Positively Progressive’s latest episode, hosted by PDA Advisory board chair Donna Smith features another important and urgent conversation. With the looming threat of deep cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, millions of Americans are on the edge, wondering what’s next for their healthcare and retirement security. Those Americans are right to be on edge, and you’ll want to share this episode far and wide.

Donna interviews Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works—a fierce advocate in the fight to protect and expand these essential programs. Together, they unpack the dangerous policies being pushed under the guise of so-called “efficiency,” including the DOGE axe wielded by none other than Elon Musk. What does this mean for everyday people? Who’s really pulling the strings? And most importantly—how can we fight back?