The Fly-In

New Democrat Coalition

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.

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August 19 · 19 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
July 22 · 13 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
July 15 · 16 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
July 1 · 22 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
June 25 · 23 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
June 10 · 23 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
June 4 · 26 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 · 20 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 · 20 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
April 23 · 22 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
April 16 · 16 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
March 31 · 27 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
March 26 · 21 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
March 18 · 22 min
The Fly-In | DHS Shutdown, Reforming ICE, & War in Iran with Rep. Johnny O
In this episode of The Fly-In, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) and guest-host Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) provide updates on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, including growing wait times at airports and impacts on TSA agents who missed their first paycheck last Friday. They also share their thoughts on Trump’s recent decision to fire former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and whether her removal will lead to real change within the Department. The members also discuss House Democrats’ attempts to hold ICE accountable, including this week’s House Democratic discharge petition to force a floor vote on legislation to fund all of DHS except for ICE and CBP. Additionally, Rep. Olszewski describes what he learned at his recent visit to an ICE detention center in Baltimore. For the clip of the week, the members react to a series of videos from Americans across the country –all feeling the pain of higher gas prices due to Trump’s war in Iran – and talk through the President’s failure to plan for the impact of the war. 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
February 26 · 9 min
The Fly-In | Unfiltered Thoughts on Trump’s State of the Union
In this episode, hosts Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) give their unfiltered thoughts on Trump’s State of the Union Address after his first year back in office and share what it was like experiencing it from the House floor. Despite breaking the record for longest State of the Union speech in history, the members explain how Trump failed entirely to address any of the issues American families are struggling with — from cost of living and health care to public safety. 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
February 12 · 22 min
The Fly-In | Reforming ICE and Lowering Costs with Third Way's Lanae Erickson
In this episode, Veasey and Landsman are joined by Lanae Erickson, Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education & Politics at Third Way, a D.C.-based think tank and advocacy organization. Lanae discusses the latest in public opinion about ICE operations ahead of the deadline to fund DHS at the end of this week, and gives her thoughts on how Democrats should communicate about reforms. Then, Lanae talks through the recently-released New Dem Affordability Agenda – the Coalition’s answer to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis – and how it meets the moment and contrasts with other proposals. For the Clip of the Week, the group reacts to President Trump saying he wants to raise housing prices. To wrap up the episode, Lanae plays “Affordability Price is Right,” a game about all the price increases in the past year under the Trump Administration. 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
February 4 · 22 min
The Fly-In | What's Happening in Minneapolis & What's Next with Rep. Angie Craig
In this episode, host Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) and guest host Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-06) are joined by Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02) for a wide-ranging conversation about the occupation of Minneapolis by DHS agents, what’s really happening on the ground since the killing of Alex Pretti and Renée Nicole Good, and the path forward for DHS reforms in Congress. Congresswoman Craig gives her first-person accounts of the incredible resilience of the Minneapolis community and shares harrowing stories of ICE and CBP abuses, then the group discusses the ongoing debate in Congress about reining in DHS operations through government funding legislation. The three members then react to a clip of Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) bashing Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller and talk through the need for accountability at the top of the Administration. To wrap the episode, the group shines a light on some of the biggest stories that haven’t been covered enough: the struggles of American farmers and Trump’s threats of election interference. 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
January 23 · 13 min
The Fly-In | Governor Wes Moore's Hot Takes on Governing, Parenting, & Congress (S2 Ep. 2)
In this special edition episode, Landsman and Veasey are joined by Maryland Governor Wes Moore for a wide-ranging discussion about his approach to governing, how he has improved life for Marylanders during his tenure, his unfiltered takes on Congress, and more. Governor Moore also brought along his son James to the podcast, who gives some insights into his experience as a member of Maryland’s first family. To wrap up the episode, Governor Moore and his son blind rank the best ways to eat Maryland’s most iconic food: the blue crab. 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
January 14 · 24 min
The Fly-In | Venezuela, ICE, & the Fed with Rep. Adam Smith (S2 Ep. 1)
In the first Fly-In episode of 2026, Landsman and Veasey are joined by Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), the current Ranking Member and top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee. Smith gives a comprehensive overview of the Trump Administration’s lack of strategy to prevent chaos in Venezuela, and further threats against countries like Greenland. The Members also touch on the developing situation in Iran and the potential for American involvement. Then, the Members turn to the home front to talk through the killing of 37-year-old mother Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis at the hands of ICE, and the dangerous lack of accountability for Administration officials and federal agents. They wrap up by watching Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s response to the Department of Justice’s criminal investigation against him, connecting it to the Administration’s broader efforts to bully and pressure independent bodies to do Trump’s bidding. 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
Dec 18, 2025 · 23 min
The Fly-In Episode 26 | "Round Trip"
In Episode 26, “Round Trip,” Landsman and Veasey are joined by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), who serves as the Whip of the New Democrat Coalition and was the podcast’s first guest when she joined Episode 2 in March. In this episode, the three members revisit some of the topics they discussed 9 months ago, including House Republicans’ failure to lower costs and the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s incompetence. To close out the first season of The Fly-In, Landsman and Veasey quiz Rep. Strickland to see if she remembers some of the craziest news stories of 2025. 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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