Canada’s Mark Carney Shows How Standing Up to Trump Is a Winning Strategy ArticleApril 29, 2025 Canada’s Mark Carney Shows How Standing Up to Trump Is a Winning Strategy Mark Carney has delivered a stunning victory for Canada’s Liberal Party—and a resounding message around the world that strong and substantial resistance to Trump is a strategy that wins. Apr 29, 2025 Johan Hassel, Allison McManus
Former Gov. Jay Inslee on Earth Day PodcastApril 24, 2025 Former Gov. Jay Inslee on Earth Day Former Gov. Jay Inslee (D) of Washington joins the show to talk about how to protect the Earth. Apr 24, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Mishka Espey, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone
Jennifer Rubin on Standing Up to Trump PodcastApril 17, 2025 Jennifer Rubin on Standing Up to Trump Jennifer Rubin joins the show to talk about how to fight the MAGA movement. Apr 17, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Mishka Espey, Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone
María Teresa Kumar on How Trump Is Failing Latino Voters PodcastApril 9, 2025 María Teresa Kumar on How Trump Is Failing Latino Voters María Teresa Kumar discusses how the Trump administration’s economic and immigration policies are affecting Latinos. Apr 9, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Mishka Espey, Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone
Imara Jones on Transgender Day of Visibility PodcastApril 3, 2025 Imara Jones on Transgender Day of Visibility Imara Jones discusses how to fight back against attacks on the transgender community. Apr 3, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone
How Trump’s Justices Created Devastatingly Long Drives to Abortion Clinics In the NewsApril 1, 2025 How Trump’s Justices Created Devastatingly Long Drives to Abortion Clinics In an op-ed published in The Hill, Sara Estep discusses how state abortion bans have increased driving times for women seeking reproductive health care. Apr 1, 2025 InsideSources Sara Estep
Harris’s plan for ‘Medicare at Home’ would revolutionize care in America In the NewsApril 1, 2025 Harris’s plan for ‘Medicare at Home’ would revolutionize care in America In an op-ed for The Hill, Mia Ives-Rublee and Molly Weston Williamson discuss former Vice President Kamala Harris' plans to provide home care services through Medicare. Apr 1, 2025 The Hill Mia Ives-Rublee, Molly Weston Williamson
George Conway on Trump and the Judicial System PodcastMarch 27, 2025 George Conway on Trump and the Judicial System George Conway discusses how to address attacks on the legal system. Mar 27, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Mishka Espey, Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone
Working-Class Voters, the Economy, and the Democratic Party Past EventMarch 26, 2025 Working-Class Voters, the Economy, and the Democratic Party Please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for an event featuring Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and an expert panel on how the economy and economic policy shape the preferences of working-class voters. Online via Zoom Mar 26, 2025
Gov. Maura Healey on the Left’s Future and Women’s History Month PodcastMarch 21, 2025 Gov. Maura Healey on the Left’s Future and Women’s History Month Gov. Maura Healey discusses responses to the Trump administration's actions. Mar 21, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Mishka Espey, Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone
Gov. JB Pritzker on the Left’s Path Forward PodcastMarch 19, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker on the Left’s Path Forward Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) discusses how Democrats can fight back against the Trump administration. Mar 19, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 6 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Neera Tanden on the Fight Ahead for the Center-Left PodcastMarch 13, 2025 Neera Tanden on the Fight Ahead for the Center-Left This week on “The Tent,” CAP Action’s Neera Tanden and Emily Gee join the podcast to discuss the latest issues facing the country. Mar 13, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 6 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Trump Is Making America Greater for Billionaires, Not Workers In the NewsMarch 6, 2025 Trump Is Making America Greater for Billionaires, Not Workers In an op-ed published by InsideSources, Karla Walter and David Madland break down the real economic impacts that Trump’s recent slew of executive orders could have on everyday Americans. Mar 6, 2025 InsideSources Karla Walter, David Madland
Zac Petkanas on Trump’s Disastrous Joint Address PodcastMarch 6, 2025 Zac Petkanas on Trump’s Disastrous Joint Address Zac Petkanas discusses President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress. Mar 6, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 6 More Mishka Espey, Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Industrial Policy Projects Boosted Harris and Hurt Trump in the 2024 Election, but Not by Much ReportMarch 3, 2025 Industrial Policy Projects Boosted Harris and Hurt Trump in the 2024 Election, but Not by Much A county-by-county analysis finds that additional IIJA, CHIPS and Science Act, and IRA investments were associated with higher vote share for Kamala Harris compared with Joe Biden and a lower vote share in 2024 for Trump compared with 2020—but the differences are slight. Mar 3, 2025 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, David Madland
Eddie Glaude Jr. on Black History Month PodcastFebruary 27, 2025 Eddie Glaude Jr. on Black History Month Eddie Glaude Jr. discusses what “DEI” really means and ways to resist white supremacy and authoritarianism. Feb 27, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 6 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
These 15 Congressional Districts Would See Large Medicaid Funding Losses Under Republican House Budget Resolution ArticleFebruary 25, 2025 These 15 Congressional Districts Would See Large Medicaid Funding Losses Under Republican House Budget Resolution The Republican House budget resolution’s potential $880 billion in Medicaid cuts would cost these congressional districts a total of $34 billion, potentially reducing coverage for nearly 730,000 people. Feb 25, 2025 Sara Estep, Natasha Murphy, Andrea Ducas, 2 More Emily Gee, Natalie Baker
Michael Linden on the Harms of the MAGA Agenda PodcastFebruary 20, 2025 Michael Linden on the Harms of the MAGA Agenda Michael Linden discusses how the federal government's drastic cuts will hurt middle-class Americans. Feb 20, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 6 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Slava Leontyev on “Porcelain War” and Ukraine’s Strength PodcastFebruary 13, 2025 Slava Leontyev on “Porcelain War” and Ukraine’s Strength This week on “The Tent,” Slava Leontyev discusses his award-winning documentary and experiences during Ukraine’s war against Russia. Feb 13, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
CAP Action’s Allison McManus on Trump’s Imperialist Vision PodcastFebruary 6, 2025 CAP Action’s Allison McManus on Trump’s Imperialist Vision This week on “The Tent,” Allison McManus joins for a discussion on the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent visit to Washington. Feb 6, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone
What State Lawmakers Could Do for Working-Class Americans In the NewsFebruary 5, 2025 What State Lawmakers Could Do for Working-Class Americans In an op-ed published by Governing, Karla Walter and David Madland describe tangible, proven strategies state policymakers can use to strengthen the power of the working class in their communities this year. Feb 5, 2025 Governing Karla Walter, David Madland
CAP Action’s Joe Radosevich on Telling the Progressive Story PodcastJanuary 30, 2025 CAP Action’s Joe Radosevich on Telling the Progressive Story Joe Radosevich of Center for American Progress Action Fund discusses how progressives should respond to the Trump administration. Jan 30, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Ruth Ben-Ghiat on Rising Authoritarianism PodcastJanuary 23, 2025 Ruth Ben-Ghiat on Rising Authoritarianism Ruth Ben-Ghiat discusses President Trump's first few days in office and rising authoritarianism in the United States. Jan 23, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
How To Evaluate Whether Trump Delivers for the Working Class? ArticleJanuary 17, 2025 How To Evaluate Whether Trump Delivers for the Working Class? President-elect Donald Trump won among working-class voters in 2024, but he must deliver on his promises to American workers. Jan 17, 2025 the Center for American Progress David Madland, Aurelia Glass
Patrick Gaspard on the Progressive Future PodcastJanuary 15, 2025 Patrick Gaspard on the Progressive Future CAP Action CEO Patrick Gaspard joins the show to talk about President Biden’s legacy and the future of the Democratic Party. Jan 15, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
8 Ways States Can Build Worker Power ReportJanuary 15, 2025 8 Ways States Can Build Worker Power State lawmakers should act to strengthen workers’ power in the economy. Jan 15, 2025 the Center for American Progress Sachin Shiva, Karla Walter, David Madland
Making the Consequences of Republican Corruption Stick ArticleJanuary 14, 2025 Making the Consequences of Republican Corruption Stick Data from a battleground survey of voters in competitive House districts and 2026 Senate states provide insight into how progressive officials and organizations can respond to the incoming administration and congressional majorities in the months ahead. Jan 14, 2025
7 Ways State Lawmakers Can Build Public Sector Union Power ReportJanuary 14, 2025 7 Ways State Lawmakers Can Build Public Sector Union Power State lawmakers can adopt new policies to empower workers across the public sector to come together in strong unions, negotiate for fair pay and working conditions, and train the next generation for public service. Jan 14, 2025 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, Karla Walter
Too Many Airport Service Workers Earn Low Wages and Benefits ArticleJanuary 13, 2025 Too Many Airport Service Workers Earn Low Wages and Benefits New CAP analysis shows many essential airport service workers earn less than $15 per hour. Here’s how policymakers can fix that. Jan 13, 2025 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, Karla Walter
Ambassador Norm Eisen on January 6 and Protecting Democracy PodcastJanuary 10, 2025 Ambassador Norm Eisen on January 6 and Protecting Democracy Former Ambassador Norm Eisen joins the show for the four-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection and discusses how to protect democracy. Jan 10, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Tony Carrk on Holding Trump Accountable in 2025 PodcastDecember 19, 2024 Tony Carrk on Holding Trump Accountable in 2025 Tony Carrk, executive director for Accountable.US, joins the show to discuss the incoming Trump administration, how progressives should pick their battles, and what holding power to account really looks like. Dec 19, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Ed Chung on Criminal Justice in 2025 PodcastDecember 12, 2024 Ed Chung on Criminal Justice in 2025 Vera Institute's Ed Chung discusses forthcoming Trump administration policies on criminal justice and immigration. Dec 12, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Mishka Espey, Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Anderson Clayton on Democrats’ Future in the South PodcastDecember 5, 2024 Anderson Clayton on Democrats’ Future in the South North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton joins the show to discuss what Democrats can learn from downballot races in her state. Dec 5, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
While Other Voters Moved Away From the Democrats, Union Members Shifted Toward Harris in 2024 ArticleDecember 2, 2024 While Other Voters Moved Away From the Democrats, Union Members Shifted Toward Harris in 2024 Although many demographic groups shifted their votes to favor Donald Trump in 2024 compared to 2020, Kamala Harris increased Democratic support among union voters. Dec 2, 2024 Aurelia Glass, David Madland
Larry Levitt on Protecting Americans’ Health PodcastNovember 21, 2024 Larry Levitt on Protecting Americans’ Health Larry Levitt of KFF joins the show to discuss potential changes to federal health policy and how states should respond. Nov 21, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Industry Standards Boards Are Delivering Results for Workers, Employers, and Their Communities ReportNovember 21, 2024 Industry Standards Boards Are Delivering Results for Workers, Employers, and Their Communities State accomplishments demonstrate that boards work best when they have the necessary legal authority and resources. Nov 21, 2024 the Center for American Progress David Madland, Sachin Shiva
Mike Sozan on the Fight To Protect Democracy PodcastNovember 14, 2024 Mike Sozan on the Fight To Protect Democracy Mike Sozan discusses what a second Trump administration might mean for democracy and how progressives can push back. Nov 14, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Ari Berman on Minoritarianism and the 2024 Election PodcastNovember 8, 2024 Ari Berman on Minoritarianism and the 2024 Election Colin sits down with Ari Berman to discuss the minoritarianism of the MAGA movement and with CAP Action President Navin Nayak to discuss the results of the 2024 presidential election. Nov 8, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Donald Trump Cannot Deliver the Change U.S. Trade Policy Needs In the NewsNovember 5, 2024 Donald Trump Cannot Deliver the Change U.S. Trade Policy Needs In an op-ed published by The National Interest, Ryan Mulholland explains the need for thoughtful and knowledgeable leadership on trade issues—as opposed to that of the Trump administration. Nov 5, 2024 The National Interest Ryan Mulholland
Opinion: Project 2025 would be a death sentence for patients like me Personal StoryNovember 1, 2024 Opinion: Project 2025 would be a death sentence for patients like me Kat Klawes of Wisconsin shares how the Affordable Care Act saved her life and explains how Project 2025 would threaten health care access for millions of Americans living with preexisting conditions. Nov 1, 2024 UpNorthNews Kat Klawes
Robby Mook on the 2024 Election PodcastOctober 31, 2024 Robby Mook on the 2024 Election Former presidential campaign manager Robby Mook talks about the latest polling and the candidates' closing arguments in the 2024 election. Oct 31, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
5 Ways Donald Trump’s Plans Are Even More Extreme Than Project 2025 ReportOctober 31, 2024 5 Ways Donald Trump’s Plans Are Even More Extreme Than Project 2025 Donald Trump and JD Vance are trying to hide their connections to Project 2025 but are not running away from the playbook’s far-right policies. In fact, some of their proposals and statements are even more extreme than those advanced in Project 2025. Oct 31, 2024 Kelly McCoy, Will Ragland
Explaining Young Workers’ Support for Unions In the NewsOctober 29, 2024 Explaining Young Workers’ Support for Unions Young workers today feel like they're starting from behind. For them, unions may be the answer to getting ahead. Oct 29, 2024 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass
Trump’s Unconstitutional Plan To Weaponize the FCC Against Media Companies Past EventOctober 28, 2024 Trump’s Unconstitutional Plan To Weaponize the FCC Against Media Companies Join the Center for American Progress Action Fund to discuss Donald Trump’s authoritarian, unconstitutional plans to revoke broadcasters’ Federal Communications Commission licenses. Online only Nov 1, 2024
Democracy Now—Theocracy Never ArticleOctober 25, 2024 Democracy Now—Theocracy Never Violent Christian nationalism is on the rise, and faith leaders can help stop it. Oct 25, 2024 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Sydney Bryant, Shanthan Benjamin-Webb
Simon Rosenberg on the State of the 2024 Race PodcastOctober 24, 2024 Simon Rosenberg on the State of the 2024 Race Political strategist Simon Rosenberg talks about election polls, MAGA extremism, and how candidates are approaching the remaining days of their campaigns. Oct 24, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Clean Energy Drives Economic Opportunity for the Middle Class ReportOctober 24, 2024 Clean Energy Drives Economic Opportunity for the Middle Class The clean energy sector leads job growth compared with the overall economy and directly contributes to lowering costs for Americans. Oct 24, 2024 Lucero Marquez, Jamie Friedman, Jasia Smith
Opinion: Rural communities deserve an administration that will invest in and fight for us Personal StoryOctober 22, 2024 Opinion: Rural communities deserve an administration that will invest in and fight for us Mila Besich, the mayor of Superior, Arizona, shares how the Biden-Harris administration’s investments into infrastructure and workforce development are improving opportunities for residents of rural communities such as hers. Oct 22, 2024 The Copper Courier Mila Besich