Damian Galvan sits down with Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) to break down the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, rising authoritarianism in U.S. politics, and the impacts of immigration crackdowns across the country. They also explore how media narratives shape public perception, discuss personal stories of political backlash, and dive into NFL debates, college sports, and athlete legacies.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:45 – NFL Season & Playoff Hopes
03:30 – Debating the Greatest NFL Players
06:15 – Cross-Sport Athlete Legends
10:10 – GW Basketball: Rebuilding and Upcoming Season
13:50 – Media Narratives and Hunter Biden Coverage
16:00 – Impact of Personal Struggles in Politics
19:20 – Gil’s Experience with Misleading Headlines
22:30 – Ethics in Congress (Stock Trading, Oversight, and Public Trust)
29:40 – What is Kamala Harris Up To?
32:40 – Is Our System Broken?
35:30 – ICE Raids and the Fear in Communities
38:00 – Deportation and Family Separation Consequences
42:30 – Authoritarian Playbook: Testing Boundaries and Normalizing Extremes
46:04 – Epstein, Trump, and Media Manipulation
56:15 – Conservative Media
1:01:00 – Civil Liberties and Government Overreach
1:02:00 – The Nelk Boys Influence
1:07:00 – Labor Impact: Immigration Raids and the U.S. Economy
1:09:00 – Collective Struggle: Children, Justice, and National Conscience
1:14:00 – Final ThoughtsThank you for tuning into the ‘Who Dem?’ Podcast! We bring on Democratic leaders, candidates, personalities, and more with a goal of truly getting to know the person beyond politics. Hosted by Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan.
New episodes weekly! Subscribe now and never miss a conversation.
Connect with us on socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whodempod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whodempod
📩 For business inquiries: general@whodem.show
