The People's Cabinet

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 - Defu...

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 misusi...

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...

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 essen...

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 a...

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...

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....

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 tr...

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 th...

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...

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, Cho...

Foreign policy can feel distant and complicated — but it shapes everything from our economy to our safety. Senator Chris Coons joins us to explain what’s actually going on in the world, and why it matters more than ever. We cover: • What foreign aid really is — and why it’s worth it • What NATO literally stands for, what it does, and why it’s vital • The latest on Ukraine and why support still mat...

Washington feels broken, with lots of gridlock and few ideas. But there are some who are trying to change that. Rep. Jake Auchincloss was dubbed "The Democrat Who is Thinking Differently" by The New York Times . In this refreshingly practical episode, we dig into real ideas that could make life better, fast, including: • Curbing social media’s influence on children • Fixing our broken he...

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...

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...

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 • Wha...

With tariffs dominating our lives, The People’s Cabinet drops a special pre-launch episode featuring former Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein. In less than 20 minutes, Jared explains: What tariffs actually are  What a “reciprocal tariff” means Why Trump’s trade policy could backfire How we build a thoughtful trade policy that helps Americans  How Democrats can e...

Feeling overwhelmed by all that’s happening in our country? Confused about what information is real? Trying to figure out what to do? You’re not alone. My name is Dan Koh, and welcome to The People’s Cabinet , a podcast that directly explains the top issues facing our country today and talks about what we stand for, not just what we’re against. I’ve worked in the White House, Boston City Hall, and...