Progressives have a new playbook. We tested it in Queens | America, Actually

"Progressive" and "affordability" are trendy political buzzwords today, but for most Americans, they feel more like abstract concepts rather than lived realities. The Congressional Progressive Caucus is trying to change that by launching a 10-point "Affordability Agenda." Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX) joins America, Actually this week to discuss his caucus’s shift from focusing on identity politics and bills like the Green New Deal to kitchen table issues like banning AI surveillance pricing and capping childcare costs. Later, we head to one of the country’s most Democratic congressional districts in the country to see if these Washington talking points resonate with voters. 00:00 Intro: New political buzzwords 00:33 Progressives roll out their “affordability agenda” 05:11 Shifting progressive priorities 06:22 Connecting the dots between climate and the economy 08:51 Redefining progressive for 2026 12:30 Reclaiming the narrative from Donald Trump 14:15 Rethinking “defund the police” 17:21 Voices from Queens, New York America, Actually publishes video episodes every Saturday tackling key issues in politics, culture, and the economy. Subscribe to Vox’s YouTube channel to get them. Listen to episodes of America, Actually on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app. If you enjoy our reporting and want to hear more from Vox journalists, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/vox. Each month, our members get access to exclusive videos, livestreams, and chats with our newsroom. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o Or Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H