
Saikat Chakrabarti
Former chief of staff for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a former leader of the Justice Democrats. Currently running for Congress.
Top 3 podcasts with Saikat Chakrabarti
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Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 21min
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Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, shares his bold plan to dismantle the CFPB, arguing it's a win for consumers. Trita Parsi dives into President Trump's controversial approach to the Gaza conflict and its implications for U.S. foreign policy. Saikat Chakrabarti discusses his challenge against Nancy Pelosi, highlighting the need for youthful leadership in Congress. Meanwhile, Nancy Mace makes explosive allegations of misconduct, igniting fierce debates about accountability in politics.

Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 2min
A New Vision for the Democratic Party with Saikat Chakrabarti
Saikat Chakrabarti, former chief of staff for AOC and current congressional candidate, dives deep into the future of the Democratic Party. He discusses the potential for a Democratic Tea Party that focuses on transformative economic agendas. Chakrabarti is vocal about housing issues in the Bay Area, advocating for public-private solutions to tackle the crisis. He also calls for political change to rejuvenate the middle class and explores innovative approaches to address urban drug crises, all while pushing for a more inclusive and adaptable political strategy.

May 14, 2021 • 1h 27min
Industrial Policy: How the Green New Deal's Architects Would Do IP
Saikat Chakrabarti, former Chief of Staff for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Zack Exley, progressive operative from the Bernie Sanders campaign, dive deep into the creation of the Green New Deal. They discuss how bold leadership can reshape economic policy and critique the Democratic Party’s hesitance towards industrial strategies. The duo also reflects on America's unique industrial potential, contrasts U.S. and Chinese investment approaches, and emphasizes the importance of skill development for young activists. It's a fascinating exploration of progressive innovation amidst political challenges.