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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

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  • Yesterday · 1 hr 5 min

    Republicans suddenly turn on Trump as Rogan sounds alarm

    -- On the Show: -- Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar releases a campaign ad confronting Donald Trump over immigration policy -- President Donald Trump jokes about presidential power and repeats a familiar story about electric boats and sharks -- Surgeon general nominee Dr. Nicole Saphier answers direct questions about vaccines during her Senate confirmation hearing -- Podcast host Joe Rogan expresses frustration with Donald Trump's presidential actions despite having endorsed him before the election -- A federal judge blocks attempts to add Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center leading to a tense board call -- FBI Director Kash Patel defends his schedule on television after facing questions regarding his official and personal travel -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Laura Ingraham thinks Republicans want to lose, the Trump administration wants trigger warnings outside the Smithsonian, and much more... 🐶 Sundays for Dogs: Get 30% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://sundaysfordogs.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.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 (01:32) House Republican distances from Trump (08:54) Trump sound drunk on power in speech (20:42) Trump surgeon general nominee testifies (29:11) Joe Rogan criticizes Trump's policies (39:19) Judge blocks Kennedy Center renaming (45:32) Kash Patel defends FBI travel schedule on Fox (51:39) Friday Feedback segment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Thursday · 1 hr 15 min

    Trump erupts as Fed raises rates and TX Senate race stuns

    -- On the Show: -- Aaron Ford, Nevada Attorney General and Democratic nominee for Governor of Nevada, joins us to discuss the campaign -- The Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh raises interest rates for the first time in three years despite Trump demanding lower rates -- Democrat James Talarico pulls ahead of Trump-backed Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race according to multiple polls -- Mitch McConnell appears unresponsive in new video before eventually voting on the farm bill after prompting from aides and fellow senators -- Donald Trump tells a North Carolina crowd that rising gas prices are a very inexpensive price to pay for the Iran war -- Donald Trump threatens to cut off trade with Europe over Canada and deflects questions about the Butler assassination attempt -- JD Vance asks voters to give Republicans another chance despite the administration already controlling Congress and the White House -- On the Bonus Show: Ed Sheeran faces blowback over tour chaos, Massie thinks the House shut down early to avoid his Hegseth impeachment vote, New Hampshire's Senate race is in play for Republicans, and much more... 🐶 Sundays for Dogs: Get 50% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://sundaysfordogs.com/pakman 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🧽 Blueland: Get 15% OFF sustainable cleaning products at https://blueland.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🛌 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 -- 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 (01:23) Fed raises rates despite Trump's demands (10:31) Texas Senate race turns into dead heat (20:18) Mitch McConnell freezes again on camera (27:17) Trump rallies voters in North Carolina (37:54) Aaron Ford interview (55:28) Trump makes confusing threats and claims (1:04:14) JD Vance asks voters for another chance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Wednesday · 1 hr 46 min

    Republicans suddenly break with Trump as prices surge

    -- On the Show: -- Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, joins us to discuss the right's obsession with him, the laptop scandal, and his new crypto project -- U.S. diesel fuel prices reach record highs due to global supply disruptions, escalating costs across transportation and consumer goods -- A viral image allegedly showing Donald Trump kissing aide Natalie Harp triggers debate after a sharper version turns out to be AI-generated -- Seven House Republicans side with Democrats to pass a resolution limiting presidential authority over the military conflict involving Iran -- A federal judge halts efforts to place Donald Trump's name on the Kennedy Center, prompting Trump to threaten to freeze renovations -- Donald Trump publishes social media posts criticizing recent Supreme Court rulings and claiming his assassination attempt was a political plot -- David introduces a text messaging line for subscribers to establish direct audience communication outside of social media algorithms -- On the Bonus Show: Travel and book updates from David, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 📄 UPDF: Get 5 apps in one seamless workflow for up to 52% off at https://davidpakman.com/updf 🧽 Blueland: Get 15% OFF sustainable cleaning products at https://blueland.com/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/Pakman 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/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 -- 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 (01:16) Soaring diesel prices threaten US economy (08:56) Viral Trump kiss photo raises AI questions (21:29) House Republicans vote to curb Trump's war (29:04) Judge blocks Kennedy Center Trump renaming (39:39) Hunter Biden Interview (1:29:26) Trump condemns Supreme Court and FBI (1:36:54) David launches texting platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 1 hr 9 min

    Trump blocked as 2028 race erupts

    -- On the Show: -- Donald Trump suffers a legal defeat as the Supreme Court denies his request to enforce Postal Service mail ballot rules for the midterms -- Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate chamber in a wheelchair after a multi-month medical absence following a serious fall and pneumonia -- Gavin Newsom announces that he would refrain from entering the 2028 Democratic presidential primary if Kamala Harris decides to run -- Donald Trump repeats an unsubstantiated story about firefighters carrying him away from Ground Zero after September 11 -- Donald Trump publishes a social media post assuring American adults that they will receive $5,000 dividend checks from accrued tariff revenue -- JD Vance advocates for continuous fraud investigations into executive branch operations regardless of which political party holds power -- JD Vance delivers a keynote speech before numerous empty venue seats during the Republican midterm convention -- Donald Trump dismisses artificial intelligence safeguards by claiming a simple gear stops rogue robots and calls existential risk concerns a hoax -- On the Bonus Show: Republicans are clueless about economics, Don Jr’s wife says a Russian oligarch paid for their wedding party, and much more... 🩳 Quince: Get free shipping & 365-day returns at https://quince.com/pakman 📄 UPDF: Get 5 apps in one seamless workflow for up to 52% off at https://davidpakman.com/updf 🧽 Blueland: Get 15% OFF sustainable cleaning products at https://blueland.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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 -- 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) SCOTUS denies Trump's election takeover (08:36) Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate (20:12) Gavin Newsom says he wouldn't challenge Kamala Harris (29:41) Trump repeats false September 11 story (38:48) "Trump repeats $5,000 checks promise" (46:16) JD Vance calls for fraud investigations (52:46) JD Vance lacks the charisma to win (59:10) Trump dismisses AI concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 1 hr 9 min

    Trump could lose everything as alarming video emerges

    -- On the Show: -- Democrats hold a 6-point generic ballot lead and an 85% chance to win the House while control of the Senate is in toss-up territory -- Donald Trump publicly declines to endorse his Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 presidential nomination to preserve his own political leverage -- Donald Trump slurs his words during an interview in Ireland while promising $5,000 checks and threatening to halt trade over interest rates -- Donald Trump appears to fall asleep at a September 11 memorial service while victim names are read as his optional Iran war continues -- Donald Trump faces multiple simultaneously unfolding scandals including a Russian oligarch funding his son's wedding -- Donald Trump gives evasive answers when questioned on his personal AI usage, Chinese surveillance, and license plate tracking -- Donald Trump displays a repeated physical habit of tapping his right leg with a stiff arm while carefully navigating stairs -- David discovers an AI channel using a synthetic clone of his voice to narrate political content under the fictional persona Daniel Carter -- On the Bonus Show: Trump rejects calls to slow down AI development, a Texas Republican candidate makes racist comments about UT students, the Trump administration thinks bike lanes are DEI, and much more... 📄 UPDF: Supercharge your PDF workflow! Get an extra $10 off at https://davidpakman.com/updf 🐶 Sundays for Dogs: Get 50% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://sundaysfordogs.com/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 🥄 Magic Spoon: Use code PAKMAN for $5 off at https://magicspoon.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 -- 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) Democrats hold 6-point generic ballot lead (09:31) Trump declines to endorse JD Vance (20:29) "Trump doubles down on $5,000 check promise" (28:38) Trump falls asleep at September 11 memorial (36:32) Trump faces multiple unfolding scandals (45:01) Trump blanks when asked how he uses AI (54:43) Trump keeps tapping his right leg (1:01:04) David discovers AI copycat channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sunday · 20 min

    Trump threatens to rename New Mexico "New America"

    -- 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 -- 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

  • September 12 · 19 min

    Trump lies about 9/11 and $5,000 checks

    -- 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 -- 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

  • September 11 · 1 hr 12 min

    Trump demands loyalty as MAGA starts eating itself

    -- On the Show: -- Donald Trump instructs thousands of audience members at an RNC midterm convention to raise their right hands and pledge allegiance to him -- Donald Trump angrily berates a female journalist who presses him on how the federal government will fund $5,000 voter incentive checks -- Donald Trump rambles to Laura Ingraham when asked why his administration cannot immediately distribute proposed $5,000 checks -- Donald Trump escalates an ongoing trade dispute with Canada by banning select imports outright and expanding 50% tariffs -- Peter Navarro attacks Fox News Media on Newsmax following the removal of host Maria Bartiromo from her regular broadcasts -- Donald Trump utilizes professional wrestling style theatrics and political spectacles to keep voters engaged without delivering on anything -- Turning Point USA faces internal conflict and public criticism one year after the assassination of founder Charlie Kirk -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Trump uses 9/11 anniversary to promote his Iran war, key Republicans were caught off guard by Trump's $5,000 checks promise, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/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 -- 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 (01:27) Trump makes audience pledge allegiance to him (10:05) Trump erupts at a female reporter (16:17) Trump asked why he can't issue $5,000 checks now (25:09) Trump escalates trade war in Canada (33:23) Peter Navarro attacks Fox News over Maria Bartiromo firing (43:06) Trump offers theatrics but no substance (50:28) Turning Point is destroying Charlie Kirk's legacy (58:31) Friday Feedback segment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 10 · 1 hr 12 min

    Trump’s convention spirals as aides give up and crowd leaves

    -- On the Show: -- White House advisers stop managing Donald Trump as he turns the midterms into a referendum on himself -- Donald Trump claims gas prices will drop below $2 per gallon and the Iran war will end after the midterm elections -- Donald Trump gives a speech at the midterm convention promising $5,000 dividends, attacking James Talarico, and promising healthcare -- Donald Trump criticizes Ken Paxton's speech and appearance despite endorsing him over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate race -- Tim Scott delivers an energetic speech with wide gestures at the Dallas convention to rally Republican voters, hoping to energize them to vote -- JD Vance defends the $5,000 dividend proposal by Donald Trump during an interview on Fox News -- Donald Trump claims the arena is packed while camera footage shows audience members leaving his long speech -- Ted Cruz gives Donald Trump an A on the economy by incorrectly referencing gas prices under Joe Biden -- On the Bonus Show: John Fetterman makes a video appearance at the Republican convention, a federal court says drinking water is not a constitutional right, Jimmy Kimmel says his James Talarico interview won't air due to FCC threats, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🔬 Freedom From Religion Foundation: Text DAVID to 511511 or go to https://ffrf.us/david 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 27% OFF at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 👂 MDHearing: Use code PAKMAN to get a pair for just $247 at https://shopmdhearing.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 -- 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 (01:23) Trump aides are done trying to dissuade him (09:22) Trump says Iran war will end (21:09) Trump promises $5,000 if Republicans win (30:23) Trump criticizes Ken Paxton while endorsing him (38:02) Tim Scott tries to energize Republicans (45:48) JD Vance defends Trump's $5,000 promise (54:05) Trump claims midterm rally completely full (1:00:39) Ted Cruz grades Trump economy an A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 9 · 1 hr 12 min

    Trump’s 9/11 story falls apart as prices hit record high

    -- On the Show: -- Tina Kotek, Governor of Oregon, joins us to discuss pausing data center construction and Trump's threats to the midterm elections -- Ann Coulter defends Flock surveillance cameras while Donald Trump and Republicans support license-plate tracking and local data centers -- Donald Trump criticizes Kaitlan Collins and celebrates the German party Alternative for Germany as Republican candidates skip his convention -- Diesel fuel prices hit a record near $6 per gallon as the war with Iran disrupts critical energy routes and supply chains -- Donald Trump makes bogus claims about firefighters rescuing him at Ground Zero on September 11th and odd remarks about Welles Crowther -- Ted Cruz defends Donald Trump's September 11th comments, saying it was 25 years ago, which only highlights concerns about Trump's memory -- Donald Trump gives executive assistant Natalie Harp and other close White House aides $45,000 each in cash gifts -- On the Bonus Show: TSA brings back gate access to some people without tickets, No Kings prepares its next event, John Fetterman is ignoring his constituents, and much more... 🎙️ Plaud: Use code PAKMAN for 10% off at https://plaud.ai/pakman or shop at https://amzn.to/4fMahxp 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/Pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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 -- 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 (01:28) Ann Coulter defends Flock cameras (09:12) Trump celebrates German far right party (19:41) Diesel prices near $6 per gallon (28:05) Trump makes bogus September 11th claim (37:14) Tina Kotek interview (54:23) Ted Cruz defends Trump's 9/11 claim (62:31) Trump gave Natalie Harp $45,000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 8 · 1 hr 4 min

    Trump puts himself on the ballot as election alarms grow

    -- On the Show: -- Josh Turek, Democratic nominee for US Senate from Iowa, joins us to discuss the race and how Trump's tariff policies are crushing Iowa farmers -- Security expert Peter Van Praagh warns Donald Trump plans to challenge the midterm results while deploying federal election monitors -- Donald Trump has a dangerous combination of cognitive decline and narcissism, leading to errors going uncorrected by aides -- Republican organizers offer free text-message tickets for Donald Trump's midterm rally after key candidates decline invitations -- Senator Rick Scott pledges that Republicans will follow Donald Trump's lead despite the president's 33% approval rating -- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin struggles during a Fox News interview regarding September 11th anniversary comments -- David urges viewers to pre-order his book "Pay Attention" to beat Senator Ted Cruz on the bestseller lists -- On the Bonus Show: Canada places tariffs on American products, some Republicans are open to raising the Social Security cap, Trump teases renaming New Mexico to "New America" 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 27% OFF at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 💻 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 -- 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 -- 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) How Trump plans to steal the midterms (09:54) Trump has a combo of narcissism and cognitive decline (19:27) Republicans are giving away midterm convention tickets (26:40) Rick Scott says Republicans will follow Trump (34:50) Josh Turek interview (49:57) Markwayne Mullin makes strange 9/11 comments (57:35) David is competing with Ted Cruz on bestseller lists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 6 · 16 min

    AOC is MAGA's worst nightmare, the White House is preparing to get investigated

    -- 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 -- 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

  • September 5 · 15 min

    Milo Yiannopoulos gets deported as JD Vance awaits the ends times

    -- 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 -- 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

  • September 4 · 1 hr 3 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 interview with GB News -- Vice President JD Vance fills in as Press Secretary and struggles to answer press queries regarding rising gas prices and military strikes -- Senator Ted Cruz prepares a 2028 presidential campaign while trailing far behind other conservative candidates in early polling and betting odds -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is avoiding scheduling televised debates against Democratic Senate challenger James Talarico -- Fox News fires host Maria Bartiromo after she reportedly leaks network coverage guidance regarding election fraud claims to the White House -- Reverend Adam Hamilton runs a competitive Democratic Senate campaign in Kansas despite Republican attacks targeting his views -- The Lincoln Project releases a targeted media advertisement mocking Donald Trump as weak and airing it directly in his local viewing areas -- The official White House website launches a games section featuring politically charged arcade titles like "Flappy Bill" and "Build the Wall" -- On the Bonus Show: The military moves away from the "Operation Epic Fury" name, Markwayne Mullin says RFK Jr. is helping stop "birthright tourism," and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🥄 Magic Spoon: Use code PAKMAN for $5 off at https://magicspoon.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 27% OFF at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.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 -- 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 (01:09) Trump does an interview with GB News (09:11) JD Vance fills in as press secretary (23:28) Ted Cruz is probably running for president (29:02) Paxton is avoiding debates with Talarico (39:03) Fox News fires Maria Bartiromo (44:09) Democrats could win a Senate seat in Kansas (50:28) The Lincoln Project releases a devastating ad (56:29) White House website unveils arcade games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 3 · 1 hr 10 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 -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick uses hypothetical scenarios to justify missed economic growth targets and defend Donald Trump's tariffs -- Some Republican candidates are skipping the midterm convention because Donald Trump presents an electoral liability for competitive races -- Donald Trump claimed a friend at the DNC wore an ID chain containing his Social Security number, while asserting shoppers need ID to buy kiwis -- Donald Trump once again repeatedly slumps and drifts off to sleep during an active briefing inside the Oval Office -- Donald Trump rambles extensively about golfer Tiger Woods and his driver license problems during an Oval Office statement -- Lara Trump demands that elected Republicans provide complete personal loyalty to Donald Trump regardless of their own beliefs -- In a CNN debate, Adam Mockler attempted to focus on economic issues but Caroline Sunshine deflected to talk about the culture war and God -- On the Bonus Show: Exploring the possibility of a childless female president, gas prices are expected to set a new record, the White House is preparing for investigations, and much more... 📖 Bullies, Parasites & Slaves: Text PAKMAN to 511511 or go to https://bps.online ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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 -- 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 (01:22) Ron DeSantis yells at a protester (08:49) Howard Lutnick justifies Trump's bad economy (19:07) Republicans are skipping the midterm convention (27:08) Trump claims ID is needed to buy kiwis (38:00) Trump drifts off to sleep in Oval Office (45:54) Trump rambles about Tiger Woods (52:23) Lara Trump demands lawmakers' total loyalty (01:00:20) CNN debate exposes culture war distractions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 2 · 1 hr 9 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 -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blames Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure for high fuel costs while ignoring the Iran war -- Author Malcolm Knox compares Donald Trump to Joseph Stalin regarding their shared fixation on attaching their names to structures -- Donald Trump threatens severe military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz despite Mike Johnson previously calling the war a quick skirmish -- Eight White House aides depart including Karoline Leavitt while Donald Trump faces a 32% approval rating in a national UMass Amherst poll -- JD Vance tells interviewer Bryce Crawford that he welcomes the biblical end times and believes the Antichrist walks among humans -- David Frum outlines civil liability strategies for the US government to reclaim financial gains Donald Trump accumulated during his presidency -- Steve Scalise launches an investigation into whether Chinese propaganda causes American residents to reject large AI data centers -- On the Bonus Show: Massachusetts primary results, Joe Rogan sounds like he's moving back to the left, a lawsuit says Freedom Fuel stole $4 million of gas, and much more... ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 📖 Bullies, Parasites & Slaves: Text PAKMAN to 511511 or go to https://bps.online 💻 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 -- 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 -- 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 (01:17) Milo speaks to Piers Morgan about his deportation (09:55) Scott Bessent blames Ukraine for higher fuel costs (16:17) Trump is obsessed with legacy like Stalin (26:24) Trump threatens Iran with severe military strikes (36:53) Eight White House aides resign (44:29) JD Vance says he welcomes biblical end times (51:41) How Trump could be stripped of his financial gains (58:52) Republican thinks China is why residents reject data centers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 1 · 1 hr 15 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 new book "What Happened to Liberal Democracy?: Remaking a Politics of Shared Prosperity" -- A Postal Service whistleblower warns that Donald Trump's mail voting order could cause millions of Americans to not receive their mail-in ballots -- John Roberts warns that Donald Trump is likely acting unlawfully by demolishing the White House East Wing to construct a massive ballroom -- Clinical psychologist John Paul Garrison highlights distinct involuntary arm spasms that Donald Trump displays during recent appearances -- Donald Trump repeatedly appears to fall asleep and makes rambling statements during an event about his medical cost policies -- Donald Trump insults conservative residents who oppose local artificial intelligence data center developments by claiming they want to be poor -- Court documents reveal that Russian influence operations use sleeper groups and meme factories to shape American political opinion -- On the Bonus Show: Updates from David's trip, and much more... ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 📖 Bullies, Parasites & Slaves: Text PAKMAN to 511511 or go to https://bps.online 💻 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 -- 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 -- 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 planning to not send mail-in ballots (08:47) Chief Justice warns Trump is acting unlawfully (17:49) Trump appears to be having arm spasms (24:50) "Trump keeps falling asleep, looks sick" (36:55) Daron Acemoglu interview (58:54) Trump insults residents who don't want data centers (01:06:48) Russia shapes American opinion with meme factories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 31 · 1 hr 13 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-duty military personnel are applying for conscientious-objector status in record numbers under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth -- Donald Trump threatens to report NBC journalist Kristen Welker to the FCC for describing his political endorsement record as mixed -- Donald Trump gives a television interview with host Fox News Trey Gowdy covering the Georgia Senate race, Iran, inflation, and more -- Donald Trump appears to struggle to stay awake while standing at an official public event, raising questions about his physical stamina -- The criminal trial of Lindsay Clancy highlights the distinct legal boundaries surrounding severe mental illness and criminal responsibility -- Donald Trump receives no applause from NASA personnel during a partisan speech and later speaks with astronauts on a landline phone -- Congressional oversight through subpoena power could expose top Trump administration officials to potential criminality -- On the Bonus Show: Sean Duffy and Markwayne Mullin promise a "fraud crackdown," Milo Yiannopoulos deported to the UK, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🔬 Freedom From Religion Foundation: Text DAVID to 511511 or go to https://ffrf.us/david 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.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 -- 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 claims Iran is defeated while war continues (08:49) Military resignations surge over moral concerns (20:33) Trump demands FCC action against Kristen Welker (28:14) Trump addresses midterms in Trey Gowdy interview (39:02) Trump appears to fall asleep while standing (46:40) Lindsay Clancy tests legal definition of insanity (56:47) Trump delivers political speech to NASA scientists (1:03:48) Trump officials face legal risks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 30 · 20 min

    Lindsay Clancy trial concluding, judge strikes down Texas drag show ban

    -- 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 -- 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

  • August 29 · 12 min

    Trump reignites drama with Canada, makes Dolly Parton's death about him

    -- 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 -- 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

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