Congressman Reacts to Tariffs, Self-Inflicted Inflation, and Other Bad Ideas

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Max Katz talk Trump’s tariffs. The early impacts being driving up prices on everyday goods, causing self-inflicted inflation and economic strain on working Americans. Along with Elon Musk’s growing political influence, Citizens United’s role in corrupting elections, and the GOP’s hypocrisy on national security. Immigration, DACA, and America’s deep-rooted scapegoating of migrants during crises are explored alongside a call for greater representation in Congress. COVID’s lasting impact, vaccine misinformation, and Cory Booker’s record-breaking “filibuster” (senate speech) round out this episode.Topics:0:00 - Economic fallout of Trump’s tariffs5:30 - Farmer bailouts and partisan politics9:00 - Elon Musk and political influence15:00 - Citizens United and campaign money21:30 - Reforming congressional representation27:00 - GOP security hypocrisy and Signalgate32:30 - COVID vs 9/11 impact38:30 - Vaccine politics and Operation Warp Speed44:30 - Long-term effects of COVID50:00 - Cory Booker’s “filibuster”56:00 - Immigration and scapegoating in America1:03:00 - English-only laws and diversity1:09:00 - Wrongful deportation and human rightsThank you for tuning into the ‘Who Dem?’ Podcast! We bring on Democratic leaders, candidates, personalities, and more with a goal of truly getting to know the person beyond politics. Hosted by Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Max Katz.New episodes weekly! Follow now and never miss a conversation.Connect with us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whodempod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whodempod📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]