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  • The David Pakman Show

    What happens to Trump voters when Trump is gone?

    04/24/2026 | 58 mins.
    -- On the Show

    -- David questions how society should respond to Trump supporters after his term ends, weighing whether their support is a forgivable mistake

    -- Eric Trump appears on television promoting a $24 million Pentagon robotics contract for his company, raising concerns about corruption

    -- Trump's approval falls to 32% with 63% disapproval alongside declining economic confidence and pessimistic outlooks among independents

    -- Tim Miller confronts pastor Doug Wilson on Piers Morgan's show, accusing him of attacking minorities and challenging his religious title

    -- Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett cites falling egg and beef prices as proof of progress, while gas, housing, and food costs rise

    -- Rep. Mike Lawler deflects questions about Trump by repeatedly referencing Obama’s Libya conflict during an exchange with Katy Tur

    -- The Friday Feedback segment

    -- On the Bonus Show: Right-wing reactions to the Virginia redistricting vote, the Onion is getting closer to acquiring Alex Jones' Infowars, and much more...

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    (00:00) Start

    (01:22) The political legacy of Trump voters

    (07:45) Eric Trump gets a Pentagon robotics contract

    (15:25) Trump approval falls to 32 percent

    (22:00) Tim Miller confronts Doug Wilson

    (30:08) Trump advisor points to egg and beef prices

    (37:23) Republican asked about Trump's war, deflects to Obama"

    (43:31) Friday Feedback segment

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  • The David Pakman Show

    White House plans media attack as press crackdown begins

    04/24/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    -- On the Show

    -- Donald Trump is planning a “mic-drop confrontation” at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where he targets media and leaves early

    -- The FBI opens an investigation into a New York Times reporter over standard journalism practices like contacting sources and emails

    -- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump on Fox News by calling him humanitarian while downplaying Iran attacks on non-U.S. ships

    -- Karoline Leavitt says Trump will dictate the Iran war timeline while telling reporters to trust the administration's claims

    -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. backs up Trump's claim that a $600 drug reduced to $10 is a 600% reduction, saying it's a different way to do the math

    -- Donald Trump promised to cut electricity bills in half within a year, but consumer bills show no such reduction

    -- Polling shows 31% of Republicans and 76% of independents disapprove of Donald Trump

    -- Senator Bill Cassidy checks studies cited by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in real time and finds one that contradicts his claim about vaccines

    -- On the Bonus Show: Congressional Republicans weigh whether to approve Trump's war, Oversight members debate a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, Devin Nunes steps down after massive Trump Media stock collapse, and much more...

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    (00:00) Start

    (01:17) Trump plans media confrontation

    (09:12) FBI investigates reporter actions

    (20:41) Leavitt defends Trump on Fox

    (29:42) Leavitt faces questions on Iran

    (38:20) RFK Jr misstates percentage drop

    (44:29) Trump energy promise revisited

    (50:35) Nearly a third of Republicans disapprove of Trump

    (55:53) RFK Jr claims challenged live by Senator

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  • The David Pakman Show

    White House plans media attack as press crackdown begins

    04/23/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    -- On the Show

    -- Donald Trump is planning a “mic-drop confrontation” at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where he targets media and leaves early

    -- The FBI opens an investigation into a New York Times reporter over standard journalism practices like contacting sources and emails

    -- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump on Fox News by calling him humanitarian while downplaying Iran attacks on non-U.S. ships

    -- Karoline Leavitt says Trump will dictate the Iran war timeline while telling reporters to trust the administration's claims

    -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. backs up Trump's claim that a $600 drug reduced to $10 is a 600% reduction, saying it's a different way to do the math

    -- Donald Trump promised to cut electricity bills in half within a year, but consumer bills show no such reduction

    -- Polling shows 31% of Republicans and 76% of independents disapprove of Donald Trump

    -- Senator Bill Cassidy checks studies cited by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in real time and finds one that contradicts his claim about vaccines

    -- On the ⁠Bonus Show⁠: Congressional Republicans weigh whether to approve Trump's war, Oversight members debate a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, Devin Nunes steps down after massive Trump Media stock collapse, and much more...

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    (00:00) Start

    (01:17) Trump plans media confrontation

    (09:12) FBI investigates reporter actions

    (20:41) Leavitt defends Trump on Fox

    (29:42) Leavitt faces questions on Iran

    (38:20) RFK Jr misstates percentage drop

    (44:29) Trump energy promise revisited

    (50:35) Nearly a third of Republicans disapprove of Trump

    (55:53) RFK Jr claims challenged live by Senator

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  • The David Pakman Show

    White House plans media attack as press crackdown begins

    04/23/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    -- On the Show

    -- Donald Trump is planning a “mic-drop confrontation” at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where he targets media and leaves early

    -- The FBI opens an investigation into a New York Times reporter over standard journalism practices like contacting sources and emails

    -- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump on Fox News by calling him humanitarian while downplaying Iran attacks on non-U.S. ships

    -- Karoline Leavitt says Trump will dictate the Iran war timeline while telling reporters to trust the administration's claims

    -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. backs up Trump's claim that a $600 drug reduced to $10 is a 600% reduction, saying it's a different way to do the math

    -- Donald Trump promised to cut electricity bills in half within a year, but consumer bills show no such reduction

    -- Polling shows 31% of Republicans and 76% of independents disapprove of Donald Trump

    -- Senator Bill Cassidy checks studies cited by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in real time and finds one that contradicts his claim about vaccines

    -- On the Bonus Show: Congressional Republicans weigh whether to approve Trump's war, Oversight members debate a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, Devin Nunes steps down after massive Trump Media stock collapse, and much more...

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    (00:00) Start

    (01:17) Trump plans media confrontation

    (09:12) FBI investigates reporter actions

    (20:41) Leavitt defends Trump on Fox

    (29:42) Leavitt faces questions on Iran

    (38:20) RFK Jr misstates percentage drop

    (44:29) Trump energy promise revisited

    (50:35) Nearly a third of Republicans disapprove of Trump

    (55:53) RFK Jr claims challenged live by Senator

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  • The David Pakman Show

    They just took another major loss

    04/22/2026 | 1h 15 mins.
    -- 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, and more…

    -- Virginia voters approve a redistricting plan that allows Democrats to redraw congressional maps and potentially gain multiple House seats

    -- FBI Director Kash Patel responds defensively to reporters' questions and denies allegations about his conduct while threatening legal action

    -- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump as a steady leader during the Iran war while dismissing skepticism about his record and past broken promises

    -- Donald Trump significantly reduces his on-camera appearances while continuing frequent online posts and phone interviews

    -- Donald Trump reads Bible verses in a staged setting in an attempt to rebrand himself as a more religious person

    -- Tucker Carlson says he regrets helping Donald Trump rise to power but does not provide specific examples or changes in behavior

    -- On the Bonus Show: A new ruling lets Texas require Ten Commandments displays in schools, congressional approval hits a record low, El Salvador conducts a mass trial of 490 alleged MS-13 members, and much more...

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    (00:00) Start(01:27) Democrats gain map advantage in Virginia(08:20) Kash Patel denies misconduct claims(18:31) Leavitt defends Trump record on Iran(26:11) Trump reduces public appearances(33:39) Tim Miller Substack Live(57:29) Trump reads Bible in Oval Office(1:05:17) Carlson expresses Trump regret

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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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