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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. Daily Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Trump’s mysterious “surprise,” Fox cuts away, impeachment looms

    Trump’s mysterious “surprise,” Fox cuts away, impeachment looms
    Oct 7 2026
    On the Show: -- Democratic candidates press Republicans in debates over healthcare cuts, corporate tax breaks, and statements regarding public safety -- Donald Trump hints at a upcoming midterm surprise while appearing alongside Project 2025 architect Russ Vought -- Focus groups and polling indicate several former Trump voters hesitate to support Republican congressional candidates in key races -- California officials demand Trump's removal from office while local political candidates distance themselves from his recent rally comments -- Congressional leaders evaluate the likelihood of oversight investigations and impeachment votes should Democrats win the House and Senate -- Donald Trump's press exchanges reveal a president who is unwilling to commit to answers regarding core voter priorities and the Iran war -- Donald Trump confuses timeline dates, claims U.S. ownership of the Strait of Hormuz, and pauses as music plays mid-speech -- Fox News shifts away from broadcasting full live Donald Trump speeches in favor of summarized coverage and commentary -- On the Bonus Show: A poll shows 66% of Americans support Medicare for All, the FBI's counterintelligence is falling behind, televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 86, 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 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 💪 Get a FREE AG1 Pro Yeti Shaker in your Welcome Kit at https://drinkag1.com/pakman 💻 Try Aura 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 (01:08) Republican midterm debate struggles (12:57) Trump teases a midterm surprise (21:04) Republican voters are abandoning Trump (28:08) California demands Trump's removal (37:22) Calls for Trump investigations and impeachment (44:33) Trump refuses to address voter priorities (54:54) Trump confuses timeline dates at rally (62:15) Fox News cuts away from Trump speeches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Trump’s deeply strange night, plus the $5,000 he never delivered

    Trump’s deeply strange night, plus the $5,000 he never delivered
    Oct 6 2026
    On the Show: -- Ben Rhodes, a former deputy national security advisor and Obama speechwriter, joins us to discuss his new book "ALL WE SAY: The Battle for American Identity: A History in 15 Speeches" -- Donald Trump responds to reports of a pneumonic plague case at a Siberian research institute while offering a vague scientific explanation -- Donald Trump dismisses dropping poll numbers among Latino voters and claims sole knowledge of Canadian trade tariffs -- Donald Trump tells a rally audience that foreign strikes on Los Angeles and San Diego are a small price to pay while criticizing TV programming -- Donald Trump brings executive assistant Natalie Harp on stage at a Nebraska rally while calling her the perfect person -- Donald Trump displays a forward-leaning posture, confuses state locations, and repeatedly taps his leg during a Nebraska rally appearance -- Donald Trump posts demands on social media that news outlets be arrested over reports of empty seats at his rallies -- On the Bonus Show: Student protests erupt in France, Trump orders the first firing squad execution since 1945, Trump says his super PAC will start paying for his taxpayer-funded ads, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 💻 Try Aura free for 14 days at https://aura.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 -- 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 (01:27) Trump addresses Russian plague reports (08:35) Trump dismisses dropping poll numbers (20:32) Trump talks about strikes on California (28:00) Trump calls Natalie Harp "perfect" (34:00) Trump exhibits many signs of decline (44:14) Ben Rhodes interview (01:07:20) Trump demands reporters get arrested (01:14:23) Trump's cash payments never materialize Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Trump’s Fox meltdown, Karoline Leavitt’s money & pneumonic plague

    Trump’s Fox meltdown, Karoline Leavitt’s money & pneumonic plague
    Oct 5 2026
    -- On the Show: -- David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive and Democratic nominee for Governor of Wisconsin, joins us to discuss the campaign -- Recent election victories and high Democratic turnout point to major potential Republican losses in the upcoming midterms -- A laboratory worker in Russia dies after accidental exposure to a dangerous strain of pneumonic plague -- Donald Trump singles out CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins during a live rally and encourages the crowd to boo her -- Donald Trump criticizes Fox News on social media after the network fails to broadcast his recent Ohio rally -- Former British cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg corrects Tucker Carlson on economic statistics and NATO history during an interview -- Financial disclosures reveal that Karoline Leavitt's household held stock in major technology companies and defense contractors -- A Fox News news segment features a guest named Gabe Poirot who claims to have visited heaven and met religious figures in person -- On the Bonus Show: Karoline Leavitt gets a job at Fox News, California will tax private ICE detention centers, Trump gives out Tom Cotton's cell number over a Daylight Saving Time disagreement, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 👂 MDHearing: Use code PAKMAN to get a pair for just $247 at https://shopmdhearing.com/ 💻 Try Aura free for 14 days at https://aura.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 💡 Outskill: Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind at https://link.outskill.com/PAKMANDEC1 🛡️ 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 (01:12) Polling points to Republican losses (08:25) Lab worker dies from Russian plague incident (19:06) Trump targets journalist at crowd rally (26:44) Trump fumes at Fox News over missing coverage (32:41) Conservative challenges Tucker Carlson (43:20) David Crowley interview (1:00:45) Financial filings reveal Karoline Leavitt's assets (1:07:30) Fox News guest claims vision of heaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
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