Off the Cuff with Jared Huffman

We're talking baseball today, ahead of this week's annual Congressional Baseball Game. Team Manager Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA 18th District) is careful not to give away any strategy, but he does share how this fundraiser brings Washington together every year.

Representative Emanuel Cleaver has represented Missouri's 5th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2005. A United Methodist pastor and former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rep. Cleaver discusses the role of spirituality in public life and how he finds balance.

Representative Grace Meng of New York's 6th congressional district joins the podcast to share her perspective on recent violence and hate crimes targeting our Asian American Pacific Islander community.

Former members of Congress - Charlie Dent (Republican representative for Pennsylvania's 15th district) and Donna Edwards (Democratic representative for Maryland's 4th district) - discuss the current state of political bipartisanship and where it's leading us.

Chelsea Parsons, Vice President of Gun Violence Prevention at the Center for American Progress, is an expert on gun policy and the criminal justice system. She joins Congressman Huffman to discuss the driving forces behind gun violence in America and what can be done to stem the tide.

Congressman Huffman is joined by Erwin Chemerinsky, constitutional scholar and Dean of Berkeley Law, and Thomas McInerney, former San Anselmo mayor and an elector in the 2020 Electoral College. The discussion focuses on the dubious origins of the Electoral College and possible democratic remedies to our presidential electoral process.

In this virtual town hall–recorded live on June 16, 2020–includes Representative Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Dr. Curtis Robinson, President of the Marin County Board of Education, and writer and teacher Marshall Carr.

Epidemiologist Dr. Larry Brilliant assisted in the World Health Organization's eradication of smallpox in the 1970s. Congressman Huffman speaks with Dr. Brilliant about our current efforts to control the spread of Covid-19.

Denis Hayes - Founder of the Earth Day Network and coordinator of the first Earth Day - joins the podcast to discuss the history and future of environmentalism.

Ernie Bergman, Mill Valley resident and Vietnam War veteran, and Erica Fein, Advocacy Director at Win Without War, join the podcast to discuss Congress's efforts to rein in the executive branch's war powers.

Congresswoman Kathy Castor, U.S. Representative for Florida's 14th congressional district, joins the podcast. Rep. Castor is Chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, of Texas's 16th congressional district, joins the podcast to talk about what life is really like in El Paso, and shares her thoughts on the El Paso ICE detention center.

Brianne Gorod is Chief Counsel at the Constitutional Accountability Center. She is currently representing Congressman Huffman, among more than 200 co-plaintiffs in Congress, in an emoluments clause lawsuit against President Trump.

Deputy Director of the United Tribes of Bristol Bay Lindsay Layland discusses the proposed enormous mining project, and the threat it poses to the pristine environment and sustainable fishing economy of Bristol Bay.

It's another roommate roundtable, moderated by congressional reporter Matt Fuller. Representatives Dan Kildee (D-MI) and Mike Levin (D-CA) spill the beans on living with Congressman Huffman, plus some frank discussion on DC politics and policy.

Congressman Huffman is joined by The Washington Post's Jason Rezaian as they discuss his new book highlighting the 544 days he was held in an Iranian prison.

Sue Conley (Cowgirl Creamery) and Mary Keehn (Cypress Grove Creamery) join the podcast to share their experiences as founders of two of the most beloved businesses in California's 2nd District.

Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) joins the podcast to prove that it is indeed possible for politicians from across the aisle to have substantive conversations without resorting to partisan attacks.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and civil rights attorney Andrew Seidel join a roundtable discussion on religion in politics, and Rep. Huffman answers questions from his team of interns.

Congressman Adam Schiff from California's 28th District joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the ongoing Russia Investigation.

Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) join the podcast to discuss their priority efforts for this year's Farm Bill.

Rep. Huffman is joined by students from across California's second district at a recent town hall event on gun violence hosted by Dominican University.

Congressman Huffman discusses Trump's attempted transgender ban in the military and civilian life with constituent and Marine Corps veteran Lynda Bengtsson-Davis, and National Press Secretary of the Human Rights Campaign Sarah McBride.

Congresswoman Jackie Speier of California's 14th district joins Representative Huffman to share her thoughts on how Congress addresses sexual harassment issues, plus her insights on the House investigation into Russian election interference, and more.

Host of KQED's Forum Michael Krasny joins the podcast to share his experiences as an on-air interviewer and reflect on navigating today's contentious world of public discourse.

Congressman Luis Gutiérrez of the 4th district of Illinois joins the podcast to discuss how we can help the millions of DREAMers facing potential deportation. Joana Simonini from San Rafael's Canal Alliance shares local efforts in Northern California.

Former ATF Special Agent and Senior Policy Advisor at Americans for Responsible Solutions David Chipman joins the podcast to discuss sensible and reasonable ways we can reduce gun violence in America.

Congressman Huffman's Washington roommates Beto O'Rourke (Texas 16th District) and Salud Carbajal (California 24th District) join the podcast for our first Roommate Roundtable.

Conservationist and host of ABC's "Ocean Treks" Jeff Corwin joins the podcast to talk about why we should care about conservation efforts, and what we can do to help.

Connie Stewart, Executive Director of the California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University, talks with Congressman Huffman about the need for broadband access in rural areas like Humboldt County.

Listen in on a recent Town Hall with President of the American Constitution Society Caroline Fredrickson, and San Francisco Deputy City Attorney Sara Eisenberg. But first, a conversation with Rep. John Sarbanes of the 3rd District of Maryland.

Mark Sanford, U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, joins Congressman Huffman for a cordial and respectful conversation between Representatives from across the aisle - a seemingly rare public occurrence these days.

Real-life Rosie the Riveter Phyllis Gould shares her memories of when the women's workforce helped win World World II. Plus, Congressman Huffman answers questions from constituents in some live excerpts from recent Town Halls.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton joins the podcast to share memories of her experiences with the civil rights movement, and her vision for our future.

Gilda Gonzalez, Interim CEO of Planned Parenthood of Northern California, sheds some light on the important services Planned Parenthood provides, and how the organization is bracing for today's political realities.

Humane Society CEO and President Wayne Pacelle joins the podcast to discuss his efforts in support of animal welfare, and its effect on everything from tourism to the quality of our food supply.

Physician and broadcaster Dr. Dean Edell was a household name for decades before retiring to remote Mendocino County. He shares his thoughts on health care and other issues facing his rural Northern Californian community and others like it.

Congressman Tim Ryan, Representative for Ohio's 13th district, joins the podcast to talk about what the Democratic Party can do differently to earn back the support of Rust Belt voters.

Environmentalist Bill McKibben reflects on the recent success at Standing Rock, and how we can continue the fight against global warming. Congressman Huffman also answers questions about the Supreme Court and Republicans' plans to dismantle Obamacare.

In the inaugural episode of Off the Cuff, Congressman Huffman speaks with Bill Press, radio host and former chair of the California Democratic Party, about the upcoming challenges facing our nation and the Democratic Party.

We're excited to announce the upcoming launch of our brand new podcast, Off the Cuff with Jared Huffman: dedicated to keeping California’s 2nd District up-to-date on what’s happening in Washington, D.C. and at home. Brought to you by Congressman Jared Huffman.