State Legislators Fighting for the Working Class Past EventJune 25, 2025 State Legislators Fighting for the Working Class Please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund and State Innovation Exchange (SiX) Action for a discussion with state lawmakers on how to promote a policy agenda to support the working class. Online only Jun 25, 2025
Rep. Mark Takano on Pride Month PodcastJune 5, 2025 Rep. Mark Takano on Pride Month Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) discusses how the Trump administration's recent attacks on LGBTQI+ people affect all Americans. Jun 5, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 2 More Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone
Representing Working-Class Voters Past EventJune 4, 2025 Representing Working-Class Voters Please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for a discussion with congressional representatives about how best to promote an agenda for today’s working class. 1333 H St NW, Washington, DC | Online via Zoom Jun 4, 2025
Rep. Sarah McBride on House Republicans’ Budget Bill PodcastMay 21, 2025 Rep. Sarah McBride on House Republicans’ Budget Bill Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) discusses how the proposed budget plan will increase costs for Americans. May 21, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Mishka Espey, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone
Bharat Ramamurti on the ‘Trump Slump’ PodcastMay 8, 2025 Bharat Ramamurti on the ‘Trump Slump’ Bharat Ramamurti discusses the cuts congressional Republicans want to make to programs that help Americans meet their basic needs. May 8, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Mishka Espey, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone
Representative Bresnahan, Protect SNAP for the Future of Our Community Personal StoryApril 23, 2025 Representative Bresnahan, Protect SNAP for the Future of Our Community John Kelly, vice president of a food pantry network in Pennsylvania, explains how his organization works to address food insecurity in the community. He argues that proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would harm many families that are already struggling to get by. Apr 23, 2025 The Bucks County Beacon John Kelly
Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, Please Don’t Take Food Away From Our Kids Personal StoryApril 18, 2025 Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, Please Don’t Take Food Away From Our Kids School psychologist Michelle Ritter-Santana shares how important the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid are to the families she serves and calls on her members of Congress to protect these programs from cuts. Apr 18, 2025 The Bucks County Beacon Michelle Ritter-Santana
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
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
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. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Building an Economy for All IssueNovember 1, 2021 Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.