Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) Talks Trump, Taxes, and Turning Voters

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05/22/25 • 36 min

For the first time on Find Out, we’re joined by a sitting member of Congress—Rep. Pat Ryan of New York’s 18th district. Pat breaks down how he held onto a district that went to Trump in 2024 by leaning into direct, local engagement—even in the reddest parts of his community. We also get into why he calls the Trump tax bill a “shit sandwich,” and what Democrats need to do better when it comes to actually connecting with voters. It’s a sharp, unfiltered look at what real political leadership can still look like.Follow us on Substack at findoutpodcast.substack.com Get Find Out Merch at findoutpodcast.com.

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