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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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- Oct 1, 202617 min
The Fly-In | Dr. Kim Schrier Wants to Talk About Healthcare and Vaccines
In this episode, Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08), the first pediatrician in Congress and chair of the New Dem Rural Revitalization Working Group.As a doctor, Rep. Schrier has seen firsthand what happens when people don’t have access to healthcare. The members discuss how Congressional Republican cuts to Medicare and Medicaid will not only hurt those who are losing their coverage, but will put a strain on the entire healthcare system. Rep. Schrier also explains how rural communities are especially vulnerable to these cuts, as it has already led to several rural hospital closures.They also discuss the dangerous rhetoric that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pushed for years about vaccine safety, something Rep. Schrier dealt with as a pediatrician and continues to push back against.Finally, they react to a recent campaign ad that Trump aired on television using taxpayer dollars. 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
- Sep 16, 202618 min
The Fly-In | We Need More Moms in Congress with Rep. Brittany Pettersen
This week, co-hosts Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) were joined by Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) to talk about the cost of living crisis facing American families, from groceries to gas and school supplies. They discuss the urgent need to build more housing to lower costs, and how the recently passed bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act was a step in the right direction.Then, Rep. Pettersen updates viewers on her effort to allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy, which she discussed on The Fly-In last year after Speaker Johnson shut down the House to block a vote on her bill. The Members discuss why it’s so important for Congress to support families and make it easier for young people to represent their communities.Additionally, they respond to Trump’s announcement last week at the Republican Midterm Convention that every American adult will receive a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans keep their majority—an action that would cost over $1.3 trillion. 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
- Sep 2, 202616 min
The Fly-In | Don Beyer Knows a lot about Trade Wars and AI
Co-Hosts Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) were back in Washington this week, joined by Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08), to talk through the latest news on Trump’s Trade War with Canada and developments in Artificial Intelligence. Beyer, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the New Dem Trade Task Force, shares how this latest round of tariffs on Canadian imports are raising prices on American consumers and why this Administration’s approach to trade policy is dangerous and expensive.Rep. Beyer is also one of the leading experts in Congress on AI, after recently returning to school to get his Master’s in machine learning. The members discuss the many ways in which AI has impacted Americans’ daily lives, and what Congress needs to do to prevent this new technology from getting out of control while still promoting American innovation.Additionally, Rep. Beyer shares stories from another one of his major endeavors: completing the entire Appalachian Trail. 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
- Aug 19, 202619 min
The Fly-In | What’s Up in West Virginia with State Delegate Kayla Young
In this episode, co-hosts Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by West Virginia State Delegate Kayla Young, a rising star and NewDEAL Leader representing Charleston, WV and serving as Minority Leader Pro Tempore in the House of Delegates.Kayla is a native of her district and is one of only nine Democrats serving in the House of Delegates, along with 91 Republicans. She shares what West Virginians have been saying about rising costs, particularly how skyrocketing utility bills and childcare costs have been crushing working families across the state, and talks about how she gets things done in a Republican supermajority. The group also discusses how Republican healthcare cuts have hurt West Virginians, since 30 percent of the state relies on Medicaid.Young, who has made waves on social media with her brand of straightforward content, shares how she uses her platform to communicate with folks across the state and provide updates on issues they care about.Finally, Young answers some of Landsman and Veasey’s burning questions about West Virginia, such as “What is a pepperoni roll?” “Where is ‘the holler?’” and “Is Mothman real?” 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 22, 202613 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
- Jul 15, 202616 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
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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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