This shutdown "deal" sucks. Trump’s federal firings were already illegal — that shouldn't have been leverage. And a "promise" of a vote on healthcare while risking 5m+ people losing it completely? A crock of BS. Vote. It. Down. Fight harder.
Former Office of Personnel Management Acting Director Rob Shriver joins The People’s Cabinet to illustrate what mass firings and agency reductions mean for real people and for the services Americans count on. Shriver also lays out a customer-centric blueprint to rebuild a responsive, effective government, and what communities can do right now to defend it. Shriver talks to Dan Koh about: The difference between political vs. career roles and what “Schedule F” really doesHow probationary firing...
Carlos Eduardo Espina, attorney, immigrant-rights advocate, and Spanish-language creator with nearly 20 million followers, joins The People’s Cabinet to trace his family’s journey from Mexico to Texas, how writing thousands of letters to ICE detainees led him into activism, and why Latino voters shifted right in 2024. Espina talks to Dan Koh about: Building a Spanish-first audience across social mediaNostalgia for pre-pandemic life and how Democratic blind spots pushed many Latinos towa...
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Rory Stewart, former UK Cabinet Minister, Member of Parliament, soldier, and co-host of UK’s #1 Podcast “The Rest is Politics,” joins The People’s Cabinet to unpack fear-based politics, the risks of tech monopolies and AI, the credibility of U.S. leadership abroad, and the state of our healthcare. Stewart talks to Dan Koh about: How social media supercharges fear even when the facts improveWhy concentrating AI in a few companies is democracy’s new monopoly problemWhat Trump-era foreign policy...
Jonathan Capehart, co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, joins The People’s Cabinet to talk about Trump’s government shutdown, the state of American democracy, and how storytelling can bridge divides in today’s political climate. Capehart talks to Dan Koh about: Why the current shutdown feels different and how Democrats are finally fighting back to protect healthcareThe generational divide within the Democratic Party and why figures like AOC and Zohran Mamdani represent a new kind of leadershipHis ...
Here’s how MAGA is playing chicken with YOUR healthcare. They want to kick the can to November 21st. Problem? Premiums skyrocket November 1st. Millions will lose coverage — and Democrats lose the chance to stop it.
Congresswoman Susan DelBene, Chair of the DCCC, joins The People’s Cabinet to break down the looming shutdown and what it means for your wallet, your health care, and your community. We cover: – What a government shutdown actually is – How health care premiums could spike by 65% – The real-world impacts: job losses, hospital cuts, and skyrocketing family bills – How misinformation is shaping the debate — and how to push back with facts – What you can do right now to make your voice hear...
Senator Chris Van Hollen joins The People’s Cabinet to discuss Trump’s violations of due process, his visit to the Middle East, and how Democrats can confront authoritarian politics. Senator Van Hollen talks to Dan Koh about: The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his denial of constitutional rightsWhy Trump’s deals with El Salvador reveals the depths of his disregard for the rule of lawHis recent trip to Israel, Gaza, and neighboring countries — and his concerns with the Netanyahu governmentWh...
If the government shuts down, Members of Congress keep getting paid. Janitors get screwed — they never do. This is on top of Trump threatening to fire 2 million workers. Here’s how this works.
Congressman Eric Swalwell joins The People’s Cabinet to reflect on the new January 6th committee, how Democrats can reclaim the narrative, and why transparency is essential in the fight against Trump’s fear-based politics. Congressman Swalwell talks to Dan Koh about: His role as ranking member on the new January 6th committee and why “truth over Trump” must guide its workHow Democrats can break through Trump’s disinformation machine with storytelling and authenticityThe Epstein files controve...
Trump is threatening to fire up to 1.9 MILLION federal employees if the government shuts down. Is it legal? Probably not. Does he care? Not at all. It’s a scare tactic to make Democrats bend the knee. We break it down in this emergency Cabinet Meeting.
Senator Elissa Slotkin joins The People’s Cabinet to reflect on political violence, the rising cost of living, and why we might be barreling toward a government shutdown. Senator Slotkin talks to Dan Koh about: Her reaction to the tragic assassination of Charlie KirkHow shrinking access to health care and cuts to Medicaid threaten families in Michigan and beyondWhy economic security is the defining issue of our time – and why Democrats must center it to win back trustThe danger of Trump’s fea...
Donald Trump has sent the National Guard into Memphis. But will it reduce crime—or just serve as political theater? In this episode of The People’s Cabinet, Rep. Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) joins Dan Koh to break down what’s really happening on the ground: – Why Trump’s deployment is being called a “military occupation” – How poverty drives crime—and what actually works to reduce violence – The lessons from Baltimore and Memphis on youth investment, community programs, and public safety that l...
Donald Trump’s White House just delayed the release of the annual Consumer Expenditure Survey — the data that helps shape how inflation is measured. No new date. No transparency. In this episode of The People’s Cabinet, Dan Koh breaks down: Why this delay opens the door for Trump to manipulate interest rates and hide the real cost of livingThe history of Trump attacking independent data — from firing a BLS commissioner to pushing companies to scale back quarterly reportingWhy this isn’t just ...
Congresswoman Sarah McBride joins The People’s Cabinet to address recent political violence, rising attacks on the trans community, and the challenge of leading with hope in a divided democracy. Congresswoman McBride talks to Dan Koh about: Her reaction to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk — and why all political violence threatens democracyThe relentless scapegoating of the trans communityWhy coalition-building requires giving grace to “imperfect allies” instead of enforcing purity te...
Congressman Ro Khanna joins The People’s Cabinet to reflect on America’s dangerous political divides, the effect Big Tech has on democracy, and why Democrats need an inspiring vision to defeat Trumpism. Khanna shares insights on how bipartisanship can restore trust in government and why affordable childcare should be a priority. Ro talks to Dan Koh about: Why the antidote to Trumpism is statesmanshipHow algorithms are monetizing anger and what regulation should look likeHis plan for universal...
Free speech under fire, due process under threat, and Trump reshaping politics from New York to NATO. In this episode: The murder of Charlie Kirk — what it means for free expression, peaceful disagreement, and America’s democratic fabric.Trump’s due process rollback — from visa revocations to threats against dissenting voices.Epstein revelations — Trump’s denials, MAGA’s silence, and what the evidence really shows.NATO’s high-stakes moment — Russian drones downed in Poland, and why the allian...
Roland Martin, host of Roland Martin Unfiltered, joins The People’s Cabinet to break down how mainstream media normalized Trump, why Democratic strategists keep failing Black voters, and what it will take to mobilize communities for real change. Martin shares insights on the stakes for democracy and how truth-telling must guide journalism. Roland talks to Dan Koh about: Why mainstream media gave Trump a “free pass”The tendency of Democratic strategists to overlook Black expertiseHow Republica...
The latest jobs report shows just 22,000 jobs added last month — down from 73,000 last month and well below expectations. Led by a career BLS official who has served across administrations, the numbers are real — not fake, not rigged, as previously claimed by the President. And they reveal what Donald Trump doesn’t want to admit: his tariffs and policies are slowing the economy. Subscribe to The People’s Cabinet for more unfiltered breakdowns on politics, democracy, and the fights that matter.