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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.

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  • Yesterday · 19 min

    Trump THREW in the towel

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  • Saturday · 21 min

    Trump VANISHES as humiliating defeat sinks in

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  • Friday · 56 min

    The Trump era winds down as accountability returns

    -- On the Show: -- Even Trump's biggest supporters are saying the Trump era is over, as MAGA voices concede the movement's moment has passed -- Pete Hegseth is suddenly facing an impeachment vote, with Democrats taking the House and his scandals finally catching up with him -- After years of evading accountability, Trump is finally facing major consequences, and the reckoning is long overdue -- Facing two years of hell, Trump may simply quit and walk away rather than serve out a term defined by investigations and losses -- Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion, and now the fight is blocking the very man who could crush him, a decision he may come to regret -- New fears of another January 6 are emerging, as Americans prepare for the possibility of fresh political violence at the Capitol -- The Friday Feedback segment 😴 Lagoon Sleep: Get 15% off with code PAKMAN at https://lagoonsleep.com/pakman 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 27% OFF at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 😁 Z-Pix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN saves you 15% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Intro (01:05) MAGA says the Trump era is over (07:45) Hegseth faces impeachment vote (16:01) Trump finally faces consequences (22:20) Trump may simply quit (31:18) Trump may regret suing the BBC (38:24) New Capitol riot fears erupt (44:57) Friday Feedback segment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Thursday · 1 hr 7 min

    The election disaster is getting much worse for them

    -- On the Show: -- JD Vance publicly blames Trump's Iran war for the Republican midterm defeat, breaking with Trump less than a day after the rout -- Trump emerges after the devastating losses and gives bizarre answers on Vance, Hegseth, impeachment, and when the Iran war ends -- Asked if he's worried about a third impeachment, Trump insists he's not, saying it would destroy the Democratic Party instead -- Ron DeSantis calls the Republican midterm defeat something like an extinction-level event and warns Texas is slipping away -- Trump retreats from public view after the midterm disaster, posting about his ballroom, vote transfers, and daylight saving time -- Trump publicly defends Pete Hegseth while reportedly asking advisers whether his Defense Secretary should be replaced after the losses -- Mike Johnson quits Republican leadership rather than lead the minority, as Jordan and Scalise circle the job he left behind -- Elon Musk spent roughly $474 million backing Republicans in the midterms, lost everything, and started deleting his election posts -- On the Bonus Show: Who pays for a $1B riot, North Korea's $6 billion Binance theft, and the week in politics, and much more... 😴 Lagoon Sleep: Get 15% off with code PAKMAN at https://lagoonsleep.com/pakman 💪 AG1: Get a FREE Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription: https://drinkag1.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN40 for $40 off & free croissants for life at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (0:00) Start (1:05) Vance turns on Trump (7:55) Sickly Trump struggles (20:29) Trump fears impeachment (27:19) Extinction-level event for Republicans (38:55) Trump stays in hiding (45:53) Trump panics over Hegseth (51:55) Johnson quits leadership (58:50) Musk deletes his posts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Wednesday · 1 hr 8 min

    Democrats win House and Senate as MAGA in shambles, Trump blames everyone else

    -- On the Show: -- Democrats win the House and Senate in a midterm rout, flipping Senate seats in Texas, Kansas, Iowa, South Carolina, Ohio, and more -- A look back at a 2024 conversation about the impossible Senate map, the states that flipped, and a reminder that difficult is not impossible -- Trump vanishes after the rout, then rage posts on Truth Social blaming voters, Greg Abbott, pundits, Fox News, and Bill de Blasio -- Trump told voters to pretend he was on the ballot and promised $5,000 checks, and voters did exactly that, so Republicans paid -- Trump dragged the Republican Party down with him, and a party that ignored every warning sign for a decade has nobody to blame but itself -- James Talarico beats Ken Paxton and Gina Hinojosa beats Greg Abbott as Democrats win Texas statewide for the first time in decades -- Karoline Leavitt's election excuses fall apart against Jessica Tarlov on Fox News as defeated Republicans learn nothing at all -- Vivek Ramaswamy loses the Ohio governor's race to Amy Acton in an embarrassing rout, and it is finally time for him to go away -- On the Bonus Show: Top takeaways from the US midterm elections, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 😴 Lagoon Sleep: Get 15% off with code PAKMAN at https://lagoonsleep.com/pakman 😁 Z-Pix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN saves you 15% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN40 for $40 off & free croissants for life at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (0:00) Start (1:12) Democrats win it all (10:23) We actually did it (19:01) Trump goes into hiding (27:01) Voters did what Trump asked (35:59) Trump destroyed his own party (44:04) Democrats took Texas (51:31) Republicans learned nothing (59:57) Goodbye, Vivek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 1 hr 10 min

    Election day chaos as Trump loses court cases and long lines explode

    -- On the Show: -- Election Day is here, and voters decide the House, Senate, governors, and ballot questions in the first big verdict on Trump's second term -- The Supreme Court rejects Trump's emergency bid to set aside some 20,000 California ballots overnight, the day before Election Day -- The FBI's New Haven office tells Americans Election Day is Wednesday, the wrong day, in a post about protecting election integrity -- Enormous lines at polling places are celebrated as enthusiasm, but they signal too few locations, machines, and poll workers -- Trump's final pre-election speech veers into algae, pipes, and a long explanation of the Reflecting Pool walkway he calls a promenade -- On Sean Hannity's show, Trump warns Democrats would wipe out everything he's done, boasts about controlling Venezuela, and retells a Xi story -- Trump calls into Fox and Friends, touts fresh bombing in Iran while insisting it is not really a war, and declares inflation solved -- A UMass law professor speculates Trump could someday flee the US and seek refuge with a friendly authoritarian leader abroad -- On the Bonus Show: Final Election Day predictions and polls, a Learjet crashes in Florida, a man finishes his walk around the world after 28 years, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 👖 Fair Harbor: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://fairharborclothing.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 💪 AG1: Get a FREE Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription: https://drinkag1.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (0:00) Start (1:16) Election Day is here (9:35) Supreme Court rejects Trump's desperate move (20:15) FBI tells Americans to vote on wrong day (26:48) The truth about long voting lines (34:37) Trump's final speech goes off the rails (42:27) Trump goes off the rails on Hannity (51:29) Fox asks Trump one question, he implodes (1:01:32) Trump could flee the US in final twist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • November 2 · 1 hr 18 min

    Record turnout rattles Republicans as Trump's closing message is bizarre

    -- On the Show: -- Early voting passes 50 million ballots as records fall in several states and Republicans grow nervous about midterm turnout -- Trump gives baffling answers on the Alaska election lawsuit, the reflecting pool event, and a concept of a deal with Canada -- Trump stops a rally speech to wipe his eye with a wet towel and turns a minor moment into another fight over his health -- Trump rambles through an Iowa rally, talking about boring football, a candidate's weight, protesters, and an invented story -- Asked for a closing message to voters, Trump tells people struggling with prices that the poverty numbers are the single best -- Republicans openly discuss not seating a Democrat who wins Alaska's Senate race as Tim Scott dodges a simple question on results -- Jon Ossoff lays out what Democrats would do with Congress, from oversight to healthcare, as Republicans face real consequences -- Trump rages at Alina Habba's $50 million deal with a pardoned banker's family, then attacks a reporter who asks about Iran -- Trump can read, but a presidency built on never reading, with everything delivered verbally, may be the most dangerous kind -- On the Bonus Show: Haley Stevens endorses a Republican in the Michigan Senate race, a researcher watches hundreds of midterm ads, voters decide 140 ballot questions around the country, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 👖 Fair Harbor: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://fairharborclothing.com/pakman 💪 AG1: Get a FREE Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription: https://drinkag1.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (0:00) Start (1:19) Record early voting turnout (8:33) Trump's baffling answers (17:28) Trump's rally eye problem (26:43) Trump's rambling Iowa rally (38:36) Trump's closing message (44:56) Not seating a Democratic winner (53:42) Ossoff on Democrats with power (1:00:08) Trump turns on Habba (1:08:38) The post-literate president Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • November 1 · 19 min

    Republican ENRAGES TRUMP, endorses Democrat

    -- On the Bonus Show: Lisa Murkowski endorses the Democrat in Alaska governor’s race, Microsoft offers a quarter of its global workforce voluntary buyouts over AI, James Comey faces federal charges for a third time, and much more... 🤝 Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership -- A free look at the Bonus Show, which we produce every weekday for our members. Join today to get full, same-day access to every episode! https://www.davidpakman.com/membership 📚 ORDER David's new book PAY ATTENTION https://davidpakman.com/attention 📧 Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://substack.davidpakman.com 📞 Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 31 · 26 min

    Obama does irreversible damage to Trump

    -- In this week's roundup: Trump attacks a reporter asking about health, Obama triggers Trump with a Cheesecake factory joke, Trump wants to prosecute Alaska's Senate candidate, and much more... 🤝 Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership -- This week's top moments from The David Pakman Show. Support independent media and become a member today! https://www.davidpakman.com/membership 📚 ORDER David's new book PAY ATTENTION https://davidpakman.com/attention 📧 Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://substack.davidpakman.com 📞 Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 30 · 1 hr 7 min

    Republicans face disaster finish as Trump cancels rallies and attacks reporter

    -- On the Show: -- A new Léger poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by seven points as Donald Trump's approval drops to 33% -- Vice President JD Vance criticizes ranked choice voting systems while also admitting he does not understand them -- Donald Trump cancels an in-person Kansas campaign rally for Senator Roger Marshall despite polling showing a tight race -- Donald Trump verbally attacks a reporter who asked whether health issues caused his Kansas rally cancellation -- A Fox News live street interview at a Trump rally backfires when an attendee describes the movement as a cult -- Attendees exit a campaign rally after Donald Trump jokes on stage about wrapping up his speech early -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: JD Vance does a town hall in Texas with Fox News host Jesse Watters, and much more... 😴 Lagoon Sleep: Get 15% off with code PAKMAN at https://lagoonsleep.com/pakman 🗳️ VOTE-E: Make your plan to vote on Nov 3 at https://davidpakman.com/vote 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 14 days at https://aura.com/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/Pakman 👖 Fair Harbor: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://fairharborclothing.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start (01:31) New poll shows Trump approval at 33% (09:24) JD Vance criticizes ranked choice voting (20:01) Trump cancels Kansas rally for Marshall (28:53) Trump attacks reporter asking about health (38:36) Rally attendee calls MAGA a cult (46:02) Rally crowd exits during Trump speech (53:29) Friday Feedback segment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 29 · 1 hr 14 min

    They’re demanding arrests because they know they’re going to lose

    -- On the Show: -- Nielsen data shows Fox News lost 27% of its total day audience and dropped 32% in the key demographic during October -- Donald Trump calls for the prosecution of Alaska candidate Mary Peltola over a rival candidate sharing the same name as Republican Dan Sullivan -- Barack Obama ridicules Donald Trump's reaction to White House renovation jokes while addressing corruption at a campaign speech -- Donald Trump claims superior intelligence and boasts about passing cognitive tests during a rambling rally speech in Ohio -- Concurrent campaign appearances in Georgia and Ohio highlight stark differences between Barack Obama and Donald Trump -- Donald Trump pauses his rally speech to address a heckler singing about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein -- A campaign rally interview features a Trump supporter claiming that God is actively using Trump for a special purpose -- House Speaker Mike Johnson insists Republicans will retain the House on Fox & Friends despite host Ainsley Earhardt's skeptical reaction -- On the Bonus Show: Flavio Bolsonaro flees to the US after losing the Brazilian election, James O'Keefe is charged with identity theft, Vivek Ramaswamy was warned not to run his attack ad, and much more... 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 14 days at https://aura.com/pakman 👖 Fair Harbor: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://fairharborclothing.com/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start (01:19) Fox News suffers major October ratings drop (09:12) Trump demands Mary Peltola arrest (20:49) Obama mocks Trump again at rally (29:59) Trump boasts about cognitive test (42:25) Obama vs. Trump campaign rallies (50:06) Heckler confronts Trump over Epstein (57:36) Trump supporters interviewed before midterms (1:05:52) Fox anchor reacts to Mike Johnson's claims Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 28 · 1 hr 10 min

    Trump’s brain resets on stage as GOP election panic sets in

    -- On the Show: -- Troy Jackson, candidate for US Senator from Maine, joins us to discuss his campaign against Susan Collins, why the race is close, tariffs, abolishing ICE, and much more -- Donald Trump simulates oral sex on a microphone and freezes during a Texas campaign rally for Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton -- JD Vance claims voters cannot be expected to read the ballot in Alaska's Senate race between Mary Peltola and two Dan Sullivans -- Donald Trump announces an executive order banning the term artificial intelligence from official federal documents in favor of super intelligence -- Former White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia blames media bias for her removal after five days in office, even though Trump fired her -- Donald Trump declines to unconditionally accept the upcoming midterm election outcomes as the Justice Department files state lawsuits -- National Republicans deploy emergency funds to rescue Kansas Senator Roger Marshall against Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton -- On the Bonus Show: Lisa Murkowski endorses the Democrat in Alaska governor’s race, Microsoft offers a quarter of its global workforce voluntary buyouts over AI, James Comey faces federal charges for a third time, and much more... 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/Pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 14 days at https://aura.com/pakman 👖 Fair Harbor: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://fairharborclothing.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start (01:24) Trump slurs and glitches at Texas rally (09:41) Vance defends DOJ's Alaska lawsuit (19:50) Trump mandates replacing AI with SI (26:28) Katie Zacharia blames media for firing (37:52) Troy Jackson interview (54:17) Trump won't commit to midterm results (1:00:39) GOP pours millions into Kansas Senate race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 27 · 1 hr 8 min

    Trump facing explosive new allegations and election falls apart

    -- On the Show: -- Republicans could exploit House administrative procedures or federal powers to dispute the midterm results if they lose to Democrats -- A House Judiciary report highlights new sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump, including an account from former Miss Switzerland -- Donald Trump encounters multiple hecklers while delivering remarks on foreign policy, daylight saving time, and White House renovations -- JD Vance mangles state names, argues with protesters, and links high gas prices to authoritarian leaders at a campaign rally -- Rep. Randy Fine suggests naturalized citizens, including Melania Trump, should face deportation if immigration fraud occurred -- Mainstream conservative rhetoric has shifted toward praising authoritarian leaders and extremist personalities -- If Republicans lose the midterms, it could cause intense internal party blame and primary threats against dissenters, favoring Democrats in 2028 -- Donald Trump attacks Barack Obama and proposes a $1 million voter fraud bounty following public mockery of his White House decor -- On the Bonus Show: Bill Maher and Trump have dinner again, Trump makes more Islamophobic attacks against Abdul El-Sayed, and much more... 😴 Lagoon Sleep: Get 15% off with code PAKMAN at https://lagoonsleep.com/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 27% OFF at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🔬 Freedom From Religion Foundation: Text DAVID to 511511 or go to https://ffrf.us/david 👖 Fair Harbor: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://fairharborclothing.com/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 14 days at https://aura.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start (01:19) Warnings grow over post-election moves (08:09) New allegations detail Trump-Epstein ties (17:35) Trump heckled during Mississippi rally speech (26:05) JD Vance stumbles during campaign rally (35:28) Randy Fine open to citizenship reviews (43:13) Right-wingers praise authoritarians (52:55) Potential GOP infighting after the midterms (59:34) Trump reacts angrily to Obama decor joke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 26 · 1 hr 8 min

    Trump is preparing for something much bigger than losing an election

    -- On the Show: -- A network of Silicon Valley billionaires and intellectuals behind JD Vance aims to replace democratic governance with executive authority -- The DOJ files a lawsuit seeking to halt Alaska election certification if a second candidate named Dan Sullivan impacts the outcome -- White House attorneys explore blanket pardons for Trump administration staff to prevent future federal prosecutions -- Barack Obama delivers fiery campaign speeches, prompting an angry social media response from Donald Trump -- During a campaign rally, Donald Trump slurs whlile trying to attack Democratic candidates and threatens to invade Cuba -- Donald Trump inaccurately claims his uncle John G. Trump invented radar and gives evasive answers about golfing -- A Fox News reporter quickly moves away after a student outside a Trump rally voices critical views on the administration's performance -- Viral images and video footage spark online debate over whether Donald Trump uses leg braces or mobility aids -- On the Bonus Show: Lula da Silva defeats Flavio Bolsonaro in the Brazilian presidential election, and much more... 🩳 Quince: Get free shipping & 365-day returns at https://quince.com/pakman 👖 Fair Harbor: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://fairharborclothing.com/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 14 days at https://aura.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start (01:19) Far-right questions American democracy (09:11) DOJ challenges Alaska Senate certification (19:57) White House considers preemptive pardons (27:02) Obama campaigns ahead of midterms (38:42) Trump stumbles through speeches (48:45) Trump rants about radar and golfing (54:21) Fox News reporter abruptly ends interview (1:00:36) Trump mobility speculation grows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 25 · 18 min

    How Republicans could RIG it after losing

    -- A free look at the Bonus Show, which we produce every weekday for our members. Join today to get full, same-day access to every episode! -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 24 · 22 min

    Trump goes NUCLEAR on reporters

    -- This week's top moments from The David Pakman Show. Support independent media and become a member today! -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 23 · 59 min

    Something is changing and Trump should be worried

    -- On the Show: -- Defense Department officials prepare to provide testimony and documents to Democrats targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth -- House Democrats outline potential oversight investigations targeting Elon Musk's political spending and involvement with DOGE -- An interviewer pushes back against Donald Trump's assertions regarding falling food prices and quick end-of-war timelines -- Video shows Donald Trump walking past a Marine guard without saluting upon exiting Marine One -- Brit Hume questions Donald Trump's midterm campaign impact while Fox News displays rising diesel fuel prices -- Donald Trump promises an $8 billion payout to farmers struggling with surging diesel prices amid the Iran war -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Trump defends Vivek's attack ad, Tennessee voters say their votes got switched to the Republican, and much more... 😴 Lagoon Sleep: Get 15% off with code PAKMAN at https://lagoonsleep.com/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 14 days at https://aura.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN40 for $40 off & free croissants for life at https://wildgrain.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start (01:11) Pentagon prepares for Hegseth impeachment (07:46) Democrats plan oversight of Musk's spending (16:46) Interviewer challenges Trump on economic and war claims (24:21) Trump vs. Obama helicopter salutes (33:11) Fox News highlights Trump's political liabilities (41:41) Trump announces $8 billion agricultural package (46:56) Friday Feedback segment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 22 · 1 hr 10 min

    Republicans admit they deserve to lose as Trump goes off the rails

    -- On the Show: -- Dan Osborn, independent candidate for US Senate from Nebraska, joins us to discuss his campaign and his chances of flipping the Republican seat -- Public figures report concerns about Elon Musk's political spending, technological control, and financial ties to Trump ahead of the midterms -- Donald Trump makes unusual sounds, discusses Melania's film, and stumbles over financial figures during a public speech -- JD Vance campaigns for Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio, defending his recent controversial ad targeting Amy Acton's childhood trauma -- Donald Trump repeatedly calls an ABC News reporter stupid after being questioned about waiving sanctions on Russia -- Donald Trump warns the public about cryptocurrency scams despite personal financial ventures and appears to sleep during remarks -- Republican strategists and officials criticize Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign ad targeting Amy Acton's childhood trauma -- On the Bonus Show: How Republicans could steal Congress after the midterms, a majority of Americans have "low quality" jobs, Steven Crowder takes CNN to court over a "Change My Mind" town hall segment, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 👖 Fair Harbor: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://fairharborclothing.com/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN40 for $40 off & free croissants for life at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 14 days at https://aura.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start (01:15) Elon Musk tries to buy the midterms for GOP (08:21) Trump stumbles over remarks at midterm rally (20:12) JD Vance campaigns for Vivek Ramaswamy (29:23) Trump insults ABC reporter during press exchange (39:22) Dan Osborn interview (55:11) Trump warns against crypto scams (1:02:30) Vivek faces heavy GOP backlash over attack ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 21 · 1 hr 11 min

    Trump humiliates Vance as Vivek’s campaign implodes

    -- On the Show: -- Brian Schatz, US Senator from Hawaii, joins us to discuss the upcoming midterm elections and what comes next if Democrats win the House and Senate -- Vivek Ramaswamy faces intense public backlash after targeting opponent Amy Acton's childhood trauma in a campaign ad -- Donald Trump publicly declines to endorse Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 presidential nomination -- Donald Trump appears to doze off in public before promising massive financial commissions for public fraud reports -- Donald Trump insults, shushes, and warns journalists during a hostile press exchange ahead of the midterms -- Donald Trump rambles through a two-hour rally speech in North Carolina touching on cognitive tests and political conditions for aid -- Donald Trump repeatedly comments on Ohio Senator Jon Husted's physical appearance and physique during campaign speeches -- On the Bonus Show: Early voting records are getting set in Texas, 70% of Americans don't think Trump will accept a midterm loss, an Indiana candidate admits to having a few beers before a viral interview, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 📈 Kalshi: Get $25 when you trade $25 at https://kalshi.com/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 14 days at https://aura.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start (01:08) Ramaswamy faces backlash for attack ad (09:35) Trump declines to endorse Vance for 2028 (19:54) Trump proposes bounty for reporting fraud (27:44) Trump clashes repeatedly with press (37:17) Brian Schatz interview (54:18) Trump delivers erratic North Carolina rally speech (1:02:45) Trump fixates on Senator's physique Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 20 · 1 hr 9 min

    The wrong side of history in more ways than one

    -- On the Show: -- Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland, joins us to discuss his reelection campaign, Question 3 in Maryland, and midterm races around the country -- The Trump administration delays Patriot missile transfers to Ukraine while Donald Trump criticizes Volodymyr Zelenskyy -- Donald Trump wanders off-topic to discuss wet grass, shoes, and Melania Trump during a women's health event -- Donald Trump claims Russia has been behaving in Ukraine, attacks reporters, and dismisses unfavorable midterm polling as fake -- JD Vance responds to an Epstein files protester by questioning his immigration status and stumbles over the word "proficiency" -- Donald Trump encounters multiple hecklers in Kansas while bragging about cognitive tests and discussing transgender topics -- Donald Trump uses an antisemitic term to defend Senator Roger Marshall against criticism over patient lawsuits -- On the Bonus Show: ICE agents break a US citizen's arm, Trump is getting ready to penalize defaulting student loan borrowers, Elon Musk says he will give a SpaceX share to every kid in America, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 👂 MDHearing: Use code PAKMAN to get a pair for just $247 at https://shopmdhearing.com/ 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 27% OFF at https://helixsleep.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start (01:18) Trump blocks Patriot transfers to Ukraine (08:27) Trump strays off-topic at healthcare event (19:09) Trump downplays Russian violence (26:58) JD Vance questions protester's legal status (34:13) Wes Moore interview (51:20) Trump faces hecklers during Kansas rally (1:00:28) Trump uses antisemitic term at rally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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