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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
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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-- On the Bonus Show: Behind the scenes of the Kamala Harris interview, and much more... Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com/ Buy David's book: https://davidpakman.com/book
-- On the Show: -- David shares a story about his recent medical procedure -- Nearly five years of rising prices leave middle-income families struggling while Donald Trump denies the crisis and his tariffs and policies worsen affordability for millions -- Gavin Newsom secures California's extra House seats by removing the Prop 50 trigger, outmaneuvering Texas Republicans who are now tied up in court -- Donald Trump prepares a revenge campaign after losing the fight to block the Epstein files, targeting Democrats while pretending he supported transparency -- Donald Trump calls Democrats traitors deserving execution for telling troops to refuse illegal orders while his allies excuse or minimize the threats -- Karoline Leavitt defends Donald Trump calling a reporter "piggy," dodging questions about extremist symbols, and insisting every presidential order is lawful -- A White House official who previously represented Andrew Tate pressured DHS to return seized devices to Tate during a trafficking investigation -- Donald Trump plans to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia while the Trump Organization pursues a major business deal in a Saudi megaproject overseen by Mohammed bin Salman -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: A Fox poll finds Americans think Trump's economy is worse than Biden's, Benny Johnson says every personal problem is because of undocumented immigration, and much more... 📄 UPDF: Get 50% OFF the world's best AI PDF editor and converter at https://davidpakman.com/updf 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $30 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.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 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 (01:58) David colonoscopy story (09:22) Middle class affordability crisis (15:04) Newsom secures CA House seats (22:12) Trump revenge campaign plans (27:30) Trump calls Democrats traitors (34:50) Leavitt defends Trump remarks (42:16) Tate device pressure story (48:26) Trump-Saudi business deal (55:58) Friday Feedback segment
-- On the Show: -- Attorney General Pam Bondi refuses to answer questions on what the next steps for releasing the Epstein files will be, leaving the process uncertain -- Trump is losing control over Republicans as his efforts to stop the release of Epstein files fail and MAGA lawmakers ignore his pleas -- A PBS/NPR/Marist poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 14 points with independents strongly favoring Democrats -- Rep. James Comer admits that if an Epstein list does not exist, Congress may need to construct one to investigate potential law violations -- HUD Secretary Scott Turner falsely claims undocumented immigrants can get mortgages while ignoring that federal law requires legal identification and residency for mortgages -- Trump consistently reacts with anger, insults, and intimidation when challenged by female reporters, reflecting insecurity and childhood influence -- Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly criticizes Trump for fighting the release of Epstein files, arguing he is tearing apart the MAGA movement -- Trump makes exaggerated and incoherent claims about Jerome Powell, jobs, inflation, and Walmart Thanksgiving meals while speaking to the public -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt calls the Epstein story a "classic Washington hoax" and gives awkward responses to personal questions -- On the Bonus Show: Zohran Mamdani to meet with Trump at the White House, the DOJ is directed to sue states that pass AI regulations, the FHFA is considering three new mortgage options, and much more... 🤢 Reliefband's Black Friday Sale: Get up to 30% OFF at https://reliefband.com 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $30 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.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 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 (01:52) Bondi avoids Epstein file questions (08:41) Trump losing GOP control (14:25) Democrats lead in poll (22:49) Comer on creating Epstein list (28:48) HUD claims on mortgages false (36:49) Trump lashes out at reporters (43:33) Greene criticizes Trump publicly (49:58) Trump makes incoherent claims (58:24) Leavitt calls story a hoax
-- On the Show: -- Arick Fudali, civil rights attorney who currently represents 11 Epstein survivors, joins us to discuss the potential release of the Epstein files -- The House votes overwhelmingly to release the Epstein files while Donald Trump faces backlash over Republicans reversing themselves under pressure and Rep. Clay Higgins stands alone as the only GOP no vote -- Republicans vote to release the Epstein files while preparing tactics to limit, distort, or weaponize the disclosure to protect Donald Trump and shift blame -- Donald Trump gives Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman an extravagant White House welcome that includes a military flyover and personal praise -- A federal court blocks Texas' new congressional map as unconstitutional, destroying Republicans' plan to add several safe seats and undermining Donald Trump's political strategy -- Donald Trump lashes out at reporters asking about the Epstein files and defends Mohammed bin Salman regarding the killing of Jamal Khashoggi -- Mike Johnson struggles to explain Republican reversals on the Epstein files as Donald Trump pressures the party and conservative media figures attack Johnson for delays -- South Dakota farmers criticize Donald Trump for harming their livelihoods through trade policies and foreign beef decisions that benefit wealthy interests over agricultural communities -- On the Bonus Show: Democrats have their biggest polling advantage in 8 years, a federal judge blocks Texas from using its new gerrymandered congressional map, Larry Summers resigns from the OpenAI board over Epstein ties, and much more... 🥣 Graza olive oil: Get 10% off with code DAVIDP at https://graza.co/davidp 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at https://drinkag1.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $30 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.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 (01:56) House backs Epstein release (08:56) GOP shields Trump on files (19:20) Trump's lavish MBS welcome (25:11) Court blocks Texas map (34:45) Trump defends MBS, evades (42:26) Johnson struggles under pressure (1:00:38) Epstein attorney joins (1:05:42) Farmers blast Trump policies
-- On the Show: -- Laura Field, a writer and political theorist who is an expert on American far-right populist intellectualism, joins us to discuss her new book, "Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right" -- Representatives Thomas Massie, Ro Khanna, and Marjorie Taylor Greene hold a press conference with Jeffrey Epstein's victims to push for the "Epstein Files Transparency Act" requiring the full release of the files -- Reports from Bloomberg and a hidden camera recording suggest the FBI and Department of Justice are redacting or scrubbing Donald Trump's name from the Epstein files -- Donald Trump admits to shouting at people, claiming they were "stupid" for trying to renegotiate a trade deal, and refuses to rule out sending troops into Venezuela -- Donald Trump delivers a disaster speech, claiming he does not need a rewritten speech because he is "not Biden" and makes several other questionable comments -- Following Donald Trump's online attacks labeling her a "traitor," Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene receives death threats from members of the MAGA movement -- Donald Trump calls a female reporter from Bloomberg a demeaning "piggy" on Air Force One in an attempt to silence her when she asks legitimate questions about the Epstein files -- Kevin Hassett attempts to defend Donald Trump's contradictory tariff policies by arguing tariffs caused no problem but that cutting them helps lower prices -- On the Bonus Show: MTG gets called out for her double standard on Trump's bullying, Trump and his FCC target late-night host Seth Meyers, Ted Cruz is weighing a presidential bid, and much more... 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $30 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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 (02:00) Epstein Act press push (10:23) DOJ accused of scrubbing (19:33) Trump rants, threatens Venezuela (25:13) Trump's chaotic disaster speech (31:46) MTG gets MAGA death threats (38:50) Laura Field interview (57:16) Trump insults Bloomberg reporter (1:02:50) Hassett defends tariff chaos
-- On the Show: -- Former Vice President Kamala Harris joins us in person to discuss her new book "107 Days" about her 2024 presidential campaign -- Donald Trump is in visible panic as newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails describe him knowing about the girls and send White House staff into chaos -- Donald Trump lashes out at reporters while denying interest in the Epstein files despite posting about them repeatedly -- Donald Trump abruptly calls for releasing the Epstein files after recognizing he can no longer oppose them and tries to frame the shift as transparency -- The White House scrambles after seven Trump pardons show identical signatures despite years of him mocking Joe Biden for using an autopen -- Donald Trump withdraws support for Marjorie Taylor Greene and attacks multiple Republicans as the MAGA coalition fractures -- Donald Trump openly outlines a plan to restrict voting and end early and mail voting to ensure Democrats never regain power -- Donald Trump says he had an MRI but does not know what part of his body was analyzed or why it was done -- Donald Trump claps in a bizarre asymmetrical manner at a White House event, which neurologists say can indicate a number of different health issues -- When pressed by journalist Jonathan Karl about food prices and Thanksgiving costs, NEC Director Kevin Hassett gives misleading explanations about price trends, tariffs, and supply -- On the Bonus Show: Behind the scenes of the Kamala Harris interview, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 10% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.com/pakman 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 55% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman 📄 UPDF: Get 50% OFF the world's best AI PDF editor and converter at https://davidpakman.com/updf 💵 Sponsored by Ridge Wallet: Use code PAKMAN for 10% off at https://ridge.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 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 (02:06) Trump panics over Epstein emails (07:38) Trump lashes out at reporters (13:15) Trump calls to release files (22:35) White House scrambles over pardons (27:31) Trump attacks MAGA allies (36:00) Trump outlines voter restrictions (43:37) Kamala Harris interview (52:25) Trump confused about MRI (58:08) Trump claps oddly at event (1:01:53) Hassett misleads on food prices
-- On the Bonus Show: White House unhappy about Trump's 50-year mortgage plan, white men disproportionately represented in podcasting, the Supreme Court set to hear a case on mail-in voting grace periods, and much more… Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com/ Buy David's book: https://davidpakman.com/book
-- On the Show: -- Rep. Adelita Grijalva denounces the 50-day obstruction of her swearing-in, pledges to sign the Epstein files discharge petition, and warns that American freedoms and basic services are being threatened -- Vice President JD Vance claims Donald Trump does not want yes-men while positioning himself as Trump's most loyal successor and embracing stories that showcase extreme deference -- Stephen Miller confirms Donald Trump's push for a $2,000 tariff rebate and for nuking the filibuster while reinforcing his long record of extremist policies -- Sean Hannity claims America would be doomed if it resembled several blue states while ignoring their economic strength and national contributions -- Donald Trump tells Laura Ingraham that the United States lacks domestic talent and must bring in skilled immigrants, contradicting core MAGA positions -- Donald Trump faces possible 2026 House investigations into his family's crypto empire, foreign investments, pardons, and conflicts of interest that could expose documented financial corruption -- Democrats gain a major turnout advantage as Donald Trump's low approval, voter frustration, and midterm dynamics threaten Republican control of the House -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Trump asks his Justice Department to investigate the Esptein connections of others, Jesse Watters says Trump needs to build a ballroom so "people like us" can attend state events, and much more... 🛍️ BuildYourStore: Free AI store builder (w/ 3mo Shopify plan for $1) at https://buildyourstore.ai/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 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 (01:59) Grijalva condemns swearing-in obstruction (08:02) JD Vance portrays loyal Trump (15:30) Miller backs Trump's extreme policies (20:42) Hannity warns about blue states (24:33) Trump on talent, immigration needs (30:36) Trump faces House investigations (37:20) Democrats gain turnout advantage (46:51) Friday Feedback segment
-- On the Show: -- Dr. Zachary Rubin, allergist and public health expert, joins us on Substack Live to discuss MAHA initiatives, healthcare access, research funding cuts, and much more... -- Donald Trump faces a massive Republican revolt as over 100 GOP lawmakers plan to vote for full Epstein file release, fracturing his control over the party and exposing deep panic in his inner circle -- Donald Trump lashes out on Truth Social calling the Epstein revelations a "hoax" while reporters highlight his team's evasive responses and the White House scrambles to control the narrative -- Newly released Epstein emails show Trump's deep personal ties to Epstein, including spending Thanksgiving with him after the 2016 election and being described as corrupt and dangerous -- The White House holds an emergency meeting as aides scramble to contain fallout from the impending Epstein document release, signaling internal chaos and Trump's waning control over Republicans -- Trump avoids reporters' Epstein questions during a late-night bill signing while making false claims about the economy and inflation in a desperate attempt to change the subject -- Karoline Leavitt refuses to explain why Trump received an MRI at Walter Reed, giving vague health statements that deepen suspicions about his medical condition -- Karoline Leavitt unravels in a chaotic press briefing defending Trump on the Epstein files, inflation data, and a 50-year mortgage plan while making incoherent claims about transparency -- On the Bonus Show: Google sues text message scammers, transgender military veterans sue after being denied retirement benefits, a TikToker exposes churches that refuse to help feed hungry babies, and much more... 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david ⚠️ 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 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.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 (01:46) Trump faces GOP revolt (09:19) Trump calls Epstein claims hoax (16:06) Epstein emails reveal Trump ties (21:38) White House emergency meeting chaos (26:02) Trump dodges reporters, false claims (33:58) Zach Rubin Substack Live (57:27) Karoline Leavitt chaotic press briefing (1:04:52) Karoline Leavitt refuses health details
-- On the Show: -- Adam Kinzinger, former Republican congressman, joins us on Substack Live to discuss his documentary "The Last Republican," the future of the GOP after Trump, and why he believes Democrats must win to save American democracy -- Donald Trump delivers a disjointed and incoherent Veterans Day speech where he renames the holiday "Victory Day," and slurs through multiple bizarre statements about war and veterans -- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admits on air that they "can't guarantee airplane safety" during a government shutdown, while attacking unpaid air traffic controllers -- Congress reaches the 218th signature needed to force a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein's files, putting Donald Trump on edge as potential links could emerge -- Newly released House Oversight Committee emails written by Jeffrey Epstein reveal that Donald Trump allegedly knew about Epstein's abuse and stayed silent -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent makes multiple false claims on air about inflation, jobs, and $1,000 "Trump accounts" for babies, showing how the administration openly misleads the public -- Donald Trump rambles through an unhinged Veterans Day interview with Pat McAfee, repeating lies about his record and election results while the unprepared host fails to challenge him -- In a strange White House tour interview with Laura Ingraham, Donald Trump brags about architectural details, lies about his January 6 speech, and displays erratic behavior throughout -- On the Bonus Show: White House unhappy about Trump's 50-year mortgage plan, white men disproportionately represented in podcasting, the Supreme Court set to hear a case on mail-in voting grace periods, and much more… 👩❤️👨 Try the Paired App FREE for 7 days and get 25% OFF at https://paired.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 🩳 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 (02:11) Trump slurs through "Victory Day" speech (09:03) Duffy admits planes unsafe during shutdown (18:33) Congress nears vote on Epstein files (23:36) Emails show Trump allegedly knew abuse (29:41) Treasury lies on inflation and jobs (40:06) Adam Kinzinger Substack Live (1:07:23) Trump rambles in McAfee interview (1:14:55) Trump bizarrely tours White House
-- On the Show: -- Jo Carducci, host of Sane(ish), joins us to discuss Trump's unraveling behavior, GOP spin on healthcare and the economy, and how voter frustration is shaping the road to 2028 -- Speculation ramps up about the 2028 presidential election as Gavin Newsom polls ahead of potential Republican contender JD Vance -- Mike Johnson discusses the Republican healthcare plan, which promises lower costs, increased access, and better quality while ignoring basic economic constraints -- Donald Trump misleads on healthcare, economic perceptions and policy while clashing with Laura Ingraham in a chaotic interview -- Trump panics over potential Supreme Court rulings on tariffs and posts alarming messages on Truth Social about national security risks -- Donald Trump criticizes Marjorie Taylor Greene and others while falsely claiming $2 gasoline and misrepresenting economic policies -- Trump advisor Kevin Hassett misrepresents grocery price trends and promotes a 50-year mortgage plan that worsens affordability -- Supporters who voted for Trump face harsh economic consequences and express frustration and disappointment -- On the Bonus Show: Trump slams unpaid air traffic control workers, Canada loses its measles elimination status, MLB players charged in gambling scheme, and much more... 🥑 MASA tortilla chips: Get 25% off with code PAKMAN at https://masachips.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 55% OFF at https://babbel.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 (01:48) 2028 election speculation (09:10) GOP healthcare plan spin (20:17) Trump and Ingraham chaos (30:37) Supreme Court panic posts (34:18) Trump attacks allies (41:21) Jo Carducci Substack Live (1:10:51) Misleading mortgage plan (1:17:54) Supporters face fallout
-- On the Show: -- Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat from Massachusetts, joins us to discuss the end of the government shutdown and his campaign for US Senate -- Several Democratic senators, including Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Tim Kaine, agree to end the shutdown by accepting Trump's terms in exchange for a future healthcare vote -- Donald Trump issues sweeping preemptive pardons for Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and others tied to the 2020 election plot, shielding his allies from accountability -- The MAGA movement splinters as Nick Fuentes' extremist followers attack establishment conservatives like Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson -- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Trump allies may use uncertified air traffic controllers, raising major safety and competence concerns -- Donald Trump posts a string of incoherent Truth Social rants about tariffs, Obamacare, and imaginary $2,000 payouts -- Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao after his family's crypto firm profited from a $2 billion UAE deal, drawing blatant pay-to-play accusations -- Donald Trump is loudly booed at an NFL game and gets visibly shaken as Fox simultaneously airs his misleading economic claims -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defends Trump's push to end the Senate filibuster while falsely framing Democrats as the threat to democracy -- On the Bonus Show: More focus on the Senate Democrats who voted to end the government shutdown, BBC leaders step down over an edited Trump documentary, the Supreme Court declines to revisit same-sex marriage rights, and much more... 🤢 Reliefband: Use code PAKMAN for 20% OFF and free shipping at https://reliefband.com 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at https://drinkag1.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 (01:48) Dems end shutdown with deal (12:41) Trump preemptive pardons (19:55) MAGA movement splinters (27:40) Safety concerns in aviation (30:35) Trump incoherent Truth rants (39:10) Seth Moulton interview (59:17) Why Trump pardoned Binance CEO (1:04:57) Trump booed at NFL game (1:09:15) Leavitt defends Trump
-- On the Bonus Show: The man who threw a sandwich at a border officer stands trial, Mexico's president takes legal action following a sexual assault, a judge orders the White House to provide ASL interpreters at press briefings, and much more… Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com/ Buy David's book: https://davidpakman.com/book
-- On the Show: -- A Fox News poll shows 60 percent of Americans blame Donald Trump for rising grocery prices, leaving Republicans panicked as he becomes tied to the inflation problem he once exploited -- Donald Trump, the oldest president to start a term, installs a paper sign labeled "Oval Office" to mark the room, prompting mockery online about his memory and taste -- Psychiatrist Dr. Bandy Lee warns that Donald Trump's insecurity and quest for control make him increasingly volatile, comparing his behavior to dangerous offenders she has studied -- Gavin Newsom shuts down a reporter on Meet the Press who accuses him of normalizing Trump's behavior, explaining he is mocking extremism, not amplifying it -- Donald Trump floods Truth Social with frantic all-caps rants about the filibuster, election fraud, and redistricting as his grip on power and control visibly unravels -- Donald Trump risks a constitutional crisis as he prepares to defy a Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, testing whether the nation's highest court has any real power to stop him -- Ted Cruz and Maria Bartiromo push false claims that the FBI probe "Arctic Frost" was Biden's Watergate, distracting from the Epstein files and real investigations into election interference -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Conservative reactions to Zohran Mamdani winning the NYC mayor's race, the right tears itself apart over Nick Fuentes' appearance on Tucker Carlson's show, and much more... 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david ⚠️ 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 🥄 Use code PAKMAN for $5 off Magic Spoon 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 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 (01:45) Trump blamed for inflation (08:45) Trump's taped Oval Office sign (11:05) Dr. Bandy Lee warns Trump (20:49) Newsom mocks Trump style (26:55) Trump panics on Truth Social (32:01) Trump may defy Supreme Court (38:10) Cruz and Bartiromo mislead (44:39) Friday Feedback
-- On the Show: -- Democrats flip some of the deepest red districts in America, including in Mississippi, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, signaling broad voter rejection of Donald Trump and MAGA extremism -- Donald Trump appears content to keep the government shut down indefinitely, benefiting from the chaos while oversight halts and essential services collapse -- The FAA faces staffing shortages and flight delays amid Trump's government shutdown, creating national travel chaos while he remains unaffected on private flights -- Layoffs surge to their highest level since 2003 as Trump's tariffs, instability, and economic mismanagement deepen the job crisis -- A visibly weakened and incoherent Donald Trump confuses South Africa with South America during a rambling Miami speech that leaves the audience silent -- Trump attacks New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani with thinly veiled threats after Mamdani criticizes him, exposing his insecurity -- Trump berates his own supporters as too stupid to see how great the economy supposedly is, alienating his base during worsening conditions -- House Speaker Mike Johnson admits Republicans fear losing power because Democratic control could expose and investigate years of Trump-era corruption -- Fox News host Jesse Watters spirals into a sexist rant blaming single women and migrants for societal problems after Mamdani's electoral win -- On the Bonus Show: The man who threw a sandwich at a border officer stands trial, Mexico's president takes legal action following a sexual assault, a judge orders the White House to provide ASL interpreters at press briefings, and much more… 🥣 Graza olive oil: Get 10% off with code DAVIDP at https://graza.co ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF for a year subscription at https://startmail.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 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 (02:03) Democrats flip red districts (07:51) Trump content with shutdown (15:46) FAA chaos and flight delays (22:13) Layoffs hit 2003 high (30:34) Trump confuses countries in speech (37:22) Trump attacks Mamdani (40:45) Trump berates supporters over economy (47:43) GOP fears Democratic investigations (53:43) Jesse Watters sexist rant
-- On the Show: -- Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney who explains law and politics on MSNBC and her Substack newsletter Civil Discourse, joins us to discuss effective political activism -- Democrats sweep major elections across multiple states as Donald Trump faces historic losses and visible backlash from his own party -- Donald Trump reacts to Republican defeats with incoherent social media posts, angry rants about mail voting, and calls to end the filibuster -- Republican commentators try to downplay Democratic victories as irrelevant while ignoring massive electoral swings in Virginia, New Jersey, and Georgia -- Democrats' sweeping wins mark the start of the 2026 midterm fight as Trump plans new voter suppression efforts to stop another blue wave -- Karoline Leavitt struggles through questions about Trump's health, controversial pardons, and false election claims, offering evasive and contradictory answers -- Donald Trump defies court orders by linking SNAP food benefits to reopening the government as the show raises funds for Feeding America in response -- Marjorie Taylor Greene's awkward appearance on The View exposes her unchanged views on QAnon, Trump, and Republican leadership -- On the Bonus Show: Democrat wins Virginia Attorney General race despite violent text scandal, Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's tariffs, teachers get doxxed after MAGA claims their Halloween costumes mocked Charlie Kirk, and much more... 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 55% OFF at https://babbel.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 🩳 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 (02:06) Dems sweep major elections (09:10) Trump lashes out online (15:25) GOP downplays Democratic wins (24:08) Midterms preview & voter suppression (29:43) Leavitt dodges tough questions (40:45) Joyce Vance Substack Live (1:01:29) Trump links SNAP to shutdown (1:06:58) Greene's awkward View appearance
-- On the Show: -- Aaron Parnas, lawyer-turned-TikTok creator and Substack writer, joins David for a Substack Live to discuss Election Day 2025 -- Donald Trump faces a devastating political collapse as Zohran Mamdani, Abigail Spanberger, and Mikie Sherrill each surge toward major election victories that reject his agenda -- Donald Trump threatens to withhold federal funds from New York City if Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral race, saying the city will collapse under his leadership -- Donald Trump faces outrage as millions lose food assistance under his administration's government shutdown -- CBS edits out major moments from Donald Trump's 60 Minutes interview, including remarks about his payout from the network and his pardon of a convicted billionaire -- A Justice Department official confirms that anyone other than Donald Trump would have been jailed for mishandling classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago -- Polls show a collapse in Donald Trump's support as 61% of voters say he worsened the economy and independents abandon him in record numbers -- Mainstream media finally notices Donald Trump's recurring swollen eye, sparking public questions about his health and the White House's silence -- On the Bonus Show: Dick Cheney dies at 84, Dilbert creator enlists Trump's help for cancer treatment, Nancy Pelosi plans to retire from politics, and much more... 🐟 Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 OFF at https://wildalaskan.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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 (02:02) Trump political collapse surges (09:20) Trump threatens NYC funding (15:50) Millions lose food assistance (23:23) CBS edits Trump interview (28:02) DOJ: Trump gets special treatment (32:41) Aaron Parnas Substack Live (59:34) Trump support collapses in polls (1:05:36) Media notices Trump's swollen eye
-- On the Show: -- Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York City, joins us to discuss his free bus plan, how to make New York more affordable, how he would resist Trump as mayor, and much more... -- Trump refuses to distribute six billion dollars in emergency SNAP funds, causing 42 million Americans, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, and 4 million people with disabilities, to lose food assistance -- Trump attends a lavish billionaire party while Americans lose food stamps, healthcare coverage, and experience ongoing economic hardship -- JD Vance faces political challenges in 2028 as reports emerge that his Hindu Indian wife Usha Vance may be a liability among MAGA voters and he encourages her to convert to Christianity -- Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admits on CNN that sectors of the US economy are in recession, contradicting Trump's claims that the economy is thriving -- Trump struggles during a 60 Minutes interview, shows confusion about foreign policy, pardons, and US economic issues, exposing gaps in knowledge and comprehension -- CBS edits Trump's 60 Minutes interview, removing parts of his answers on Ukraine and the 2020 election, highlighting the irony of Trump benefiting from the same editing he criticizes -- Barack Obama criticizes MAGA voters and Trump in Newark, NJ, highlighting scapegoating of minorities and the absurdity of Trump's claims about energy costs and crime -- Karoline Leavitt makes public statements exaggerating Trump's accomplishments and spreading false claims about trade, tariffs, and healthcare reform -- On the Bonus Show: Kash Patel alleges a Michigan Halloween terror plot, Trump's nuclear weapons testing plan won't include explosions, businesses feel the crunch of penny productions ending, and much more... 🥑 MASA tortilla chips: Get 25% off with code PAKMAN at https://masachips.com/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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) Trump blocks SNAP funds (07:57) Trump's billionaire party (12:02) JD Vance's political challenge (20:00) Treasury admits recession (25:41) Trump struggles on 60 Minutes (34:56) CBS edits Trump interview (42:01) Zohran Mamdani interview (54:47) Obama criticizes MAGA (1:00:41) Karoline Leavitt exaggerates Trump
-- On the Bonus Show: NBA players face federal charges in a major gambling investigation, Javier Milei wins big in Argentina's midterm elections, Trump rules out running for Vice President in 2028, and much more... Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com/ Buy David's book: https://davidpakman.com/book
-- On the Show: -- Trump allies try to distract the public from Epstein revelations by turning the FBI's 2020 election investigation into a fake scandal -- A viral clip of 92-year-old Senator Chuck Grassley unable to hear reporters sparks debate about aging politicians and fitness for office -- Vice President JD Vance defends racism and xenophobia as "reasonable," exposing the GOP's open embrace of prejudice -- Kelly Loeffler falsely claims the economy is booming under Trump, gaslighting Americans while small businesses struggle with tariffs -- Farmers who once supported Trump turn against him as tariffs and collapsing export markets devastate rural America -- Trump's new tariffs raise prices and destroy jobs, leaving his working-class base suffering from the very policies they cheered -- Many Trump supporters remain fiercely loyal despite personal harm from his policies, showing cult-like devotion rooted in identity and faith -- The Friday Feedback segment, where we react to notable emails and social media posts from the audience -- On the Bonus Show: Trump wants to end the filibuster to end the government shutdown, MAGA demands weight testing for SNAP benefits, and much more... 🥣 Graza olive oil: Get 10% off with code DAVIDP at https://graza.co 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🥄 Use code PAKMAN for $5 off Magic Spoon 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 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 (01:40) Trump allies distract from Epstein (07:23) Grassley struggles with reporters (12:28) JD Vance defends prejudice (18:18) Loeffler falsely claims boom (22:59) Farmers turn against Trump (29:35) Tariffs hurt working-class Americans (36:26) Supporters show cult-like loyalty (44:37) Friday Feedback






so if the US doesn't have "talent," then why do millions attend college? Aren't they learning chemistry, physics, engineering?
I don't live in New York, but if I did, I'd vote for Mamdani.
But we are not any kind of democracy. We are a democratic REPUBLIC.
a week after my mom passed, I called the county elections office to get her off the rolls. They had already been contacted. A week!
my household census is, Fuck You trump.
this Biden staffer thinks he had great judgement. His lack of judgement is how we ended up with these vandals trying to end civilization.
Maybe they are not responding because they are still laughing at the letters with so many gramatical errors they feel like they speak English better than Trump.
I'm seeing more and more people who won't subscribe to cable. It's unaffordable for many. I could afford it, but I won't support Comcast, Xfinity, et.al. I won't support monopolies. I won't use Amazon for the same reason.
Just a comment, Ashley’s family will receive $5 million dollars from the American taxpayers, not the Trump administration. The Trump administration represented the American taxpayers in this case in their seemingly inadequate way
Is Donald Trump Jr a complete idiot?? Dr Jill Biden has her doctorate in Education. She is not a medical doctor and would not be expected to diagnose prostate cancer.
This is not what the text of the show says. This is the Bonus Show.
please don't have that fool, Cenk on your show.
David, ut doesn't matter if Biden pardoned Hunter. Trump diesnt need that action as reason pardon whomever he wants because Trump does whatever he wants and gets away with it all anyway!
Nancy Mace looks like a dude
you lost me @ Cenk Uyger. Can't stand that idiot.
STFU Bernie, what drives me crazy about Dems is that they can't wait to tear each other down.
The Democrats need to blame themselves and their poor planning to replace Biden Despite all of the hateful rhetoric Trump offered hope that he will bring prices down and that's what he will be judged on at the midterms
Fuk mainstream media. If you get your news from them, you are an idiot.
Nude Africa has to be loving the free publicity and abundance of new business from Republicans.
Steve Schmidt is very good