The grand ‘treaty’ that could derail GOP gerrymandering In the NewsSeptember 16, 2025 The grand ‘treaty’ that could derail GOP gerrymandering In an op-ed published by MSNBC, Greta Bedekovics argues that Congress needs to pass legislation to ban partisan and racial gerrymandering, but until then, states should adopt a “treaty” promising to set aside their redistricting commissions. Sep 16, 2025 MSNBC Greta Bedekovics
Christina Henderson on Trump’s Takeover of D.C. PodcastSeptember 3, 2025 Christina Henderson on Trump’s Takeover of D.C. Christina Henderson joins “The Tent” for a conversation about President Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C. Sep 3, 2025 Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, 1 More Muggs Leone
Justin Wolfers on the State of the U.S. Economy PodcastAugust 27, 2025 Justin Wolfers on the State of the U.S. Economy This week on “The Tent,” economist Justin Wolfers joins Colin to discuss President Trump’s ongoing trade wars and his latest attempt to consolidate control over the economy. Aug 27, 2025 Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, 4 More Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Faithfully: A Conversation About Religion and Politics With Rep. James Talarico Past EventAugust 5, 2025 Faithfully: A Conversation About Religion and Politics With Rep. James Talarico Please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for a conversation with Rep. James Talarico on how religion can inform an individual’s politics, the importance of the separation of church and state, and how people of faith can support our democracy. Online only Aug 5, 2025
Beto O’Rourke on Defending Democracy PodcastJuly 24, 2025 Beto O’Rourke on Defending Democracy Former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) joins the show to discuss how to fight back against efforts to erode democracy. Jul 24, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 5 More Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Jack Cocchiarella on Winning the Vibe War PodcastJuly 10, 2025 Jack Cocchiarella on Winning the Vibe War Jack Cocchiarella discusses the media ecosystem and Gen Z voters. Jul 10, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Mishka Espey, 5 More Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Sen. Elissa Slotkin on a New Vision for the Democratic Party PodcastJuly 3, 2025 Sen. Elissa Slotkin on a New Vision for the Democratic Party Sen. Elissa Slotkin joins the show to discuss how to strengthen American democracy. Jul 3, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 2 More Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone
Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the Direction of the Supreme Court PodcastJune 27, 2025 Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the Direction of the Supreme Court Kimberly Atkins Stohr joins the show to talk about this Supreme Court term and the far-right direction of the court. Jun 27, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Mishka Espey, 5 More Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Gov. Tim Walz on Pushing Back and Moving Forward ArticleJune 13, 2025 Gov. Tim Walz on Pushing Back and Moving Forward On a special episode of “The Tent,” Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) discusses how the United States can chart a better path forward. Jun 13, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Mishka Espey, 5 More Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Amanda Becker on the Fight for Abortion Rights PodcastSeptember 12, 2024 Amanda Becker on the Fight for Abortion Rights Amanda Becker, Washington correspondent at The 19th, joins the show to discuss her new book. Sep 12, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 7 More Erin Phillips, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
State Rep. James Talarico on Project 2025 and Christian Nationalism PodcastSeptember 6, 2024 State Rep. James Talarico on Project 2025 and Christian Nationalism State Rep. James Talarico (D-TX) discusses Christian nationalism and the impact Project 2025 would have on democracy. Sep 6, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 7 More Erin Phillips, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Michael Blake on the Democratic National Convention PodcastAugust 23, 2024 Michael Blake on the Democratic National Convention Former Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Michael Blake discusses the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and the 2024 presidential race. Aug 23, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 4 More Erin Phillips, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Muggs Leone
Robert P. Jones on Christian Nationalism and Project 2025 PodcastAugust 8, 2024 Robert P. Jones on Christian Nationalism and Project 2025 Robert P. Jones joins "The Tent" to discuss the roots of Christian nationalism and Project 2025. Aug 8, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 3 More Erin Phillips, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone
From Personnel to Policy: Project 2025 Is President Donald Trump’s Agenda ArticleAugust 1, 2024 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. Aug 1, 2024 Ryan Koronowski, Thomas Musgrave, Jessica Persano
Mike Podhorzer on the Election and Project 2025 PodcastAugust 1, 2024 Mike Podhorzer on the Election and Project 2025 Mike Podhorzer discusses the presidential race and Project 2025. Aug 1, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 7 More Erin Phillips, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Former Sen. Doug Jones on Turning Down the Political Temperature PodcastJuly 18, 2024 Former Sen. Doug Jones on Turning Down the Political Temperature Doug Jones discusses the shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump and lowering the political temperature. Jul 18, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 7 More Erin Phillips, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Thomas Zimmer on Project 2025 PodcastJuly 11, 2024 Thomas Zimmer on Project 2025 Historian Thomas Zimmer discusses the radical authoritarian playbook called Project 2025. Jul 11, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 7 More Erin Phillips, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
4 Ways Unions Make Our Economy and Democracy Stronger ArticleJuly 11, 2024 4 Ways Unions Make Our Economy and Democracy Stronger Unions raise wages for workers, reduce inequality, increase voter turnout, and advance middle-class interests; policymakers should make strengthening unions a top priority. Jul 11, 2024 the Center for American Progress Sachin Shiva
Chris Geidner on the Supreme Court PodcastJune 27, 2024 Chris Geidner on the Supreme Court Chris Geidner discusses recent and upcoming Supreme Court decisions and their impact on Americans' freedoms and rights. Jun 27, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 7 More Erin Phillips, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Erin Reed on Pride and the Fight for Transgender Rights PodcastJune 14, 2024 Erin Reed on Pride and the Fight for Transgender Rights Journalist Erin Reed discusses the importance of Pride Month and the issues motivating LGBTQI+ voters. Jun 14, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 7 More Erin Phillips, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Matthew Gossage, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Sky Sitney on the Power of Documentary Films PodcastJune 6, 2024 Sky Sitney on the Power of Documentary Films Sky Sitney discusses why documentaries are such an important form of storytelling and what to expect from this year's DC/DOX festival. Jun 6, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 7 More Erin Phillips, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
COUNTERPOINT: Trump’s Conviction Is an Important Victory for the Rule of Law In the NewsJune 6, 2024 COUNTERPOINT: Trump’s Conviction Is an Important Victory for the Rule of Law Mike Sozan explains the importance of Trump’s recent felony conviction and its potential ramifications for American democracy leading into the 2024 presidential election. Jun 6, 2024 Inside Sources Michael Sozan
Andy Kroll on MAGA Illiberalism and Project 2025 PodcastMay 30, 2024 Andy Kroll on MAGA Illiberalism and Project 2025 ProPublica reporter Andy Kroll talks about MAGA extremism in Michigan, Project 2025, and the impact the far right’s agenda could have on U.S. democracy. May 30, 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
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy IssueNovember 1, 2021 Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.