Dan Koh

The People's Cabinet

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The People’s Cabinet is a bold, solutions-focused podcast hosted by former White House senior aide Dan Koh. Each week, Koh talks with the leaders shaping America’s future — from governors and senators to economists and organizers — about how we move past the chaos and build something better. Guests like Governor JB Pritzker, Senator Tammy Duckworth, Senator Chris Coons, and Larry Summers join to tackle the biggest challenges of our time: economic inequality, healthcare, education, reproductive rights, foreign policy, democracy reform, climate action, and how we win again. Whether you’re disill...

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Dan Koh

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Apr 2, 2026

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Pam Bondi Fired — What's Next? 02.04.2026

President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. Dan Koh breaks down:  The role of the Epstein files The corruption of the DOJ What's next Subscribe to The People’s Cabinet on your favorite podcast platform.  Paid for by The Committee to Elect Dan Koh.

The Surprise 92k Jobs Lost in February 06.03.2026

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 92,000 lost jobs and a spike in the unemployment rate to 4.4% in February. Dan Koh breaks down:  Trump's refusal to take the blame. How the unemployment rate impacts minority communities. How to protect the Bureau of Labor Statistics from corruption. Subscribe to The People’s Cabinet on your favorite podcast platform.  Paid for by The Committee to Elect...

Kristi Noem Fired — What's Next? 05.03.2026

President Trump fired Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Dan Koh breaks down:  Where Noem went wrong  What's next for the DHS What we can expect from the new appointee, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) How to hold this administration accountable going forward Subscribe to The People’s Cabinet on your favorite podcast platform.  Paid for by The Committee to Elect Dan Koh.

SCOTUS Blocks Trump’s Global Tariffs — Explained 20.02.2026

SCOTUS just blocked Trump's global tariffs -- what does this mean? Paid for by The Committee to Elect Dan Koh

What Trump's Venezuela Raid is About 03.01.2026

Let’s drop the BS. This isn’t about drugs. This isn’t about keeping Americans safe. It’s about enriching Trump and his friends with oil money — pure payback for the $1 billion they raised him. ___ Paid for by The Committee to Elect Dan Koh

This Shutdown "Deal" Sucks — Here's Why 10.11.2025

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.

Who Keeps America Working? Rob Shriver on the Future of the Federal Workforce 28.10.2025

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 diffe...

How Do We Break Through? Carlos Eduardo Espina on Immigration, Identity, and Social Media 21.10.2025

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...

🚨 I'm Running For Congress — Here's Why 16.10.2025

I’m running for Congress in MA-6 to end Donald Trump’s attack on our democracy and make life more affordable for everyone. I don't back down from a fight.  I'll use my experience at all levels of government to deliver on Day 1. Join us and please consider supporting our campaign: www.kohforcongress.com. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Dan Koh

How the World Sees America: Rory Stewart on AI, Healthcare, and America’s Global Role 14.10.2025

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 improve Why co...

How Did We Get Here? Jonathan Capehart on Media, Leadership & the Fight Ahead 07.10.2025

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 healthcare The generational divide within the D...

What's a "CR" and Why Should Dems Fight Now For Healthcare? 06.10.2025

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.

Government Shutdown Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters 30.09.2025

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...

Trump’s Playbook: Chris Van Hollen on His Trip to El Salvador and The Future of the Middle East 30.09.2025

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 rights Why Trump’s deals with El Salvador reveals the depths of his disregard for the rule of law His recent...

Members of Congress Get Paid During a Shutdown. Janitors Don't. 29.09.2025

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.

Trump is Threatening to Fire 2M Federal Employees: What Does This Mean? 25.09.2025

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.

How Do We Address Fear Politics? Elissa Slotkin on Political Violence, Health Care, and Shutdowns 23.09.2025

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 Kirk How shrinking access to health care and cuts to Medicaid threaten families in Michigan and beyond Why economic security is the defin...

What’s Trump Doing in Memphis — and What Actually Works? 22.09.2025

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 le...

Trump BLS Inflation Data Delay Explained: Why You Should Care 20.09.2025

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 living The history of Trump attacking independent data — from f...

Sarah McBride on Political Violence, Trans Rights, and Finding Hope in a Divided America 18.09.2025

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 democracy The relentless scapegoating of the trans communit...

Can Democrats Find a New Vision? Ro Khanna on Tech, Epstein, and Building an Economy for All 16.09.2025

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 statesmans...

The Murder of Charlie Kirk — Free Speech, Justice & Trump’s America 12.09.2025

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 ev...

Can We Win Back Black Voters? Roland Martin on Media Failures, Trump, and the Fight for Truth 09.09.2025

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 T...

Jobs Report Doozy — What It Means for Trump’s Economy (EXPLAINER) 05.09.2025

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 P...

RFK Jr., Mamdani, ICE Expansion & Trump’s Socialism 04.09.2025

Trump is reshaping America — from vaccines and civil liberties to Wall Street and New York politics. In this episode: RFK Jr.’s vaccine disinformation and $500M cut to mRNA research — plus how his anti-vax rhetoric fueled outbreaks. Trump’s ICE expansion, masked raids, and Stephen Miller’s deportation quotas — and why this is only the beginning. Trump’s 10% Intel stake — government as the world’s...

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