Strengthening Health

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on Fighting for Consumers

This week on “The Tent,” Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rohit Chopra joins to discuss steps being taken to lower costs for families.

Amanda Becker on the Fight for Abortion Rights

Amanda Becker, Washington correspondent at The 19th, joins the show to discuss her new book.

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.

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.

CAP Action at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Jodi Enda on Abortion and the 2024 Election

This week on “The Tent,” journalist Jodi Enda joins for a discussion on abortion rights as the 2024 presidential election nears.

Arizona Opinion: How the Biden administration has delivered for caregivers like me

Brandi Coon, a parent and business owner, shares how funding from Medicaid and the American Rescue Plan Act is empowering parents in Arizona to serve as paid caregivers for their children with disabilities.

Opinion: I’m a diabetic and a retired nurse. One of Biden’s policies changed my life

Steven Lubin, a Type 1 diabetic and retired intensive care unit nurse, writes about how the Inflation Reduction Act is reducing health care costs for individuals on Medicare by capping yearly out-of-pocket costs and monthly copays for insulin.

Arizona opinion: Shame on Schweikert: Why his support for Republicans’ budget proposal could spell disaster for Arizona

Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick, the medical director of a family planning center, shares the potential threats to health care access that could result from a budget proposal put forward by a group of Republicans in Congress.

Michael Pollan and Melissa Robledo on ‘Food, Inc. 2’

Michael Pollan and Melissa Robledo join the show to discuss their documentary "Food, Inc. 2."

S. Leo Chiang on ‘Island in Between’ and Taiwan’s Story

Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang joins the show to discuss his Academy Award-nominated short documentary, “Island in Between.”

Imani Gandy on the Fight for Reproductive Rights

Imani Gandy discusses U.S. Supreme Court arguments on medication abortion and attacks on reproductive rights.

Opinion: The Affordable Care Act saved my life and this is why we have to protect it

When Milwaukee resident Kat Klawes was diagnosed with cancer on her 26th birthday, she was able to immediately enroll in the Affordable Care Act marketplace, which helped save her thousands of dollars on cancer treatments.

Opinion: Being sick is expensive. I’m grateful Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act lowered my insulin costs

Pam Bloink, a retired teacher living with chronic health conditions, shares her perspective on the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, which has cut her yearly insulin costs in half.

The Affordable Care Act Saved My Life. Donald Trump Wants To Destroy It, Again | Opinion

Sage Warner, director of Stories at CAP Action, reflects in Newsweek on her experiences advocating against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and describes how the historic health care legislation enabled her to access affordable, lifesaving health care through the ACA marketplace.

Opinion: President Biden is working to make sure I never have to ration my insulin again

Yamelisa Jimenez Taveras, a Type 1 diabetic, shares how the high cost of insulin left her with little choice but to ration her insulin. She applauds the Biden administration’s efforts to cap the cost of insulin for Medicare recipients and continues to advocate for insulin copay caps for all diabetics.

Opinion: The Inflation Reduction Act lowered my health care costs. Big Pharma isn’t happy.

A cancer survivor and retiree, Susan Robertson, shares how the Inflation Reduction Act helped her save more than $400 in health care costs. A new lawsuit from pharmaceutical companies threatens to reverse the law’s Medicare reforms.

Opinion: The Affordable Care Act saved my daughter’s life. We must keep strengthening it for patients like her.

William Garcia shares his story about how the Affordable Care Act provided his daughter with critical access to health care. William’s story exemplifies the importance of the law and the need to expand it.

Politico’s Alice Ollstein on Abortion, Government Funding, and Health Care

Politico health reporter Alice Ollstein joins the show to discuss growing health concerns as kids head back to school.

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.

1 Year Without Roe

This CAP story collection details the experiences of doctors, doulas, and nurse practitioners since the overturn of Roe v. Wade and their fears in the rapidly evolving legal landscape of abortion care.

Gov. Lujan Grisham on Fighting for New Mexico’s Children and Families

This week on “The Tent,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NW) joins the podcast to discuss gun reform efforts in her state.

The ACA Affords Protections for Young People With Rare Health Conditions

A Wisconsin patient with a rare condition was protected by the ACA’s preexisting condition provision and continuity of care.

Americans on Private Insurance Are Protected by the ACA

A cancer patient in Illinois is relieved to have health care protections from the ACA.

Kansans With Diabetes Can Access Affordable and Reliable Health Care Through the ACA

A Kansas state legislator accessed ACA subsidies for affordable and reliable health care.

The ACA Provides Affordable Health Care for Georgians With Preexisting Conditions

A Georgia woman explains how the ACA’s protections have ensured her access to reliable health care.

The ACA Allows Insulin Affordability Advocate To Start Small Business

A small-business owner in Minnesota explains how the ACA allowed her the freedom to quit her job and start her business.

13 Years Later: The Affordable Care Act’s Enduring Legacy

Americans share how the Affordable Care Act has changed their lives and continues to benefit them.

Biden’s Policies Are Lowering the Costs of and Expanding Access to Health Care

Recent legislative victories are making it easier for Americans to obtain health coverage, afford prescription drugs, and live healthier lives.

Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy

State Rep. Michelle Grim (D-OH) describes how federal funding from the American Rescue Plan is being used to wipe medical debt in Ohio. An estimated 41,000 Ohio residents will see their medical debt erased thanks to the program that is being replicated in towns and local governments across the country.

Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery

On the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, Americans share how the legislation has affected their lives and communities.

Local Government Uses American Rescue Plan Funds To Erase Medical Debt

An Ohio city councilwoman passed legislation allocating American Rescue Plan funds to wipe out medical debt in her community.

Opinion: Leave doctors and patients to make reproductive decisions

Virginia critical care nurse Cate Weiss writes about how abortion bans criminalize medical care and put medical professionals in legal limbo, which in turn jeopardizes patient care.

The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future

This collection features stories from Americans across the country whose lives and communities have benefited from the legislative and executive actions passed under the Biden administration.

Older Arizonan Will Save Thousands of Dollars Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act will help lower costs for an Arizonan resident who struggled to afford expensive prescription medications on a fixed budget.

Georgia Veteran Awaits Prescription Drug Savings From the Inflation Reduction Act

An older Georgian seeks the Inflation Reduction Act’s relief from high prescription drug costs.