Politics. Policy. Progress. All under one big tent. Produced by CAP Action, “The Tent” is a news and politics podcast hosted by Daniella Gibbs Léger. Listen each Thursday for episodes exploring topics that progressives are focused on.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella sits down with Grant Grinder to discuss his latest book, "Let's Not Do That Again."
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and former Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) discuss the leaked Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade, the investigation of the January 6 insurrection, and the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Brandon Wolf, activist and press secretary for Equality Florida, discuss the state's "Don't Say Gay" law and restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Christy Goldfuss, senior vice president of Energy and Environment at the Center for American Progress, discuss recent climate research, the state of climate legislation, and what Democrats can do to prepare for the midterm elections.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and New York University law professor Melissa Murray discuss the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court.
This week, Daniella and Max Bergmann discuss the latest from Ukraine, the confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, and recent insights from the House January 6 Select Committee.
This week, Daniella sits down with Washington Center for Equitable Growth President and CEO Michelle Holder to discuss the economy, Ukraine, and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings.
This week, Daniella sits down with Rick Hasen to discuss his new book and how disinformation undermines the integrity of elections.
This week, Daniella speaks with directors Stanley Nelson and Traci Curry about their new documentary "Attica" and the reality of the American prison system.
This week, Daniella speaks with Jesse Lee, senior adviser for communications at the White House National Economic Council, about President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address.
Dr. Christina Greer joins "The Tent" to discuss President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nomination and the path forward for racial equity and justice.
Daniella speaks with Laphonza Butler, president of EMILY's List, about the 2022 midterm elections, electing Democratic pro-choice women to office, and why Democrats should rally around the past year's accomplishments.
Daniella speaks with Wade Henderson of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights about the future of the U.S. Supreme Court and voting rights across the country.
Daniella speaks with Kimberly Atkins Stohr of The Boston Globe about the future of the U.S. Supreme Court.
This week on “The Tent,” House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-SC) joins Daniella to discuss the path forward on voting rights and the president’s economic and climate agenda.
Daniella speaks with Dr. Kavita Patel about the approaching two-year mark of the pandemic, the omicron variant, and the importance of addressing long-haul COVID-19 symptoms and mental health.
Daniella is joined by Ted Johnson to discuss his new book and the existential threat that structural racism poses to the country.
This week, Daniella speaks with intelligence analyst and author Malcolm Nance to discuss his forthcoming book, the critical importance of strengthening U.S. democracy, and the one-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection.
Daniella checks in with CAP Action President and Executive Director Navin Nayak to reflect on key moments from 2021, from the January 6 insurrection to the American Rescue Plan.
This week, Daniella speaks with the Washington Center for Equitable Growth's Kate Bahn about inflation, the economic recovery, and Build Back Better.
Daniella checks in with CAP Action Senior Fellow Max Bergmann, who breaks down the developing situation in Ukraine and President Biden’s recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
This week on "The Tent," Chris Ford speaks with Jacquelyn Ayers of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America on Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban and the implications of the Supreme Court's decision for reproductive rights.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella chats with Seth Hanlon about the state of the economy and discuses the passage of the historic bipartisan infrastructure bill.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and CAP founder John Podesta discuss the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference and President Joe Biden's Build Back Better agenda.
This week, Daniella speaks with former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro about President Biden's meeting with Pope Francis as well as the latest developments in the Build Back Better plan.
This week, Daniella speaks with Patrick Gaspard, the new president and CEO of the Center for American Progress and CEO of CAP Action, about key challenges facing the United States and the need to advance President Joe Biden's progressive economic agenda.
This week on "The Tent," Ben Berwick joins the podcast to reflect on the 2020 presidential election and its aftermath.
This week on "The Tent," Rosa Mendoza joins the podcast to discuss how the Latino electorate can influence future elections.
This week on "The Tent," filmmaker and director Julie Cohen discusses her new documentary "My Name Is Pauli Murray" and Murray's legacy as a trailblazer for civil, women's, and LGBTQ rights.
This week, Daniella reflects on the hardships Haitian refugees have faced as they seek asylum in the United States and speaks with Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) about the Build Back Better Act.
This week, Dr. Leana S. Wen joins the podcast to share her thoughts on the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dan Berschinski, a retired Army combat veteran, joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and American foreign policy over the past two decades.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse sit down with CAP Action's Akua Amaning to discuss the inconsistency in marijuana decriminalization policies across the country.
This week, Daniella and Jesse speak with HuffPost senior justice reporter Ryan Reilly about the charges filed against participants in the January 6 insurrection and the unique nature of the investigations.
Ryan Goodman, co-editor-in-chief of the online forum Just Security, joins Daniella and Jesse to provide an update on where the many investigations into the January 6 attack have led Congress and law enforcement agencies.
This week’s episode features a special recording of a live event with Scott Keyes, Center for American Progress alumnus and the founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights.
This week, Daniella sits down with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin to discuss the political life of LGBTQ Americans under the Biden administration, voting rights, and climate-minded investments in infrastructure.
This week, Daniella and Jesse sit down with Texas state Reps. Trey Martinez Fischer and Gina Hinojosa to discuss the struggle for voting rights in their state.
Daniella and Jesse connect with Slate legal writer Mark Joseph Stern for a conversation on the underdiscussed but still very important federal judiciary.
Daniella and Jesse connect with Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) for an insightful conversation on how the new Democratic majority in the Senate has worked to pass ambitious legislation to bolster the economy during COVID-19.
Thea Sebastian, director of policy at Civil Rights Corps in Washington, D.C., joins Daniella and Jesse on “The Tent” this week to discuss recent policing reform efforts.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse discuss the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine and Republican opposition to a commission on the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. They also speak with Ari Berman, senior reporter at Mother Jones, about ongoing voter suppression efforts in the states.
Bill Spriggs, chief economist at the AFL-CIO, joins the podcast to explore the state of the economy and how Biden’s jobs plans can help growth—and address decades of racial injustice.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse sit down with former Sen. Doug Jones to discuss the first 100 days of the Biden administration.
This week, Daniella and Jesse chat with Dr. Rashawn Ray about the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and the state of police reform in the United States.
This week, Daniella and Jesse reflect on the recent police violence in Minnesota and Virginia, discuss the Biden administration's decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan, and chat with Dr. Peter Hotez about the COVID-19 pandemic and the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
In the wake of two horrific mass shootings, Daniella and Jesse chat with CAP Action's Chelsea Parsons about how the political landscape in Congress has changed as more call for stronger gun violence prevention legislation.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella chats with Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) about the American Rescue Plan and economic recovery from the pandemic as well as the ongoing struggle for women's representation.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse chat with Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser about statehood for the district, the coronavirus pandemic, and the American Rescue Plan.
This week, Danielle and Jesse chat with LaShawn Warren of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights to discuss the For the People Act and the fight to restore democracy in the United States.
CAP Action's Sharita Gruberg joins Daniella and Jesse to discuss the recently reintroduced Equality Act and the impact the legislation would have on LGBTQ Americans.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse discuss the conclusion of Trump's second impeachment trial and the extreme weather devastating Texas and speak with investigative journalist Jean Guerrero about her latest book on the Trump administration's white nationalist agenda.
Dr. Bechara Choucair, the national vaccinations coordinator for the White House’s COVID-19 Response Team, joins "The Tent" to talk about how the administration is working to vaccinate millions of Americans.
As the Biden administration works on the next COVID-19 relief package, Daniella and Jesse chat with CAP Action Senior Fellow Jocelyn Frye about the need to consider the impacts on women in any recovery effort.
This week on "The Tent," Jesse chats with Dr. Reed Tuckson of the Black Coalition Against COVID-19 to discuss racial disparities in the public health response to the coronavirus thus far and how the Biden administration can help reverse these trends.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse recap the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and discuss the future of progressive politics with HuffPost's Kate Sheppard.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse sit down with intelligence and foreign policy analyst Malcolm Nance to discuss the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the effort to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse discuss the Georgia runoff elections and sit down with author David Daley to assess the state of American democracy.
This week on "The Tent," former Obama speechwriter and "Pod Save America" co-host Jon Lovett joins Daniella to reflect on 2020 and look forward to what 2021 may hold in store.
This week on "The Tent," Chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Ben Hovland joins Daniella to reflect on the successes of the general election and debunk the misinformation around the results.
This week on "The Tent," Dr. Angela Rasmussen, an affiliate researcher with the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security, talks through new COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.
This week, Daniella and Jesse discuss the 2020 presidential election results and speak with newly elected Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride (D), who will be the first openly transgender person to serve as a state senator.
This week on "The Tent," CAP Action CEO Neera Tanden shares her thoughts on the 2020 general election.
This week, our hosts sit down with Dr. Rachel Bitecofer to discuss the shifting electoral coalitions of the past few decades and Congress' misplaced priorities ahead of the 2020 election.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse speak with The Appeal's Daniel Nichanian about persistent barriers to voting in the 2020 election and how the summer's protests around criminal justice reform and policing and shaped down-ballot races.
This week, our hosts chat with Matt Ford of The New Republic about the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett could affect the future of the U.S. Supreme Court.
This week, Danielle and Jesse sit down with G. Elliott Morris, a journalist with The Economist, to talk about forecasting the 2020 election as well as the eventful week at the White House.
This week on "The Tent," Ed and Jesse sit down with Mother Jones Washington Bureau Chief David Corn to discuss the first presidential debate and the recent reporting on President Donald Trump's finances.
This week on "The Tent," Jesse and Ed discuss Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's tragic passing and speak with former Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services acting administrator Andy Slavitt about the precarious state of the Affordable Care Act and the federal government's lackluster response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Evergreen Action’s Jamal Raad joins the pod from Seattle to discuss the devastation wrought by wildfires on the West Coast, how climate change is intensifying wildfire season, and how activists are successfully mainstreaming the issue to make it a top concern for lawmakers and voters alike.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, joins the podcast to talk about the tough challenge educators face as schools across the country reopen this fall.
This week on "The Tent," Ed and Jesse discuss the next phase of the 2020 general election and are joined by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington to talk about policing in the wake of George Floyd's death.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse discuss the 2020 Republican National Convention and ongoing protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. They are also joined by Juanita Tolliver of Supermajority to talk about the stakes of the 2020 election.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse sit down with former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) to discuss the Democratic National Convention.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse sit down with Jennifer Palmieri to discuss her new book and former Vice President Joe Biden's selection of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella, Ed, and Jesse discuss the legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis and chat with Amber Torres, chairwoman for the Walker River Paiute Tribe in Nevada, about how the pandemic has affected life in Indian Country.
This week on "The Tent," Ed and Jesse discuss the Trump administration's efforts to undermine public health officials as coronavirus cases rise across the country, and New School professor Maya Wiley talks about the declining state of justice in America and the influence of Black Lives Matter.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella, Ed, and Jesse discuss the latest impacts of the coronavirus pandemic before chatting with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka about the protest movement calling for police reform and racial justice.
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.
This week on “The Tent,” Daniella and Jesse interview CAP Action's Adam Conner on how contact tracing could be used in the fight against COVID-19, as well as debrief listeners on President Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the culture of corruption at the U.S. Department of Justice; and the latest action Congress has taken on police reform.
This week, Daniella and Ed are joined by Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's historic decision ruling that LGBTQ workers cannot be fired because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Roy Austin, the former deputy assistant to President Obama for the Office of Urban Affairs, Justice and Opportunity, joins Ed and Daniella on the podcast to talk about how the conversation around police reform has changed and what policies lawmakers at the federal and local levels of government have proposed to meet this moment.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Ed chat with Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) about the recent protests against police violence, needed policing reforms, and the work to be done to combat the devastating effects of the coronavirus.
This week, Daniella and Ed discuss Christian Cooper and George Floyd and what it means to be Black in America, and Daniella chats with D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie about Washington's reopening plan.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Ed discuss government oversight in the Trump era with Noah Bookbinder, executive director of the government watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.
This week on "The Tent," Dr. Keisha Callins discusses the premature reopening of Georgia's economy and how the coronavirus pandemic has exposed fault lines in the U.S. health care system.
This week on "The Tent," Houston-area paramedic and Dreamer Jesus Contreras discusses the impacts of COVID-19 on his life.
This week on "The Tent," New York State Assemblyman Michael Blake explains the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus on the Bronx and how the state and federal government can better support communities throughout the crisis.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Ed sit down with Dr. Angela Rasmussen to discuss how she studies infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Ed speak with David Cole of the American Civil Liberties Union about how the coronavirus pandemic has exposed U.S. civil liberties and what steps the government can take to protect them.
This week on "The Tent," the hosts sit down with CAP Action's Danyelle Solomon to discuss the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on Black Americans and speak with journalist David Daley about the election and his new book.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Ed sit down with Michigan bartender Sarah May Whitelake and CAP Action senior economist Gbenga Ajilore to discuss the economic impact of COVID-19.
This week on "The Tent," Ed sits down with U.S. Air Force veteran Sarah Samere to discuss the current hurdles of testing for COVID-19.
This week on "The Tent," Ed and Daniella sit down with patient advocate Peter Morley to discuss how to protect the vital Affordable Care Act.
This week, Ed chats with CAP Action's vice president of Health Policy, Topher Spiro, about what state and local governments can do to manage the coronavirus pandemic.
This week, Daniella and Ed chat with Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler about progressive organizing in the state and discuss the latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic and 2020 presidential primary.
Dr. Zeke Emanuel joins "The Tent" this week to discuss the coronavirus outbreak as well as the federal government response.
Daniella and Ed chat this week with SKDK’s Doug Thornell about the implications of Super Tuesday's results as well as the latest around the coronavirus.
This week, Daniella and Ed speak with Rev. Leah Daughtry about the upcoming South Carolina primary and discuss the latest news on coronavirus and Russian election interference.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Ed chat with Abby Baird, politics reporter at BuzzFeed News, to discuss the upcoming Nevada caucuses, the Trump administration's corruption, and a victory for voting rights in Florida.
This week on "The Tent," New York Times political correspondent Jonathan Martin joins Daniella and Ed to discuss New Hampshire's primary and what it means for the candidates as Super Tuesday approaches.
This week on "The Tent," Ed and Daniella sit down with Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) to discuss the recent State of the Union address and the conclusion of President Trump's impeachment trial.
This week, Daniella and Ed chat with Just Security's Kate Brannen about President Trump's impeachment and what newly uncovered evidence means for the Senate trial.
This week, Ed and Daniella chat with CAP Action's Sam Berger about first few days of President Trump's impeachment trial. They are then joined by NARAL's Ilyse Hogue to discuss the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
This week on "The Tent," Ed and Daniella are joined by John Podesta, founder of the Center for American Progress and CAP Action, to discuss the impeachment trial in the Senate and Russian interference in the 2020 election.
This week on "The Tent," Ed and Daniella speak with Mieke Eoyang, vice president of Third Way's National Security Program, about recent events in Iran and the latest updates on the impeachment process.
This week on "The Tent," Ed and Daniella chat with Mother Jones' David Corn about yesterday's impeachment vote as well as the fight for voting rights in the United States.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Ed are joined by CAP Action's vice president for National Security and International Policy, Kelly Magsamen, to discuss the national security implications of President Donald Trump's conduct.
This week on "The Tent," HuffPost Washington Bureau Chief Amanda Terkel joins Daniella and Ed to discuss Sen. Kamala Harris' decision to end her presidential bid as well as the latest news in the House impeachment inquiry.
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Ed recap the past two weeks of impeachment hearings with CAP Action's managing director for National Security and International Policy, Katrina Mulligan.
This week, CAP senior policy adviser James Lamond discusses the ongoing House impeachment hearings, and Daniella and Ed chat with New Republic staff writer Matt Ford.
Daniella and Ed sit down with CAP Action's Sam Berger and discuss the implications of yesterday's public hearings on Capitol Hill with Trump administration officials Bill Taylor and George Kent.
This week, Daniella and Ed chat with pollster Cornell Belcher about recent 2020 state-level polling as well as the latest news in the impeachment inquiry.
This week, Daniella and Ed recap the Justice Voters 2020 Forum and discuss all things impeachment with CAP Action Campaigns Director Juanita Tolliver.
Daniella and Ed are joined this week by Nayyera Haq, former State Department senior adviser and White House senior director, to discuss the ongoing impeachment inquiry and the situation in Syria.
Daniella and Ed chat with California Rep. Ted Lieu this week about the impeachment inquiry and President Trump's decision to withdraw troops from Syria.
This week, Daniella and Ed speak with Max Bergmann, host of "The Asset" podcast and Director of the Moscow Project, to discuss President Trump's attempts to pressure Ukrainian officials and the ongoing impeachment inquiry.
Daniella and Ed sit down this week with former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade to discuss the latest developments in the House impeachment inquiry.
This week, MSNBC host Joy Reid joins Daniella and Ed to discuss the 2020 primary, her new book, and how the Trump administration has damaged U.S. institutions.
This week, Daniella and Ed chat with Stacey Abrams, the former candidate for governor of Georgia, about the importance of protecting each American's vote and pushing for election reform.
In the premiere episode of "The Tent," Daniella and Ed discuss this week's major stories, from climate change to the Trump administration and upcoming presidential debate.
