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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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- 1 weeks ago13 min
The Fly-In | Republicans’ Spending Spree, the SAVE Act, and the Budget Showdown
In this episode, Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) breaks down the biggest issues Congress will face before the end of the fiscal year as the House heads into the August district work period. He discusses Republicans’ latest $95 billion spending proposal, President Trump’s continued attacks on the integrity of American elections, and the looming government funding deadline as House Republicans once again threaten to tie partisan priorities to keeping the government open.Landsman also reacts to clips of President Trump’s primetime address on election lies and his embarrassing attempt to steal the limelight from the Spanish national team at the World Cup.Finally, Landsman closes the episode by putting his own knowledge of past Fly-In guests and memorable moments from the 2026 season to the test in a special edition of In-Flight Entertainment. 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
- 2 weeks ago16 min
The Fly-In | One Year of the Big Ugly Bill with Rep. Shontel Brown
This week, co-hosts Congressmen Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) to talk through rising costs and the anniversary of Congressional Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill. The Members discuss the latest polling showing Americans’ growing concerns about the affordability crisis – including how more than half of Americans are struggling to afford gas and groceries. They also examine the lasting consequences of Congressional Republicans’ healthcare and food assistance cuts in their Big Ugly Bill, including millions of Americans dropping their Affordable Care Act coverage and millions more struggling to put food on the table after losing SNAP benefits.Finally, Landsman and Veasey wrap up the show by putting Rep. Brown’s music knowledge to the test with a song quiz featuring TLC, Whitney Houston, and Mary J. Blige. 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
- Jul 1, 202622 min
The Fly-In | Housing, Borders, and Beef with Rep. Gabe Vasquez
This week, solo host Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) is joined by Congressman Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) on the podcast to discuss the latest news impacting the American people. Landsman and Vasquez start by discussing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill to tackle the housing crisis and lower costs, and President Trump’s temper tantrum that derailed a signing ceremony last week.Then the two members go over the latest SCOTUS decisions in immigration (the episode was recorded prior to the birthright citizenship decision), specifically how its ruling on TPS for Haitian and Syrian immigrants will impact the careworker economy. Vasquez then explains the outbreak of the New World screwworm in the southwest and his home state of New Mexico, going over methods to control the spread and limit its impact on the beef industry.Rep. Landsman closes the episode by quizzing Rep. Vasquez on the craziest current events in a game of Cierto or Falso, covering the Big Ugly Bill’s anniversary, the reflecting pool, and the World Cup. 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
- Jun 25, 202623 min
The Fly-In | Iran MOU, Inflation Spikes, and the World Cup with Rep. Greg Stanton
This week, co-hosts Congressmen Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by Congressman Greg Stanton (AZ-04), the self-proclaimed “best pickleball player in Congress,” to talk through the latest news on Iran, rising costs, and the World Cup. Stanton, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, discusses the Trump Administration’s light-on-details Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran that surrenders billions of dollars in concessions with only the promise of future talks. The members also discussed the newest inflation numbers – the highest in three years – and how the war is supercharging the cost of living crisis.Then the members got into the extreme heat affecting the World Cup, and Rep. Stanton talked about his work on the Congressional Extreme Heat Caucus to designate heat waves as natural disasters and make sure people get the assistance they need to keep their AC’s running. 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
- Jun 10, 202623 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
- Jun 4, 202626 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
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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