About this podcast
The People’s Cabinet is a bold, solutions-focused podcast hosted by former White House senior aide Dan Koh.
Each week, Koh talks with the leaders shaping America’s future — from governors and senators to economists and organizers — about how we move past the chaos and build something better.
Guests like Governor JB Pritzker, Senator Tammy Duckworth, Senator Chris Coons, and Larry Summers join to tackle the biggest challenges of our time: economic inequality, healthcare, education, reproductive rights, foreign policy, democracy reform, climate action, and how we win again.
Whether you’re disillusioned by Trump-era politics or frustrated by the inaction of Democrats, this show is for those ready to break the mold and get things done.
🎧 New episodes weekly. For listeners ready to rebuild, lead, and make progress that lasts.
Episodes
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- Pam Bondi Fired — What's Next? · 1 minPresident Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. Dan Koh breaks down: The role of the Epstein filesThe corruption of the DOJWhat's nextSubscribe to The People’s Cabinet on your…
- The Surprise 92k Jobs Lost in February · 1 minThe Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 92,000 lost jobs and a spike in the unemployment rate to 4.4% in February. Dan Koh breaks down: Trump's refusal to take the blame.How the…
- Kristi Noem Fired — What's Next? · 2 minPresident Trump fired Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Dan Koh breaks down: Where Noem went wrong What's next for the DHSWhat we can expect from the new…
- SCOTUS Blocks Trump’s Global Tariffs — Explained · 2 minSCOTUS just blocked Trump's global tariffs -- what does this mean? Paid for by The Committee to Elect Dan Koh
- What Trump's Venezuela Raid is About · 1 minLet’s drop the BS. This isn’t about drugs. This isn’t about keeping Americans safe. It’s about enriching Trump and his friends with oil money — pure payback for the $1 billion…
- This Shutdown "Deal" Sucks — Here's Why · 2 minThis shutdown "deal" sucks. Trump’s federal firings were already illegal — that shouldn't have been leverage. And a "promise" of a vote on healthcare while risking 5m+ people…
- Who Keeps America Working? Rob Shriver on the Future of the Federal Workforce · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 39Former Office of Personnel Management Acting Director Rob Shriver joins The People’s Cabinet to illustrate what mass firings and agency reductions mean for real people and for…
- How Do We Break Through? Carlos Eduardo Espina on Immigration, Identity, and Social Media · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 38Carlos Eduardo Espina, attorney, immigrant-rights advocate, and Spanish-language creator with nearly 20 million followers, joins The People’s Cabinet to trace his family’s…
- 🚨 I'm Running For Congress — Here's Why · 4 minI’m running for Congress in MA-6 to end Donald Trump’s attack on our democracy and make life more affordable for everyone. I don't back down from a fight. I'll use my experience…
- How the World Sees America: Rory Stewart on AI, Healthcare, and America’s Global Role · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 37Rory Stewart, former UK Cabinet Minister, Member of Parliament, soldier, and co-host of UK’s #1 Podcast “The Rest is Politics,” joins The People’s Cabinet to unpack fear-based…
- How Did We Get Here? Jonathan Capehart on Media, Leadership & the Fight Ahead · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 36Jonathan Capehart, co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, joins The People’s Cabinet to talk about Trump’s government shutdown, the state of American democracy, and how storytelling can…
- What's a "CR" and Why Should Dems Fight Now For Healthcare? · 2 minHere’s how MAGA is playing chicken with YOUR healthcare. They want to kick the can to November 21st. Problem? Premiums skyrocket November 1st. Millions will lose coverage — and…
- Government Shutdown Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters · 12 minCongresswoman Susan DelBene, Chair of the DCCC, joins The People’s Cabinet to break down the looming shutdown and what it means for your wallet, your health care, and your…
- Trump’s Playbook: Chris Van Hollen on His Trip to El Salvador and The Future of the Middle East · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 35Senator Chris Van Hollen joins The People’s Cabinet to discuss Trump’s violations of due process, his visit to the Middle East, and how Democrats can confront authoritarian…
- Members of Congress Get Paid During a Shutdown. Janitors Don't. · 2 minIf the government shuts down, Members of Congress keep getting paid. Janitors get screwed — they never do. This is on top of Trump threatening to fire 2 million workers. Here’s…
- Trump is Threatening to Fire 2M Federal Employees: What Does This Mean? · 2 minTrump is threatening to fire up to 1.9 MILLION federal employees if the government shuts down. Is it legal? Probably not. Does he care? Not at all. It’s a scare tactic to make…
- How Do We Address Fear Politics? Elissa Slotkin on Political Violence, Health Care, and Shutdowns · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 34Senator Elissa Slotkin joins The People’s Cabinet to reflect on political violence, the rising cost of living, and why we might be barreling toward a government shutdown. Senator…
- What’s Trump Doing in Memphis — and What Actually Works? · 18 minDonald Trump has sent the National Guard into Memphis. But will it reduce crime—or just serve as political theater? In this episode of The People’s Cabinet, Rep. Justin Pearson…
- Trump BLS Inflation Data Delay Explained: Why You Should Care · 2 minDonald Trump’s White House just delayed the release of the annual Consumer Expenditure Survey — the data that helps shape how inflation is measured. No new date. No transparency…
- Sarah McBride on Political Violence, Trans Rights, and Finding Hope in a Divided America · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 33Congresswoman Sarah McBride joins The People’s Cabinet to address recent political violence, rising attacks on the trans community, and the challenge of leading with hope in a…
