The Fly-In

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 delve into Congresswoman Salinas’s work in Congress to improve care, increase access, and lower costs.Then, the group transitions to a wide-ranging conversation about the nationwide efforts by Republican lawmakers in the wake of the Supreme Court’s destruction of the Voting Rights Act. They talk about how Republicans in states like Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, and elsewhere are gerrymandering congressional district maps to eliminate majority-minority districts, the implications for the American people, and what must be done to ensure voters have the final say in elections.They also cover Rep. Salinas’s experience on a non-Jeopardy Alex Trebek-hosted game show in 1989, and react to a clip of President Trump insisting he doesn’t care about the finances of the average American. 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

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 opine on Johnson’s future and which Republican member might take the reins of their Conference if he is ousted in the new Congress.Later, Landsman and Veasey react to the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which effectively gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), creating a number of opportunities for Republican-controlled states to eliminate majority-minority districts and silence minority voices in Congress. Veasey gets into the history of the VRA and how Republican appointed Justices have long worked toward this goal, and Landsman recounts the many strong reactions in the immediate aftermath of the ruling. 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

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 Sr., Peters talks through his work in Congress to accelerate clean energy production and lower prices. Then, the three Members discuss the impact of Trump’s war in Iran on the American people and Congressional Republican efforts to disenfranchise millions of voters through the SAVE Act.Landsman, Veasey, and Peters also react to the clip of the week, which features Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lying about consumer confidence. To wrap up, Peters is quizzed by the hosts on how well he knows his favorite musical artists’ discography – tune in to find out who it is! 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

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 war with Iran, more than six weeks since its start and one week into a temporary ceasefire. He also shares the current state of negotiations, what his constituents are saying about the rising cost of gas, and more.The members then react to a clip of Vice President JD Vance stumping for Viktor Orbán, who was defeated in a landslide election over the weekend, ending his 16-year rule as Prime Minister of Hungary. 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

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 a vote. In a newly released video, New Dems call on House Republicans to join Democrats in finally listening to the American people and ending the war in Iran.See below for a full transcript of the video, which features New Dem Members Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Don Beyer (VA-08), James Walkinshaw (VA-08), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), and Emily Randall (WA-06).Rep. Sara Jacobs: It is Congress’s job to be here to put a real check on this president and make sure that he cannot go forward with this illegal, reckless war that is putting our servicemembers and our national security at risk.Rep. Don Beyer: Congress needs to come back right away, take up the War Powers Resolution Act, pass it, and send the strongest possible signal to Donald Trump and the American people that he should not be waging this war.Rep. James Walkinshaw: It’s costing the taxpayers billions of dollars a day, while you’ve cut healthcare.Rep. Glenn Ivey: And it’s clear at this point that the Trump administration’s out of control. We saw the crazy threats that he was making a few days ago.Rep. Emily Randall: Bring the House back into session so that we can vote on a War Powers Resolution and reign in this dangerous war that President Trump chose to get us into. 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

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, Owner and Founder of Sarah Wells Bags, a breast pump bag consumer brand based out of Fairfax, VA, and Eva St. Clair, Co-Founder and Owner of Princess Awesome, an e-commerce family clothing brand based out of Washington, DC shared their experiences in a newly released video.See below for a full transcript of the video, which features New Dem Trade and Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer (VA-08), and includes personal stories from both Sarah Wells and Eva St. Clair about how Trump’s tariffs have made this past year one of their most difficult since opening their businesses.Sarah Wells: No matter what I do, trying to do the right thing as an American small business employing Americans, it seems like the tariffs just keep chasing me down.Rep. Don Beyer: We just had a really fascinating hour and a half with small business leaders about their trade experiences and what tariffs have meant to them, and the stories were horrifying.Eva St. Clair: It has been one of the most difficult years in the history of our company, and we’ve been in business 13 years. We had to pay for the tariffs out of pocket, we had no runway to pay for that, which meant that my co-owner and I never got paid for several months. We went without our salaries, which directly impacted our families, obviously and our livelihoods. It was really hard.Sarah Wells: This has been a devastating year-plus for us because of the Trump tariffs. We were hit really hard with our first container that came in last year from China with an unexpected IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) tariff. It resulted in layoffs and downsizing our product catalog. We sold out of our best-selling inventory, and I ended up trying to move all of my manufacturing to Cambodia to try to get around some of that and get away from this reliance on China, and it was immediately hit with 49 percent IEEPA tariffs. No matter what I do, trying to do the right thing as an American small business employing Americans, it seems like the tariffs just keep chasing me down. 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

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 primary. Throughout this wide-ranging discussion, Governor Inslee provides his takes on political polarization in Congress, the most unexpected realities of running for President, the reckless and corrupt actions by the Trump administration to push fossil fuels over clean energy, and how he’s not so different from NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.A leading expert on climate policy, Governor Inslee also offers Democrats a winning message for the midterms that ties the cost of living with the realities of climate change. Before they wrap up, Landsman, Veasey, and the Governor – representing Ohio, Texas, and Washington – compete to see who can convince the Fly-In team that their state is better than all the rest. 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

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 funds – which are provided via block grants to Puerto Rico – when compared to states, and the harm caused by Congressional Republicans’ cuts to these programs. The group also covers disaster relief, rising energy prices, and the ongoing debate about Puerto Rican statehood.The members wrap up by reacting to Trump’s refusal to strike a deal that would end the DHS shutdown in the clip of the week, and debate Ricky Martin versus Bad Bunny, coffee versus piña coladas, and more in a Would You Rather game. 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

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. They also share their thoughts on Trump’s recent decision to fire former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and whether her removal will lead to real change within the Department.The members also discuss House Democrats’ attempts to hold ICE accountable, including this week’s House Democratic discharge petition to force a floor vote on legislation to fund all of DHS except for ICE and CBP. Additionally, Rep. Olszewski describes what he learned at his recent visit to an ICE detention center in Baltimore.For the clip of the week, the members react to a series of videos from Americans across the country –all feeling the pain of higher gas prices due to Trump’s war in Iran – and talk through the President’s failure to plan for the impact of the war. 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

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 longest State of the Union speech in history, the members explain how Trump failed entirely to address any of the issues American families are struggling with — from cost of living and health care to public safety. 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

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 the end of this week, and gives her thoughts on how Democrats should communicate about reforms. Then, Lanae talks through the recently-released New Dem Affordability Agenda – the Coalition’s answer to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis – and how it meets the moment and contrasts with other proposals.For the Clip of the Week, the group reacts to President Trump saying he wants to raise housing prices. To wrap up the episode, Lanae plays “Affordability Price is Right,” a game about all the price increases in the past year under the Trump Administration. 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

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 the killing of Alex Pretti and Renée Nicole Good, and the path forward for DHS reforms in Congress.Congresswoman Craig gives her first-person accounts of the incredible resilience of the Minneapolis community and shares harrowing stories of ICE and CBP abuses, then the group discusses the ongoing debate in Congress about reining in DHS operations through government funding legislation.The three members then react to a clip of Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) bashing Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller and talk through the need for accountability at the top of the Administration. To wrap the episode, the group shines a light on some of the biggest stories that haven’t been covered enough: the struggles of American farmers and Trump’s threats of election interference. 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

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 his son James to the podcast, who gives some insights into his experience as a member of Maryland’s first family.To wrap up the episode, Governor Moore and his son blind rank the best ways to eat Maryland’s most iconic food: the blue crab. 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

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 Venezuela, and further threats against countries like Greenland. The Members also touch on the developing situation in Iran and the potential for American involvement.Then, the Members turn to the home front to talk through the killing of 37-year-old mother Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis at the hands of ICE, and the dangerous lack of accountability for Administration officials and federal agents. They wrap up by watching Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s response to the Department of Justice’s criminal investigation against him, connecting it to the Administration’s broader efforts to bully and pressure independent bodies to do Trump’s bidding. 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

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 discussed 9 months ago, including House Republicans’ failure to lower costs and the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s incompetence.To close out the first season of The Fly-In, Landsman and Veasey quiz Rep. Strickland to see if she remembers some of the craziest news stories of 2025. 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

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 on the Armed Services Committee in Congress, who was also appointed as the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness during the Biden Administration.The Members then react to President Trump’s backtracking on releasing the full September 2nd video, and play a game comparing the real Pete Hegseth to his SNL portrayal from over the weekend. 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

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 through the latest developments in House Oversight Dems’ investigation into the Epstein files and previews where the investigation will be headed in the near future.The group also discusses the concerning developments regarding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the potential war crimes committed in a September strike in the Carribean. They close with the President’s corrupt use of the presidential pardon, including his decision to pardon the former President of Honduras, who is a convicted narcotrafficker. 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

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 Whip in the current political environment. She also details the lessons we should learn from the shutdown as we approach another funding deadline in January.The group also touches on the latest developments in the Epstein files, discussing how the American people are demanding transparency and are fed up with the corruption in the White House. 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

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. They also talk through the last-minute addition to the package that allows certain Senators to rake in millions of taxpayer dollars.Then, they tackle the bombshell revelations about President Trump’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein following the release of thousands of Epstein’s emails by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, which coincided with newly sworn-in Representative Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) becoming the 218th and final signature needed on the House discharge petition to force a vote to release the Epstein files. 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

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 Lancaster County, PA resident living with Type 1 diabetes.Stephanie joined the podcast while visiting D.C. with Protect Our Care, an organization dedicated to educating the public and influencing healthcare policy, often by amplifying the voices of healthcare storytellers like Stephanie.“Stephanie’s story reminds us what Democrats in Congress are fighting for,” said Protect Our Care Senior Advisor Anne Shoup. “By ripping away tax credits that make health insurance affordable for millions of Americans, the GOP is forcing hard-working people to empty their savings just to stay alive. Donald Trump and Republicans had no qualms about carving out massive tax breaks for billionaires. It’s high time they gave some relief to everyday people like Stephanie.”Stephanie, a freelance writer, discusses the challenges of living with Type 1 diabetes while purchasing healthcare through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. She details how her already high monthly premiums are expected to double next year if Congressional Republicans refuse to extend the ACA tax credits. The hosts and guests also talk through the affordability and access issues with the American healthcare system at large, and the work Congress must do to make healthcare available to every American.You can view the full live episode here, which included several New Dem Members as guests, including Reps. Gil Cisneros (CA-31), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Susie Lee (NV-03), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Sean Casten (IL-06). 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

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 traffic controllers and TSA agents.They also discuss the latest on the government shutdown and Republicans’ failure to come to the table to open up the government, and Rep. Larsen explains how air traffic control staffing shortages caused by the shutdown are creating costly flight delays around the country.Then, the Members react to a video of DHS Secretary Krisi Noem falsely blaming Democrats for the shutdown that the Administration has tried to broadcast at airports around the country. 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

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 the Affordable Care Act and extending premium tax credits to keep healthcare costs low for the American people, and play a game of True or False about the shutdown and the Trump Administration’s recent activity.Then Landsman meets with Senator Padilla to talk through the difference between the House and Senate approaches to the shutdown, and whether Speaker Johnson will end the House Republican vacation to make a shutdown-ending deal. Senator Padilla also plays a game of “Who Said It?” with quotes about the shutdown and threats to healthcare. 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

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 Jacobs discuss the state of play and potential path forward to end the shutdown, why Democrats are fighting to protect health care and lower costs, and what the Trump Administration has done to further harm federal workers during the shutdown.The Members also discuss cracks forming in the Republican strategy and react to a clip of Speaker Mike Johnson lying about the Republicans’ attacks on healthcare for working families. 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

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 Members also talk through the increasingly harmful healthcare crisis created by Congressional Republicans and how Democrats plan to solve it, and react to a clip of all the ridiculous things President Trump did last week instead of negotiating a deal to keep the government open. 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

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 senior member of the House Appropriations Committee – discusses the latest developments in the effort to fund the government, and what Democratic Members expect over the next few weeks.The Members also talk through the latest in the Epstein files saga, react to a news clip from last week of President Trump telling Republicans: “Don’t even deal with [Democrats]” on government funding, and play a travel-themed game based on Rep. Case’s weekly flights from Hawaii to Washington, D.C. 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

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 the damage Republicans are causing to the economy, the upcoming government funding deadline, and more.The members also react to a clip from Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.’s recent Senate hearing and Trump’s personalized birthday letter to Jeffery Epstein, recently released by the House Oversight Committee. 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

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 government funding fight, Member security in an era of increased political violence, creating a House book club, Taylor Swift’s engagement, and more.After this discussion, Rep. McBride sticks around to get quizzed on recent political and pop culture news and react to a bombshell clip from a Congressional Republican town hall. 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

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 Brad Schneider (IL-10) with games like True or False, Who Said It?, New Dem Connections, and more. 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

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 broke quorum to prevent a vote on the gerrymandered map – and discusses the path forward for Democrats fighting against the Republican power grab.Landsman and Veasey also discuss Trump’s latest trade war madness, how American consumers and businesses are already feeling the pressure of rising prices, and Trump’s firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner after last week’s awful jobs report.You can find The Fly-In on the New Dem Dispatch – New Dems’ substack – across New Dems’ social media across platforms, and on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you get your podcasts. 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

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 and costly tariffs, the bill Republicans passed last week to gut funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid, and the New Dem vision for the path forward.Additionally, Landsman and Veasey talk about President Trump and Greg Abbott’s push to redistrict Texas and disenfranchise voters, and Republicans continuing to hide the Epstein files from the American public. 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

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. Landsman and Emanuel dive into the Big Ugly Bill, the chaos of Trump’s second term, Democratic policy and communications strategy, and the path forward for the American people. 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

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 American health care system and how that will impact hardworking families. The New Dem Members underscore how this legislation not only rips away health care from 17 million Americans, but will also force rural hospitals and Planned Parenthood clinics to close, prevent Americans from getting the mental health resources they desperately need, and drive up out of pocket costs for families who are already struggling to get by thanks to the President’s tariffs.Additionally, Landsman and Veasey talk about the tragic flooding in Texas and Rep. Veasey’s anti-corruption resolution calling for the Trump administration to release the Epstein files. 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

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, millions more off food assistance, and driving up the deficit by over $3 trillion all to give people like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos a tax cut. Reps. Veasey and Landsman also emphasize how New Dems will lead the way to keep fighting to restore Americans’ benefits and rights. 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

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 Jr.’s testimony on Capitol Hill this week. 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

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 Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) also joins to discuss the recently-launched New Dems On the Road initiative 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

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 more. 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

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 Fly-In to discuss the latest in Trump’s trade war chaos, the next steps on the Republicans’ disaster tax scam package, and some of the craziest things that happened over the past week. 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

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

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 affordability crisis. 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

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 unexpected things in the 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

BONUS EPISODE: In the Fly-Out, Rep. Greg Landsman covers some of the biggest issues of a busy week, including Pentagon firings, Republican infighting on the budget, and what House Democrats are doing to fight back. 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

This week, co-hosts Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) were joined by Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), former New Dem Chair and current Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to discuss Congressional Republicans punting on their reconciliation plan, Trump’s disastrous impacts on the American economy, the effects of the trade war on families, and some of the most embarrassing moments of the Trump administration’s first 100 days. 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

In Episode 5, “Failure to Launch,” Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Veasey (TX-33) are joined by Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Jim Himes (CT-04) and New Dem Freshman Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) to discuss Trump’s first 100 days in office, Trump’s costly trade war, the administration’s attacks on Social Security, the chaos at the Department of Defense under Pete Hegseth, the Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill and more. 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

Reps. Landsman and Veasey are joined by Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee and to discuss Trump’s global trade war and tax on Americans, the Trump administration’s Signalgate scandal, the firing of National Security staffers, the Congressional Republican’s budget proposal, and more. 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

Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) an Marc Veasey (TX-33) sit down with Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) to discuss how Speaker Johnson shut down the House for the week due to her effort to allow new parents to vote remotely in Congress. They also cover Signalgate, Trump's union busting, and more. 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

Co-Hosts Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by guest and New Dem Whip Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) to discuss town halls, the rising cost of housing, Trump and Musk's attempts to dismantle the Department of Education, and more. 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

Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) present the first episode of "The Fly-In," a New Dem Podcast covering Congressional business of the week and what New Dems are doing to fix the issues at hand.This week, Reps. Landsman and Veasey cover the government funding fight on the floor on Tuesday, March 11th. 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