About The David Pakman Show
Daily political analysis, without the yelling.
The David Pakman Show is an independent, progressive news and political commentary program reaching millions of people every month across platforms — including YouTube, podcast, Substack, and more.
Our Substack is where we go deeper. It’s where we host extra content, share behind-the-scenes insights, and provide direct commentary from David Pakman himself — unfiltered by platform algorithms. It’s also home to our daily rundown of what’s on each episode, subscriber-only Q&As, and early access to special interviews and projects.
We cover it all: elections, corruption, extremism, misinformation, policy shifts, media accountability — and everything else shaping American democracy and beyond. The tone is straightforward, sharp, and refreshingly free of theatrics. You won’t find screaming or culture war cosplay here. Just serious news, explained clearly (with the occasional buried punchline).
Who is David Pakman?
David Pakman is the creator and host of The David Pakman Show, as well as the author of The Echo Machine, a New York Times bestseller on how media and tech are reshaping our attention and democracy. His commentary has been featured by CNN, MSNBC, NPR, Fox News (reluctantly), and many others. He's been at this since before it was cool, or profitable.
David is known for bringing composure to chaos — calmly breaking down the day’s most outrageous developments with receipts, context, and dry wit. The show was born in a college radio studio and has since grown into one of the most trusted progressive news sources on the internet, all while staying fully independent.
What We Believe
We believe democracy depends on an informed public — not just a fired-up one. We believe outrage is easy, but understanding is more powerful. And we believe that building something sustainable, honest, and useful every day is still the best way to make a difference.
We’re progressive, but not performative. Critical, but not cynical. Serious, but not self-serious. And our audience? They’re smart, engaged, and sick of the nonsense.
Why Substack?
Substack gives us a space to talk directly to our audience — no ads, no algorithms, no clickbait thumbnails. Just journalism, analysis, and perspective, delivered straight to your inbox. It’s also one of the best ways to support what we do.
If you’re already a paid subscriber: thank you. You’re literally making this work possible.
If you’re not yet subscribed, you can do that here. There’s free content for everyone, and extra features for those who want to go deeper.
Want to get in touch?
You can contact the show at info@davidpakman.com
