Who Dem?

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and co-host Damian Galvan sit down for a wide-ranging conversation. Everything from the national housing crisis and immigrant labor to Elon Musk’s “tunnel for Teslas” and the Democrats’ missing “cool factor.”

The main topics we cover in Episode 18 are: the rise of car culture vs. public transit, generational frustration over homeownership, anti-immigrant media narratives, California’s zonin...

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan are joined by Aaron Parnas. A lawyer-turned-TikTok journalist who’s redefining political media for Gen Z. With millions of views across platforms, Aaron breaks down breaking news in 90 seconds or less, educating young voters in real-time. But his path didn’t start on social media… it began with a personal connection to the war in Ukraine and a calling to use his voice for good...

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan break down the chaos of modern politics: from NYC’s mayoral upset, to Trump’s unhinged foreign policy, and the future of American education… how can we save America?

We also discuss how GOP leaders are weaponizing race and misinformation, and what a post-Trump America could (and should) look like.

Chapters:

0:00 – Intro

0:48 – The NYC mayoral upset

2:15 – Trump’s Twitter r...

This week on Who Dem?, Rep. Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan sit down with Chad Kultgen, novelist, screenwriter, and host of The Necessary Conversation: a podcast where he debates politics weekly with his far-right parents.

We dive into why masculinity content is dominating online spaces, how Gen Z is inheriting a broken political system, and why podcasting might be the last line of defense against American families falling ...

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan unpack the shocking detainment of Senator Alex Padilla by the FBI, escalating Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda to dangerous new levels.

They discuss how the Trump administration is using ICE raids, military shows of force, and propaganda to intimidate Latino communities, and how these tactics mirror authoritarian regimes. Damian and Gil expose the economic hypocrisy behind the...

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan dive into the Trump administration’s extreme ICE raids, due process violations, and the growing use of military force in immigrant communities.

Gil breaks down what’s happening on the ground in Los Angeles and how these actions are chipping away at civil liberties. Damian shares a personal story about ICE’s impact on his family, raising the alarm on the trauma this creates for ...

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan break down why Republicans KEEP getting credit for the economy (even though every recent GOP president left it worse than they found it.?)

Rep. Gil Cisneros shares firsthand what really went down at the 3AM “billionaire bailout bill” vote, exposing the chaos, backroom deals, and strategic distractions designed to sneak it through.

We dive into how the Trump administrati...

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan talk with journalist and TikTok creator Lauren Green about the intersection of fashion, politics, and digital media. Lauren shares how her viral “fit check” videos humanize members of Congress and reveal changing norms on Capitol Hill. They explore how Gen Z and Millennial voters respond to authenticity, why campaign strategies are shifting toward social-first content, and how...

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan sit down with viral content creator and veteran Jolly Good Ginger (Russell Ellis) for a conversation on misinformation, media, and political strategy in the digital age.Jolly shares how he went from arguing in Facebook comments during the George Floyd protests to becoming a progressive voice with millions of followers. They unpack the rise of far-right digital influence, the f...

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Max Katz recap Trump's latest economic moves; from tariffs on foreign films to the ethics of his meme coin profits. Discussions include: executive overreach, how unchecked power threatens working Americans, GOP’s chaotic reconciliation bill, internal Republican dysfunction, and why Democratic messaging struggles to break through. Gil and Max then explore the dangerous shift in political...

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Max Katz discuss what really went down at the Capitol sit-in with Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker, and how TikTok helped get people there. We talk about what Republican-led cuts to veterans' programs, DEI, and the IRS actually mean for everyday Americans, especially those trying to serve or get by. Gil shares insider perspective from his time at the Pentagon on how these cuts hit federa...

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Max Katz sit down with Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks and co-founder of Justice Democrats for a conversation about political messaging, media bias, and building a winning progressive movement. They dive into why "Defund the Police" backfired, how to frame issues like immigration and policing to actually persuade voters, and the dangers of falling into right-wing media traps. Cenk sh...

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) shares what it meant to attend the AOC and Bernie Sanders “Fight the Oligarchy” tour and unpacks how the Trump administration’s attacks on government workers, including veterans, misrepresent public service. Gil, Max, and Damian Galvan break down a shocking deportation case where a U.S. citizen was sent to a Salvadoran prison, and why (or better question, HOW?) the Supreme Court’s 9-0 ruling wa...

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan (subbing for Max Katz, executive producer of the show and founder of the OX Institute, the production company behind Who Dem?) discuss how Trump’s tariff policies are backfiring, sparking economic turmoil and uniting global rivals against the U.S. This episode of Who Dem? dives into how podcasting and digital media are reshaping political discourse, especially among Gen Z and ...

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Max Katz talk Trump’s tariffs. The early impacts being driving up prices on everyday goods, causing self-inflicted inflation and economic strain on working Americans. Along with Elon Musk’s growing political influence, Citizens United’s role in corrupting elections, and the GOP’s hypocrisy on national security. Immigration, DACA, and America’s deep-rooted scapegoating of migrants during cri...

Representative Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Max Katz discuss the real challenges of Congress, from broken funding promises to the impact of federal budget cuts on cities and schools. They discuss the dangers of Trump’s expanding executive power, threats to public education, and why strengthening national standards matters. We also touch on the power of community, military service, and of course, baseball.Thank you for tuning into the ‘...

Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Max Katz break down Elon Musk's controversial role in the "DOGE" agency and the growing concerns over executive overreach, transparency, and ethics. They dive into the right-wing media machine, entitlement fraud myths, and the Democratic Party’s struggle with messaging, digital outreach, and internal divides. Plus, hear firsthand why Senate Democrats’ recent funding bill vote could have d...

Gil Cisneros and Max Katz sit down for the first episode of the Who Dem? Podcast where we discussed Charlie Kirk's appearance on Gavin Newsom's podcast, masculinity, and DEI.Thank you for tuning into the ‘Who Dem?’ Podcast! We bring on Democratic leaders, candidates, personalities, and more with a goal of truly getting to know the person beyond politics. Hosted by Representative Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Max Katz.New episodes weekly...