Congressman Seth Magaziner on Trump’s Dark Money Schemes, Congressional Corruption, and Why Every American Deserves Paid Vacation

Ben, Beleh, and Max sit down with Congressman Seth Magaziner (RI-2) for a candid conversation on banning congressional stock trading, Trump’s next-level corruption, and why Democrats must overhaul their messaging to win back young voters.Magaziner kicks things off by giving an inside look at the exclusive House members' gym — who lifts the most, which Republicans hit the CrossFit circuit, and the surreal moment he walked in on Jim Jordan in a towel (01:14).Then, the conversation shifts to Trump’s staggering corruption and why his financial grifts — ranging from his crypto scam to lawsuits that conveniently result in massive settlements — make previous scandals look small by comparison (17:39). Magaziner breaks down why Congress must ban stock trading among its members to rebuild public trust and counter Trump’s “everyone’s corrupt” narrative (19:27).Later, they discuss how Democrats lost young men in 2024, why ignoring online media cost them the election, and how the party must engage with voters where they actually are — on podcasts, YouTube, and social media (29:03). He also explains why Democrats need a concrete policy agenda to match the GOP’s Project 2025, and how economic populism could help Dems win back working-class voters (33:50).Wrapping up, Magaziner reveals his "Vacation for Everyone" bill — a push to guarantee every American worker 10 days of paid time off (48:47). Plus, he weighs in on the Celtics' championship hopes, Mahomes vs. Brady, and why he was rooting against the Eagles in the Super Bowl (07:31).This episode is packed with insider stories, sharp political analysis, and a fresh strategy for Democrats to reclaim their winning coalition.Follow Congressman Seth Magaziner ⁠@SethMagaziner + @Rep_Magaziner, Beleh ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Btoma15⁠⁠⁠⁠, Ben ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BenBartlettt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ and Brogressive Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BrogressivePod⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Twitter/X.