The People's Cabinet

MSNBC Co-Host of "The Weeknight" and former Biden-Harris senior advisor Symone Sanders Townsend joins The People’s Cabinet to unpack why Democrats struggle to tell their story and how they can fight back. She lays out what’s at stake for democracy and why our message must get better. Symone talks to Dan Koh about: Lessons from the Biden-Harris White House How misinformation and MAGA medi...

Donald Trump claims he’s “pro-worker.” But his record shows the opposite. This Labor Day, we expose Trump’s worker hypocrisy and his anti-labor record: – Tried cutting $2B from Job Corps , a program helping at-risk youth find stable jobs – Eliminated $400M in senior job training , leaving older Americans behind – Signed an executive order stripping 1M federal workers of collective bargaining right...

Congresswoman Grace Meng joins The People’s Cabinet to break down what’s at stake when lawmakers return from recess. Meng explains the GOP’s shutdown over the Epstein files and the budget cuts that could reshape healthcare, public safety, and America’s global leadership. Meng talks to Dan Koh about: - Why Republicans abruptly recessed Congress to avoid scrutiny on the Epstein files - The September...

This week, Dan traveled to Nashville to debate ultra-MAGA commentator Tomi Lahren on crime, Trump’s record, and the future of American democracy. Host Dan Koh takes you inside their conversation — with analysis on what Democrats need to do better to win on the issues that matter. Koh takes you behind the scenes on the conversations about: Trump’s cuts to law enforcement — including $800M in propos...

Former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins The People’s Cabinet for a conversation about the state of America’s disaster preparedness, what’s at stake this hurricane season, and why FEMA must remain nonpartisan in order to save lives. Criswell talks to Dan Koh about: - How FEMA has evolved since Hurricane Katrina — and where she fears the agency is slipping backwards - How FEMA positions reso...

Lots of talk about Trump, Powell, and the Fed lately — but not a lot of clear explanations. The Fed decides what you pay on your mortgage, car loan, credit card. Here’s what you need to know — and why Trump’s meddling could be a real problem.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont joins The People’s Cabinet to explain how Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” ripples through state budgets, working families, and local economies. From health care to food assistance, Lamont breaks down what these federal cuts mean on the ground. Lamont talks to Dan Koh about: - Why Medicaid cuts aren’t about “waste, fraud, and abuse” — and who really pays the p...

Gavin Newsom has figured out how to beat Donald Trump at his own game — by trolling him online, using social media to expose MAGA’s weaknesses, and flipping Trump’s own playbook back on him. It’s not just entertaining — it’s a strategy Democrats can use to win. In this episode of The People’s Cabinet , we break down: How Newsom’s trolling works — and why it drives Trump crazy The subtle + blatant...

Senator Angus King joins The People’s Cabinet for a wide-ranging conversation on America’s information landscape, the dangers of partisan extremism, and how being an independent has shaped how he governs. King talks to Dan Koh about: Why primaries push out moderates How disinformation threatens democracy What it means to serve as an independent Why America’s greatest strength is its allies, not is...

How did we get here? What's the future of Ukraine?   Fresh off President Trump's latest (and separate) meetings with Putin and Zelenskyy, this Cabinet Meeting covers: How we got here: Putin’s aggression and Trump’s foreign policy, with U.S. Senator Chris Coons What’s next for Ukraine and NATO: risks, opportunities, and U.S. leadership in the context of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska an...

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 o...

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 la...

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.

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 w...

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 co...

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...

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...

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 th...

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...

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 wh...

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 Cabine...

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 sol...

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 c...

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)...

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+ right...