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The David Pakman Show

The David Pakman Show

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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 coveredAll rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • The economic meltdown is gaining momentum

    The economic meltdown is gaining momentum
    Mar 20 2026
    -- On the Show -- Donald Trump escalates the conflict with Iran as a strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan energy facility sends global gas and oil prices surging -- FBI Director Kash Patel struggles through congressional questioning about firing Iran counterintelligence experts and basic voter fraud investigations, -- Donald Trump confuses economic data and makes a bizarre Pearl Harbor remark to a Japanese leader while misrepresenting the economic fallout from his Iran conflict -- Donald Trump faces rising political danger as surging oil, diesel, and fertilizer prices drive inflation across farming, transportation, and food costs that could define his presidency -- Republican donors and party figures quietly organize around Marco Rubio for 2028 as Donald Trump tests support between Rubio and JD Vance -- A Pennsylvania voter who supported Donald Trump three times now angrily denounces him over rising costs, signaling potential cracks in Trump’s loyal voter base -- A longtime conservative influencer who once backed Donald Trump declares that MAGA is dead and says she no longer recognizes the president -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: The staggering costs of the war in Iran, and much more... 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- 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) Trump Iran strike spikes energy(09:02) Kash Patel grilled in Congress(17:31) Trump Pearl Harbor economic confusion(25:07) Rising fuel costs threaten economy(32:36) GOP donors shift toward Rubio(38:39) Trump voter turns against him(45:31) Conservative influencer says MAGA dead(51:06) Friday Feedback segment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Fed drops jobs bomb as real bombs continue falling

    Fed drops jobs bomb as real bombs continue falling
    Mar 19 2026
    -- On the Show -- JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois, joins us in person to discuss immigration enforcement fears in Chicago, regulating crypto and prediction markets, and what agenda Democrats should pursue ahead of 2028 -- Jerome Powell warns the United States economy faces rising inflation risks, weak private sector job growth, and tariff-driven pressure, as Donald Trump’s policies strain the labor market -- Maria Bartiromo and other Fox hosts react nervously to hotter-than-expected inflation data and warn Americans that prices could worsen in the coming months -- Donald Trump posts a confusing threat about the South Pars gas field in Iran that reveals panic over escalating conflict and the economic fallout of the war -- Karoline Leavitt struggles to defend Operation Epic Fury and gives evasive answers when pressed about NATO coordination and the administration’s war strategy -- Markwayne Mullin, Trump's choice to replace Kristi Noem at DHS, refuses to say he would follow the law over the president when questioned by Maggie Hassan about illegal orders -- JD Vance delivers a speech to a quiet crowd and tells Americans struggling with gas prices that people overseas are suffering even more -- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argues the Trump administration’s shifting explanations for war with Iran contradict earlier claims about destroying Iran’s nuclear capabilities -- On the Bonus Show: Labor rights leader Cesar Chavez is accused of sexual abuse, Joe Kent is under FBI investigation after resigning in protest over the Iran war, a judge implies he'll stop construction of Trump's ballroom, and much more... 🥄 Magic Spoon: Use code PAKMAN for $5 off at https://magicspoon.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 Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- 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(01:37) Powell warns of economic risks(08:23) Fox reacts to inflation report(16:20) Trump threat about Iran gas field(22:21) Leavitt struggles defending war plan(29:29) Mullin questioned on illegal orders(36:10) JB Pritzker interview(45:49) Vance comments on gas prices(52:42) Ocasio-Cortez questions Iran war claims Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • People are noticing what’s happening in America

    People are noticing what’s happening in America
    Mar 18 2026
    -- On the Show -- Americans react to rising grocery and gas prices, describing $150 for basics and saying they ignore political messaging and focus on what they pay every week -- Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche face a House Oversight subpoena over their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, signaling aggressive Democratic investigations if they win power -- Donald Trump delivers a series of erratic and controversial remarks on war, luxury spending, and foreign leaders -- Donald Trump appears to confuse basic facts about who is president, prompting mockery and a viral response from Gavin Newsom -- Donald Trump makes statements in the Oval Office about Cuba, markets, war, and social issues -- Speculation grows about Donald Trump quitting if Republicans lose midterms, but his personality makes him more likely to stay in office -- Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Donald Trump’s Iran war and links it to rising gas prices -- Donald Trump makes incorrect claims about NATO powers, struggles in exchanges with reporters, and faces pushback -- Viral footage of Donald Trump’s discolored hand fuels speculation about his health and spreads rapidly across social media -- On the Bonus Show: David discusses his trip to Chicago, and much more... 🌍 Haven Social: Check out their Kickstarter at https://davidpakman.com/havensocial 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide 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 Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- 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) Voters feel rising costs(06:11) Bondi subpoena Epstein probe(14:27) Trump erratic public remarks(24:05) Trump confuses president identity(28:21) Trump controversial Oval Office remarks(36:18) Trump quitting speculation grows(41:17) Greene criticizes Trump Iran war(47:03) Trump NATO claims pushback(58:04) Trump hand health speculation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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David, Sir!
I have heard that Alex Jones doesn’t think too fondly of you! Something about a “bonus show”?

At any rate, support independent media!

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easy to listen to and doesn't drone on and on. one of the best for politics amd doesn't blatantly tell us bs lies constantly.

one of my favorites to listen too and learn what's happening in the world of poiticss

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David presents current events and lets you draw your own conclusions; news stories are covered as well as deep dives into important topics

Great Content

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Good place to get your news. He’s informative, knowledgeable, and fact checks himself if he got something wrong. I love that he’s upfront with you, and doesn’t just criticize the right but the left as well.

Informative

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Interesting, intelligent and honest commentary with solid facts checking and practical analysis of political people, parties, issues and events. David comes off as a very genuine person. I live and work in China so my VPN doesn’t always work and watching the show can be challenging, but I can always listen to this podcast on Audible to get the daily political coverage I crave. I wish it was available on the weekends, but I also understand everyone deserves time off…(wink)!

My Daily Political Craving

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