward spiral over the indictment of his father continues -- Eric Trump tells another "tears in my eyes" story, claiming that a plane full of passengers started hugging him when the indictment against his father was announced -- Donald Trump desperately begs for money on the eve of his arrest -- Radical Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is profiled on CBS' 60 Minutes by Leslie Stahl, and it's utterly horrifying -- Former Arkansas Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson enters the 2024 Republican primary race against Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, and Vivek Ramaswamy -- Attorney Alan Dershowitz says he is suing Michael Cohen, announcing this on the Alex Jones show -- David's April Fool's show backfires brutally -- Voicemail caller says he is going to have David removed from YouTube -- On the Bonus Show: The judge assigned to Trump's case, New York Times loses Twitter verification, Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia, and much more... β οΈ Use Ground News for FREE, or sign up for unlimited access: https://ground.news/pakman π Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp online therapy: https://betterhelp.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