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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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  • 10/30/25: Trump demands nuke tests as Xi dominates him, 14 Republicans turn on Trump
    Oct 30 2025

    -- On the Show:

    -- Jonathan Karl, Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News, joins us to discuss his new book "Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign That Changed America"

    -- Fourteen Republicans rebuke Trump's trade plan, saying his Argentina beef deal hurts U.S. ranchers and exposes GOP fractures

    -- Donald Trump claims he's restarting nuclear tests and mimics dictators to project false strength

    -- Donald Trump gushes over Chinese President Xi Jinping and spins his failed trade war as a win

    -- Donald Trump rambles about tariffs and deals after meeting Xi Jinping, showing confusion and fixation on flattery

    -- HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admits there's no proof Tylenol causes autism, undermining his own conspiracy claims

    -- Fed Chair Jerome Powell blames Trump's tariffs for rising inflation and a weakening job market

    -- FBI Director Kash Patel used a government jet for personal trips with his girlfriend, billing taxpayers for luxury travel

    -- On the Bonus Show: Tucker Carlson hosts Nick Fuentes on his podcast, an AI school security system mistakes a Doritos bag for a gun, arrests made following the Louvre heist, and much more...

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    (00:00) Start (01:45) Republicans challenge Trump's trade (08:52) Trump claims nuclear tests restart
    (19:10) Trump spins China soybean deal
    (27:02) Trump confused on Xi tariffs
    (34:03) Jonathan Karl interview
    (53:39) RFK Jr. admits no Tylenol link
    (1:00:45) Powell says tariffs hurt economy
    (1:06:31) Patel jets girlfriend with tax dollars
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 10/29/25: Layoffs explode as Trump turns on farmers, half the country sues him
    Oct 29 2025

    -- On the Show:

    -- Major corporations including Amazon, Microsoft, and UPS cut over 100,000 jobs as Trump's promises of growth turn into widespread layoffs

    -- Twenty-three states sue the Trump administration for halting SNAP food aid, accusing it of letting 42 million Americans go hungry during the shutdown

    -- Trump fires an entire federal agency overseeing his White House renovation after a profanity-filled outburst over his East Wing demolition plan

    -- Trump appears visibly disoriented while meeting the Japanese prime minister, adding to growing concerns about his cognitive health

    -- Trump struggles through multiple incoherent speeches abroad, confusing topics from AI to Obamacare while boasting about weak job numbers

    -- Trump rambles so badly during a Tokyo press conference that even Newsmax cuts away, highlighting his ongoing mental decline

    -- Trump's team begins blaming ranchers and farmers for rising beef prices, sparking backlash from his own rural supporters

    -- Fox host Maria Bartiromo spreads multiple falsehoods about Biden's policies, autopen signatures, and immigration in a single segment

    -- On the Bonus Show: The House Oversight Committee says Biden's autopen pardons are void, The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates again, Texas sues Tylenol makers alleging risks of autism, and much more...

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    (00:00) Start (02:00) Mass layoffs hit under Trump (08:26) Trump sued over SNAP cuts
    (16:44) Trump fires arts commission
    (24:42) Trump appears disoriented abroad
    (31:01) Trump's incoherent Asia speeches
    (41:21) Rambling Tokyo press conference
    (47:30) Trump turns on farmers
    (55:36) Bartiromo pushes autopen lies
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 10/28/25: Food stamp crush imminent as bombshell report explains what went wrong
    Oct 28 2025

    -- On the Show:

    -- Trump's administration refuses to use $6 billion in contingency funds to keep SNAP running, leaving 42 million Americans without food aid starting November 1

    -- Analysts theorize Trump could run for a third term as president using the Supreme Court's limits on state eligibility enforcement

    -- Missouri farmer Joe Maxwell criticizes Trump for tariffs, trade wars, and foreign beef deals that have hurt American farmers financially

    -- Trump rambles incoherently about magnets and aircraft carriers during a speech to U.S. troops, showing visible cognitive confusion as they stand silent

    -- Trump reveals he got an MRI not mentioned in official records, fueling questions about hidden health issues and White House transparency

    -- Trump demands mail-in and early voting be banned, reflecting panic over potential Democratic investigations if they win control of Congress

    -- A new center-left report urges Democrats to drop progressive rhetoric on culture and move to the center after losing ground with working-class voters

    -- Trump posts a rant blaming Biden officials for actions taken in 2020, mistakenly describing events that occurred during his own presidency

    -- On the Bonus Show: Trump DOJ officials will watch over the California election, weight loss drugs are bringing down the nation's obesity rate, Elon Musk launches an AI-generated alternative to Wikipedia called Grokipedia, and much more...

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    (00:00) Start (01:56) SNAP food aid halted for millions (08:57) Theory of Trump running third term
    (18:05) Farmer criticizes tariffs and trade deals
    (24:12) Trump speech shows cognitive confusion
    (32:34) Undisclosed MRI raises health questions
    (39:49) Trump calls to ban mail-in voting
    (46:40) Report urges Democrats to shift center
    (54:43) Trump falsely blames Biden administration
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    59 mins
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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, 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!

Elements of bathrooms

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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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I have been a member of David Pakman for well over a year he is Great. I miss his former in studio partner. Love having a person who isn't a lunatics like the cult liars.
I wish #1) We could view the clips to make our own evaluation instead of David telling us what we are about to see. And I wish the name and subjects would completely avoid any reference to the former FAKE President David is smooth and enjoyable to listen to. Stay Strong David

Just two things

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God do I need this man when I find myself talking to a trumpster cult member. Hold the line David, I adore you.

Yes!!

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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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David is a breath of clean air in these vile times. I know he is an intelligent man because he sees things the way I do , and how can you argue with that? I look to him for clarity and truth. With tears in my eyes, I tune in to his podcasts throughout the day.



Thank goodness for David

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Clearly left and unapologetic about it. However, not extreme and at least observes other points of view. I say this as an independent myself.

Great listen

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What a great addition to my politics audiobooks as an option show. .

Great Left leaning junk food.

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