Advancing Racial Equity and Justice

Rep. Mark Takano on Pride Month

Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) discusses how the Trump administration's recent attacks on LGBTQI+ people affect all Americans.

Ed Chung on Criminal Justice in 2025

Vera Institute's Ed Chung discusses forthcoming Trump administration policies on criminal justice and immigration.

Harris and Walz Work Hard To Improve Public Health and Safety During the Opioid Epidemic, While Trump Lies and Undermines Efforts To Save Lives

Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz have supported evidence-based law enforcement and public health measures to address the opioid epidemic, while former President Trump has blocked bipartisan border security legislation, falsely blamed immigrants, and jeopardized access to treatment.

Harris Has Long Supported Both Law Enforcement and Community Collaborations That Keep People Safe

Contrary to Republicans’ attacks, Vice President Kamala Harris has never defunded the police, but rather has demonstrated her commitment to comprehensive public safety by supporting police to address serious crime and investing in community collaborations that are preventing crime across the country.

Despite Trump-Vance Campaign’s Desperate Claims, Harris’ Approach to Bail Is Practical and Puts Safety First

Vice President Kamala Harris has always prioritized safety in bail policy and has never supported the release of people who pose a threat to our communities.

Harris’ Record Proves She Is a Champion of Effective Drug Policies and Marijuana Reform

Vice President Kamala Harris continues to embrace policy solutions that aim to reduce the harms caused by marijuana enforcement, while improving overall health and economic outcomes—particularly for communities most affected by America’s war on drugs.

From Personnel to Policy: Project 2025 Is President Donald Trump’s Agenda

No matter how many times President Trump says otherwise, Project 2025 is inseparable from his associates and his plan for governance.

Kamala Harris Knows How To Make Communities Safer

Throughout her career, Kamala Harris has consistently delivered real solutions to keep communities safe by holding people accountable for serious crime, investing in crime prevention, and leading the country to a significant decline in violent crime.

CAP Action at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Raquel Willis on Juneteenth, Pride, and Collective Liberation

Activist and journalist Raquel Willis discusses intersectional activism and MAGA attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Lindsey McLendon on Public Safety in America

Lindsey McLendon, senior fellow for Criminal Justice Reform at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about public safety, including crime trends, drivers, and evidence-based solutions to improve accountability and justice.

Earth Day Special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change

Trevor Higgins, senior vice president of Energy and Environment at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss climate policy wins and saving the planet.

Rob Wilcox on the Gun Safety Movement 25 Years After Columbine

Rob Wilcox, deputy director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, joins the show to discuss the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.

Preston Mitchum on Advocacy, Representation, and Black History Month

This week on “The Tent,” Preston Mitchum discusses Black History Month and the need for intersectional advocacy; CAP Action’s Allison McManus also joins for a conversation on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Biden Administration’s New Investments in Electric Vehicle and Battery Production Could Benefit Black Americans

New electric vehicle and battery manufacturing jobs supported by the Inflation Reduction Act are located in areas with an above-average share of Black Americans.

Melinda Maerker on ‘We Live Here’ and LGBTQI+ Equality

This week on “The Tent,” Melinda Maerker joins to discuss her new documentary, “We Live Here: The Midwest.”

Laura Meckler on Dream Town and Equity in Schools

Laura Meckler, education writer for The Washington Post, joins the show to talk about her new book and racial equity in schools.

Latino Communities Could Disproportionately Benefit From New Semiconductor Investments

New chipmaking investments are located in areas with a greater share of Latinos.

Cities in Blue States Experiencing Larger Declines in Gun Violence in 2023

Original analysis from the Center for American Progress Action Fund shows that, on average, cities in blue states have lower rates of gun homicides and shooting incidents than comparably sized cities in red states and are seeing larger single-year decreases in gun violence rates in 2023.

Sara Nelson on Why ‘Every Day Should Be Labor Day’

International President of the Association of Flight Attendants Sara Nelson joins "The Tent" to discuss what aviation workers are fighting for and the labor movement.

Maya Wiley on the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington

Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, joins the show.

The Tent: Taifa Smith Butler on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

Demos President Taifa Smith Butler joins Colin to discuss Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, the Biden administration's economic agenda, and extremist attacks on education.

Brandon Wolf and Chasten Buttigieg on Pride, Activism, and A Place for Us

LBTQI+ rights activists Chasten Buttigieg and Brandon Wolf talk gun violence prevention, the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, and Wolf's new book, A Place for Us.

Sen. Chris Murphy on Winning the Fight for Gun Safety

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) joins Colin to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act; the critical role of advocacy groups in achieving gun violence prevention wins; and realistic, bipartisan paths forward on commonsense gun reform.

Dr. Kellan Baker on Protecting LGBTQI+ Rights and Health

Kellan Baker joins Colin to discuss Pride month, attacks on transgender rights and access to health care, and policy issues that affect broader LGBTQI+ health.

CAP Action’s Nick Wilson on the Causes and Geography of Gun Violence

Nick Wilson joins the podcast to discuss the overabundance of guns in the United States, how MAGA extremists are silencing calls for gun control, and paths forward for gun safety legislation.

As antisemitic hate crimes rise, I see alarming parallels to my grandmother’s childhood during the Holocaust

Nathan Wolfson commemorates Yom HaShoah by remembering his family’s history in the Holocaust. He warns that increasing antisemitism from the far right poses a real threat in America.

‘The Tent’ Live! With Author Neil King Jr.

Join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for a live podcast recording of "The Tent" with Neil King Jr., author of the upcoming book American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal.

Fred Guttenberg Busts the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence in America

This week, Daniella sits down with gun safety activist Fred Guttenberg to discuss gun violence prevention in the United States.

What It’s Like to Be an LGBTQ+ High Schooler in DeSantis’s Florida

Florida high school student Cameron Driggers explains how Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) policies affect LGBTQ+ students like him. He warns that a potential DeSantis presidency would bring extremist policies to Americans everywhere.

Jamal Simmons on Black Progressive Leadership and Fighting for All Americans

Daniella and Colin sit down with Jamal Simmons to discuss the work of Black progressive leaders in Congress and the White House, President Joe Biden's economic agenda, and MAGA Republican attacks on racial equity and rights.

Margaret Brown on Reparations, Justice, and Healing From the Legacy of Slavery

This week on “The Tent,” Daniella sits down with award-winning filmmaker Margaret Brown to discuss her 2022 documentary, “Descendant.”

Kelley Robinson Says, ‘We’re Here, We’re Queer, and We Are Voting!’

This week, a new co-host is announced and Daniella sits down with Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson to discuss how the fast-growing LGBTQI+ voting bloc might shape future elections.

A message for Texas Republicans: Gun violence is the problem

Texas teacher, mother, and gun owner Danielle Navarro calls on Republicans to support commonsense gun laws in an op-ed. Navarro hopes for a country free from the terror of senseless gun violence for her children and all students.

New Hampshire Student Rallies To End Gun Violence, and Congress Answers

After the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, a New Hampshire student called on Congress to enact gun violence prevention legislation.

The education investments we need to make

In an op-ed, Akilah Alleyne argues that the United States has an urgent need to invest in schools and teachers. Alleyne argues that MAGA extremists are trying to brush past the investment challenges facing our schools and instead they focus their efforts on pushing for book bans.