Joining the regular crew today, former Secretary of the Department of the Interior under Obama (and Tim’s old boss) Ken Salazar talks about his new book, how we can unfuck what Trump has done to the endangered species act, and more.
Sec. Salazar has a lot to say about a range of issues including immigration and the roots of the American west. He knows plenty about it. For generations—and long before Colorado was a state—his family held land there. He’s got sound and well-reasoned ideas about how to treat migrants with humanity and dignity.
He also talks about his new book, Borderlands, and why he refuses to give up on the idea that America is an inclusive nation.
Nola Haynes is not a Spy: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Affordability, Foreign Policy & Fixing Washington
This week, Dr. Haynes speaks with Senator Chris Van Hollen about a whole lot more than just politics. The son of a U.S. Foreign Service officer, Van Hollen grew up overseas. At a very young age, he gained an early perspective about America’s role in the world and the very serious challenges working families here at home faced every day.
They discuss the Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act and the lessons Maryland offers about governing. Additionally, the two chat about how global experiences shape public service, the music that reminds him of home, and what Washington can learn from policies that promise big change but fall short.
