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  • The David Pakman Show

    Surrender, betrayal, and the collapse of promises

    05/08/2026 | 1h 23 mins.
    -- On the Show:

    -- Gabriel Zucman, internationally renowned economist, joins us to discuss his new book "We Need to Tax Billionaires" and Proposition 40 in California, which would impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires

    -- Senators votes to advance Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche despite acknowledging Trump intends to revive a $1.8 billion fund

    -- Rep. Max Miller defends himself during a CNN interview against abuse allegations by pointing to Trump's past survival of scandals

    -- Former loyal supporters such as MMA fighter Sean Strickland criticize Donald Trump for breaking his campaign commitment to avoid war

    -- Donald Trump expresses sympathy for accused abuser Max Miller and publicly attacks Jeanine Pirro for dropping the reflecting pool cases

    -- Donald Trump misquotes past gasoline prices, exaggerates stats about Venezuela, and rambles about recorded television options

    -- CNBC reports a drop in factory orders which contradicts Trump's claims that aggressive tariff policies would revitalize manufacturing

    -- On the Bonus Show: Results from Tuesday's primary elections, a Republican Congressman ends his reelection bid amid a misconduct scandal, Rubio leads Vance by 36 points in a 2028 straw poll, and much more...

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    (00:00) Start

    (01:18) Todd Blanche is close to becoming AG

    (10:16) Max Miller responds to allegations

    (22:34) Former Trump supporters call out Trump

    (30:31) Trump attacks Jeanine Pirro again

    (39:33) Gabriel Zucman Interview

    (1:04:01) Trump rants about false gas prices

    (1:15:33) Factory orders drop under Trump

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  • The David Pakman Show

    The alternate reality has been pierced

    04/08/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
    -- On the Show:

    -- Senator Mitch McConnell remains missing from the Capitol, while his office has only released two questionable proof-of-life pictures

    -- Federal prosecutors drop charges against citizens after documents revealed damage to the reflecting pool stemmed from a botched renovation

    -- Donald Trump fails to file a Supreme Court rehearing petition in time, ending his legal attempt to erase birthright citizenship

    -- Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office, misremembers phrases, and makes wild claims about ongoing construction projects

    -- Donald Trump publishes an online rant insisting secret polling numbers prove his popularity despite record-low public approval numbers

    -- Daily Wire commentator Matt Walsh slams right-wing followers for ignoring high grocery prices and worsening living costs under Donald Trump

    -- Fox News host Laura Ingraham warns viewers about government overreach while defending her allies from potential future legal investigations

    -- A massive parasitic outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce turns deadly, with two reported deaths in Michigan under Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

    -- On the Bonus Show: A poll finds Democrats top Republicans on the economy, the Education Department asks colleges to commit to Trump-approved reforms, the UFC lost $30 million on its White House event, and much more...

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    (00:00) Start

    (01:29) Mitch McConnell unlikely to return to Senate

    (08:47) Trump's reflecting pool prosecutions collapse

    (17:58) Trump misses deadline to appeal SCOTUS ruling

    (24:50) Trump speaks to reporters in Oval Office

    (37:37) Trump claims his polling numbers are at record highs

    (44:44) Matt Walsh says Trump's grocery prices are a problem

    (52:05) Laura Ingraham is worried about future allegations

    (59:25) Cyclospora outbreak linked to 2 deaths

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  • The David Pakman Show

    The most dangerous phase of a presidency and a war

    03/08/2026 | 1h 15 mins.
    -- 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 strategy

    -- Donald Trump faces critical weapon shortages while Iranian forces maintain effective control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz

    -- Donald Trump fills his Truth Social feed with AI graphics before abruptly claiming that he called off an attack against Iran

    -- Rep. Max Miller releases a video denying domestic abuse claims filed by his ex-wife Emily Moreno, involving a child's broken collarbone

    -- Capital One reveals that its anti-money-laundering experts shut down more than 300 bank accounts associated with Donald Trump

    -- Donald Trump claims he personally earned $75 billion for the nation through Intel during a press brief on Air Force One

    -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lashes out at Dana Bash during an interview about vaccines by accusing her of scaring the public

    -- On the Bonus Show: Three dead in Idaho In-N-Out shooting, Blanche assures skeptical senators the anti-weaponization fund is dead, Trump "wins" his Bedminster club championship, and much more...

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    (00:00) Start

    (01:12) Trump is running out of weapons

    (08:19) Trump keeps posting AI images of himself

    (19:13) Republican Rep denies abuse allegations

    (27:19) Capital One closes 300 Trump bank accounts

    (35:30) Rick Wilson Substack Live

    (56:17) Trump claims he made billions for Intel

    (1:05:12) RFK lashes out at CNN anchor

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  • The David Pakman Show

    The coverups and excuses aren’t working

    31/07/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
    -- 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 across two separate photographs released weeks apart following Mitch McConnell's absence

    -- New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman claims without evidence that Democrats plan to steal the upcoming midterm elections

    -- Republican officials fear potential Democratic midterm victories could trigger congressional investigations into White House misconduct

    -- Fox News hosts acknowledge that Donald Trump's signature tax legislation suffers from low public approval and poor messaging

    -- Federal employment data shows American manufacturing lost thousands of jobs despite Trump's campaign promises

    -- On the Bonus Show: About 60,000 migrants arrive in Ceuta, Spain in 24 hours, Republicans are far more willing to excuse scandals than Democrats, Elon Musk plans to spend $120 million on the midterms this year, and much more...

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    (00:00) Start

    (01:12) Trump official confronted on weak economy

    (08:58) Suspicions about McConnell's 2nd proof-of-life photo

    (18:55) Republican says Democrats will steal the midterms

    (26:08) Investigations will begin if Democrats win Congress

    (32:37) Fox admits Trump's tax policy is unpopular

    (40:02) US manufacturing is losing jobs under Trump

    (48:22) Friday Feedback segment

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  • The David Pakman Show

    Reality is gone and revenge is here

    30/07/2026 | 1h 8 mins.
    -- 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 lawmakers berate Dr. Anthony Fauci in Congress by shouting obscenities and claiming he lacks Fifth Amendment rights

    -- Tommy Tuberville accuses Dr. Anthony Fauci of killing millions while Peter Navarro claims the doctor blocked hydroxychloroquine

    -- Senator Ron Johnson claims during a hearing that vaccine injuries cause mass suicide and labels the shots experimental gene therapy

    -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari calls to investigate Barron Trump over alleged ties to Andrew Tate while autism rumors recall past legal threats

    -- Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh rejects Trump's demands for rate cuts by keeping interest rates unchanged due to elevated inflation

    -- White House aides usher journalists out of the Oval Office after Trump compares grass to humans and attacks windmills

    -- On the Bonus Show: Todd Blanche's confirmation is in doubt, Elon Musk’s xAI sues Minnesota over a law banning "nudification" technology, a US government map of Africa mislabels every country, and much more...
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    (00:00) Start

    (01:23) Republicans berate Anthony Fauci

    (11:04) Tuberville accuses Fauci of killing millions

    (18:30) Senator claims vaccine injuries cause mass suicide

    (25:22) Barron Trump faces calls for investigation

    (33:04) Hilary Shae interview

    (51:49) Trump's Fed Chair rejects his call to cut rates

    (58:43) Trump rambles about grass and windmills

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About The David Pakman Show
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
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