Ken Martin, Chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and a candidate for the Democratic National Committee, discusses the politicization of disaster relief amid Los Angeles wildfires, highlighting how GOP figures are pushing for conditional aid. He emphasizes the importance of bipartisan cooperation in crisis recovery. The conversation also touches on the challenges the DNC faces in connecting with working-class voters and the need for a new messaging strategy to strengthen party engagement and success in future elections.

Ken Martin, the newly elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee and a leader in Minnesota politics, joins the conversation to discuss the alarming tactics used by Donald Trump and his allies against independent news media. They delve into the motivations behind targeting revenue streams and employing oppressive legal strategies to undermine journalism. Martin emphasizes the critical need for accountability and the protection of press freedom. They also explore the Democratic Party's role in combating these challenges while rallying support for local media and civil rights.