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
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Milo Yiannopoulos gets deported as JD Vance awaits the ends times
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Sep 5 15 min
Trump is setting Republicans up for total failure
-- On the Show:
-- Producer Pat Ford fills in for David
-- A disheveled Donald Trump makes nonsensical claims about wind turbines, Iran, and data centers during an inte
Sep 4 1 h 03 min
Trump checks out as Republicans panic and MAGA goes insane
-- On the Show:
-- Ron DeSantis yells at a protester while potential Republican primary candidates maneuvering for the 2028 election begin testing their chances
-- Comm
Sep 3 1 h 10 min
Trump supporters suddenly realize what they signed up for
-- On the Show:
-- Milo Yiannopoulos called for mass deportations until immigration authorities arrested him in New Orleans and deported him to Great Britain
-- Treasur
Sep 2 1 h 09 min
Trump pushes legal limits as election bombshell drops
-- On the Show:
-- Daron Acemoglu, Institute Professor of Economics at MIT and a co-winner of the 2024 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, joins us to discuss his
Sep 1 1 h 15 min
Trump’s war IMPLODES as troops start ESCAPING
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump publicly claims that Iran is a completely destroyed failed nation while continuing a six-month military conflict against them
-- Active-
Aug 31 1 h 13 min
Lindsay Clancy trial concluding, judge strikes down Texas drag show ban
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Aug 30 20 min
Trump reignites drama with Canada, makes Dolly Parton's death about him
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Aug 29 12 min
Dysfunction and instability are here to stay
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump is framing the midterms around himself, helping Democratic turnout and worrying Republicans who wanted local focus
-- White House Press
Aug 28 59 min
The warning signs are suddenly everywhere
-- On the Show:
-- Dr. Zachary Rubin, allergist, immunologist, and author who reaches millions as a digital medical creator, joins us to discuss the public health fallou
Aug 27 1 h 13 min
Reality is finally catching up
-- On the Show:
-- Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80 after donating millions to medical research, providing free books to children, and defending rights
-- Sou
Aug 26 1 h 07 min
A government detached from reality
-- On the Show:
-- Dani Pinter, Chief Legal Officer at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, joins us to discuss representing her client in the ongoing legal battl
Aug 25 1 h 15 min
They know a political wipeout is coming
-- On the Show:
-- Dan Koh, Former White House Deputy Cabinet Secretary and former Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs under President Biden, joins us to discus
Aug 24 1 h 15 min
They thought I was Macaulay Culkin
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Aug 23 17 min
Trump melts down over Natalie Harp, Darline Graham debate fail
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Aug 22 17 min
The failures eventually catch up to you
-- On the Show:
-- Democrat Brandon Dukes defeats Republican Scott Timko in Pennsylvania's 12th state House district, which Trump carried by 18 points
-- Tetanus cases
Aug 21 1 h 03 min
The brain rot cannot be hidden any longer
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump sees his influence diminish as 12 primary candidates lose, including Rep.Cory Mills in Florida, after receiving his endorsement
-- Donal
Aug 20 1 h 07 min
What happens when nobody tells bullies “no”
-- On the Show:
-- V Spehar, award-winning digital journalist, podcaster, and creator behind Under the Desk News, joins us to discuss how to stay informed without sacrif
Aug 19 1 h 14 min
When the consequences are impossible to escape
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump reaches the end of his self-imposed 60-day deadline to end the Iran war while military operations and blockades continue
-- House Speake
Aug 18 1 h 10 min
We have to admit, America was warned
-- On the Show:
-- Midterm voters will decide whether Donald Trump faces congressional oversight during the remaining two years of his presidency
-- Donald Trump proudl
Aug 17 1 h 07 min
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Where The David Pakman Show ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 6, 2026).
A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
I have been a regular listener for 4 years now. I never miss a day. David is always spot on in his analysis of politics, economics and everything in between. It’s uncanny how he is able to translate the complexities in which our Government functions. He is very articulate, and always tells the truth, even if it isn’t always what we want to hear. I sometimes disagree with his opinions, but that’s democracy, right? Keep it up David, we need you. Ps. Brittany Page is an awesome guest hostess! Love her!
Love Brittany Page!
Taralainee · Dec 2024
David backs up his claims with evidence. He teaches you how to think critically and evaluate sources. Very strong at economic analysis.
Guifriivf · Nov 2024
I discovered DP in 2020. Since then, it’s been a daily listen. I enjoy his straightforward takes and sometimes he’s funny too. I don’t agree with everything he says, but it’s important to listen to other opinions and that’s not expected in a newscast for me. I recommend this podcast to anyone who is ideologically progressive and is looking for a news show that’s less sensationalized than what’s on cable television.
Soupy M · Aug 2024
This might be the only podcast that I listen to more than twice and can’t wait for the next episode to come out. It is so witty, insightful, and thoughtful. This just might be the only podcast in this genre that doesn’t make the show about himself even though he’s integral to why it’s so interesting. And he has a lively voice instead of the irritating vocal fry, or the speed talker voice or the dripping sarcasm that seems to be pervasive in podcasters.
Bountiful!109 · Aug 2024
The big problem that it has is the audio quality. It seems like the game varies episode to episode. The commercials are very quiet, and the primary audio is also rather quiet in comparison to other programs or just music in general. When listening to the show I have to break up the volume.
And then there’s the occasional episode where there is some sort of interference in the audio. There are other programs and podcasts that have nowhere near the following of this show, and even lesser financial means Whose audio is far superior. So there’s really no excuse for this amateur hour audio. Hire a sound engineer. And if you already have a sound engineer, I would recommend firing them because they obviously have no idea what they are doing.
rvdxpress · Oct 2024
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