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
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
Randi Weingarten on Labor Day and Threats to Public Education PodcastAugust 29, 2024 Randi Weingarten on Labor Day and Threats to Public Education Randi Weingarten discusses the significance of Labor Day and how Project 2025 and MAGA extremists are threatening U.S. public schools. Aug 29, 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
Opinion: Mark Robinson is a threat to public education in North Carolina In the NewsMarch 18, 2024 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. Mar 18, 2024 Cardinal & Pine Tabitha Arrowood
Laura Meckler on Dream Town and Equity in Schools PodcastNovember 2, 2023 Laura Meckler on Dream Town and Equity in Schools Laura Meckler, education writer for The Washington Post, joins the show to talk about her new book and racial equity in schools. Nov 2, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli, Mishka Espey
The Tent: Taifa Smith Butler on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day PodcastJuly 27, 2023 The Tent: Taifa Smith Butler on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Demos President Taifa Smith Butler joins Colin to discuss Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, the Biden administration's economic agenda, and extremist attacks on education. Jul 27, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli, Rose Khattar
Former Education Secretary John B. King Jr. on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education PodcastJuly 20, 2023 Former Education Secretary John B. King Jr. on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education Dr. John B. King Jr. joins the podcast to discuss recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court and what the future looks like for American students. Jul 20, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Jesse O’Connell on Fulfilling the Promise of an American Education PodcastMarch 2, 2023 Jesse O’Connell on Fulfilling the Promise of an American Education Jesse O'Connell joins "The Tent" to discuss affirmative action, the Supreme Court arguments on student debt relief, and MAGA extremist attacks on school curricula. Mar 2, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Jesse O’Connell, 3 More Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Arizona Public School Teacher Credits Biden Administration for Fixing Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Personal StoryDecember 12, 2022 Arizona Public School Teacher Credits Biden Administration for Fixing Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program The Biden administration’s actions erased the debt of an Arizona school teacher. Dec 12, 2022
School Psychologist Sees Positive Impact of Broadband Investments in Her Community Personal StoryDecember 12, 2022 School Psychologist Sees Positive Impact of Broadband Investments in Her Community A Pennsylvania mother looks forward to improved internet access thanks to broadband funding in the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. Dec 12, 2022
The education investments we need to make In the NewsNovember 3, 2022 The education investments we need to make In an op-ed, Akilah Alleyne argues that the United States has an urgent need to invest in schools and teachers. Alleyne argues that MAGA extremists are trying to brush past the investment challenges facing our schools and instead they focus their efforts on pushing for book bans. Nov 3, 2022 CNN Akilah Alleyne
What’s the Point? Building a Successful Economy ArticleOctober 13, 2022 What’s the Point? Building a Successful Economy Citizens across 11 leading countries see education, regional investments, and cooperation between labor unions and businesses as good ways to build a successful economy. Oct 13, 2022 John Halpin
Becky Pringle on Supporting Students and Educators This School Year PodcastSeptember 8, 2022 Becky Pringle on Supporting Students and Educators This School Year This week, Daniella sits down with Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, to discuss the national teacher shortage, student performance, and ways to make schools safer and more equitable. Sep 8, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 2 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli
What’s Trending? The Good Kind of Canceled ArticleAugust 31, 2022 What’s Trending? The Good Kind of Canceled This week’s edition of “What’s Trending” breaks down the spirited response on Facebook and Twitter to President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Aug 31, 2022 Eric Coffin-Gould
Kate Sosin on This Long, Challenging Year in the Fight for LGBTQI+ Rights PodcastAugust 25, 2022 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. Aug 25, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 3 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli, Rachel Lim
Canceling at Least $10,000 of Student Loan Debt Will Help Lower the Cost of Living ArticleAugust 23, 2022 Canceling at Least $10,000 of Student Loan Debt Will Help Lower the Cost of Living Canceling student loans offers targeted relief crucial to helping households improve their financial security—it is not a decisive factor in battling inflation. Aug 23, 2022 the Center for American Progress Rose Khattar, Zahir Rasheed
5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation ArticleAugust 15, 2022 5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation Student debt cancellation would help people of all ages, reduce the racial wealth gap, and help borrowers weather turmoil in the student loan system. Aug 15, 2022 the Center for American Progress Ella Azoulay, Jared C. Bass, Marcella Bombardieri, 1 More Bradley D. Custer
After President Biden Cancels Student Debt ReportAugust 3, 2022 After President Biden Cancels Student Debt Meeting the urgency of the college affordability and student debt crisis will require bold action to restore the promise of opportunity for all Americans. Aug 3, 2022 the Center for American Progress Jared C. Bass, Jesse O’Connell
How the Child Tax Credit Has Helped Arizona Residents Afford Child Care Personal StoryJuly 27, 2022 How the Child Tax Credit Has Helped Arizona Residents Afford Child Care An Arizona mother describes the struggle to afford child care and preschool costs for her 3-year-old daughter. Jul 27, 2022
The MAGA Dream of Ending Federal Education Funding Would Be an American Nightmare ArticleJuly 25, 2022 The MAGA Dream of Ending Federal Education Funding Would Be an American Nightmare Sen. Rick Scott’s education plan would cut the funding equivalent of 433,000 public school teachers, eliminate Pell Grants, and zero out programs for students with disabilities. Jul 25, 2022 Will Ragland
AFT President Randi Weingarten on How the Trump Administration Failed Our Kids, Parents, and Teachers PodcastSeptember 11, 2020 AFT President Randi Weingarten on How the Trump Administration Failed Our Kids, Parents, and Teachers 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. Sep 11, 2020 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Jesse Lee, 3 More Chris Ford, Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
How the DeVos Family Is Buying Political Sway Ahead of the Midterm Elections ArticleOctober 29, 2018 How the DeVos Family Is Buying Political Sway Ahead of the Midterm Elections Despite its pledge not to make political contributions, the DeVos family continues to give millions to far-right issues and candidates. Oct 29, 2018 Ulrich Boser, Perpetual Baffour
Too Little, Too Late for Many Gubernatorial Candidates on Education Funding ArticleOctober 9, 2018 Too Little, Too Late for Many Gubernatorial Candidates on Education Funding Some incumbent governors up for re-election this year are trying to convince voters that they will be champions for education—but their track records tell a very different story. Oct 9, 2018 Lisette Partelow, Jessica Yin
Attacks on Public-Sector Unions Harm States: How Act 10 Has Affected Education in Wisconsin ReportNovember 15, 2017 Attacks on Public-Sector Unions Harm States: How Act 10 Has Affected Education in Wisconsin Policymakers should heed Wisconsin’s warning—attacks on public-sector workers are harmful for states. Nov 15, 2017 David Madland, Alex Rowell