David Pakman is the host of the progressive political talk program The David Pakman Show. Mr. Pakman, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, immigrated to the United States with his family in his youth. He holds a dual bachelor’s degree in economics and communication from the University of Massachusetts, and a master’s in business administration with a concentration in economics and entrepreneurship from Bentley University.
The David Pakman Show has more than 2.5 million subscribers on YouTube as of October 2024, and more than 750,000 followers on TikTok. The show’s 1500+ interview guests have included U.S. Senators, members of Congress, governors and mayors, as well as professors, scientists, doctors, artists and many more.
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David Pakman
Host of The David Pakman ShowDavid Pakman is the host of the progressive political talk program The David Pakman Show. Mr. Pakman, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, immigrated to the United States with his family in his youth. He holds a dual bachelor’s degree in economics and communication from the University of Massachusetts, and a master’s in business administration with a concentration in economics and entrepreneurship from Bentley University.
The David Pakman Show has more than 2.5 million subscribers on YouTube as of October 2024, and more than 750,000 followers on TikTok. The show’s 1500+ interview guests have included U.S. Senators, members of Congress, governors and mayors, as well as professors, scientists, doctors, artists and many more.
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