CRITICAL message from David Pakman!

from David Pakman

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Here’s the reality: independent media is under threat—but it’s also winning.

In the last week alone, we’ve covered the passing of the disastrous “Big Beautiful Bill” that will hurt so many people and contributes to rising authoritarianism. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has moved from ignoring us to actively trying to undermine independent creators like this show.

Behind the scenes, they're leaning on platforms, pushing pressure campaigns, and making it harder for shows like ours to get ads, reach audiences, or even stay online. This isn’t paranoia—it’s part of a broader crackdown on dissent. The same way Trump goes after whistleblowers and protesters, he’s now targeting independent journalists.

But here’s the good news: your support is working.

A recent Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism report from Oxford University named The David Pakman Show tied for the most recognizable left-wing independent creator in the United States. Let that sink in—no big investor, no corporate network behind us. It’s just us, and you.

We’re reaching over 100 million every month through YouTube, podcast, TikTok, Substack, and beyond. But more importantly, the message is breaking through. You’re not just supporting media—you’re helping expose Trump’s lies, challenge authoritarianism, and give people real tools to push back.

If you’ve been watching, listening, reading—if you’ve ever said “someone needs to tell the truth about this”—that’s what we’re doing. But we can’t keep doing it without you.

To keep growing, to bring on more researchers and editors, to stay resilient in the face of political pressure—we need your help.

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They want us silenced. We’re not going anywhere.

Let’s keep going.

—David

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