What’s at Risk: Climate, Justice, and Small Business
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 case of Rümeysa Öztürk and what it signals about due process in America– One family’s fight for a better future — and what it says about who this country is forA clear-eyed conversation about what we owe the next generation — and what’s at risk if we don’t all stand up.NOTE: After this podcast was recorded, Senator Markey attempted to pass the Small Business Liberation Act through unanimous consent — where a measure can pass so long as no senator objects. However, Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio objected, blocking it from moving forward.
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Trump, IVF, Iran, and Veterans at Risk: What Sen. Duckworth Wants You to Know
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 DefenseWhy Duckworth says Trump’s “Fertilization President” claim is hollowHow the Dobbs decision would’ve blocked the care that made her a motherWhy the Trump-Musk “DOGE” overhaul is hurting veteransWhat leadership looks like when lives are on the lineThis is a deeply personal, politically urgent conversation about war, care, and consequence.
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BONUS EXPLAINER: U.S.–Iran Bombings & What Comes Next
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 enrichment” means and why it matters• Israel’s role • Whether TACO got to Trump • What the U.S. was targeting with this weekend’s B-2 bomber strikes• Whether the mission accomplished its goals — and what further retaliation may follow• What to expect next: more strikes, diplomacy, or even broader war?🎧 If you’re looking for a clear, credible explanation of a fast-moving conflict — start here.
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Gov. JB Pritzker on Standing Up to Trump & Empowering People
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 violence – Why people must speak up — and show up– How affordability, education, and civil rights shape a winning message– The path to reclaim power and rebuild trust
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What Happens if Trump Shuts Down the Department of Education?
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-poverty communities- End civil rights enforcement in classrooms- Jeopardize college affordability — including Pell Grants, student loans, and access to student debt relief and loan forgiveness programsIf you’ve ever wondered how closing the Department of Education could affect your child’s school, your town, or your rights, this episode gives you the tools to understand — and explain — what’s at stake.🎧 Subscribe to The People’s Cabinet for weekly conversations that cut through the noise, unpack the policies shaping our future, and show how to take action.
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.
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