Inside the Shutdown: Congresswoman Suzan DelBene on What’s Really Going On

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Hey folks,

I sat down with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D.C) to discuss the ongoing shutdown, why Mike Johnson and Donald Trump are prolonging it, and its impact on real people right now. We didn’t hold back. We talked about power, accountability, and how we turn this moment into momentum.

[00:01:07] A gut-check on a brutal month: from the shutdown to GOP scandals — and why showing up for each other still matters

[00:04:52] “Crickets from House Republicans”: Susan on lawmakers not even showing up for work while families worry about paychecks and care

[00:08:46] Health care on the brink: ACA premiums spiking, rural hospitals at risk, and why extending tax credits is the must-do

[00:13:32] Epstein files + accountability: how sunlight and public pressure move the ball when leadership hides

[00:18:55] Endgame strategy: hold firm, tell the truth about costs, and build a House majority that actually governs for working people

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With urgency,

—Mike