Congressman Mike Levin on Elon Musk’s Government Takeover, Billionaire Influence in Politics, and the Need for an MLB Salary Cap

Ben, Beleh, and Max sit down with Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) for a no-holds-barred discussion on Trump’s second term, Elon Musk’s outsized influence in the White House, and how Democrats can fight back.Levin kicks things off by breaking down Musk’s unprecedented power grab, explaining why his unilateral agency cuts and government overreach are blatantly unconstitutional (01:39). He calls out Republicans’ silence on Musk’s influence and their reliance on billionaire donations, revealing that Musk himself poured $300 million into the 2024 election (04:28).Later, they dive into how Democrats can reclaim their working-class identity, exposing Trump’s economic failures, from rising costs to disastrous tariffs (12:14). Levin also hammers Trump’s inaction on inflation and lays out what Democrats need to do to rebuild their populist appeal (16:22).The conversation turns to America’s eroding global credibility, as Trump’s erratic foreign policy decisions leave the U.S. looking weak on the world stage (17:58). Plus, Levin shares his optimism for the Padres, his frustration with the Angels, and his thoughts on the Super Bowl and Chargers' future under Jim Harbaugh (20:11).This is a must-listen for anyone who wants an insider’s take on the battle to stop the billionaire takeover of our democracy.Follow Congressman Levin @MikeLevin + @RepMikeLevin, Beleh ⁠⁠⁠@Btoma15⁠⁠⁠, Ben ⁠⁠⁠@BenBartlettt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ and Brogressive Podcast ⁠⁠⁠@BrogressivePod⁠⁠⁠ on Twitter/X.