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The David Pakman Show

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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

Episodes

BONUS SHOW: SCOTUS immigration ruling, Capitol rioter ordered to pay $500K

-- On the Bonus Show : Supreme Court allows deportations to third countries, Republican lawmaker with ectopic pregnancy blames Democrats, Capitol rioter ordered to pay $500K, and much more... -- Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow Buy David's book: https://davidpakman.com/book Book David Pakman: https://www.cameo.com/davidpakman...

Jun 28, 202518 min

6/27/25: Trump approval collapses as people are speaking in tongues

-- On the Show: -- Cory Booker, US Senator from New Jersey, joins David and Jesse Dollemore on Capitol Hill to discuss Democratic resistance to the Trump regime -- Donald Trump's approval rating is in free fall as poll after poll shows a dramatic collapse following repeated humiliations and unforced errors -- Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt launched an unhinged attack on CNN while backing Trump's debunked claim of “obliterating” Iranian nuclear sites -- Joe Rogan feigns surprise at Trum...

Jun 27, 202556 min

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 generation of left-wing leaders like Mamdani, AOC, and Bernie is challenging the Democratic establishment with a grassroots movement that seeks to rebuild the party from the ground up -- Trump’s judicial nominee Emil Bove was exposed for illegally ordering DOJ lawyers to defy court rulings, raising alarms about ...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 3 min

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 unsteady at the NATO summit, insisting Iran’s nuclear sites were “totally obliterated” despite intelligence showing otherwise -- Trump’s deportation policies fuel a lucrative “immigration-industrial complex” where private contractors profit from mass detentions and deportations -- Trump launched an erratic ...

Jun 25, 20251 hr 6 min

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 and Iran both ignore his self-declared ceasefire, undermining his claim to have ended the conflict --Trump desperately declares peace on social media even as Iran continues launching missiles, revealing the impotence of his ceasefire "deal" -- Trump lashes out at the media for not declaring his Iran airstr...

Jun 24, 20251 hr 5 min

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... — Trump slurs through a chaotic announcement that he bombed three Iranian nuclear sites, declaring “now is the time for peace” after launching a war without congressional approval — Trump’s anti-war brand officially collapses as he calls for “regime change” in Iran, while Bolton, Kayleigh, and Fox News start ...

Jun 23, 20251 hr 4 min

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... -- Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow Buy David's book: https://davidpakman.com/book Book David Pakman: https://www.cameo.com/davidpakman

Jun 21, 202518 min

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 Taylor Greene publicly breaks with Trump over the Iran war, and the MAGA movement starts to fracture — Doctor Oz embarrasses himself on CNN with wildly inaccurate claims about the ACA and income verification — A C-SPAN caller confronts CNN’s Jake Tapper live about ignoring Trump’s declining mental health ...

Jun 20, 20251 hr 1 min

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 clearly blames Donald Trump’s tariffs for slowing the economy, ignoring Trump’s insults and reminding the country that the Fed isn’t his punching bag — Trump lashes out over Powell’s refusal to obey him, calls the Fed Chair “stupid,” suggests appointing himself, and rants about inflation like a guy who thin...

Jun 19, 20251 hr 4 min

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, housing and healthcare affordability, and more — Trump confirms the U.S. is at war with Iran, bragging that “we now control the skies”—after blowing up the nuclear deal and dragging America into a conflict he once claimed to oppose — In a series of deranged Truth Social rants, Trump calls for Iran’s “unco...

Jun 18, 20251 hr 2 min

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 new war — Trump crashes the G7 summit in a bizarre, humiliating display—ranting about Putin, dropping papers, and confusing basic facts while world leaders look on in disbelief — Trump explodes at Pete Hegseth after his sad birthday military parade falls flat, then melts down as his team blames a biogr...

Jun 17, 202557 min

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 anti-Trump protests nationwide, signaling a powerful shift in who claims patriotic imagery — A pro-Trump terrorist assassinates multiple Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota, leaving behind a MAGA hit list and a chilling manifesto — Trump’s sad authoritarian birthday parade flops with tiny crowds, awkward m...

Jun 16, 202559 min

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 more... -- Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow Buy David's book: https://davidpakman.com/book Book David Pakman: https://www.cameo.com/davidpakman...

Jun 14, 202517 min

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 paid actors based on fake Craigslist ads, while actual Trump events do the same thing — A Trump-voting Florida roofer breaks down on camera after ICE detains six of his legal workers — and now he’s learning what accountability feels like — Trump prepares to unleash military force against peaceful protest...

Jun 13, 202558 min

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 floats war with Iran after sabotaging the working nuclear deal and now pretends there’s no other option — Millions expected to protest across 1,500 cities on Trump’s birthday in the largest mobilization since his return to power, as tanks roll through D.C. and he threatens peaceful demonstrators — Trump s...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 1 min

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 compliance under authoritarian pressure — Trump’s top legal defender Pam Bondi can’t explain the legal standard for invoking the Insurrection Act, revealing how dangerous and clueless Trump’s inner circle is as they threaten martial law — Trump gets confused about what day it is and when he spoke to Gavin Newsom...

Jun 11, 20251 hr 4 min

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 Carroll detained by riot police live on air in LA, raising severe concerns about press freedom and the escalating authoritarian crackdown — California Governor Gavin Newsom sues President Trump for illegal deployment of National Guard and Marines, citing unconstitutional overreach — Trump demands Governor...

Jun 10, 20251 hr 2 min

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 importantly, what the average person can do about it — Trump deploys National Guard troops to Los Angeles without state approval, threatens to arrest Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass, and declares protests a “rebellion” — Trump’s sick authoritarian power trip continues with threats of sending Marines into LA, pu...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 5 min

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 Trump targeted him, much more... -- Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- Buy David's book: https://davidpakman.com/book -- Book David Pakman: https://www.cameo.com/davidpakman...

Jun 07, 202513 min

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 launched by the collapse of Elon Musk and Donald Trump's relationship — Democrats shock everyone with a massive win in rural South Carolina, flipping a Trump district in a local landslide — A top Trump budget witness collapses under questioning, admitting the national debt will explode under Trump’s own pro...

Jun 06, 20251 hr 16 min

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/ — Even MAGA is turning on Trump after learning he’s building a centralized surveillance database of American citizens with Peter Thiel and Palantir — Trump announces a new travel ban after the Boulder attack—then bans 19 countries except the one the attacker came from — Trump’s Education Secretary fa...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 5 min

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 Senator Roger Marshall says gutting Medicaid is how you “strengthen” it, in the latest episode of MAGA logic — Elon Musk turns on Trump, calling his budget bill a “disgusting abomination” that explodes the deficit — Trump begs the Fed to bail him out after a disastrous jobs report signals economic s...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 4 min

6/3/25: Trump team humiliated on live TV, FEMA chief clueless about hurricanes

-- On the Show: — Republicans gut Medicaid while claiming they're "protecting" it, with Trump’s bill set to kick 15 million Americans off health coverage — Ukraine humiliates Trump by carrying out its biggest drone strike without even informing the U.S. President — Donald Trump goes missing for days following the Ukraine embarrassment, raising serious questions about who's really in charge — Trump has an unhinged meltdown on Truth Social, posting incoherent rants about uranium, tariffs, and the ...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 2 min

6/2/25: Republican says they’ll block Trump’s bill, Elon’s derange interview

-- On the Show: — Republican Senator Rand Paul announces he’ll vote to block Trump’s DOGE bill, calling it a tax hike dressed up as populism — Trump officials admit the promised wave of new trade deals has produced exactly zero agreements so far — Trump’s FDA pick spreads vaccine misinformation on live TV, leaving host Margaret Brennan stunned — Donald Trump mocks Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, floats bizarre conspiracies, and suggests pardoning P. Diddy — Trump tells so many lies during a single...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 2 min

BONUS SHOW: Elon Musk leaves White House, FBI to release Epstein video

-- On the Bonus Show : Elon Musk leaving federal government, White House sued over lack of sign language, FBI says it will release definitive Epstein video, much more... -- Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow Buy David's book: https://davidpakman.com/book Book David Pakman: https://www.cameo.com/davidpakman

May 31, 202517 min

5/30/25: 2-year-old citizen deported, Musk turns on Trump’s tax bill

-- On the Show: — Trump administration illegally deports a 2-year-old American citizen to Brazil, leaving her stateless and without basic rights — Trump ally Peter Navarro calls a judge “rogue” on live TV, only to be reminded that Trump appointed him — Trump administration admits China trade talks are going nowhere, contradicting months of promises — Elon Musk turns on Trump’s tax bill, calling it a betrayal that explodes the debt and guts DOGE’s agenda — Trump White House Press Secretary declar...

May 30, 20251 hr 4 min

5/29/25: Trump triggered by TACO trade, David considers leaving the country

-- On the Show: — Federal court rules Trump’s sweeping Liberation Day tariffs illegal, a massive blow to his second-term economic agenda — Trump declares all-out war on progressive values, using over 150 executive orders to dismantle DEI, environmental, and immigration protections — Republican lawmakers introduce a bill to defund medical schools that acknowledge systemic racism or teach diversity — Donald Trump appears visibly confused in a string of public gaffes, raising concerns about his cog...

May 29, 20251 hr 3 min

5/28/25: Trump bullies trans kid, RFK taking away vaccines

-- On the Show: -- Brittany Page, host of the Page Perspective, fills in for David. Subscribe to her channel at http://www.youtube.com/@brittanyepage -- Trump targets a transgender child online and pressures California Governor Gavin Newsom to support him -- RFK Jr. falsely claims he wouldn't restrict vaccine access, contradicting his prior statements and actions -- A Republican-backed bill would eliminate food aid for millions of Americans -- A woman paid $1 million to dine with Trump shortly b...

May 28, 20251 hr 1 min

5/27/25: Trump makes Memorial Day about him, Hegseth restricting media

-- On the Show: -- Brittany Page, host of the Page Perspective, fills in for David. Subscribe to her channel at http://www.youtube.com/@brittanyepage -- Trump posts an unhinged Memorial Day message on Truth Social and boasts about his successes in a speech at Arlington National Cemetery -- New York Post warns Trump his chaotic tariff policies risk alienating supporters and allies alike -- Pete Hegseth tightens media access at the Pentagon citing protection of intelligence and security secrets --...

May 27, 20251 hr 5 min

5/26/25: Tesla collapsing, Trump terrified of Epstein files (CLASSIC EPISODE FROM 4/25/25)

MEMORIAL DAY / CLASSIC EPISODE FROM APRIL 23, 2025 -- On the Show: -- Ned Lamont, Connecticut Governor, joins David to discuss the disastrous Trump tariffs, the trade war, and what states can do to fight back against the economic policy of the Trump administration -- Tesla records a 71% decline in net income as Elon Musk's political alliance with Donald Trump is destroying the company -- New concerns about Pete Hegseth's drinking surface after his recent manic, disheveled appearances -- Donald T...

May 26, 20251 hr 1 min
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