The David Pakman Show

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The nationally syndicated progressive talk radio and television program hosted by David Pakman

Recent Episodes
  • 2/21/25: Pence turns on Trump as simpler explanation surfaces
    Feb 21, 2025 – 01:20:12
  • 2/20/25: Another plane crash, another demented rant, another terrifying day
    Feb 20, 2025 – 01:07:57
  • 2/19/25: Trump running out of energy as Bernie goes nuclear on oligarchs
    Feb 19, 2025 – 01:06:33
  • 2/18/25: The future for Democrats, Elon's job may be illegal
    Feb 18, 2025 – 50:56
  • 2/17/25: The fascist takeover begins, Hegseth & Vance falter badly
    Feb 17, 2025 – 01:01:16
  • 2/14/25: Egg prices up more, RFK confirmed, Trump deranged
    Feb 14, 2025 – 01:06:13
  • 2/13/25: Trump surrenders to Putin, Tulsi becomes DNI
    Feb 13, 2025 – 01:01:41
  • 2/12/25: Inflation UP, egg prices RECORD HIGH, Elon takes over
    Feb 12, 2025 – 01:03:56
  • 2/11/25: Judges strike down Trump orders, JD Vance doesn't care
    Feb 11, 2025 – 01:10:40
  • 2/10/25: President Musk's power grab continues, Biden's clearance revoked
    Feb 10, 2025 – 01:12:40
  • 2/7/25: Elon takes over Energy Department, Press Secretary confronted on higher prices
    Feb 7, 2025 – 01:05:49
  • 2/6/25: Trump signs anti-trans bill, Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk
    Feb 6, 2025 – 01:03:58
  • 2/5/25: Trump wants Gaza for US, Elon's takeover continues
    Feb 5, 2025 – 01:04:15
  • 2/4/25: Trump tricked by Mexico and Canada, migrants released back into US
    Feb 4, 2025 – 01:03:22
  • 2/3/25: Trade war begins, economic chaos, total disaster
    Feb 3, 2025 – 01:04:35
  • 1/31/25: Trump blames plane crash on DEI, fireworks at RFK hearing
    Jan 31, 2025 – 01:09:17
  • 1/30/25: Prescription drug prices UP, global respect DOWN
    Jan 30, 2025 – 55:31
  • 1/29/25: Trump Press Secy disaster, Medicaid portals shut down
    Jan 29, 2025 – 01:01:43
  • 1/28/25: Even MORE tariffs, egg prices hit ALL TIME high
    Jan 28, 2025 – 58:29
  • 1/27/25: MAGA cracking as Trump lies and JD Vance snaps
    Jan 27, 2025 – 01:03:51
  • 1/24/25: Trump's birthright citizenship ban struck down, White House scandals begin
    Jan 24, 2025 – 01:01:52
  • 1/23/25: Freed January 6 rioters celebrate, Trump's first interview
    Jan 23, 2025 – 01:16:24
  • 1/22/25: Immigration raids scheduled, national chaos explodes
    Jan 22, 2025 – 01:40:01
  • 1/21/25: Trump inaugurated, final rally horror, Biden pardons at the last minute
    Jan 21, 2025 – 01:10:46
  • 1/20/25: The secret about Trump's policies, Tulsi RUNS AWAY (CLASSIC EPISODE FROM 12/11/24)
    Jan 20, 2025 – 01:08:57
  • 1/17/25: American oligarchy takes hold, final show before Trump's return
    Jan 17, 2025 – 57:27
  • 1/16/25: Israel-Gaza ceasefire done, Trump claims he did it
    Jan 16, 2025 – 01:09:27
  • 1/15/25: Hegseth hearings implode, TikTok ban IMMINENT
    Jan 15, 2025 – 01:02:46
  • 1/14/25: The fires breaking MAGA's brains, radioactive special counsel report released
    Jan 14, 2025 – 01:03:33
  • 1/13/25: They want a deportation hotline, Trump abandons key promise
    Jan 13, 2025 – 55:29
  • 1/10/25: Trump sentenced to NOTHING, Mel Gibson still whacked out
    Jan 10, 2025 – 01:05:04
  • 1/9/25: The fires have broken their brains, Anne Applebaum weighs in
    Jan 9, 2025 – 01:05:08
  • 1/8/25: Greenland talk goes nuts, Zuckerberg bows down to Trump
    Jan 8, 2025 – 01:13:53
  • 1/7/25: Kamala certifies Trump's win, Biden slaps Trump with old law
    Jan 7, 2025 – 52:35
  • 1/6/25: Cybertruck guy was MAGA, Trump to be sentenced, oligarchs thrilled
    Jan 6, 2025 – 01:02:02
  • 1/3/25: They've decided immigrants did it, Trump explodes
    Jan 3, 2025 – 01:02:59
  • 1/2/25: This new year is already outrageous
    Jan 2, 2025 – 01:00:53
  • 1/1/25: Biden pardons Hunter, Trump chooses conspiracy nut for FBI (CLASSIC EPISODE FROM 12/2/24)
    Jan 1, 2025 – 58:25
  • 12/31/24: Right-wing infighting escalates as billionaires take over
    Dec 31, 2024 – 01:03:33
  • 12/30/24: Jimmy Carter dead at 100, MAGA turns on Musk as Trump inauguration looms
    Dec 30, 2024 – 01:06:46
  • 12/27/24: Corporate media crashing, Ivanka wants out
    Dec 27, 2024 – 01:00:29
  • 12/26/24: They lose their minds on Christmas, lone liberal destroys MAGA panel
    Dec 26, 2024 – 01:04:17
  • 12/25/24: Explosive panel on the future of Dem Party as GOP civil war brews (CLASSIC EPISODE FROM 11/20/24)
    Dec 25, 2024 – 01:08:14
  • 12/24/24: Matt Gaetz report out, the MAGA culture war cash grab
    Dec 24, 2024 – 01:02:00
  • 12/23/24: "President Musk" is triggering Trump, deportations in doubt
    Dec 23, 2024 – 01:02:20
  • 12/20/24: Republicans trying social security scam, Trump's new mullet
    Dec 20, 2024 – 59:03
  • 12/19/24: Indie media interviews Biden, country hates Trump's agenda
    Dec 19, 2024 – 01:03:53
  • 12/18/24: I met with Biden, confused Trump blasts out rant
    Dec 18, 2024 – 01:05:54
  • 12/17/24: The oligarchy grows as Bannon threatens media imprisonment
    Dec 17, 2024 – 01:01:29
  • 12/16/24: We need opposition, not resistance, as Elon Musk takes over Trump
    Dec 16, 2024 – 01:03:48
Recent Reviews
  • r0gue007
    Love the show, need to take a break
    David is an outstanding pod host. Just a bit much but on the Trump hysteria post-election. Will come back once things have calmed down a bit.
  • Stable genie
    Eggs
    10.99 18 pack target
  • Sun burnt cave dweller
    Trump handshake
    Like the pod. Your description of the Newsom/Trump handshake is ridiculous. So ridiculous it has me worried about trusting you have an unbiased opinion. Be careful to not report unimportant gossip. TMZ already has it covered.
  • Ruuginabuugsoup
    A
    Hamburger
  • boob0056
    Right but wrong mostly
    Yes the ceasefire happened under Biden. But it was a 100% agreed to because of the possibility of Trump taking office and annihilating Gaza. So yes Trump is responsible for the cease fire. Biden would have played both sides for eternity.
  • Strait punch
    Why
    Been a listener for years. But pillow man is mentally ill. Not a valid guest to have on. He is a wack job.
  • AllHailKAllHailK
    Pillow
    David deserved a medal for getting through this interview!
  • NotValidUsername
    Dork
    This guy is basically unseasoned chicken. He is so pretentious. I’d rather be a lesbian than be a with a “man” so weak and whiny. I’m 115 pounds and I feel like I could beat this guy in a fight.
  • Taralainee
    Best analysis
    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!
  • Kenylene
    A relief compared to MAGA podcasts
    Intelligent and well researched discussions. It is probably not suitable for MAGAts who would not be at the intellectual level of the discussions.
  • lord maybard
    Worth a listen
    I truly appreciate Davids delivery. Without nit picking on my preferences, I think the show offers solid explanations and fresh logic.
  • One Mare
    Pardon for Hunter.
    I usually enjoy your show but I am tired of the Hunter Biden pile on. Biden is right about the political prosecution of his son but he was right not to interfere earlier. This is the right time. Flexibility due to changed circumstances is moral and wise. Injustice is often the result of inflexibility. Good for Biden.
  • Bob Turkee 502
    Israel. Yes, that Israel
    It’s just really uncomfortable that there’s never even a whisper about Israel’s US funded massacre of civilians and journalists. This show claims not to be funded by special interest but it’s clear the advertising controls some content. I’d love to be proven wrong. End the omission. Big fan. Daily listener.
  • Bexterjohn
    Okay Steve, I am in.
    I continue to enjoy your podcasts. I am not listening to many podcasts post election. I am too fragile. I need to heal. Listening to what Steve S. said today was very healing. I’m an activist and advocate and I have broken down for the moment. But soon I will put back on my Childless Cat Lady t-shirt and go to town. This kind of weakness may be difficult for some to understand. I get that. Thanks to Steve S and yourself. Kindly, Pood.
  • billdawes
    He is why we lost
    David Pakman makes GOP win. He’s smarmy and arrogant and clearly thinks testosterone is evil. He’s confused why he’s bleeding listeners. It’s obvious. He’s smug and wrong about most everything. See ya David!
  • Guifriivf
    Insightful and sober analysis
    David backs up his claims with evidence. He teaches you how to think critically and evaluate sources. Very strong at economic analysis.
  • boomerlibsandy
    Input
    Love David’s commentary, but can’t stand the podcast or YouTube unless I listen to the replay and have my device right in front of me so I can fast forward through the MANY annoying commercials! Most podcasts don’t have any instead off every 10-15 minutes!! And most breaks have 2 long commercials instead of one! 11/15/24 Michael, I’m DONE with you! You were fire and brimstone during the entire election season. You recognized that Donald Trump is a malignant narcissist and only works for himself. You applauded the Democratic efforts to fight back, and said that, Harris had run a good campaign. Now you keep focusing on criticizing the Democrats and making Trump sound like he’s really not all that bad. Especially right after the election. The gall of encouraging us to hope that Trump succeeds was beyond my understanding! For God sake! Succeeding for him means ending democracy, beginning his autocracy, staying in power forever, and punishing all of his enemies! I don’t know what happened to you, Michael, but you have become a person I just can’t stand to listen to anymore. Really sad especially since you were my favorite podcast of all time for the last three years. Sad.
  • EdeTM
    Typical
    Liberal Democratic takes. Not for anyone else.
  • lovely 85g
    Smart
    David is smart and witty and I learn so much by listening to this podcast !
  • VietSchlong
    This coward’s show can’t fail soon enough
    Same opinions as blackrock and Citibank. When your proven wrong about 100% of the things you espouse it’s time to pack it up.
  • NEW YORK FAM
    DYNAMO
    The very best broadcaster i listen to. I never miss an episode. Not too crazy about his fill in guest though. David is AMAZING!!
  • midwestBlue
    10.15.24
    jfc david, you have a show of ads! I quit listening to some meidastouch creators only because i couldn’t take some of the presenters shows that are ad loaded, not all are. please david, i hope you cut back on so many ads otherwise i will need to go bye bye from your show.
  • J.U.I.C.E.
    Emotional
    All emotions no facts or policy
  • rvdxpress
    It’s a good show, but it has a big problem.
    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.
  • Zack Nelson
    Good show
    I like
  • David txt
    Awful stand ins
    David, how about you stop letting your friends fill in for your off days. It’s fine to take days off but don’t lazy just throw people on here. Unsubscribe
  • Soupy M
    Best progressive news show
    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.
  • Mspoon1941
    Information political show.
    I watch the show on utube.
  • Bountiful!109
    Informative, quick witted and hilarious
    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.
  • Slick0070
    Guy is clinically obsessed with Trump.
    As a conservative I try to listen to Packman a couple times a week, it’s unbearable. 90% of his program is dedicated to bashing Trump with hardly a mention of Democratic policies. Not to mention how totally wrong he is about about most statements (ie he claimed Biden would never drop out and the idea was a complete conspiracy). David should drop out of podcasting at try hitting the gym, looks about 120lbs soaking wet.
  • MorganRenee
    Good insight, fragile ego
    Love the show, except for the mailbag portion where David reads or listens to people who disagree with him and proceeds to get offended. For example, on today’s show, a caller pointed out that the way he referred to his female guest by her first name might seem sexist. Instead of calmly explaining his reasoning, he acted offended and (one of his favorite words) “triggered”. He could have calmly explained his reasoning (it would have taken two to three sentences, tops), or not played it on the show. For future reference, if a female speaker wants to be spoken of by her first name, David can mention that during her introduction. Hopefully lesson learned. No need to have such a fragile, easily bruised ego.
  • Kris1269
    Mike Pillow
    Make Mike Pillow a co-host. He could really use the job.
  • carson weston1
    Mike Pillow
    Big mistake having him on. It was really annoying!
  • geekgoddess47
    Calm, Rational, Refreshing
    The way David Pakman discusses issues is a refreshing alternative to corporate media.
  • gboo0630
    Incredible Political Opinion Podcast
    HIGHLY recommend this podcast to anyone interested in political news updates and opinion; through lens that is rational, pragmatic, and scientific. Including some ridiculously funny comments that have me literally laughing out loud. Thanks for the great content, keep it up!
  • 80'sVillager
    Spineless!
    David is a example of what Prof Lichtman has called a spineless democrat uncritically parroting the dysfunctional New York Times smear campaign to drive Biden from the race and hand the election to Trump. Only a Biden-Harris ticket can hold together the 81 million vote coalition led by Black women and suburban Whites that defeated Trump.
  • kaleb kinker
    Honesty
    I use to enjoy listening to David’s podcast. Although I don’t agree with his political views, I thought he was a genuine resource to better understand the other side. Lately, David just exudes confidence while speculating other people’s intentions. David misleads, deceives, and lies on a regular basis. I don’t think he genuinely believes in the direction the liberal party is going, but he’s so financially invested in it that he has to stay committed. I would love to call into the show and address some of these blatant lies.
  • jam1863
    Honest
    David is pragmatic. That’s all you need to know.
  • PexMan
    David HAS LOST ALL CREDIBILITY
    Experts (lol) claiming that Trump was the one with severe mental ability losses and ignoring Biden’s by saying Trump was worse was shown to be such a joke in that “debate.” David is a pompous guy that thinks he’s much smarter than he is. It shows major bias makes even well educated people very stupid; he’s a prime example of this.
  • Lee Mayo
    My Favorite Podcast
    I have been a member and listened to this podcast every day on my way home from work for some years now. David is very good at educating people who may be new to politics in a way that is not confusing. He manages interviews very well, in a way that allows the interviewees to get their points across. But he also makes sure to fact check everything on his show. He does all this while being entertaining and extremely clear on his positions. He doesn’t push people to agree with his beliefs, and I have heard him suggest to viewers various times to listen to other podcasts or news channels as well so that they can form their own understandings and opinions. David also engages with his audience via call-ins, voicemails, emails, tweets, comments, etc. I do listen to other political podcasts, but this has always been the best by far. And he always manages to go live on YouTube rapidly when there is something breaking to share with the audience. Keep up the great work, David!! Thank you for all that you do.
  • Freedom0225!
    Keeping me grounded.
    I align with 95% of David’s political views. I really appreciate that he does not gaslight his audience and keeps a calm demeanor. I have been waiting to be able to give a 5 star review of David’s podcast, due to the fact that the Friday call in portion of the show is/was cringe at best (constant tech problems and mostly terrible callers). Keep up the good work.
  • Belairepapii
    Informative and Engaging
    The David Pakman Show consistently delivers insightful and balanced political analysis. David’s ability to break down complex issues with clarity and evidence-based reporting sets the show apart. His interviews with experts provide deep insights, and the engaging live streams foster a strong sense of community. In an age of sensationalism, this show is a beacon of responsible journalism. Highly recommended for anyone seeking thoughtful and progressive commentary. Keep up the great work David!
  • Cutter8470
    Thought provoking
    David tells it like he sees. With honesty and solid reasoning. Whether you agree with his views or not, he speaks with integrity.
  • dasrage
    David, sir with tears in my eyes…
    Love the show. Watch on YouTube as well. I find David’s take on politics astute and precise. He delivers the news with a nice mix of logic and reason with a subtle humor I enjoy. He projects a joie de vire that’s infectious. I’d like to have a lovely dinner with David. Cheers!
  • Ppppppppjgjdswtjbzsekcz
    Great Podcast!
    This show is another reason why Apple podcast is great!
  • Alevith
    Best Progressive Podcast
    David Pakman is the most well rounded and honest left wing commentary you will find. He uses logic and reasoning to come to conclusions in politics.
  • dreegs(:
    Honest
    Love that David bases his ideas off evidence, and doesn’t hesitate to critique progressives when they make mistakes.
  • Vtrammy
    Simply the best
    Pakman is the MAN! He speaks the truth. No bologna. No sides. It’s great to hear a voice of reason.
  • AGraffin
    Great show!!!
    I’ve been listening to David for years. He is a voice of reason in a sea of insanity.
  • Xeno17$
    Excellence in Independent Media
    David Packman consistently provides informed, honest, and thorough commentary. I watch David’s platforms more than mainstream media because he’s analytical, trustworthy, and truthful.
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