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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 1H 5M

MAKE DEMOCRATS COOL AGAIN

from Who Dem? · host The OX Institute

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and co-host Damian Galvan sit down for a wide-ranging conversation. Everything from the national housing crisis and immigrant labor to Elon Musk’s “tunnel for Teslas” and the Democrats’ missing “cool factor.” The main topics we cover in Episode 18 are: the rise of car culture vs. public transit, generational frustration over homeownership, anti-immigrant media narratives, California’s zoning battles, and whether Democrats can recapture the cultural edge they had in the ‘90s and Obama years.Chapters:0:00 – Intro0:28 – Trump, Epstein, and conspiracy culture1:48 – The Democratic brand3:55 – Homeownership and affordability9:00 – Generational challenges13:00 – Immigration and the American workforce17:00 – Public transit and city planning24:00 – Elon Musk and the Tesla tunnel27:00 – Car culture, isolation, and community31:45 – LA traffic and Metro expansion39:00 – ICE raids and media stunts44:30 – The Church’s role in immigration47:00 – Catholicism and modern challenges54:00 – Trump’s labor proposal and double standards1:00:00 – Can Democrats recapture “cool”?1:04:00 – Final thoughtsThank 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 Damian Galvan.New episodes weekly! Subscribe 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]

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Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and co-host Damian Galvan sit down for a wide-ranging conversation. Everything from the national housing crisis and immigrant labor to Elon Musk’s “tunnel for Teslas” and the Democrats’ missing “cool factor.” The main topics we cover in Episode 18 are: the rise of car culture vs. public transit, generational frustration over homeownership, anti-immigrant media narratives, California’s zoning battles, and whether Democrats can recapture the cultural edge they had in the ‘90s and Obama years.Chapters:0:00 – Intro0:28 – Trump, Epstein, and conspiracy culture1:48 – The Democratic brand3:55 – Homeownership and affordability9:00 – Generational challenges13:00 – Immigration and the American workforce17:00 – Public transit and city planning24:00 – Elon Musk and the Tesla tunnel27:00 – Car culture, isolation, and community31:45 – LA traffic and Metro expansion39:00 – ICE raids and media stunts44:30 – The Church’s role in immigration47:00 – Catholicism and modern challenges54:00 – Trump’s labor proposal and double standards1:00:00 – Can Democrats recapture “cool”?1:04:00 – Final thoughtsThank 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 Damian Galvan.New episodes weekly! Subscribe 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]

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