The People's Cabinet

Dan Koh

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Welcome to The People's Cabinet — a bold, solutions-focused podcast that cuts through the noise to clearly explain the top issues of the day and reminds us what we stand for, not just what we’re against.Each week, we’ll feature a leader to break down the facts behind the headlines and present a positive, alternative vision to spark conversations with the people we need to win again. Are you ready? Let's Go.

1 DAY AGO

How to Fix a City — Mayor Justin Bibb on What Works

Cleveland Mayor and Democratic Mayors Association President Justin Bibb joins The People’s Cabinet to share what’s actually working—from cutting crime to fixing housing and homelessness. Cleveland’s mayor shares practical, real-world solutions to critical urban issues like homelessness, permitting reform, and public safety—and explains why Democratic leaders need to focus on results, not rhetoric. We cover: – Holding police accountable—and his take on “Defund the Police” – Chronic homelessness – Housing affordability – Permitting reform and the Abundance Agenda – Transportation – Governing a blue city in a red state This is a grounded, hopeful conversation about solutions that are already working—and how to scale them.

49 min
1 DAY AGO

How We Win Back Workers — With Secretary Marty Walsh

Marty Walsh joins The People’s Cabinet to talk addiction, recovery, and how we can win back the working-class voters we’ve lost. The former U.S. Labor Secretary and Boston Mayor—now Executive Director of the NHL Players’ Association—shares his story of hitting rock bottom and rebuilding his life, and explains why showing up with humility is key to rebuilding trust. We cover: – Alcoholism, recovery, and staying sober – Why politicians need to get yelled at – What DC can learn from local leaders – What’s missing in Democratic messaging This is a conversation about personal and political recovery—and how to lead with honesty when it matters most.

50 min
29 APR

What Are the Lessons from Biden’s Foreign Policy — and Could Trump Undo Them?

Jon Finer — President Biden’s former Deputy National Security Advisor — joins The People’s Cabinet for an unfiltered conversation about what the Biden administration got right, what could have gone differently, and how President Trump may be putting U.S. security at risk. From Russia’s war in Ukraine to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Finer shares lessons learned — and urgent warnings for the future. Together, they cover: •The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan — and what was at stake •How the world responded to October 7 — and where we go from here •How Trump’s approach to the Russia-Ukraine war differs — and why it matters •How the U.S. should be thinking about outpacing China •The foreign policy implications of Trump’s plans with El Salvador •Why turning our backs on allies makes America weaker — and less safe This is an honest and forthright conversation on foreign policy — and a wake-up call for what’s at stake.

1h 25m
29 APR

What’s in the $7 Trillion Budget — and Why Should You Care? With Shalanda Young

Shalanda Young — former Director of the Office of Management and Budget — oversaw a $7 trillion federal budget that touched nearly every part of American life. In this episode, she joins The People’s Cabinet to break down what a federal budget really is, why raising the debt ceiling isn’t the same thing, and how upcoming budget fights could reshape the future of our economy. We cover: •Where $7 trillion actually goes — and what’s really driving the deficit •The difference between passing a budget and raising the debt ceiling •What’s at stake in the upcoming negotiations — and for whom •How political standoffs put everything from Social Security to national defense at risk •Why budget fights are about values, not just numbers If you’ve ever wondered how Washington really spends your tax dollars — this episode makes it real.

54 min
22 APR

Why Are Powerful Interests Coming for the CFPB? With Rohit Chopra

What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — and why are so many powerful people trying to destroy it? In this episode of The People’s Cabinet, Dan sits down with CFPB Director Rohit Chopra to unpack what the agency actually does, how it protects everyday Americans, and what’s at stake as both Big Tech and political forces try to erode its power. From junk fees to AI-driven manipulation, Chopra lays out the future of consumer protection — and how we fight back. We cover: •How Trump is trying to defang the CFPB — and what’s still at risk •Why tech and finance executives see the CFPB as a threat •The next wave of consumer harms and how AI makes it worse •What the CFPB is doing to protect Americans in a rapidly changing economy • What people can do to fight back today This is how consumer protection actually works — and how it gets undermined.

44 min
22 APR

Can We Talk About Trans Athletes — And More — Without Losing the Plot? With Pablo Torre

Talking about transgender women and girls in sports has become one of the most polarizing debates in American culture — often used to inflame rather than inform. Pablo Torre has spent years navigating these kinds of conversations at the intersection of sports, politics, and identity. In this episode, he joins Dan for a wide-ranging discussion about how we talk to each other — and who gets left out of the conversation. We cover: • Why the transgender sports debate is more about politics than policy • What it’s like to straddle sports and politics as a commentator • How to talk to people who aren’t already politically activated • How the left can surpass the right in messaging If you’re trying to engage in good faith — in a bad faith media environment — this episode will give you language, clarity, and maybe even a little hope.

45 min
15 APR

What Does a Winning Media Strategy Look Like? With Brian Tyler Cohen

With more than 3.5 billion views and millions of followers, Brian Tyler Cohen is one of the most influential democratic voices online. But how did he build that kind of reach — and what can Democrats learn from it? In this episode, we cover: • How he built his digital platform from scratch • What Democrats get wrong in their media strategy • How the left can build a powerful digital movement • What you can do to break through the noise If you care about politics and the future of media, this is a must-listen.

36 min
15 APR

What Does a Smart Trade Policy Actually Look Like? With Former U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai

Tariffs. Trade wars. Global supply chains. Sound confusing? You’re not alone — and former Cabinet member U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is here to break it all down. In this episode one of President Biden's main trade architects explains: • Who typically oversees trade for the United States • What trade policy is • What tariffs are • What Trump is doing with both • What we should be doing instead • How we move forward as a country -- and as a world This is the trade episode for people who didn't think they needed it -- but are now learning the hard way that they do.

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The People's Cabinet

The People's Cabinet

Episodes

How to Fix a City — Mayor Justin Bibb on What Works

How We Win Back Workers — With Secretary Marty Walsh

What Are the Lessons from Biden’s Foreign Policy — and Could Trump Undo Them?

What’s in the $7 Trillion Budget — and Why Should You Care? With Shalanda Young

Why Are Powerful Interests Coming for the CFPB? With Rohit Chopra

Can We Talk About Trans Athletes — And More — Without Losing the Plot? With Pablo Torre

What Does a Winning Media Strategy Look Like? With Brian Tyler Cohen

What Does a Smart Trade Policy Actually Look Like? With Former U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai

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