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

PodSkip has analyzed 22 episodes of The David Pakman Show, averaging 6.4 ads per episode (9% of runtime).

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The most dangerous phase of a presidency and a war
Aug 03, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Rick Wilson, longtime Republican political strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project, joins us on Substack Live to discuss Trump's decline and Democratic midterm…
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The coverups and excuses aren’t working
Jul 31, 2026
-- On the Show: -- White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett attempts to reframe a missed growth forecast as an economic boom during a Fox interview -- Elaine Chao appears in identical clothing…
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Reality is gone and revenge is here
Jul 30, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Hilary Shae, a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with 12 years of experience, joins us to discuss analyzes Donald Trump's communication decline -- Republican…
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Fear, failure, and decline in America
Jul 29, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump fails to fulfill his core campaign promise as even conservative outlets report grocery costs hitting fifty-year highs -- Alex Jones turns on Donald Trump by…
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Things get dangerous when authoritarians lose control
Jul 28, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Video emerges of NBC host Kristen Welker laughing and socializing at a Washington party with political operative Stephen Miller -- A federal appeals court blocks Donald Trump…
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The authoritarian presidency cannot sustain itself
Jul 27, 2026
-- On the Show: -- United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz admits Donald Trump's war with Iran could last for years, contradicting promises of a brief conflict -- Donald Trump proposes seeking a…
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When reality catches up to the illusion
Jul 24, 2026
- On the Show: -- David explains his political views, advocating for universal healthcare and social programs while rejecting broad state ownership of industries -- Fox News releases a poll showing…
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Everything they warned us about is happening
Jul 23, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Jessica Valenti, bestselling author and creator of the Substack newsletter Abortion, Every Day, joins us to discuss right-wing efforts to restrict reproductive access and why…
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Pentagon runs out of cash, Trump runs out of excuses
Jul 22, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Pat Ford, producer of The David Pakman Show, fills in for David -- Donald Trump hosts Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, avoids war timeline questions, and invents the phrase "kill…
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The warning signs are everywhere
Jul 21, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump lays the groundwork for declaring martial law over an election emergency as legal experts explain what powers he actually has -- Donald Trump's Iran ceasefire…
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They’ve created a disaster they can’t control
Jul 20, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Two active-duty Army soldiers die during an expanding conflict with Iran that targets infrastructure and pushes gas prices near four dollars -- Fox News contrasts Donald Trump…
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When regimes collapse under their own lies
Jul 20, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump uses a primetime address to renew claims about the 2020 election and push the SAVE America Act -- Karoline Leavitt returned to the White House podium and defended…
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The descent into lies, fear, and chaos
Jul 16, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Jamie Raskin, U.S. representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district, joins us to discuss challenges to Donald Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund, reactions to Todd Blance's…
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White House escalating on all fronts
Jul 15, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Jessica Knurick, a nutrition scientist and registered dietitian, joins us on Substack Live to discuss health, nutrition, and misinformation coming from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and…
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Trump’s America is getting really strange
Jul 14, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Federal agents shoot a 26-year-old Colombian man in Maine and subsequently place him in handcuffs while he lies on the ground -- Darline Graham Nordone is chosen by South…
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A really bad weekend is becoming a terrible week
Jul 13, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Brian Tyler Cohen, progressive political commentator with over 5 million YouTube subscribers, joins us to discuss his new book, "The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump…
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The biggest contradictions are being exposed
Jul 10, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump pushes for government ownership in corporations despite calling opponents communists and praising dictators -- Donald Trump launches a furious social media attack…
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It turns out one bad day really can change everything
Jul 09, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Katie Phang, independent journalist, trial lawyer, and the host of the Katie Phang News channel, joins us to discuss Epstein files litigation, recent Supreme Court justices, and…
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The meltdowns will continue until the morale improves
Jul 08, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, New York Times journalists, join us to discuss their new book Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump -- Republicans…
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One of the strangest days in American politics
Jul 07, 2026
-- On the Show: -- New sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner prompt Democratic leaders to call for his withdrawal from the Maine Senate race -- Juan Williams argues Republicans…
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One of the strangest days in American politics
Jul 07, 2026
-- On the Show: -- New sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner prompt Democratic leaders to call for his withdrawal from the Maine Senate race -- Juan Williams argues Republicans…
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Wire fraud allegations, FIFA chaos, and Trump's visible decline
Jul 06, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump contacts FIFA President Gianni Infantino to reverse a red card suspension for American player Flo Balogun -- Donald Trump allegedly committed wire fraud by diverting…
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Even they can’t pretend anymore
Jul 02, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Aaron Parnas, political commentator, attorney, and host of The Parnas Perspective, joins us to discuss threats to independent media, the recent Supreme Court decisions, the…
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The mistakes are adding up quickly
Jul 01, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Marc Elias, American elections attorney and founder of Democracy Docket, joins us to discuss the recent Supreme Court decisions and Republican efforts to suppress the midterm…
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Power, accountability and fear in 2026
Jun 30, 2026
-- On the Show: -- The Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, preserving the constitutional right -- The Supreme Court issues a 6-3…
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When reality catches up to desires
Jun 29, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump plays golf and hosts a vacant state fair while the federal government neglects rising grocery costs and stagnant wages -- Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican…
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Every aspect of the story is slowly collapsing
Jun 26, 2026
-- On the Show: -- United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz falsely claims on Fox News that Iran is negotiating from a desperate position of weakness -- Donald Trump inadvertently opens himself up to…
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This is becoming impossible to defend
Jun 25, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump abruptly cancels a press conference for a bipartisan housing bill to use it as leverage for passing his voter ID legislation -- Donald Trump appears winded walking…
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Nobody seems willing to explain this
Jun 24, 2026
-- On the Show: -- A Pew Research Center poll shows global confidence in Donald Trump has fallen to 23%, dragging down international trust in the United States -- Donald Trump publicly celebrates…
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A cornered animal can be dangerous
Jun 23, 2026
-- On the Show: -- Adam James, a licensed physical therapist working in home healthcare and content creator known as “epistemiccrisis,” joins us to discuss the state of Donald Trump's cognitive…
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