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The Fly-In
by New Democrat Coalition
Each week the House of Representatives is in session, Members from across America fly into Washington, D.C. to tackle the important issues facing Congress and the country.The Fly-In, hosted by New Democrat Coalition Members Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33), breaks down what the American people should know about the biggest events of the week, what New Dems and House Democrats are doing to deliver for their constituents, and how folks back home can get involved to push the policy agenda in Washington. newdemocratcoalition.substack.com
Episodes
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The Fly-In | Dr. Kim Schrier Wants to Talk About Healthcare and Vaccines
In this episode, Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08), the first pediatrician in Congress and chair of the New Dem Rural Revitalization Working Group. As a doctor, Rep. Schrier has seen firsthand what happens when people don’t have...
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The Fly-In | We Need More Moms in Congress with Rep. Brittany Pettersen
This week, co-hosts Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) were joined by Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) to talk about the cost of living crisis facing American families, from groceries to gas and school supplies. They discuss the urgent need to build more housing to lower...
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The Fly-In | Don Beyer Knows a lot about Trade Wars and AI
Co-Hosts Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) were back in Washington this week, joined by Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08), to talk through the latest news on Trump’s Trade War with Canada and developments in Artificial Intelligence. Beyer, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee…
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The Fly-In | What’s Up in West Virginia with State Delegate Kayla Young
In this episode, co-hosts Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by West Virginia State Delegate Kayla Young, a rising star and NewDEAL Leader representing Charleston, WV and serving as Minority Leader Pro Tempore in the House of Delegates. Kayla is a native of her…
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The Fly-In | Republicans’ Spending Spree, the SAVE Act, and the Budget Showdown
In this episode, Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) breaks down the biggest issues Congress will face before the end of the fiscal year as the House heads into the August district work period. He discusses Republicans’ latest $95 billion spending proposal, President Trump’s continued attacks on…
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The Fly-In | One Year of the Big Ugly Bill with Rep. Shontel Brown
This week, co-hosts Congressmen Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) to talk through rising costs and the anniversary of Congressional Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill. The Members discuss the latest polling showing Americans’ growing concerns...
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The Fly-In | Housing, Borders, and Beef with Rep. Gabe Vasquez
This week, solo host Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) is joined by Congressman Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) on the podcast to discuss the latest news impacting the American people. Landsman and Vasquez start by discussing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill to tackle the housing…
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The Fly-In | Iran MOU, Inflation Spikes, and the World Cup with Rep. Greg Stanton
This week, co-hosts Congressmen Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by Congressman Greg Stanton (AZ-04), the self-proclaimed “best pickleball player in Congress,” to talk through the latest news on Iran, rising costs, and the World Cup. Stanton, a member of the House Foreign...
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Republican Reconciliation, Corruption, & Baseball with Rep. Mike Levin
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released Episode 14 of Season 2 of The Fly-In, hosted by Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33). This week, Landsman and Veasey are joined by Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) to discuss Republicans’ legislation to give an additional $70 billion to ICE…
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The Fly-In | Gerrymanders and Gumbo with New Orleans Rep. Troy Carter
This week, co-hosts Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), who represents a district impacted by Republican lawmakers’ gerrymander effort in the wake of the Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court Decision. Carter gives an overview of the immediate...
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The Fly-In | Voting Rights are Under Attack with Rep. Andrea Salinas
This week, co-hosts Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Greg Landsman (OH-01) are joined by Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06), New Dem Leadership Member and the Co-Chair of the bipartisan Mental Health Caucus. The Members start the episode with a discussion about the state of mental health in America, and...
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The Fly-In | Honest Reactions to a Crazy Week in Congress
In this special edition episode, co-hosts Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) discuss a chaotic week on the House floor that saw multiple bills pulled, votes left open for hours at a time, shouting matches between Republicans, and a testing of Mike Johnson’s Speakership. The members…
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The Fly-In | Abundant Energy & Election Integrity with Rep. Scott Peters
This week, Fly-In co-hosts Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) from San Diego, one of the foremost experts on energy policy on the powerful House Energy & Commerce Committee. After discussing his personal connection to Martin Luther King…
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The Fly-In | Top Intel Dem Rep. Jim Himes on the War in Iran
This week, Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) is joined by special guest Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), who is the Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee and an avid apiarist. After sharing some of his knowledge on beekeeping, Rep. Himes gives an update on where things stand on Trump’s...
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New Dems Demand Congress Return to DC and End Trump’s War in Iran
Today, New Dem Members took to the House Floor to demand a vote on a War Powers Resolution to stop Trump’s reckless war. After the Republican Chair refused to recognize the members, they attended a press conference demanding that Speaker Johnson bring the House back in session immediately to take…
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New Dems Hear how Small Businesses have been Hurt by Trump's Tariffs
Last month, New Dems met with small business owners and industry representatives to learn more about how the Trump Administration’s sweeping tariffs have made every aspect of their operations more difficult and raised prices on working Americans. Two of these small business owners, Sarah Wells,...
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The Fly-In | Governor Jay Inslee Won’t Back Down on Climate Change
This week, co-hosts Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by a special guest, former Governor of Washington Jay Inslee, whose more than 30 year career in public service included eight terms in the House of Representatives and a run at the Presidency in the 2020 Democratic...
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The Fly-In | The Pride of Puerto Rico with Resident Commissioner Pablo Hernández
This week, Veasey and Landsman are joined by Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández (PR-AL), Puerto Rico’s sole elected representative in Congress, for a wide-ranging discussion on life and culture on the island. Hernández gives an overview of the unequal distribution of Medicaid and SNAP…
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The Fly-In | DHS Shutdown, Reforming ICE, & War in Iran with Rep. Johnny O
In this episode of The Fly-In, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) and guest-host Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) provide updates on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, including growing wait times at airports and impacts on TSA agents who missed their first paycheck last Friday....
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The Fly-In | Unfiltered Thoughts on Trump’s State of the Union
In this episode, hosts Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) give their unfiltered thoughts on Trump’s State of the Union Address after his first year back in office and share what it was like experiencing it from the House floor. Despite breaking the record for...
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The Fly-In | Reforming ICE and Lowering Costs with Third Way's Lanae Erickson
In this episode, Veasey and Landsman are joined by Lanae Erickson, Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education & Politics at Third Way, a D.C.-based think tank and advocacy organization. Lanae discusses the latest in public opinion about ICE operations ahead of the deadline to fund DHS at...
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The Fly-In | What's Happening in Minneapolis & What's Next with Rep. Angie Craig
In this episode, host Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) and guest host Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-06) are joined by Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02) for a wide-ranging conversation about the occupation of Minneapolis by DHS agents, what’s really happening on the ground since…
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The Fly-In | Governor Wes Moore's Hot Takes on Governing, Parenting, & Congress (S2 Ep. 2)
In this special edition episode, Landsman and Veasey are joined by Maryland Governor Wes Moore for a wide-ranging discussion about his approach to governing, how he has improved life for Marylanders during his tenure, his unfiltered takes on Congress, and more. Governor Moore also brought along…
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The Fly-In | Venezuela, ICE, & the Fed with Rep. Adam Smith (S2 Ep. 1)
In the first Fly-In episode of 2026, Landsman and Veasey are joined by Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), the current Ranking Member and top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee. Smith gives a comprehensive overview of the Trump Administration’s lack of strategy to prevent chaos in...
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The Fly-In Episode 26 | "Round Trip"
In Episode 26, “Round Trip,” Landsman and Veasey are joined by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), who serves as the Whip of the New Democrat Coalition and was the podcast’s first guest when she joined Episode 2 in March. In this episode, the three members revisit some of the topics they...
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The Fly-In Episode 25 | "Top Gun"
In Episode 25, “Top Gun” Landsman and Veasey are joined by Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) for a discussion on all things Hegseth, from the double-tap strike in the Caribbean to the Signalgate scandal. Cisneros gives his takes as an expert in the field – a former Navy officer currently serving…
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The Fly-In Episode 24 | "Flight Logs"
In Episode 24, “Flight Logs,” Landsman and Veasey welcome Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) to the podcast, who became the Coalition’s newest Member after winning a special election in September. Congressman Walkinshaw, who serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, walks...
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The Fly-In Episode 23 | "First Officer"
In Episode 23, “First Officer,” Landsman and Veasey are joined by House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05), the second-highest-ranking lawmaker in the House Democratic Caucus. In a wide-ranging discussion, Congresswoman Clark describes the challenges and opportunities facing the Democratic...
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The Fly-In Episode 22 | "Return Flight"
In Episode 22, “Return Flight,” Landsman and Veasey convene on the final day of the longest government shutdown in history to discuss their opposition to the government funding bill that does nothing to lower costs for the millions of working Americans dealing with Republicans’ healthcare crisis....
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The Fly-In Special Edition: ACA Marketplace Patient Stephanie Bradford Discusses the Affordability Crisis
This special edition episode includes the final segment of this week’s Fly-In: Live event, which was streamed on Wednesday, October 28th. During this segment, co-hosts Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) were joined by New Dem Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Stephanie Bradford, a...
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The Fly-In Episode 21 | "Air Traffic Control"
In Episode 21, “Air Traffic Control,” Landsman and Veasey welcome Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, to discuss the damage of the ongoing Republican government shutdown on federal employees critical to air travel, namely air…
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The Fly-In Episode 20 | "Senate Layover"
In Episode 20, “Senate Layover” – Congressman Landsman took the podcast on the road to meet with Democratic Senators Gary Peters and Alex Padilla and hear their perspective on the government shutdown, now entering its fourth week. Landsman and Senator Peters discuss the importance of protecting…
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The Fly-In Episode 19 | "Holding Pattern"
In Episode 19, “Holding Pattern” – Congressman Marc Veasey and guest-host Congresswoman Sara Jacobs join the pod virtually one week after the start of the Republican Shutdown, while House Republicans continue their extended vacation to block any attempts at reopening the government. Veasey and...
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The Fly-In Episode 18 | "Nosedive"
In Episode 18, “Nosedive,” Congressman Greg Landsman and special guest-host New Dem Congresswoman Sarah McBride discuss the impending government shutdown and how House Republicans have failed to show up for work to negotiate a deal with Democrats to lower costs and protect health care. The…
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The Fly-In Episode 17 | "Course Correction"
In Episode 17, “Course Correction” Congressmen Landsman and Veasey are joined by New Dem Member, Congressman Ed Case from Hawaii. Together, they discuss the aftermath of last week’s assassination of Charlie Kirk and how lawmakers must respond to the rise in political violence. Rep. Case – a…
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The Fly-In Episode 16 | "No Fly List"
In Episode 16, “No Fly List” Landsman and Veasey are joined by New Democrat Coalition Leadership Member Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) to discuss the recent clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, the abysmal August jobs report and…
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The Fly-In Episode 15 | "Co-Pilots"
In Episode 15, “Co-Pilots” – the first episode back in D.C. after the August district work period – Landsman and Veasey are joined by Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) and Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25), top Democrat on the House Administration Committee. Together, they discuss the upcoming...
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The Fly-In BONUS EPISODE | "Just the Games"
The Fly-In: Just the Games is a compilation of all the In Case You Missed It segments from recent Fly-In episodes. Watch co-hosts Representatives Greg Landsman and Marc Veasey quiz Fly-In guests Reps. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and...
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The Fly-In BONUS EPISODE | "Low Approach"
In this bonus episode, “Low Approach,” co-hosts Congressmen Greg Landsman and Marc Veasey talk through the latest developments in Texas Republicans’ attempts to redraw the maps and rig the 2026 elections. Congressman Veasey reports from Illinois – where he traveled to join the Texas Democrats who...
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The Fly-In Episode 14 | "This is Your Captain Speaking"
In Episode 14, “This is Your Captain Speaking” Congressmen Greg Landsman and Marc Veasey are joined by New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) to discuss the tax provisions in Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill that hurt hardworking American families and businesses, President Trump’s chaotic...
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BONUS EPISODE: The Fly-Out with Rahm Emanuel
In this special edition Fly-Out episode, host Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) is joined by Rahm Emanuel, former Member of Congress, White House Chief of Staff, Mayor of Chicago, and Ambassador to Japan. Rep. Landsman asks Mr. Emanuel 10 questions, ranging from the political to the personal....
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The Fly-In Episode 13 | "Medical Emergency"
In Episode 13, “Medical Emergency” Congressmen Greg Landsman and Marc Veasey are joined by New Dem Leadership Member and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health Caucus Andrea Salinas (OR-06) to discuss the devastating impacts of President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill on the...
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The Fly-In Special Edition | "Mayday" on the Big, Ugly Bill
In Episode 12, “Mayday” Congressmen Landsman and Veasey underscore how dangerous President Trump and Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill is for everyday Americans. They emphasize how Congressional Republicans supporting this legislation are voting to kick 17 million Americans off their health care…
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Episode 11 | "Cabin Pressure"
In Episode 11, “Cabin Pressure” Reps. Landsman and Veasey were joined by Rep. Tim Kennedy (NY-26) to discuss next steps on President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ harmful budget bill, Gun Violence Awareness month, the Minnesota assassinations, and Health and Human Services Secretary RFK...
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Episode 10 | "Missed Connection"
Reps. Veasey and Landsman talk through the Trump-Musk feud, and are joined by New Dem Rep. Stacey Plaskett (VI-AL) to discuss the nearly $10 billion in cuts to foreign assistance, health care, and public broadcasting included in President Trump’s rescission requests. New Dem Vice Chair for Policy...
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BONUS EPISODE: The Sophia Bush Interview
This Bonus Episode of the Fly-In includes an extended version of the Sophia Bush interview from earlier this week. Sophia dives into her political origins, dream guests for the Work in Progress podcast, her upcoming projects (including a potential revival of her hit show One Tree Hill), and much...
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Episode 9 | "Welcome Aboard"
In Episode 9, “Welcome Aboard,” Reps. Landsman and Veasey are joined by Actress and Activist Sophia Bush to discuss her views on the Trump Administration’s actions, the path forward for the Democratic party, and her work as a political activist. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) also joins the…
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BONUS EPISODE: The Fly-Out
In this bonus episode, Rep. Greg Landsman talks through what transpired this week as House Republicans jammed through their tax scam bill. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newdemocratcoalition.substack.com
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Episode 8 | "Bumpy Ride"
In Episode 8, “Bumpy Ride” Reps. Landsman and Veasey are joined by Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04), Ways & Means Committee Member to talk through recent developments and next steps on the Republican reconciliation package, the impacts of Trump’s trade war, and how best to address the housing...
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Episode 7 | "Red Eye"
In Episode 7, “Red Eye” Reps. Landsman and Veasey are joined by Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Member of the Committee on Agriculture, to discuss House Republicans’ disastrous budget bill that takes away food assistance and health care from Americans to pay for billionaires’ tax cuts and some of the...
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Each week the House of Representatives is in session, Members from across America fly into Washington, D.C. to tackle the important issues facing Congress and the country.The Fly-In, hosted by New Democrat Coalition Members Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33), breaks down what the American people should know about the biggest events of the week, what New Dems and House Democrats are doing to deliver for their constituents, and how folks back home can get involved to push the policy agenda in Washington.
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