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The David Pakman Show

The David Pakman Show

By: David Pakman
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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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  • 6/26/25: Trump’s meltdowns get worse as new left movement rises
    Jun 26 2025

    -- On the Show:

    -- Rutger Bregman, historian and bestselling author, joins David to discuss his new book "Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference"

    -- A new generation of left-wing leaders like Mamdani, AOC, and Bernie is challenging the Democratic establishment with a grassroots movement that seeks to rebuild the party from the ground up

    -- Trump’s judicial nominee Emil Bove was exposed for illegally ordering DOJ lawyers to defy court rulings, raising alarms about the dismantling of the rule of law

    -- Trump stumbled through bizarre, confused NATO remarks—blasting Spain and fumbling questions—while visibly disoriented and mocked by reporters

    -- Trump spent the night in an unhinged meltdown on Truth Social, ranting about conspiracies, enemies, and imaginary Pentagon briefings in a terrifying spiral of instability

    -- Senator Ted Cruz and Fox News absurdly rebranded Trump’s chaotic rants as “extraordinary leadership,” showcasing the authoritarian gaslighting now common in MAGA circles

    -- Trump exploded on a CNN reporter at a press conference, lashing out uncontrollably and attacking the media while dodging questions about intelligence reports

    -- Pete Hegseth demanded pro-Trump propaganda from the press, dismissing tough questions and declaring Trump’s military mission the greatest in history with cult-like fervor

    -- On the Bonus Show: Trump's "big beautiful bill" in trouble, Republicans want Trump to revoke Mamdani's citizenship, White House gets creepy about Trump getting called "daddy" at NATO, and much more...

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 6/25/25: Disaster Iran assessment triggers Trump, Rogan admits Trump lied
    Jun 25 2025

    -- On the Show:

    -- Intelligence reports reveal Trump’s airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities caused only superficial damage, leaving key infrastructure intact

    -- Trump appeared confused and unsteady at the NATO summit, insisting Iran’s nuclear sites were “totally obliterated” despite intelligence showing otherwise

    -- Trump’s deportation policies fuel a lucrative “immigration-industrial complex” where private contractors profit from mass detentions and deportations

    -- Trump launched an erratic social media tirade against Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, who responded by condemning his illegal bombing of Iran and broken promises

    -- On Air Force One, Trump contradicted himself, saying he does not want regime change in Iran while downplaying their nuclear ambitions

    -- Joe Rogan publicly acknowledged that Trump broke his antiwar promises by bombing Iran, highlighting a split in the MAGA base

    -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposed widespread use of invasive wearable devices akin to “microchipping,” raising privacy and surveillance concern

    -- RFK Jr. admitted he did no fact-checking before publishing a conspiracy-filled report, yet still claimed its assertions were accurate

    -- On the Bonus Show: Zohran Mamdani wins New York City Democratic primary, Trump's Nobel Peace Prize nomination withdrawn, and much more...

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 6/24/25: Total confusion as rockets fly after Trump claims ceasefire
    Jun 24 2025

    -- On the Show:

    -- Greg Landsman, US Representative from Ohio, joins David to discuss political violence and the Republican budget proposal

    -- Trump explodes in rage and confusion after Israel and Iran both ignore his self-declared ceasefire, undermining his claim to have ended the conflict

    --Trump desperately declares peace on social media even as Iran continues launching missiles, revealing the impotence of his ceasefire "deal"

    -- Trump lashes out at the media for not declaring his Iran airstrikes a total success, despite experts and satellite imagery showing otherwise

    -- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt falsely claims Iran’s nuclear sites were obliterated, contradicting independent analysis and exposing the administration's spin

    -- Karoline Leavitt admits the White House has no real plan to handle the fallout from Trump's Iran attacks, including rising oil prices or regional instability

    -- Trump allies on Fox News absurdly argue he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for escalating tensions with Iran via unauthorized military strikes

    -- Trump viciously attacks GOP Rep. Thomas Massie for questioning his Iran strike, proving loyalty to Trump—not policy—rules MAGA politics

    -- On the Bonus Show: Supreme Court allows deportations to third countries, Republican lawmaker with ectopic pregnancy blames Democrats, Capitol rioter ordered to pay $500K, and much more...

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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