Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., prepares to speak at a news conference on junk fees at Tavern Pizza in Bellevue, Pa., on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. // Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images
Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Chris Deluzio sits down with Postindustrial
The congressman and Iraq War veteran spoke with Postindustrial Founder Carmen Gentile about threats from domestic extremist groups and the dangerous antidemocratic rhetoric that inspires them; caring for our nation’s veterans; improving train safety following last year’s disaster in East Palestine, Ohio; and much more.
~By Postindustrial Staff
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Rep. Chris Deluzio is a freshman congressman whose agenda includes workers’ rights, domestic manufacturing, and improved rail safety, concerns at the forefront of his constituents’ minds, and many others in Postindustrial America.
During our discussion with Deluzio, we talk about the growing renewable energy economy and how the fallacies of trickle-down economics continue to pervade the talking points of many lawmakers.
The Iraq war veteran also sounds the alarm about the threat of domestic extremists, their supporters in the Congress, and what motivates them.
Deluzio has written about extremism for Postindustrial and been critical of Capitol Hill lawmakers who stoke, and feed off, their dangerous delusions.
Enjoy this compelling and informative discussion. And when you’re done, check out other great episodes of the Postindustrial Podcast.