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David Pakman
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Pakman in 2019
Personal information
Born David Pakman
(1984-02-02) 2 February 1984 (age 41)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nationality
  • United States
  • Argentina
Education University of Massachusetts Amherst (BS)
Bentley University (MBA)
Occupation Political media personality and media entrepreneur
YouTube information
Years active 2005–present
Genre News
Political commentary
Subscribers 2.73 million
Total views ~ 2.3 billion
Subscriber and view counts updated as of April 5, 2024.

David Pakman (born 2 February 1984) is a well-known talk show host and political commentator. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He later became a citizen of the United States. He is best known for hosting his popular show, The David Pakman Show.

About David Pakman

Early Life and Education

David Pakman was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in February 1984. His family is of Ashkenazi Jewish background. When he was five years old, his family moved to the United States.

He grew up in Northampton, Massachusetts. He went to Northampton High School. Later, he studied at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. There, he focused on economics and communications. He also earned a master's degree in business from Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts.

His Career as a Host

David Pakman hosts The David Pakman Show. This program is available on TV, radio, and the internet. It focuses on news and political discussions.

He started his show in 2005 as a hobby on a local radio station. By 2011, his show was very popular. It was broadcast on 100 radio stations. It was also available on TV through DirecTV and DISH Network on Free Speech TV. You could also find it on the PACIFICA Radio Network. Many people watched it on YouTube and listened to it as a podcast.

The show first aired in August 2005. It was on a station called WXOJ-LP in Northampton, Massachusetts. Back then, it was called Midweek Politics with David Pakman.

Where He Has Appeared

David Pakman has been a guest on many other news programs. He has appeared on channels like Fox News and CNN. He was also on the Lex Fridman Podcast. He even appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience twice. He has also been featured in newspapers like The New York Times and magazines like Wired.

How His Show Works

David Pakman's show makes money in a few ways. They sell ads to different companies. They also earn money from ads on platforms like YouTube. People can also become members through his website. These members get extra content and support the show.

In June 2024, David Pakman shared some news. He announced that his radio and television show would end in August. He plans to focus more on digital content. This means he will put more effort into his YouTube show and other online platforms.

Personal Life

David Pakman became a father in June 2022. He announced that he would take paternity leave to spend time with his newborn daughter.

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