Quick Info
| Profession | Talk show host, political commentator, media entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | American-Argentine |
| Date of Birth | 02/02/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Latest News about David Pakman
09/2025
Wired published an investigative report revealing that David Pakman was among high-profile Democratic influencers secretly funded by Chorus, a dark money group backed by The Sixteen Thirty Fund. The report detailed contractual restrictions requiring creators to funnel all political engagements through Chorus and prohibiting disclosure of funding sources and funder identities.
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Bio/Wiki
| Description | American-Argentine talk show host and political commentator known for hosting The David Pakman Show, a progressive news talk program available on television, radio, and the internet. The show started in August 2005 as a community radio program called Midweek Politics with David Pakman on WXOJ-LP in Northampton, Massachusetts, and has since expanded to national and international distribution. |
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| Notable Achievement | His debut non-fiction book, The Echo Machine, was a New York Times Bestseller in 2025. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics and Communication from University of Massachusetts Amherst |
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| Master's Degree | MBA from Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts, with focus on Economics and Entrepreneurship |
Personal Life
| Immigration | Immigrated to the United States at age 5 |
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| Language | English learned as a second language |
| Upbringing | Grew up in Northampton, Massachusetts |
Family
| Background | Born to a Jewish family of Ashkenazi descent |
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| Siblings | Has a brother |
| Mother | Taught collegiate Judaic studies |
Career
| Current Role | Host of The David Pakman Show |
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| Show Format | Television, radio, and internet political program |
| Show Launch | August 2005 on WXOJ-LP as Midweek Politics with David Pakman |
| Expansion | By 2011, the show aired on 100 stations; now nationally syndicated with 200+ radio and TV affiliates |
| Distribution | Available on DirecTV, DISH Network, YouTube, and as a podcast |
| Focus Areas | Modern North American politics and society, economics, science, religion in public life, culture, and LGBT rights |
| YouTube Presence | Hosts one of the most viewed progressive political channels on YouTube with approximately 3.3 million subscribers and posts nearly a dozen videos daily |
Social Media
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@davidpakmanshow |
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| YouTube Total Views | 2.93 billion (as of June 2025) |
| Platform | One of the most viewed progressive political channels on YouTube |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. 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. | |
| 2. In August 2025, a Wired article reported that Pakman participated in the Chorus Creator Incubator Program, a dark money initiative funded by The Sixteen Thirty Fund that compensates online influencers to amplify Democratic Party messaging. The program required creators to disclose partnerships only with Chorus's express prior consent and prohibited them from publicly criticizing other program participants. |