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For the internet entrepreneur and venture capitalist, see David B. Pakman.

David Pakman (born 2 February 1984) is an American-Argentine political commentator, media entrepreneur and author. He is the host of the talk radio program The David Pakman Show. His work focuses on Politics of the United States, democratic institutions, media incentives and political extremism, reaching millions in audience across digital platforms.

Early life and education

David Pakman was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and later immigrated to the United States as a child, where he was raised.[1][2] At the age of 16, he became a US citizen.

Education

Pakman grew up in Northampton, Massachusetts, and graduated from Northampton High School. He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst, Massachusetts, where he majored in economics and communications. He also earned an MBA degree from Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts.[3][4]

Career

The David Pakman Show

The David Pakman Show is a Progressive political talk program hosted by David Pakman. The show launched in August 2005 as a local radio program in Massachusetts on WXOJ-LP as Midweek Politics with David Pakman and expanded into national syndication, airing on numerous radio and television stations across the United States.[5] As the program expanded, The David Pakman Show became available on radio, television, and online platforms, including YouTube and podcast networks. The show features political commentary, news analysis, and interviews with politicians, journalists, and other public figures.

Development and distribution

It originated as a local radio program in 2005 and later entered national syndication, airing on more than 100 stations. The program subsequently expanded its distribution to television and digital platforms, where full episodes and clips are published online.[5]

The David Pakman Show is distributed across radio, television, and digital platforms, including YouTube. Episodes are also released online and made available as a podcast. The program has been carried on networks such as Free Speech TV and through radio syndication, in addition to its online distribution.[6]

Media appearances and commentary

He has appeared as a guest speaker and commentator in a variety of radio, television and radio programs including on Fox News, CNN,[7] HLN. His HLN credits includes Nancy Grace program,[8] and Dr. Drew on Call.[9] He has also been a guest on podcasts including Lex Fridman Podcast,[10][11] and The Joe Rogan Experience,[12][13] and talk show Piers Morgan Uncensored.[14] He has appeared in magazines Mother Jones,[15] the Boston Herald,[16] The New York Times,[17] and Wired.[18][19][20]

Writing and publications

Pakman is the author of several non-fiction books. He wrote a series of children’s books including Think Like a Detective, Think Like a Scientist, Think Like a Voter, which are focused on critical thinking, science literacy and civic engagement respectively.

In 2025, Pakman published New York Times Bestseller The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created A Post-Truth America.[21] The book examined the role of media incentives, disinformation and radicalization in contemporary U.S. politics. The book was published by Beacon Press.

In August 2025, a Wired article mentioned Pakman in connection with the Chorus Creator Incubator Program, a dark money initiative funded by the Sixteen Thirty Fund that supports and compensates online influencers who promote Democratic Party messaging.[22]

Bibliography

  • Think Like a Detective: A Kid’s Guide to Critical Thinking (2023)[23]
  • Think Like a Scientist: A Kid’s Guide to Scientific Thinking (2023)[24]
  • Think Like a Voter: A Kid’s Guide to Shaping Our Country’s Future (2024)[25]
  • The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America (2025)[26]

Personal life

Pakman has stated he is secular and does not believe in God, but would not rule out the possibility.[2]

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. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  2. ^ a b Zeitlin, Alan (21 July 2023). “Is this Jewish podcaster the progressive answer to Ben Shapiro?”. The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  3. ^ Pakman, David (31 March 2016). “About”. davidpakman.com. David Pakman. Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 10 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. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  5. ^ a b O’Brien, George (25 April 2011). “David Pakman, 27”. Business West. ProQuest 868033984. Archived from the original on 28 February 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  6. ^ O’Brien, George (25 April 2011). “David Pakman, 27”. BusinessWest. Archived from the original on 28 February 2020.
  7. ^ “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 from the original on 22 April 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  8. ^ “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. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  9. ^ “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. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  10. ^ “Lex Fridman Podcast”. Lex Fridman. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  11. ^ David Pakman on Hunter Biden’s laptop | Lex Fridman Podcast Clips, 13 May 2023, retrieved 20 May 2023
  12. ^ “David Pakman on JRE #1311”. joerogan.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  13. ^ “David Pakman on JRE #1479”. joerogan.com. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  14. ^ Piers Morgan Uncensored (6 June 2024). “This Is Stalinism!” David Pakman vs Benny Johnson on Trump. Retrieved 16 July 2024 – via YouTube.
  15. ^ “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. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  16. ^ “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. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  17. ^ 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. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  18. ^ Alba, Davey. “Want a Better Web? Here’s an Idea: Pay for It – WIRED”. Wired. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  19. ^ “Group Launches #Openzilla Campaign to Combat Intolerance of ‘Faith Driven Views’“. Vice. 8 April 2014. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  20. ^ 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. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  21. ^ “Hardcover Nonfiction Books – Best Sellers – Books – The New York Times”. The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  22. ^ Lorenz, Taylor (28 August 2025). “A Dark Money Group Is Secretly Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers”. Wired. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  23. ^ Pakman, David (8 July 2023). “Think Like a Detective: A Kid’s Guide to Critical Thinking”. Amazon. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  24. ^ Pakman, David. Think Like a Scientist: A Kid’s Guide to Scientific Thinking.
  25. ^ Pakman, David. Think Like a Voter: A Kid’s Guide to Shaping Our Country’s Future. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  26. ^ Pakman, David (25 March 2025). The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America. Beacon Press. ISBN 978-0807016534.