Branding Democrats

The Billionaire Hijacking America with Congressman Mark Pocan

Ken Weber, Daryl Weber, and Gabriella Martin

In this episode of Branding Democrats, we sit down with Congressman Mark Pocan to discuss the alarming ways Elon Musk has infiltrated the federal government, dismantling agencies, cutting vital programs, and manipulating policy — all while profiting from billions in government contracts.

Congressman Pocan shares the details behind his newly introduced ELON MUSK Act (Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy), a bill designed to bar Musk from holding government contracts while wielding influence over federal decision-making. We also discuss Musk’s illegal access to Treasury Department payment systems and how his unchecked power threatens democracy itself.

But the corruption doesn’t stop there. We also break down Trump’s latest reckless comments on Gaza and examine his motives behind stirring international chaos. With Trump’s authoritarian ambitions becoming increasingly clear, how can Democrats respond? What messaging strategies will bring disillusioned voters into the fold? How can the party move beyond being the “lesser of two evils” and instead communicate its active fight for democracy, economic justice, and everyday Americans?

Finally, the conversation turns to Democratic leadership — where are the Democratic power players, and what should they be doing to counteract this chaos? 

This is a can’t-miss episode for anyone who cares about democracy and knows that Democrats need to fight smarter and harder to defend it.

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