The David Pakman Show
Episodes
The most embarrassing episode in American history?
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump prematurely celebrates a finalized peace agreement with Iran even though the official signing is still several days a...
The White House has become as spectacle
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump approaches his 80th birthday facing statistical data showing that mortality rates spike on a person's date of birth ...
The war that ended is very much happening again
11 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump announces the resumption of air strikes against Iran while openly admitting to the seizure of millions of barrels of ...
There are suddenly problems everywhere
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump says Iran downed a U.S. helicopter, triggering retaliatory strikes and a new round of attacks across the region -- I...
Trump booed, Vance glitches, the war continues
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Brian Tyler Cohen, progressive talk show host with over 5 million YouTube subscribers, joins us on Substack Live to discuss being ...
The national nightmare is getting worse
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta mayor now running for Governor of Georgia, joins us to discuss the campaign -- Donald Trump ...
The White House just put me on a list
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- The Trump White House places David on a media offenders list, showing the federal government's willingness to officially identify ...
A truly brutal week if you care about sanity
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump blasts four Republican lawmakers after they join Democrats in passing a House resolution to reign in his Iran war --...
The losses keep piling up for MAGA
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Economic data show virtually every economic metric is worse now under Donald Trump than at the end of Joe Biden's term -- Harry E...
They can no longer keep the story straight
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Mike Nellis, social impact entrepreneur and former Senior Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, joins us to discuss the 2024 DN...
They can no longer keep the story straight
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump's latest medical report sparks questions about delayed disclosures, weight gain, swelling, and unusual testing claims...
Something is wrong and it’s impossible to ignore
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- James Talarico accuses Ken Paxton of helping admitted child rapist Adam Hoffman receive special treatment through political connec...
Brutal economic news dumps as White House becomes UFC arena
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Tom Steyer, businessman, philanthropist, now running for Governor of California, joins us to discuss the campaign -- Fox News per...
Texas collapse and health collapse in the same day
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump attacks James Talarico as a vegan and plans rallies for Ken Paxton while Republicans reveal growing fear about holdin...
These upcoming elections are taking a nasty turn
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Xavier Becerra, former Secretary of Health and Human Services now running for Governor of California, joins us to discuss the camp...
We’re looking weaker and weaker, and it’s sad
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump's rallies revolve around emotional loyalty, repetition, grievance, and identity reinforcement rather than policy and ...
I don’t think they know how to get out of this
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Lanny Davis, political operative and attorney, joins us to discuss his new book "Finding the Third Way: Lessons in the Politics of...
A tour de force of corruption as prices spike
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Trump helps defeat Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky after Massie criticized Trump and pushed for the release of the Epstein files -...
Politics is breaking as Trump spirals again
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Don Lemon, journalist and host of The Don Lemon Show, joins us to discuss Trump's political prosecution against him following his ...
MAGA voters are snapping out of it, but what comes next is ugly
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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The China trip did not go well, and it’s embarrassing
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Ground beef prices hit record highs above $7 per pound while families increasingly rely on credit cards for groceries -- Donald T...
Trump in China a global humiliation as economy keeps crumbling
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Rising credit card, student loan, auto loan, and mortgage delinquencies show millions of Americans falling behind in Trump's econo...
The coverups get weird as the corruption gets more obvious
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Ashley St. Clair, social media content creator and former MAGA firebrand now speaking out against the movement, joins us to discus...
Inflation spikes, Trump doesn’t care, but RFK wants more sperm
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Senator Cory Booker, Democrat from New Jersey, joins us to discuss Democratic strategy ahead of the midterms, the Iran war, and mo...
Are you ready for the military on election day?
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Sarah Isgur, editor of SCOTUSblog, host of the legal podcast Advisory Opinions, and a legal analyst for ABC News, joins us to d...
Tariff scam collapses as health panic explodes
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- A federal trade court blocks Donald Trump’s new 10% global tariffs, ruling they were not justified under decades-old trade law ...
Americans are paying the price as the whole room laughs at Trump
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump succeeds in a political culture where social media rewards outrage, conspiracy content, and emotional reactions -- A...
The entire movement is cracking under the pressure
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump pauses Project Freedom after Iran fires drones and the US sinks boats while Fox News protects Trump's decision to bac...
This one loss in Texas spells trouble for MAGA
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Sean Spicer, former Trump White House Press Secretary and host of The Sean Spicer Show, joins us to discuss his new book, "Trump 2...
Are you ready for the next invasion?
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Todd Blanche admits selling “86” merchandise is legal while Republicans claim James Comey’s seashell post meant “kill the ...
Everything is great other than all of this stuff
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Oil prices surge to about $126 per barrel, tied to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption, while Trump claims the war i...
They’re stealing the election and SCOTUS said yes
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Dr. Frank George, who runs The Gaslight Report on Substack, joins us to discuss recent examples of Trump's cognitive decline -- T...
The real King embarrasses fake king Trump
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Michael Wolff, journalist and author, joins us to discuss Trump's growing desperation over the failing Iran war and his collapsing...
They want critics SILENCED and it’s getting worse
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- Melania Trump criticizes Jimmy Kimmel over his jokes about her, while Donald Trump calls on ABC and Disney to fire him -- Karolin...
Trumpworld spins out of control as conspiracies spiral
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- After an attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, people question how a gunman could get so close to Donald T...
What happens to Trump voters when Trump is gone?
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- David questions how society should respond to Trump supporters after his term ends, weighing whether their support is a forgivable ...
White House plans media attack as press crackdown begins
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump is planning a “mic-drop confrontation” at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where he targets media and leav...
White House plans media attack as press crackdown begins
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump is planning a “mic-drop confrontation” at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where he targets media and leav...
White House plans media attack as press crackdown begins
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump is planning a “mic-drop confrontation” at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where he targets media and leav...
They just took another major loss
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark Podcast, joins us on Substack Live to discuss right-wing divisions over Trump's war in Iran, 2028, ...
Reality collapses and Americans are noticing
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump reportedly demanded nuclear launch codes for Iran, but the claim traces to an unverified source and lacks confirmation...
The week from hell is only getting started
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show: -- FBI Director Kash Patel faces reports of heavy drinking and being too intoxicated for staff to wake him during critical moments -...
“The victims, or whatever” shocks MAGA
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump downplays Jeffrey Epstein victims while making confusing claims about gas prices and Iran negotiations -- Donald Trum...
They can't keep their lies straight
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Pat Ford, producer of the David Pakman Show, fills in for David -- In an interview with Maria Bartiromo, Donald Trump gives a ser...
Everyone is turning on Trump now
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump claims he posted an image of himself as a doctor while denying it resembles Jesus and faces criticism from right-wing ...
Trump sacrifices Vance to save failing presidency
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump moves to block the already constrained Strait of Hormuz while expanding United States control over Venezuelan oil -- ...
This is a really strange way to "win" a war
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump orders a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz immediately after claiming the waterway was already open -- Hungarian...
Trump loses mind on friends as war backfires badly
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Josh Gay from Ring of Fire fills in for David. Check out his work at https://www.youtube.com/@TheRingofFire -- Donald Trump attack...
The victory is already collapsing and they know it
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and a successful agreement with Iran, while Iran restricts ships and ignores ...
Trump doesn’t destroy Iran, but he destroyed wallets
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Gas prices have jumped 61% percent since mid-January under Donald Trump, directly affecting Americans at the pump -- More American...
Trump is running away from his high gas prices
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump speaks at an Easter event, praising himself, threatening Iran, and insulting the Iranian people -- Donald Trump deliv...
Trump threatens war crimes, praises Allah on Easter Sunday
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Brittany Page, host of the Page Perspective, fills in for David. Subscribe to her channel at http://www.youtube.com/@brittanyepage ...
A major shift is happening right now
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump gradually loses control over his base and party as voters and allies begin questioning his leadership and distancing t...
Something isn’t right in the inner circle
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Gavin Newsom lead early Democratic polling for 2028, but none seem likely to unify the...
They’re willing to lose everything for Trump
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Ronny Jackson and Pete Hegseth openly signal that political losses and higher prices are acceptable as long as Donald Trump does no...
They’re talking about 1 to 2 years in Iran
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, Democrat from California's 51st district, joins us to discuss the No Kings protests, cost-of-living messaging, su...
No Kings vs CPAC did not go well
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, California, joins us to discuss her approach to reducing homelessness and crime in LA, as well as...
This is not how wealthy countries are supposed to behave
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Fox News confronts Speaker Mike Johnson with Donald Trump publicly rejecting the shutdown deal and Johnson struggles to reconcile h...
Iran backlash grows as they’re feeling around in the dark
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Senator Tammy Baldwin, Democrat from Wisconsin, joins us to discuss what Congress can do to rein in Trump's war, gas price hikes, I...
Trump’s own district flips as it all falls apart
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Democrat Emily Gregory wins Donald Trump’s home district in Florida flipping a Republican seat despite Trump’s endorsement and ...
Peak chaos hits over war, money, insider trading
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump negotiates a framework to end the Iran war that closely matches the Iran nuclear deal negotiated by Barack Obama -- M...
What does it mean to win at this point?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump prepares the public for winding down the Iran war while simultaneously threatening massive escalation over the Strait ...
The economic meltdown is gaining momentum
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump escalates the conflict with Iran as a strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan energy facility sends global gas and oil prices s...
Fed drops jobs bomb as real bombs continue falling
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois, joins us in person to discuss immigration enforcement fears in Chicago, regulating crypto and pr...
People are noticing what’s happening in America
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Americans react to rising grocery and gas prices, describing $150 for basics and saying they ignore political messaging and focus o...
Everything is suddenly going wrong
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump damages Republican prospects in the 2026 midterms as betting markets shift to a 50/50 chance of Democrats winning cont...
Declaring victory when you’re losing is a bad idea
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- New GDP data shows the U.S. economy slows sharply to 0.7 percent growth as Donald Trump faces rising oil prices, weakening job numb...
It’s backfiring but it might be profitable
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump's war with Iran drives up oil prices while his administration controls Venezuelan oil sales, raising questions about w...
Prices up, chaos up, tragedy up, logic down
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Alex Wagner, MSNBC host and journalist, joins us on Substack Live to discuss Trump’s Iran strategy, Pete Hegseth, and the upcomin...
The war is suddenly much more dangerous as gas prices explode
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Senator Mark Warner, Democrat from Virginia, joins us to discuss why he believes the Iran conflict is a war of choice with unclear ...
Trump walked right into the trap, Gavin Newsom on the show
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, joins us in person to discuss Donald Trump's failures, speculation about 2028, and his new bo...
Global financial panic unleashed by Trump’s Iran war
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts, joins us to discuss Donald Trump's failure to coordinate with governors ahead of military ...
The firings have started and the embarrassment is growing
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump removes Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security after a series of public embarrassments, then assigns her a vagu...
A truly bad day for people who care about reality
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Senator Chris Murphy, Democrat from Connecticut, joins us to discuss Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran, who should be ...
MAGA’s Texas nightmare begins, prices spiking hard
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- James Talarico wins the Texas Democratic Senate primary and will face the winner of the upcoming Republican runoff between John Cor...
War backfires, base revolts, gas prices spike as market collapses
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Senator Ruben Gallego, Democrat from Arizona, joins us to discuss Donald Trump's attacks on Iran, whether they constitute an impeac...
No war promise collapses as Trump bombs Iran
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump launches a joint military operation with Israel, attacking Iran that kills Ayatollah Khamenei, leading to regional ret...
Texas panic rises as Epstein problem gets worse
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton fight a divisive primary as Democrats James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett post ...
Americans are leaving and credibility has collapsed
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Americans relocate abroad in record numbers as foreign residency data, citizenship renunciations, and student enrollment trends sho...
Trump’s SOTU disaster could cost Republicans 2026
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address was a low-energy, reality-detached speech filled with false claims, self-praise, a...
Reality distortion has become the norm
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union address as Americans continue struggling with healthcare costs, affordabili...
The dark spiral of power, panic and collapse
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Michael Wolff, journalist and best-selling author, joins us to discuss Trump's return to power, the Epstein scandal, and his latest...
GOP is ignoring Trump, and Trump is getting desperate
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- FBI Director Kash Patel defends aggressive federal actions while raising serious First Amendment concerns about targeting protest f...
Power slips as allies spiral, Trump’s control collapsing
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, is arrested by British police on suspicion of misconduct in public office relat...
Nothing to see here, just chaos everywhere
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Dr. Frank George, psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist, joins us to discuss why he believes Donald Trump likely has Frontotemp...
GOP facing 2026 nightmare as Trump spirals
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins us on Substack Live to discuss how Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric, institutional pressure, and personali...
Fool me twice, shame on…wait, what?
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Dan Koh, Former White House Deputy Cabinet Secretary and former Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs under President Biden,...
They need to rethink this, for their own good
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Senator Chris Murphy questions Donald Trump nominee Jeremy Carl under oath, exposing incoherent defenses of white identitarian ideo...
When the going gets tough, the weak throw insults
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Pam Bondi erupts during a House hearing, redirects questions about Jeffrey Epstein to stock market numbers, clashes with Ted Lieu, ...
Did they think it would all just go away?
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Members of Congress say partially unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files reveal concealed names, very young victims, and possible contrad...
Calls for resignation grow as Epstein details emerge, Trump threatens Canada
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Dr. Mehmet Oz is urging Americans to get vaccinated against measles amid growing outbreaks, a predictable consequence of vaccine sk...
MAGA culture fades as GOP panic grows
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- U.S. Olympians Hunter Hess and Chris Lillis publicly criticize Trump administration policies while representing the United States, ...
Trump lets it slip at prayer breakfast as Clinton testimony backfires
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Josh Gay from Ring of Fire fills in for David. Check out his work at https://www.youtube.com/@TheRingofFire -- Donald Trump hijack...
Trump scrambles to escape Epstein fallout as ICE descends into misery
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Josh Gay from Ring of Fire fills in for David. Check out his work at https://www.youtube.com/@TheRingofFire -- Megyn Kelly has a s...
Militarize elections, shut down Epstein files, hope for the best
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump allies float deploying ICE agents with guns at polling places to intimidate voters and manipulate elections without fo...
Lines have been crossed and there’s no going back
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Accountability for figures like Joe Rogan and Andrew Schulz should confront their predictable failure without pushing them back int...
GOP prepares for life after Trump as strongman loses control
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- The right-wing media ecosystem turns Charlie Kirk into both a saint and a conspiracy object, hollowing out his legacy while the Tru...
Do they think they will get away with this?
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Rand Paul rebukes right-wing media figures for lying about the ICE killing of Alex Pretti and defends constitutional carry rights ...
ICE agents in trouble as under the bus goes Bovino
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- Graham Platner, a Marine and U.S. Army veteran and oyster farmer, joins us to discuss his candidacy for the Democratic nomination f...
Trump now fighting MAGA on guns in bizarre reversal
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-- On the Show -- A federal ICE agent in Minnesota threatens a legal observer for speaking and filming, openly signaling that constitutionally protec...