Hey everybody, I sat down to bury the hatchet with Congressman Ro Khanna and we had one of the most honest, wide-ranging conversations I’ve had since launching Endless Urgency—and it’s a must-watch for anyone who cares about the future of the Democratic Party, how to fix our broken economy, and the role of authenticity and risk-taking in politics.
We covered a lot, including:
• Rep. Khanna’s viral online poll that “reignited” our friendship—and why it sparked a fierce debate about Democratic leadership, engagement bait, and the narratives shaping the party.
• Whether Democrats should even consider embracing Elon Musk, what that really means, and why tech billionaires have outsized influence over our politics. FWIW… I’m a no on Musk into the party. Don’t @ me.
• What “economic patriotism” looks like in 2025, how AI and automation are transforming the workforce, and why we need bold investments in jobs, skills, and real regulation to protect working people.
• The hard truth about why Democrats are losing male voters—and why authenticity, humility, and showing up everywhere (even in uncomfortable spaces) is the key to winning them back.
If you believe in building a Democratic Party that fights for everyone—not just the donor class—I’d love for you to become a paid subscriber for just $8/month. Your support helps me keep having honest conversations like this, breaking through the noise, and building a community rooted in real talk, not spin.
With urgency,
Mike
