October 08, 2025

New Dems Drop Episode 19 of the Fly-In: “Holding Pattern” with Guest Host Rep. Sara Jacobs

This week, host Marc Veasey (TX-33) was joined by guest host Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) to discuss the Republican shutdown, House Republicans’ ongoing vacation, and threats to federal workers from the Trump Administration.

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Today, the New Democrat Coalition released Episode 19 of The Fly-In, a podcast co-hosted by Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) and, this week, guest-hosted by New Dem Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51).

In Episode 19, “Holding Pattern” Congressman Veasey and Congresswoman Jacobs join the pod virtually one week after the start of the Republican Shutdown, while House Republicans continue their extended vacation to block any attempts at reopening the government. Veasey and Jacobs discuss the state of play and potential path forward to end the shutdown, why Democrats are fighting to protect health care and lower costs, and what the Trump Administration has done to further harm federal workers during the shutdown.

The Members also discuss cracks forming in the Republican strategy and react to a clip of Speaker Mike Johnson lying about the Republicans’ attacks on healthcare for working families.

You can find The Fly-In on the New Dem Dispatch – New Dems’ Substack – across New Dems’ social media platforms, and on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Click on the link below to watch the full episode:

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