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

7/25/25: MAGA clowns bowing down to Trump as Epstein fiasco grows 07/25/2025

7/24/25: Trump in Epstein files, Tulsi tries to save him, MAGA revolts 07/24/2025

7/23/25: Obama breaks silence on Trump, Epstein fiasco gets deeper, Tulsi self-humiliates 07/23/2025

7/22/25: Epstein panic grows as new deadline closes in 07/22/2025

7/21/25: White House admits Trump health issue, Epstein meltdown, Amanda Knox joins the show 07/21/2025

7/21/25: White House admits Trump health issue, Epstein meltdown, Amanda Knox joins the show -- On the Show: -- Amanda Knox, exoneree, journalist, author, and podcaster, joins David to discuss spending nearly four years in an Italian prison for a murder she didn’t commit -- The White House finally admits Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, but continues issuing contradictory, implausible explanations for his visible health issues -- Stacey Williams alleges Trump groped her in 1993 while Epstein watched, describing the two men as close allies “up to no good” -- DNI Tulsi Gabbard pushes a discredited conspiracy theory accusing Obama of treason, signaling Trump’s desperation to rewrite history and shift blame -- Trump shared an AI-generated video of Obama being arrested, escalating his authoritarian fantasies and fueling baseless coup claims -- Trump is weaponizing lawsuits and settlements to silence media critics, culminating in the abrupt cancellation of Colbert’s show after criticizing him -- Trump’s base is fracturing over his Epstein ties, and he’s deflecting with racist nostalgia—demanding the Washington Commanders change back to the "Redskins" -- Trump unleashed a late-night barrage of erratic Truth Social posts, revealing a president under severe emotional and political strain -- On the : CEO resigns over kiss cam scandal, Newsom threatens to redraw districts like Texas, Jim Jordan may get deposed over sex abuse scandal, and much more... ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at 🪙 InvestingPro: Get 50% off + extra 15% off your subscription at 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 2 weeks! See if your data is safe at 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: /episode/index/show/davidpakman/id/37483910

BONUS SHOW: Republicans support Ukraine now, Trump official blames Signalgate on Biden 07/19/2025

7/18/25: White House staffer explains Trump’s panic as polling gets even worse 07/18/2025

7/17/25: Epstein causing total MAGA meltdown, Trump out of ideas, trade deals not coming 07/17/2025

7/16/25: Trump health goes viral over swollen ankles, top MAGA warns about 2026 07/16/2025

7/15/25: MAGA meltdown over Epstein coincides with Trump tariff collapse 07/15/2025

7/14/25: MAGA erupts over Epstein scandal, Trump threatens Rosie with denaturalization 07/14/2025

7/14/25: MAGA erupts over Epstein scandal, Trump threatens Rosie with denaturalization -- On the Show: -- David hosts a Substack Live with Brett Meiselas -- MAGA is fracturing as Trump allies panic, deny, and deflect amid growing outrage over Jeffrey Epstein ties and a suspiciously missing client list -- Experts say the Epstein death footage was edited using pro software, contradicting Trump DOJ claims it was raw and untouched -- In a panicked Truth Social rant, Trump all but admits the Epstein files contain damaging info about him -- Trump’s Epstein post on Truth Social was flooded with negative replies, breaking MAGA’s usual blind loyalty -- A theory emerges that MAGA insiders are using the Epstein fallout to oust Trump without directly opposing him -- Major MAGA names like Dan Bongino may quit over DOJ mishandling of Epstein files, exposing internal chaos and disillusionment -- Trump posts about taking away Rosie’s citizenship in a chilling authoritarian outburst targeting political enemies -- Trump’s threat to revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship proves he's once again unfit for office and warrants impeachment -- On the : Two-thirds of the DOJ unit defending Trump quits, big business kills click-to-cancel rule change, charges dropped against doctor accused of destroying COVID vaccines, and much more... 🥕 Quantum Nutrition Labs: Get additional 10% off with code PAKMAN at 🍓 Strawberry.me: Get a $50 credit when you sign up for coaching at 😬 Remi mouth guards: Get up to 50% OFF with code PAKMAN at ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at 🎙️ PLAUD AI: Use code PAKMAN for 10% off at 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 2 weeks! See if your data is safe at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: /episode/index/show/davidpakman/id/37401095

BONUS SHOW: Trump's Brazil tariffs, Secret Service suspended agents after assassination attempt, Mamdani leads polls 07/12/2025

7/11/25: Elon is scaring Trump, top exec nukes Trump to Lara’s face 07/11/2025

7/10/25: ICE runs over protesters, Trump gives up on presidency 07/10/2025

7/9/25: Trump cuts off Epstein question, ready to take over US cities 07/09/2025

7/8/25: Trump played like a fiddle as troops descend on Los Angeles park 07/08/2025

7/8/25: Trump played like a fiddle as troops descend on Los Angeles park -- On the Show: -- David hosts a Substack Live with Brian Tyler Cohen -- Trump deploys militarized federal forces to MacArthur Park in Los Angeles in a chilling test run of authoritarian power projection -- Karoline Leavitt embarrassingly backpedals on the Epstein list, exposing a key MAGA lie and deepening Trump’s credibility crisis -- Trump’s team can’t explain what happened to the long-promised Epstein client list, casting doubt on years of MAGA conspiracy claims -- Trump’s press secretary spirals on live TV, failing to defend collapsing trade deals, flood response failures, and a phantom Epstein list -- Trump delays his tariff threat again, proving once more that his “tough” trade stance is all bluff and political cowardice -- Trump floods world leaders with unhinged tariff letters, creating global confusion and economic anxiety -- Trump rambles incoherently at a White House dinner, praising dictators, flip-flopping on trade, and exposing chaos behind his Ukraine and tariff policies -- Benjamin Netanyahu flatters Trump with a fake Nobel Prize nomination and Trump falls for it completely, clueless he’s being manipulated -- On the : Ted Cruz vacations again during Texas natural disaster, inhumane conditions reported at Alligator Alcatraz, IRS says churches can endorse candidates, and much more... ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 2 weeks! See if your data is safe at 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: 💵 Sponsored by Ridge Wallet: Use code PAKMAN for 10% off at 🥦 Lumen lets you master your metabolism. GET 15% OFF at 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: /episode/index/show/davidpakman/id/37336480

7/7/25: Trump’s hands all over Texas flood catastrophe, Elon goes scorched earth 07/07/2025

7/7/25: Trump’s hands all over Texas flood catastrophe, Elon goes scorched earth -- On the Show: -- Trump-era cuts to the National Weather Service may have contributed to deadly Texas floods that killed over 80 people, including 21 children -- GOP Rep. Jason Smith misuses the word “exponential” to hype a minor GDP increase, revealing MAGA’s ignorance of basic math -- Elon Musk launches a new “America Party” to directly challenge Trump and threatens to splinter MAGA from within -- Trump attacks Elon Musk over his third-party launch, calling him a “train wreck” and claiming credit for killing the EV mandate -- Trump delivers confused July 4th speech full of lies as Melania appears visibly concerned by his rambling -- A deadly measles outbreak tied to RFK Jr., Trump’s anti-vax Health Secretary, becomes a political and public health nightmare -- Trump's tariff plan set to explode July 9 risks global trade chaos, higher prices, and economic blowback -- Trump uses antisemitic slur “shylocks” and then denies knowing it’s offensive despite centuries of bigoted use -- Trump fumbles basic facts and timelines during a press conference, showing alarming confusion while aides bail him out -- Joe Rogan criticizes Trump’s immigration raids on migrant workers, signaling a slow break from MAGA politics -- On the : DOJ says there's no Epstein client list, Trump orders tourists to pay more at national parks, Candace Owens says Trump told her to stop claiming Macron's wife is a man, and much more... 🌀 Hypnozio: Get 15% off with code PAKMAN15 at 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF for a year subscription at 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: /episode/index/show/davidpakman/id/37317640

BONUS SHOW: American pride at new low, Paramount settles Trump 60 Minutes lawsuit 07/05/2025

7/4/25: Bloated nasty bill advances, Trump thrilled 07/04/2025

7/3/25: Triggered Trump tantrums while Republicans admit he owns them 07/03/2025

7/2/25: Disaster bill passes, Trump wants to deport citizens, job losses mount 07/02/2025

7/2/25: Disaster bill passes, Trump wants to deport citizens, job losses mount -- On the Show: -- David Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic and New York Times bestselling author, joins David to discuss his new book "The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America" -- The Senate passes Trump’s tax-cut bill by gutting Medicaid and the ACA, stripping health coverage from at least 17 million people -- Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski votes yes on Trump's spending bill after securing Alaska funding, then freezes when asked about selling out national healthcare -- The Trump spending bill passes easily despite grassroots resistance, showing how power and pressure remain firmly in Republican hands -- Private sector jobs decline for the first time in over two years, raising fears that Trump’s tariffs will deepen the slowdown -- Maria Bartiromo abruptly changes the subject on-air after reporting Trump-era job losses, dodging the bad economic news -- Trump rambles about washing machines, plastic straws, and heavenly water in a series of confused public appearances -- Trump calls for deporting natural-born US citizens he considers undesirable, embracing open authoritarian rhetoric -- Trump threatens to prosecute CNN employees and critics, cheered on by allies like Kristi Noem as he escalates attacks on free speech -- On the : Most Americans think ICE is going "too far," American pride at a new low, Trump's 60 Minutes lawsuit settled, and much more... 💼 Odoo: Try it completely FREE for 14 days (no credit card needed) at 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 2 weeks! See if your data is safe at ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: /episode/index/show/davidpakman/id/37259865

7/1/25: Trump threatens to deport Elon Musk, Karoline has full blown collapse 07/01/2025

6/30/25: Fox sued, Trump betrayed, tax bill lies 06/30/2025

BONUS SHOW: SCOTUS immigration ruling, Capitol rioter ordered to pay $500K 06/28/2025

6/27/25: Trump approval collapses as people are speaking in tongues 06/27/2025

6/26/25: Trump’s meltdowns get worse as new left movement rises 06/26/2025

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 the dismantling of the rule of law -- Trump stumbled through bizarre, confused NATO remarks—blasting Spain and fumbling questions—while visibly disoriented and mocked by reporters -- Trump spent the night in an unhinged meltdown on Truth Social, ranting about conspiracies, enemies, and imaginary Pentagon briefings in a terrifying spiral of instability -- Senator Ted Cruz and Fox News absurdly rebranded Trump’s chaotic rants as “extraordinary leadership,” showcasing the authoritarian gaslighting now common in MAGA circles -- Trump exploded on a CNN reporter at a press conference, lashing out uncontrollably and attacking the media while dodging questions about intelligence reports -- Pete Hegseth demanded pro-Trump propaganda from the press, dismissing tough questions and declaring Trump’s military mission the greatest in history with cult-like fervor -- On the : Trump's "big beautiful bill" in trouble, Republicans want Trump to revoke Mamdani's citizenship, White House gets creepy about Trump getting called "daddy" at NATO, and much more... 🍓 Strawberry.me: Get a $50 credit when you signing up for coaching at ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at 👩‍❤️‍👨 Try the Paired App FREE for 7 days and get 25% OFF at 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: /episode/index/show/davidpakman/id/37164740

6/25/25: Disaster Iran assessment triggers Trump, Rogan admits Trump lied 06/25/2025

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 social media tirade against Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, who responded by condemning his illegal bombing of Iran and broken promises -- On Air Force One, Trump contradicted himself, saying he does not want regime change in Iran while downplaying their nuclear ambitions -- Joe Rogan publicly acknowledged that Trump broke his antiwar promises by bombing Iran, highlighting a split in the MAGA base -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposed widespread use of invasive wearable devices akin to “microchipping,” raising privacy and surveillance concern -- RFK Jr. admitted he did no fact-checking before publishing a conspiracy-filled report, yet still claimed its assertions were accurate -- On the : Zohran Mamdani wins New York City Democratic primary, Trump's Nobel Peace Prize nomination withdrawn, and much more... 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at 👩‍❤️‍👨 Try the Paired App FREE for 7 days and get 25% OFF at 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: /episode/index/show/davidpakman/id/37150800

6/24/25: Total confusion as rockets fly after Trump claims ceasefire 06/24/2025

6/23/25: Iran situation explodes, administration goes completely unhinged 06/23/2025

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 selling a new Forever War — Trump’s press secretary openly floats toppling Iran’s government, confirming what everyone suspected: this was always about regime change — The MAGA movement splits in real time over the bombing, with Trump’s base now fighting over whether he’s a warmonger or a savior — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth blames former President Joe Biden for the Iran crisis, rewrites history on North Korea and China, and dodges every question about Trump’s attack on Iran — Trump’s bruised and swollen hand goes viral again, raising serious health questions that corporate media keeps ignoring — Trump has a meltdown over Fox News after I appear on the show and Jessica Tarlov calls him out — then he unleashes a deranged rant on Truth Social -- On the : Oil prices spike after Trump’s strike, ICE plans to detain a man released by a judge, and Zohran Mamdani surges in the NYC mayoral race 🌿 CBDistillery: Use code PAKMAN for 25% OFF at 🥣 Graza olive oil: Get 10% off “The Trio” set with code PAKMAN at 😬 Remi mouth guards: Get up to 50% OFF with code PAKMAN at 🥦 Lumen lets you master your metabolism. GET 15% OFF at 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: /episode/index/show/davidpakman/id/37116740

BONUS SHOW: Mask ban for ICE agents, Trump's sketchy smartphone, Mike Lindell loses in court again 06/21/2025

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