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Each week the House of Representatives is in session, Members from across America fly into Washington, D.C. to tackle the important issues facing Congress and the country.The Fly-In, hosted by New Democrat Coalition Members Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33), breaks down what the American people should know about the biggest events of the week, what New Dems and House Democrats are doing to deliver for their constituents, and how folks back home can get involved to push the policy agenda in Washington. newdemocratcoalition.substack.com
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- 6 days ago23 min
Republican Reconciliation, Corruption, & Baseball with Rep. Mike Levin
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released Episode 14 of Season 2 of The Fly-In, hosted by Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33).This week, Landsman and Veasey are joined by Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) to discuss Republicans’ legislation to give an additional $70 billion to ICE and CBP without any of the common-sense reforms Americans overwhelmingly support. Rep. Levin also talks about his recent visit to a detention center in San Diego, sharing some of the difficulties that Members of Congress face when trying to inspect facilities and speak with detainees.Importantly, this Republican bill does nothing to prevent President Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund and $1 billion taxpayer subsidy for his ballroom. As co-founder of the recently-formed End Corruption Caucus, Rep. Levin speaks on the blatant levels of corruption coming out of this administration, and what Congress needs to do to address it.In honor of the Congressional Baseball Game this week, Landsman and Veasey wrap up the show by asking Rep. Levin about early-morning team practices and quizzing him on his baseball knowledge. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newdemocratcoalition.substack.com
- 1 weeks ago26 min
The Fly-In | Gerrymanders and Gumbo with New Orleans Rep. Troy Carter
This week, co-hosts Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), who represents a district impacted by Republican lawmakers’ gerrymander effort in the wake of the Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court Decision. Carter gives an overview of the immediate effects of the demolition of the Voting Rights Act in his community and across the country, placing this moment in historical context and discussing the path forward for Democrats in the fight to restore voting rights.The Members then take on the Republican reconciliation bill that would give a $70 billion blank check to ICE and CBP without any of the reforms demanded by the American people. They connect this legislation to the Trump Administration’s widespread corruption, which sees Trump, his sons, and his allies raking in profits off of backroom deals and contracts while the American people suffer with higher prices and an unpredictable economy.Landsman and Veasey wrap up the show by quizzing Rep. Carter on one of his passions: gumbo. They cover Carter’s famous gumbo recipe and figure out the do’s and don’ts of cooking this iconic dish. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newdemocratcoalition.substack.com
- May 15, 202620 min
The Fly-In | Voting Rights are Under Attack with Rep. Andrea Salinas
This week, co-hosts Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Greg Landsman (OH-01) are joined by Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06), New Dem Leadership Member and the Co-Chair of the bipartisan Mental Health Caucus. The Members start the episode with a discussion about the state of mental health in America, and delve into Congresswoman Salinas’s work in Congress to improve care, increase access, and lower costs.Then, the group transitions to a wide-ranging conversation about the nationwide efforts by Republican lawmakers in the wake of the Supreme Court’s destruction of the Voting Rights Act. They talk about how Republicans in states like Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, and elsewhere are gerrymandering congressional district maps to eliminate majority-minority districts, the implications for the American people, and what must be done to ensure voters have the final say in elections.They also cover Rep. Salinas’s experience on a non-Jeopardy Alex Trebek-hosted game show in 1989, and react to a clip of President Trump insisting he doesn’t care about the finances of the average American. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newdemocratcoalition.substack.com
- May 1, 202620 min
The Fly-In | Honest Reactions to a Crazy Week in Congress
In this special edition episode, co-hosts Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) discuss a chaotic week on the House floor that saw multiple bills pulled, votes left open for hours at a time, shouting matches between Republicans, and a testing of Mike Johnson’s Speakership. The members opine on Johnson’s future and which Republican member might take the reins of their Conference if he is ousted in the new Congress.Later, Landsman and Veasey react to the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which effectively gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), creating a number of opportunities for Republican-controlled states to eliminate majority-minority districts and silence minority voices in Congress. Veasey gets into the history of the VRA and how Republican appointed Justices have long worked toward this goal, and Landsman recounts the many strong reactions in the immediate aftermath of the ruling. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newdemocratcoalition.substack.com
- Apr 23, 202622 min
The Fly-In | Abundant Energy & Election Integrity with Rep. Scott Peters
This week, Fly-In co-hosts Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) from San Diego, one of the foremost experts on energy policy on the powerful House Energy & Commerce Committee. After discussing his personal connection to Martin Luther King Sr., Peters talks through his work in Congress to accelerate clean energy production and lower prices. Then, the three Members discuss the impact of Trump’s war in Iran on the American people and Congressional Republican efforts to disenfranchise millions of voters through the SAVE Act.Landsman, Veasey, and Peters also react to the clip of the week, which features Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lying about consumer confidence. To wrap up, Peters is quizzed by the hosts on how well he knows his favorite musical artists’ discography – tune in to find out who it is! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newdemocratcoalition.substack.com
- Apr 16, 202616 min
The Fly-In | Top Intel Dem Rep. Jim Himes on the War in Iran
This week, Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) is joined by special guest Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), who is the Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee and an avid apiarist. After sharing some of his knowledge on beekeeping, Rep. Himes gives an update on where things stand on Trump’s war with Iran, more than six weeks since its start and one week into a temporary ceasefire. He also shares the current state of negotiations, what his constituents are saying about the rising cost of gas, and more.The members then react to a clip of Vice President JD Vance stumping for Viktor Orbán, who was defeated in a landslide election over the weekend, ending his 16-year rule as Prime Minister of Hungary. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newdemocratcoalition.substack.com
- Mar 31, 202627 min
The Fly-In | Governor Jay Inslee Won’t Back Down on Climate Change
This week, co-hosts Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by a special guest, former Governor of Washington Jay Inslee, whose more than 30 year career in public service included eight terms in the House of Representatives and a run at the Presidency in the 2020 Democratic primary. Throughout this wide-ranging discussion, Governor Inslee provides his takes on political polarization in Congress, the most unexpected realities of running for President, the reckless and corrupt actions by the Trump administration to push fossil fuels over clean energy, and how he’s not so different from NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.A leading expert on climate policy, Governor Inslee also offers Democrats a winning message for the midterms that ties the cost of living with the realities of climate change. Before they wrap up, Landsman, Veasey, and the Governor – representing Ohio, Texas, and Washington – compete to see who can convince the Fly-In team that their state is better than all the rest. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newdemocratcoalition.substack.com
- Mar 26, 202621 min
The Fly-In | The Pride of Puerto Rico with Resident Commissioner Pablo Hernández
This week, Veasey and Landsman are joined by Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández (PR-AL), Puerto Rico’s sole elected representative in Congress, for a wide-ranging discussion on life and culture on the island. Hernández gives an overview of the unequal distribution of Medicaid and SNAP funds – which are provided via block grants to Puerto Rico – when compared to states, and the harm caused by Congressional Republicans’ cuts to these programs. The group also covers disaster relief, rising energy prices, and the ongoing debate about Puerto Rican statehood.The members wrap up by reacting to Trump’s refusal to strike a deal that would end the DHS shutdown in the clip of the week, and debate Ricky Martin versus Bad Bunny, coffee versus piña coladas, and more in a Would You Rather game. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newdemocratcoalition.substack.com
About The Fly-In
Each week the House of Representatives is in session, Members from across America fly into Washington, D.C. to tackle the important issues facing Congress and the country.The Fly-In, hosted by New Democrat Coalition Members Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33), breaks down what the American people should know about the biggest events of the week, what New Dems and House Democrats are doing to deliver for their constituents, and how folks back home can get involved to push the policy agenda in Washington. newdemocratcoalition.substack.com
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