Democracy

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Progressive Leadership

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan talks about progressive wins in her state and the fight for reproductive rights and gun reforms.

Opinion: Mark Robinson is a threat to public education in North Carolina

Tabitha Arrowood, a single mother of two children, writes about the positive impact of public education on her life, as well as the threats to public education that she perceives from Mark Robinson, the state’s lieutenant governor.

Rep. Jamie Raskin on Protecting Democracy

U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joins the show to discuss MAGA extremism, legal accountability for former President Donald Trump, and the need to protect American democracy.

Supreme Court Should Find That Donald Trump Is Disqualified From Holding Future Public Office

In Trump v. Anderson, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider the parameters of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and determine whether Donald Trump is constitutionally disqualified from holding future public office.

Joyce Vance on Accountability for January 6

This week on “The Tent,” Joyce Vance joins to discuss the three-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, Donald Trump's legal accountability, and U.S. democracy.

CAP Action’s Mike Sozan on the State of Democracy

This week on “The Tent,” CAP Action’s Mike Sozan joins for a conversation on the need to protect American democracy in 2024 and beyond.

Rep. Andy Levin on the Labor Movement and MAGA Republican Disarray

Former Rep. Andy Levin, a distinguished senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss the historic removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House, the policy agenda of the far right, and the labor movement.

Point: Biden Impeachment Inquiry Is a Shameless Attempt at Political Retribution

Tom Moore writes about the House impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

Barbara McQuade on Justice and Accountability for January 6

This week on “The Tent,” Barbara McQuade joins to discuss Donald Trump's legal jeopardy and U.S. democracy, and Daniella and Erin chat about the latest on Justice Clarence Thomas.

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: Kendra Cotton on Reaching New Voters

New Georgia Project's Kendra Davenport Cotton joins Daniella to discuss the organization's work with marginalized voters, accountability and the 2020 elections, and the fight to protect voting rights.

The MAGA Scorecard: How House Republicans Vote With Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

The House Republicans’ voting record in the 118th Congress aligns closely with that of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, revealing the hold of MAGA Republicanism on the House Republican Conference.

Sen. Debbie Stabenow on Making Government Work

Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) joins Colin to discuss how Michigan is investing in workers, families, and voting rights and the Biden administration's economic agenda.

Michael Waldman on the The Supermajority and the Supreme Court

Michael Waldman joins "The Tent" to discuss his new book and the Supreme Court.

Dr. Alondra Nelson on the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Alondra Nelson joins the podcast to discuss what recent steps forward in artificial intelligence (AI) technology mean for all of us.

Jill Wine-Banks on MAGA Extremism and the Supreme Court

Jill Wine-Banks joins Daniella to talk about upcoming Supreme Court decisions; the need for ethics reform in light of likely violations from MAGA justices; and Donald Trump's possible legal jeopardy.

Girl and the Gov’s Sammy Kanter and Maddie Medved on Engaging Young People in Politics

This week, Sammy Kanter and Maddie Medved from Girl and the Gov join the podcast to discuss why so many young people are checked out of politics and how to get them plugged back in.

‘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.

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.

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court and the Future of Elections, Representation, and Reproductive Rights

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will continue to have an outsize role in shaping the state’s elections, redistricting, and abortion rights in the coming years.

Johan Hassel on the 1-Year Anniversary of the War in Ukraine

Johan Hassel of the Center for American Progress Action Fund joins the podcast to discuss how the United States should continue to respond to the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

Ravi Gupta From ‘Majority 54’ on Congress and the 2024 Elections

Ravi Gupta, host of the “Majority 54” podcast, joins Daniella to discuss priorities for the upcoming Congress; Daniella discusses classified documents found in President Biden’s home and private office.

Laetitia Avia on Protecting Social Media Users

Daniella sits down with Laetitia Avia, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and former French member of Parliament, to discuss the danger to democracy posed by Elon Musk's Twitter.

Dahlia Lithwick on Justice in 2022 and Beyond

“Amicus” podcast host and “Slate” columnist Dahlia Lithwick sits down with Daniella to discuss her book, “Lady Justice”; a tumultuous year for the Supreme Court and the January 6 committee; and ways to fix the U.S. judiciary branch.

Michael Waldman on Fighting for Our Voting Rights

The Brennan Center's Michael Waldman joins Daniella to discuss the need to pass voting rights reform in 2023.

John Della Volpe on the Youth Vote

John Della Volpe joins Daniella to discuss young voters' role in the midterm elections.

CAP Action’s William Roberts on Protecting U.S. Elections

CAP Action Managing Director of Democracy Policy William Roberts joins Daniella to discuss rising threats to U.S. democracy and the impact of election denialism.

Doug Thornell on the 2022 Midterms

Democratic strategist Doug Thornell joins Daniella to discuss the upcoming midterm elections and voter turnout.

President Biden’s Speech Described a Democracy Under Attack

In his speech to the nation on November 2, President Joe Biden laid out the wide-ranging threats to democracy—and how Americans must come together to repel them.

Mark Leibovich on Thank You for Your Servitude and Trumpism

Mark Leibovich joins Daniella to discuss his new book; how Trumpism took hold in the Republican Party; the correlation between Trump and MAGA extremism; and what the future holds for Republicans, Democrats, and American democracy.

A Memo to Democrats

Patrick Gaspard, Stanley B. Greenberg, Celinda Lake, and Mike Lux argue that Democrats need to center the economy in the 2022 midterm elections.

Will Jawando on Helping Black Communities Thrive

Will Jawando joins Daniella to discuss his new book, the importance of uplifting Black narratives, key policies that can help Black children succeed, and how the communities he works with are feeling heading into the midterms.

The MAGA Extremist Agenda Is a Threat to Progress

This collection features stories from Americans threatened by the harmful rhetoric and legislative actions of MAGA Republicans.

Nationwide Abortion Bans Threaten the Will of Kansas Voters

A Kansas abortion activist fears that a nationwide abortion ban will reverse the will of Kansas voters who overwhelmingly support protecting abortion.

Capitol Attack on January 6 Caused Grandson of Holocaust Survivors To Fear for His Safety

A Washington, D.C., resident calls for accountability for those who stormed the Capitol on January 6.

Steve Phillips on How We Win the Civil War

This week, Daniella sits down with author Steve Phillips to discuss his book, How We Win the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and Ending White Supremacy for Good.

The GOP’s myth of an ‘open border’

Debu Gandhi debunks the “open border” myth and discusses why Congress must act on a bipartisan basis to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

What House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s Commitment to MAGA Extremism Will Mean for Americans

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s new policy vision for a potential GOP U.S. House of Representatives is light on details because the MAGA agenda is heavy on extreme policies.

Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act

This collection features stories from people in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose lives have been improved by the legislation passed during the Biden administration’s first two years.

Kate Sosin on This Long, Challenging Year in the Fight for LGBTQI+ Rights

Kate Sosin, LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th, joins Daniella to discuss recent legislative and judicial attacks on LGBTQI+ people, the importance of responsible reporting on these issues, and what all of it might mean heading into November.

Patrick Gaspard on Why the Inflation Reduction Act I​s a BFD

Daniella and Patrick Gaspard discuss the Inflation Reduction Act and what it means for President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party.

Victor Shi on Young Voters and the Politics of Generation Z

Youth organizer and podcaster Victor Shi joins Daniella to discuss what motivates young voters, the influence of social media on U.S. elections, and what politicians and pundits can learn from Gen Z activists.

Former D.C. Police Officer Michael Fanone on January 6 Accountability

Former Washington, D.C., police officer Michael Fanone joins Daniella to discuss his experience defending the U.S. Capitol on January 6 and holding those involved in the attack accountable.

What’s Trending? Abortion Rights, Guns, and Space

CAP’s Mike Sozan on Shocking Revelations From the January 6 Committee

This week on "The Tent," Daniella speaks with CAP's Mike Sozan about the most shocking moments from the January 6 hearing.

What’s Trending? Roe overturned

What’s Trending? The January 6 Hearings

What’s Trending? Who’s Talking About Guns