The David Pakman Show

David Pakman and Pat discuss the Trump administration's illegal pocket rescission of $810 million in congressional appropriations, highlighting the…

David Pakman dissects Eric Schmidt’s failed attempt to expose Jack Smith for perjury, revealing the confusion between the Atlanta Hawks and Iowa Hawkeyes.

David Pakman analyzes a dismal jobs report that threatens Republican midterm prospects, noting even Fox Business concedes the data is poor.

David Pakman analyzes the 2024 midterms, highlighting Republicans' massive spending to save Ken Paxton in Texas and potential Democratic gains in Mississippi.

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified under oath that evidence proved Trump committed serious crimes, surviving a failed perjury trap by…

David Pakman analyzes the shifting political landscape in Florida, where new polls show Democrats within striking distance in governor and Senate races despite Trump’s low approval ratings.

David Pakman analyzes the emerging 2028 Democratic primary, identifying key candidate lanes and the impact of South Carolina’s new first-place status.

David Pakman updates listeners on his upcoming book signing in Austin, Texas, and addresses backlash over his recent meeting with Bill Clinton.

The episode critiques the term "artificial intelligence" while covering Trump’s diplomatic interactions with Xi Jinping and NYC Mayor Mamdani.

Host Pat Ford analyzes Trump’s subservient handling of Xi Jinping’s White House visit, highlighting vanity projects and the failure to resolve trade disputes.

David Pakman investigates a massive Texas voter registration backlog threatening the midterm race, while analyzing data showing a 70% drop in Trump…

David Pakman analyzes Donald Trump's UN speech, mocking the renaming of AI to "superintelligence" and the president's casual threats to annihilate Iran.

David Pakman analyzes Trump’s record-low 29% approval rating and the dire economic outlook for Republicans ahead of the midterms.

David Pakman reports on a Washington Post investigation revealing that the Pentagon has underreported US military deaths in the Iran war, with…

David Pakman discusses AI safety, arguing that corporate calls for slowing development are cynical and that US moratoriums are futile against global progress.

David Pakman discusses the viral AI-generated image of Trump and Natalie Harp, analyzing the political fallout and technical evidence.

David Pakman analyzes the growing public rift between Trump and Republicans, highlighting recent defections by lawmakers like Maria Elvira Salazar…

Host David Pakman analyzes the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates, highlighting the conflict between Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and President Trump’s demand for lower rates.

Diesel prices hit a record high, driving up costs for food and goods due to global supply disruptions from the Iran war and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.

David Pakman discusses the Supreme Court’s rejection of Trump’s emergency request to impose new mail-in voting rules before the midterms.

David Pakman issues a "red alert" urging voters to act as polls show Democrats have a significant chance to flip both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms.

David Pakman and Pat discuss the economic fallout from new US tariffs on Canada, arguing the policy is likely market manipulation or a face-saving measure that will eventually be reversed.

David Pakman critiques Donald Trump’s promise of a $5,000 dividend to citizens if Republicans win the midterms, highlighting the fiscal impossibility and logical inconsistencies in Trump’s defense.

David Pakman critiques Trump’s midterm convention, highlighting a pledge of allegiance to the president and incoherent claims about $21 trillion in tariff revenue.

David Pakman analyzes the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, highlighting Axios reports that Trump’s advisors have stopped trying to influence him due to his deteriorating political instincts.

David Pakman analyzes the legal implications of Flock cameras, arguing that long-term digital tracking violates privacy rights despite Ann Coulter’s defense.

David Pakman analyzes a warning from international security expert Peter Van Praag that Trump may attempt to overturn the 2026 midterms if…

David Pakman analyzes the 2028 Democratic primary, noting how the new sequence with South Carolina first impacts candidates like Kamala Harris and…

This episode critiques Donald Trump’s cognitive decline, highlighting his confusion over the DNC, inability to recall names, and nonsensical claims about genetics and drug price reductions.

David Pakman critiques the Republican Party’s lack of a coherent message for the midterms, highlighting how Trump’s toxicity forces candidates into a political trap.

David Pakman discusses Milo Yiannopoulos’s deportation and subsequent regret, contrasting it with his prior advocacy for harsh immigration policies.

David Pakman discusses a whistleblower warning that millions may not receive mail-in ballots due to a rushed USPS verification system, and analyzes a…

David Pakman critiques Trump’s contradictory claims about Iran, highlighting the paradox of fighting a "dead" nation for six months.

David Pakman critiques Trump’s delusional map renaming, false claims of US independence from Canada, and endorsement of anti-vaccine autism myths.

David Pakman critiques Donald Trump’s strategy to dominate the midterms by urging voters to "pretend he is on the ballot," arguing this backfires by energizing Democratic turnout.

David Pakman discusses Trump’s controversial mail-in voting restrictions facing legal challenges from state officials, and the mysterious suspension…

The episode covers Dolly Parton’s death, contrasting her legacy of compassion with Trump’s narcissism and funding cuts to her literacy programs.

David Pakman critiques Trump’s absurd threat to rename Lake Ontario, his sparse work schedule, and medical misinformation about autism.

David Pakman analyzes the political fallout from Canada calling Trump’s bluff on tariffs, exposing internal GOP chaos and rising consumer prices ahead of the midterms.

David Pakman discusses Andrew Wilson’s disastrous debate with Candace Owens over the Charlie Kirk killer conspiracy, noting Wilson’s poor performance and fundraising failure.

The episode covers Senator Ossoff’s critique of Trump’s priorities, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s debate gaffe on national security, and speculation about Trump’s unusual suit bulge.

David Pakman analyzes a Democratic upset in a Trump-strong Pennsylvania district, signaling potential GOP losses in the 2026 midterms.

David Pakman analyzes the declining influence of Trump’s endorsements as multiple backed candidates lose primaries, signaling a shift in GOP dynamics ahead of 2028.

David Pakman critiques Darlene Graham’s disastrous debate performance and Donald Trump’s false claim of a trade victory after pausing Canadian tariffs.

David Pakman critiques the escalating Iran conflict as a political disaster for Republicans, highlighting Speaker Mike Johnson’s inability to defend the war amid rising costs.

David Pakman urges voters to participate in the 2026 midterms to establish congressional oversight of Trump, framing the election as hiring his "departure committee.

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David Pakman discusses newly released FBI documents suggesting Trump may have unknowingly benefited from Russian interference in 2016, potentially shifting the narrow electoral margin.

David Pakman analyzes Donald Trump’s potential use of emergency powers to federalize elections, highlighting the authoritarian risks of bypassing state laws.