We’re launching something new — Cabinet Meetings . We'll take you behind the spin to explain the most important stories with context, facts, and clarity. In this first Cabinet Meeting, we break down two major developments: Trump’s takeover of Washington, D.C. — and how his cuts to federal law enforcement and local community programs could put public safety at risk. His controversial pick to oversee America’s jobs numbers, EJ Antoni — and how his political bias could undermine the integrity of th...
Aug 12, 2025•22 min
Congresswoman Haley Stevens joins The People’s Cabinet for a wide-ranging conversation on saving Michigan’s auto industry, winning back swing states, and how Democrats can stand up to Trump’s economic chaos. She and Dan Koh dive into: - How Michigan rebounded from the Great Recession - Inside the Obama auto rescue – and what it means for American manufacturing today - The fight to protect union laborers and the dignity of work - Why U.S. trade is essential – and how Trump’s tariffs hurt workers ...
Aug 12, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics has called its methods flawed and pushed for a full overhaul. We break down his past statements, what changes could be coming, and why they could affect everything from jobs numbers to inflation reports — and your trust in the data.
Aug 12, 2025•2 min
I’m stepping in behind the mic at The David Pakman Show this week — 3.3 million subscribers strong — to break down 8+ topics each day facing our country. From Trump’s latest power plays to the policy fights that will define 2026, we’re pulling no punches. Tune in, hit subscribe, and join millions who come to The David Pakman Show for sharp, fact-driven analysis and fearless conversation. Listen whereever you get your podcast or watch on David's YouTube channel: 🎧 Watch & Subscribe: https://...
Aug 08, 2025•2 min
Redistricting usually flies under the radar — but right now, it’s front and center in two of the biggest states in the country. In this bonus explainer, Dan Koh and President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee John Bisognano break down: – Why Texas is trying to redraw the lines – What California is doing in response – How these fights could reshape power in Congress for years to come – What a sustainable long-term solution could be Subscribe for more episodes....
Aug 05, 2025•11 min
Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut joins The People’s Cabinet for a fast-paced, deeply honest conversation on the crisis of trust in American democracy — and how to fix it before it’s too late. Murphy opens up to Dan Koh about: – Why Americans are losing faith in democracy — and how to rebuild it – The messaging traps Democrats fall into — and how to fight Trump effectively – The hidden risks of AI and why Washington isn’t ready – Big structural problems: housing, guns, money in politics — and ...
Aug 05, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In an unprecedented move, Donald Trump just fired the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)—the trusted, nonpartisan agency responsible for America’s job numbers. As former Chief of Staff at the Department of Labor, which oversees BLS, Dan Koh breaks down exactly why this matters, what it means for the economy, and how it could threaten public trust in critical U.S. data. Emergency episode—listen now.
Aug 01, 2025•3 min
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg joins The People’s Cabinet for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on leadership, legacy, and the future of American politics. Buttigieg dives deep with Dan Koh on: Leading through the chaos of the Trump era, whether he believes there’s an Epstein list — and how he thinks it all ends How Democrats win again by honing in on the right issues — including his take on Zohran Mamdani’s affordability message His first election los...
Jul 29, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Maryland Governor Wes Moore joins The People’s Cabinet to unpack his journey from college football wide receiver to transformative leader. He covers: – Rejecting labels like “left” or “moderate” to focus on results-driven governance – How he curbed Baltimore’s homicide rate to a 50-year low with innovative crime partnerships and solutions – Navigating the Trump administration while advocating for second chances – A leadership playbook that involves bringing everyone to the table – His vivid reco...
Jul 22, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 26
The MSNBC anchor of “The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle” and NBC News Senior Business Correspondent joins The People’s Cabinet to break down: – What Wall Street insiders are actually saying about Trump – Why Democrats keep losing on messaging—and how to fix it – How financial illiteracy is being weaponized in American politics – The toxic role of misinformation and social media algorithms – And why empathy might be our best political strategy going forward This episode is for anyone trying to ma...
Jul 15, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville joins The People's Cabinet for a no-holds-barred conversation on where the Democratic Party goes from here. He weighs in on: – Why Democrats continue to lose the economic narrative – How cultural elitism is costing elections – What went wrong in 2024—and how to fix it – Whether Zohran Mamdani is the real deal 🎙️ New episodes of The People’s Cabinet drop every Tuesday. Subscribe and leave a review!...
Jul 08, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Senator Ed Markey joins to lay out what’s at stake: the future of climate and clean energy, the Green New Deal, his fight for due process in the case of Rümeysa Öztürk, the treat of tariffs to small businesses – and how we push back in 2025. We cover: – What Trump is doing to unravel the clean energy revolution — including a reported $1B deal with Big Oil – What the Green New Deal was built to solve — and what’s now under attack – The case of Rümeysa Öztürk and what it signals about due process ...
Jul 01, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Senator Tammy Duckworth—combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and mother via IVF—joins The People’s Cabinet with a warning for this moment. We cover: The real danger of media figures influencing war decisions and why she believes Pete Hegseth should no longer be Secretary of Defense Why Duckworth says Trump’s “Fertilization President” claim is hollow How the Dobbs decision would’ve blocked the care that made her a mother Why the Trump-Musk “DOGE” overhaul is hurting veterans What leadership lo...
Jun 24, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this BONUS EPISODE from The People’s Cabinet, Dr. Phil Gordon — former National Security Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, White House Coordinator for the Middle East, and Sydney Stein Jr. Scholar at Brookings — breaks down the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran. We cover: • What Iran’s government and nuclear program actually look like • President Obama’s Iran deal (the JCPOA) and why it unraveled • What “uranium enrichment” means and why it matters • Israel’s role • Whether...
Jun 23, 2025•33 min
In this episode of The People’s Cabinet, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joins Dan Koh to talk about how we stand up to Trump — and what real leadership looks like in dangerous times. From rising threats to economic solutions, Governor Pritzker shares how he’s balanced budgets, raised wages, and delivered real results for working families — all while defending democracy, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ rights. They cover: – The rise of political violence – Why people must speak up — and show up – How affor...
Jun 17, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Former Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Chief of Staff Sheila Nix join The People's Cabinet to break down Donald Trump’s and Linda McMahon’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education — and what that means for students, teachers, schools, and families nationwide. They explain how eliminating the Department of Education could: - Slash funding for special education programs - Defund rural schools, especially in high-poverty communities - End civil rights enforcement in classrooms - J...
Jun 10, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Trump’s executive orders. Medicaid cuts. Political fear as strategy. Neera Tanden breaks it all down — and explains how Democrats can fight back. In this episode of The People’s Cabinet , Dan Koh interviews Neera Tanden, President & CEO of the Center for American Progress and former White House Domestic Policy Advisor, for a deep dive into: - How executive orders work — and how Trump is misusing them - Why courts are blocking his actions with temporary restraining orders - The real-world sta...
Jun 03, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Sen. Ruben Gallego joins Dan Koh to talk about how Democrats should approach the border — and how that message can help win back the voters they’ve been losing. From immigration and deportation to working-class men, veterans, and messaging in swing states, Senator Gallego shares what’s broken — and what actually works. Drawing on his experience outperforming the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket in Arizona by 8 points, he lays out a path forward rooted in empathy, clarity, and political strate...
May 27, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Former Labor Secretary, DNC Chair, and Assistant U.S. Attorney General Tom Perez joins Dan Koh to break down how Democrats can win in 2026, reform the DOJ, and rebuild trust with working people. You’ll hear: How Democrats can flip key seats and build a lasting majority What really happens inside the DOJ — and how to restore public trust Why putting workers first isn’t just good policy — it’s essential politics How to lead with values in a moment of deep political cynicism If you’re looking for c...
May 23, 2025•57 min
Can America stay competitive without funding science and technology? Former White House Chief Science & Technology Advisor Dr. Arati Prabhakar joins Dan Koh to explain what’s at stake — from breakthroughs in AI and drug development to national security and America’s innovation edge. 🔍 Topics Covered: • AI and medicine • Drug development and Alzheimer’s research • The role of federal science agencies: — DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) — ARPA-H (Advanced Research Projects Ag...
May 20, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Trump’s tariffs could tip us into recession. Attacks on the Fed and universities are escalating. Larry Summers explains what’s at stake. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins The People’s Cabinet with a stark warning: Trump’s China tariffs are a “self-inflicted supply shock” that could plunge the U.S. economy into recession. In this wide-ranging conversation, Summers breaks down: • Why Trump’s tariffs and China trade war could destabilize the U.S. economy • The growing threat to Fed inde...
May 13, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Cleveland Mayor and Democratic Mayors Association President Justin Bibb joins The People’s Cabinet to share what’s actually working—from cutting crime to fixing housing and homelessness. Cleveland’s mayor shares practical, real-world solutions to critical urban issues like homelessness, permitting reform, and public safety—and explains why Democratic leaders need to focus on results, not rhetoric. We cover: – Holding police accountable—and his take on “Defund the Police” – Chronic homelessness –...
May 06, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Marty Walsh joins The People’s Cabinet to talk addiction, recovery, and how we can win back the working-class voters we’ve lost. The former U.S. Labor Secretary and Boston Mayor—now Executive Director of the NHL Players’ Association—shares his story of hitting rock bottom and rebuilding his life, and explains why showing up with humility is key to rebuilding trust. We cover: – Alcoholism, recovery, and staying sober – Why politicians need to get yelled at – What DC can learn from local leaders –...
May 06, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Jon Finer — President Biden’s former Deputy National Security Advisor — joins The People’s Cabinet for an unfiltered conversation about what the Biden administration got right, what could have gone differently, and how President Trump may be putting U.S. security at risk. From Russia’s war in Ukraine to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Finer shares lessons learned — and urgent warnings for the future. Together, they cover: •The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan — and what was at stake •How t...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Shalanda Young — former Director of the Office of Management and Budget — oversaw a $7 trillion federal budget that touched nearly every part of American life. In this episode, she joins The People’s Cabinet to break down what a federal budget really is, why raising the debt ceiling isn’t the same thing, and how upcoming budget fights could reshape the future of our economy. We cover: •Where $7 trillion actually goes — and what’s really driving the deficit •The difference between passing a budge...
Apr 29, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 8
What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — and why are so many powerful people trying to destroy it? In this episode of The People’s Cabinet, Dan sits down with CFPB Director Rohit Chopra to unpack what the agency actually does, how it protects everyday Americans, and what’s at stake as both Big Tech and political forces try to erode its power. From junk fees to AI-driven manipulation, Chopra lays out the future of consumer protection — and how we fight back. We cover: •How Trump is tryi...
Apr 22, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Talking about transgender women and girls in sports has become one of the most polarizing debates in American culture — often used to inflame rather than inform. Pablo Torre has spent years navigating these kinds of conversations at the intersection of sports, politics, and identity. In this episode, he joins Dan for a wide-ranging discussion about how we talk to each other — and who gets left out of the conversation. We cover: • Why the transgender sports debate is more about politics than poli...
Apr 22, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 6
With more than 3.5 billion views and millions of followers, Brian Tyler Cohen is one of the most influential democratic voices online. But how did he build that kind of reach — and what can Democrats learn from it? In this episode, we cover: • How he built his digital platform from scratch • What Democrats get wrong in their media strategy • How the left can build a powerful digital movement • What you can do to break through the noise If you care about politics and the future of media, this is ...
Apr 15, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Tariffs. Trade wars. Global supply chains. Sound confusing? You’re not alone — and former Cabinet member U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is here to break it all down. In this episode one of President Biden's main trade architects explains: • Who typically oversees trade for the United States • What trade policy is • What tariffs are • What Trump is doing with both • What we should be doing instead • How we move forward as a country -- and as a world This is the trade episode for people w...
Apr 15, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Ben, Brett and Jordan Meiselas have built Meidas Touch into the fastest-growing independent news network in the world, with over 450 million monthly views and a podcast whose listenership exceeds The Joe Rogan Experience. How can we learn from their rise, and how can the left catch up – and even exceed – the right in this space? Ben joins us to cover: • What independent media is, and how it has grown • How to be unapologetically pro-democracy • Whether Vice President Harris should have gone on J...
Apr 15, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
