The People's Cabinet
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
We’re launching something new — Cabinet Meetings.
We'll take you behind the spin to explain the most important stories with context, facts, and clarity.
In this first Cabinet Meeting, we break down two major developments:
- Trump’s takeover of Washington, D.C. — and how his cuts to federal law enforcement and local community programs could put public safety at risk.
- His controversial pick to oversee America’s jobs numbers, EJ An...
Congresswoman Haley Stevens joins The People’s Cabinet for a wide-ranging conversation on saving Michigan’s auto industry, winning back swing states, and how Democrats can stand up to Trump’s economic chaos.
She and Dan Koh dive into:
- How Michigan rebounded from the Great Recession
- Inside the Obama auto rescue – and what it means for American manufacturing today
- The fight to protect union laborers and the dignity of work
- Why U.S...
Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics has called its methods flawed and pushed for a full overhaul. We break down his past statements, what changes could be coming, and why they could affect everything from jobs numbers to inflation reports — and your trust in the data.
I’m stepping in behind the mic at The David Pakman Show this week — 3.3 million subscribers strong — to break down 8+ topics each day facing our country.
From Trump’s latest power plays to the policy fights that will define 2026, we’re pulling no punches.
Tune in, hit subscribe, and join millions who come to The David Pakman Show for sharp, fact-driven analysis and fearless conversation.
Listen whereever you get your podcas...
Redistricting usually flies under the radar — but right now, it’s front and center in two of the biggest states in the country.
In this bonus explainer, Dan Koh and President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee John Bisognano break down:
– Why Texas is trying to redraw the lines
– What California is doing in response
– How these fights could reshape power in Congress for years to come
– What a sustainable long-term soluti...
Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut joins The People’s Cabinet for a fast-paced, deeply honest conversation on the crisis of trust in American democracy — and how to fix it before it’s too late.
Murphy opens up to Dan Koh about:
– Why Americans are losing faith in democracy — and how to rebuild it
– The messaging traps Democrats fall into — and how to fight Trump effectively
– The hidden risks of AI and why Washington isn’t ready
– Big ...
In an unprecedented move, Donald Trump just fired the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)—the trusted, nonpartisan agency responsible for America’s job numbers. As former Chief of Staff at the Department of Labor, which oversees BLS, Dan Koh breaks down exactly why this matters, what it means for the economy, and how it could threaten public trust in critical U.S. data.
Emergency episode—listen now.
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg joins The People’s Cabinet for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on leadership, legacy, and the future of American politics.
Buttigieg dives deep with Dan Koh on:
- Leading through the chaos of the Trump era, whether he believes there’s an Epstein list — and how he thinks it all ends
- How Democrats win again by honing in on the right issues — including his tak...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore joins The People’s Cabinet to unpack his journey from college football wide receiver to transformative leader. He covers:
– Rejecting labels like “left” or “moderate” to focus on results-driven governance
– How he curbed Baltimore’s homicide rate to a 50-year low with innovative crime partnerships and solutions
– Navigating the Trump administration while advocating for second chances
– A leadership playbook...
The MSNBC anchor of “The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle” and NBC News Senior Business Correspondent joins The People’s Cabinet to break down:
– What Wall Street insiders are actually saying about Trump
– Why Democrats keep losing on messaging—and how to fix it
– How financial illiteracy is being weaponized in American politics
– The toxic role of misinformation and social media algorithms
– And why empathy might be our best political st...
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville joins The People's Cabinet for a no-holds-barred conversation on where the Democratic Party goes from here.
He weighs in on:
– Why Democrats continue to lose the economic narrative
– How cultural elitism is costing elections
– What went wrong in 2024—and how to fix it
– Whether Zohran Mamdani is the real deal
🎙️ New episodes of The People’s Cabinet drop every Tuesday. Subscribe and leav...
Senator Ed Markey joins to lay out what’s at stake: the future of climate and clean energy, the Green New Deal, his fight for due process in the case of Rümeysa Öztürk, the treat of tariffs to small businesses – and how we push back in 2025.
We cover:
– What Trump is doing to unravel the clean energy revolution — including a reported $1B deal with Big Oil
– What the Green New Deal was built to solve — and what’s now under attack
– The ...
Senator Tammy Duckworth—combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and mother via IVF—joins The People’s Cabinet with a warning for this moment.
We cover:
- The real danger of media figures influencing war decisions and why she believes Pete Hegseth should no longer be Secretary of Defense
- Why Duckworth says Trump’s “Fertilization President” claim is hollow
- How the Dobbs decision would’ve blocked the care that made her a mother
- Why the T...
In this BONUS EPISODE from The People’s Cabinet, Dr. Phil Gordon — former National Security Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, White House Coordinator for the Middle East, and Sydney Stein Jr. Scholar at Brookings — breaks down the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
We cover:
• What Iran’s government and nuclear program actually look like
• President Obama’s Iran deal (the JCPOA) and why it unraveled
• What “uranium e...
In this episode of The People’s Cabinet, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joins Dan Koh to talk about how we stand up to Trump — and what real leadership looks like in dangerous times.
From rising threats to economic solutions, Governor Pritzker shares how he’s balanced budgets, raised wages, and delivered real results for working families — all while defending democracy, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ rights.
They cover:
– The rise of political...
Former Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Chief of Staff Sheila Nix join The People's Cabinet to break down Donald Trump’s and Linda McMahon’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education — and what that means for students, teachers, schools, and families nationwide.
They explain how eliminating the Department of Education could:
- Slash funding for special education programs
- Defund rural schools, especially in high-p...
Trump’s executive orders. Medicaid cuts. Political fear as strategy. Neera Tanden breaks it all down — and explains how Democrats can fight back.
In this episode of The People’s Cabinet, Dan Koh interviews Neera Tanden, President & CEO of the Center for American Progress and former White House Domestic Policy Advisor, for a deep dive into:
- How executive orders work — and how Trump is misusing them
- Why courts are blocking his a...
Sen. Ruben Gallego joins Dan Koh to talk about how Democrats should approach the border — and how that message can help win back the voters they’ve been losing.
From immigration and deportation to working-class men, veterans, and messaging in swing states, Senator Gallego shares what’s broken — and what actually works. Drawing on his experience outperforming the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket in Arizona by 8 points, he lays out...
Former Labor Secretary, DNC Chair, and Assistant U.S. Attorney General Tom Perez joins Dan Koh to break down how Democrats can win in 2026, reform the DOJ, and rebuild trust with working people.
You’ll hear:
- How Democrats can flip key seats and build a lasting majority
- What really happens inside the DOJ — and how to restore public trust
- Why putting workers first isn’t just good policy — it’s essential politics
- How to lead with value...
Can America stay competitive without funding science and technology? Former White House Chief Science & Technology Advisor Dr. Arati Prabhakar joins Dan Koh to explain what’s at stake — from breakthroughs in AI and drug development to national security and America’s innovation edge.
🔍 Topics Covered:
• AI and medicine
• Drug development and Alzheimer’s research
• The role of federal science agencies:
— DARPA (D...
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