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David Pakman

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Progressive American political pundit (born 1984)
For the internet entrepreneur and venture capitalist, seeDavid B. Pakman.

David Pakman
Pakman in 2019
Born
David Pakman

(1984-02-02)2 February 1984 (age 41)
Nationality
  • United States
  • Argentina
EducationUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst (BS)
Bentley University (MBA)
Occupation(s)Political media personality and media entrepreneur
Years active2005–present
YouTube information
Channel
GenresNews
Political commentary
Subscribers3.31 million
Views3.08 billion
Last updated: 12 September 2025
Websitedavidpakman.com

David Pakman (born 2 February 1984) is an American-Argentine talk show host and political commentator. He is the host of the talk radio programThe David Pakman Show. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is a naturalized citizen of the United States.

Early life and education

David Pakman was born to aJewish family ofAshkenazi descent inBuenos Aires in February 1984 and immigrated to the United States at the age of five.[1] He has a brother. His mother has taught collegiateJudaic studies.[2]

At the age of 16, he became a US citizen. He grew up inNorthampton, Massachusetts, and graduated fromNorthampton High School. Pakman attended theUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst inAmherst, Massachusetts, where he majored in economics and communications. He earned anMBA degree fromBentley University inWaltham, Massachusetts.[3][4]

Career

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Pakman hostsThe David Pakman Show, a television, radio, and internet political program. In 2005, Pakman began hosting a show on local radio as a "hobby", and by 2011 the show aired on 100 stations.[5] The program first aired in August 2005 onWXOJ-LP ("Valley Free Radio"), located in Northampton, Massachusetts, asMidweek Politics with David Pakman.

Pakman has appeared onFox News,CNN,[6]HLN'sNancy Grace program,[7] HLN'sDr. Drew on Call,[8] theLex Fridman Podcast,[9][10] two episodes ofThe Joe Rogan Experience,[11][12]Piers Morgan Uncensored,[13]Mother Jones,[14] theBoston Herald,[15]The New York Times,[16] andWired.[17][18][19]

His debut non-fiction book,The Echo Machine (2025) was aNew York Times Bestseller.[20]

In August 2025, aWired article mentioned Pakman in connection with the Chorus Creator Incubator Program, adark money initiativefunded by the Sixteen Thirty Fund that supports and compensates online influencers who promoteDemocratic Party messaging.[21]

Views

Pakman has stated he issecular and does not believe in God, but would not rule out the possibility.[2] In February 2024, Pakman said, "I know this may come as a shock because I'm Jewish, I don't think aboutcircumcision ever unless someone calls in and asks me about it… The last I checked, theAmerican Academy of Pediatrics said the benefits outweigh the risks but it's not an issue of critical importance and parents should decide."[22]

Pakman has asserted that Israel would not "waste ordinance" on Palestinian civilians, and stated that he would like to see CongressmanRitchie Torres, who is a top recipient ofAIPAC funding, lead the progressive movement.[23]

Personal life

In 2016, Pakman visitedJerusalem and theTemple Mount with his girlfriend and brother.[2]

Bibliography

  • Think Like a Detective: A Kid's Guide to Critical Thinking (2023)[24]
  • Think Like a Scientist: A Kid's Guide to Scientific Thinking (2023)[25]
  • Think Like a Voter: A Kid's Guide to Shaping Our Country's Future (2024)[26]
  • The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America (2025)[27]

References

  1. ^Polan, Judy (8 April 2010)."Q & A with David Pakman: Radio host becomes host of midweek politics". Connecticut Jewish Ledger.Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved7 March 2011.
  2. ^abcZeitlin, Alan (21 July 2023)."Is this Jewish podcaster the progressive answer to Ben Shapiro?".The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved1 September 2025.
  3. ^Pakman, David (31 March 2016)."About".davidpakman.com. David Pakman.Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved10 August 2020.
  4. ^Burch, Sean (13 December 2019)."How Political Pundit David Pakman Built a Thriving YouTube Channel".The Wrap.Archived from the original on 3 October 2020. Retrieved29 July 2020.
  5. ^O'Brien, George (25 April 2011)."David Pakman, 27". Business West.ProQuest 868033984.Archived from the original on 28 February 2020. Retrieved28 February 2020.
  6. ^"White supremacist suspect in Jewish Center shooting faces hate crime charges – Erin Burnett OutFront – - CNN.com Blogs". outfront.blogs.cnn.com. 14 April 2014. Archived fromthe original on 22 April 2014. Retrieved7 May 2014.
  7. ^"YouTube – David Pakman on Nancy Grace's HLN Show: KS Shooting Suspect Glenn Miller Interview".YouTube. 16 April 2014.Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved7 May 2014.
  8. ^"David Pakman on HLN Dr. Drew on Call: KS Shooting Suspect Glenn Miller – YouTube".YouTube. 15 April 2014.Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved7 May 2014.
  9. ^"Lex Fridman Podcast".Lex Fridman. Retrieved20 May 2023.
  10. ^David Pakman on Hunter Biden's laptop | Lex Fridman Podcast Clips, 13 May 2023, retrieved20 May 2023
  11. ^"David Pakman on JRE #1311". joerogan.com.Archived from the original on 9 June 2019. Retrieved5 June 2019.
  12. ^"David Pakman on JRE #1479". joerogan.com.Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved22 May 2020.
  13. ^Piers Morgan Uncensored (6 June 2024)."This Is Stalinism!" David Pakman vs Benny Johnson on Trump. Retrieved16 July 2024 – via YouTube.
  14. ^"LISTEN: Alleged Kansas Gunman Frazier Glenn Miller Discusses the Tea Party, Obama, and Ron Paul | Mother Jones".Mother Jones.Archived from the original on 10 February 2017. Retrieved7 May 2014.
  15. ^"KC rampage suspect told UMass grad: 'I hate all Jews' | Boston Herald". bostonherald.com. 15 April 2014.Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved7 May 2014.
  16. ^Hess, Amanda (17 April 2017)."How YouTube's Shifting Algorithms Hurt Independent Media".The New York Times.Archived from the original on 23 May 2017. Retrieved19 May 2017.
  17. ^Alba, Davey."Want a Better Web? Here's an Idea: Pay for It – WIRED".Wired.Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved19 May 2017.
  18. ^"Group Launches #Openzilla Campaign to Combat Intolerance of 'Faith Driven Views'".Vice. 8 April 2014.Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved7 May 2014.
  19. ^Burrows, Peter (5 April 2014)."OK, Cupid, Where's the Line? Mozilla CEO's Exit Over Gay Rights Shows Split in Valley – Bloomberg".Bloomberg.Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved7 May 2014.
  20. ^"Hardcover Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - Books - The New York Times".The New York Times.ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved1 September 2025.
  21. ^Lorenz, Taylor (28 August 2025)."A Dark Money Group Is Secretly Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers".Wired. Retrieved30 August 2025.
  22. ^Zeitlin, Alan (28 February 2024)."Political Commentator Attacked For Israel Stance and…Circumcision???".Jewish Journal. Retrieved1 September 2025.
  23. ^Ross, John;Robinson, Nathan J. (17 March 2025)."MeidasTouch Turns Democrats' Minds to Slop".Current Affairs.ISSN 2471-2647. Retrieved1 September 2025.
  24. ^Pakman, David (8 July 2023)."Think Like a Detective: A Kid's Guide to Critical Thinking".Amazon. Retrieved6 July 2023.
  25. ^Pakman, David.Think Like a Scientist: A Kid's Guide to Scientific Thinking.
  26. ^Pakman, David.Think Like a Voter: A Kid's Guide to Shaping Our Country's Future. Retrieved10 April 2024.
  27. ^Pakman, David (25 March 2025).The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America. Beacon Press.ISBN 978-0807016534.

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