The Tent Podcast

Director Dawn Porter on Her New Documentary ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’ and the Need for Activism in the Modern Age
Director Dawn Porter on Her New Documentary ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’ and the Need for Activism in the Modern Age
This week on "The Tent," Dawn Porter, director of the new documentary "John Lewis: Good Trouble," discusses the important role of activism in U.S. society, and Ed, Daniella, and Jesse chat about President Trump's latest Russia scandal and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
By Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Jesse Lee, Chris Ford, Dwayne Greene, and Adam Peck
Race and Ethnicity

Democracy and Government

Trump Is Trying To Make Voting by Mail a Partisan Issue
Trump Is Trying To Make Voting by Mail a Partisan Issue
President Trump is attempting to turn Republicans against voting by mail, even though it is an effective, traditionally bipartisan, and popular method of voting.
By Michael Sozan
Democracy and Government

Health

Coronavirus Data: What We Still Need to Know to Reopen Safely
Coronavirus Data: What We Still Need to Know to Reopen Safely
The headlong push to reopen the country ignores major gaps in what we know and don’t know about the coronvirus pandemic.
By Jeremy Venook
Health Care

Economy

How Trump Has Undermined the Wisconsin Economy
How Trump Has Undermined the Wisconsin Economy
While President Trump boasts of creating the “best economy ever,” Wisconsinites are experiencing something far different.
By Ryan Zamarripa
Economy
How State and Local Governments Can Support Safe Workplaces and Protect Public Health During the Coronavirus Crisis
How State and Local Governments Can Support Safe Workplaces and Protect Public Health During the Coronavirus Crisis
Workers should have a strong voice in setting and enforcing public health standards.
By David Madland
Economy
The State of Our Unions
The State of Our Unions
Despite the economic expansion, union density has continued to fall across demographic groups, industries, and occupations, as well as in most states.
By Malkie Wall and David Madland
Economy

Russia

Russiagate: The Depth of Collusion
Russiagate: The Depth of Collusion
It is now clear there was collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government during the 2016 elections. But to what end? This report lays out what we know about collusion and explores the depths to which it may have gone.
By Max Bergmann
Foreign Policy and Security

National Security

Trump’s Record on Police Brutality and Peaceful Protests: Making the Problem Worse
Trump’s Record on Police Brutality and Peaceful Protests: Making the Problem Worse
Trump has repeatedly advocated police brutality and violence against political opponents. His administration has largely followed suit.
By Jeremy Venook
Foreign Policy and Security