The Fly-In
The Fly-In
Podcast Description
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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The podcast centers around key legislative issues impacting Congress and the American public, with episodes discussing government funding disputes, healthcare reform, and education policies. For instance, the inaugural episode analyzes the government funding fight, providing insights into how the New Democrats are addressing these challenges while also urging constituents to engage in the legislative process.
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.
This special edition episode includes the final segment of this week’s Fly-In: Live event, which was streamed on Wednesday, October 28th.
During this segment, co-hosts Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) were joined by New Dem Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Stephanie Bradford, a Lancaster County, PA resident living with Type 1 diabetes.
Stephanie joined the podcast while visiting D.C. with Protect Our Care, an organization dedicated to educating the public and influencing healthcare policy, often by amplifying the voices of healthcare storytellers like Stephanie.
“Stephanie’s story reminds us what Democrats in Congress are fighting for,” said Protect Our Care Senior Advisor Anne Shoup. “By ripping away tax credits that make health insurance affordable for millions of Americans, the GOP is forcing hard-working people to empty their savings just to stay alive. Donald Trump and Republicans had no qualms about carving out massive tax breaks for billionaires. It’s high time they gave some relief to everyday people like Stephanie.”
Stephanie, a freelance writer, discusses the challenges of living with Type 1 diabetes while purchasing healthcare through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. She details how her already high monthly premiums are expected to double next year if Congressional Republicans refuse to extend the ACA tax credits. The hosts and guests also talk through the affordability and access issues with the American healthcare system at large, and the work Congress must do to make healthcare available to every American.
You can view the full live episode here, which included several New Dem Members as guests, including Reps. Gil Cisneros (CA-31), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Susie Lee (NV-03), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Sean Casten (IL-06).
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