The People's Cabinet

Former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins The People’s Cabinet for a conversation about the state of America’s disaster preparedness, what’s at stake this hurricane season, and why FEMA must remain nonpartisan in order to save lives.

Criswell talks to Dan Koh about:

- How FEMA has evolved since Hurricane Katrina — and where she fears the agency is slipping backwards

- How FEMA positions resources for disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts

- Lessons from Hurricane Helene, Texas flooding, and why speed and coordination matter most

- The controversy around FEMA’s Immediate Needs Assistance program and misinformation about aid

- Why FEMA’s leadership gaps could put lives at risk in future disasters

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Lots of talk about Trump, Powell, and the Fed lately — but not a lot of clear explanations.

The Fed decides what you pay on your mortgage, car loan, credit card.

Here’s what you need to know — and why Trump’s meddling could be a real problem.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont joins The People’s Cabinet to explain how Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” ripples through state budgets, working families, and local economies. From health care to food assistance, Lamont breaks down what these federal cuts mean on the ground.

Lamont talks to Dan Koh about:

- Why Medicaid cuts aren’t about “waste, fraud, and abuse” — and who really pays the price

- How SNAP reductions and food supply cuts create hunger and uncertainty in communities

- The paperwork burdens and hidden costs that push people off health care

- The impact of erratic tariff policy on Connecticut’s small businesses

- Why state budgets can only go so far against federal cost-shifting

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Gavin Newsom has figured out how to beat Donald Trump at his own game — by trolling him online, using social media to expose MAGA’s weaknesses, and flipping Trump’s own playbook back on him. It’s not just entertaining — it’s a strategy Democrats can use to win.

In this episode of The People’s Cabinet, we break down:

• How Newsom’s trolling works — and why it drives Trump crazy
• The subtle + blatant tactics that get under MAGA’s skin
• Why social media is now central to political warfare
• What Democrats must learn if they want to fight back

But that’s not all. We also dig into:

• Trump’s lies about mail-in ballots — and the facts that prove him wrong
• His radical plan to redefine who counts as “American” — from citizenship tests to MAGA influencers declaring cities like New York “not American” anymore

This isn’t just about politics as usual. It’s about the fight for truth, democracy, and who gets to belong in America.

Senator Angus King joins The People’s Cabinet for a wide-ranging conversation on America’s information landscape, the dangers of partisan extremism, and how being an independent has shaped how he governs.

King talks to Dan Koh about:

• Why primaries push out moderates
• How disinformation threatens democracy
• What it means to serve as an independent
• Why America’s greatest strength is its allies, not isolationism
• Trump’s executive order overreaches

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How did we get here? What's the future of Ukraine?  

Fresh off President Trump's latest (and separate) meetings with Putin and Zelenskyy, this Cabinet Meeting covers:

• How we got here: Putin’s aggression and Trump’s foreign policy, with U.S. Senator Chris Coons
• What’s next for Ukraine and NATO: risks, opportunities, and U.S. leadership in the context of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska and Trump's latest meeting with Zelenskyy in the Oval Office with former Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer
• Dan's take on Trump's mindset — and what we must never forget as Americans

👉 All you need to know about the Ukraine conflict in under a half hour.

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 Antoni — and how his political bias could undermine the integrity of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and risk the economy.

From public safety to the truth about our economic data, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

📢 Subscribe to The People’s Cabinet for clear, fact-driven political and economic analysis every week.

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. trade is essential – and how Trump’s tariffs hurt workers

- The Democratic strategy to win back Michigan and re-engage disaffected voters

This episode is essential listening for anyone who cares about protecting democracy, workers, and American manufacturing.

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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.

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🔔 New episode of The People's Cabinet will be out Tuesday as planned.