Supreme Court

Earth Day Special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change

Trevor Higgins, senior vice president of Energy and Environment at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss climate policy wins and saving the planet.

Imani Gandy on the Fight for Reproductive Rights

Imani Gandy discusses U.S. Supreme Court arguments on medication abortion and attacks on reproductive rights.

Karen Finney on the State of the Union

Political consultant Karen Finney joins to discuss Super Tuesday and the State of the Union address.

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.

Jennifer Palmieri on the New Hampshire Primaries and 2024

Jennifer Palmieri joins the show to talk about the New Hampshire primaries, the state of the 2024 race, and the issues that will matter on the campaign trail.

Melinda Maerker on ‘We Live Here’ and LGBTQI+ Equality

This week on “The Tent,” Melinda Maerker joins to discuss her new documentary, “We Live Here: The Midwest.”

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.

Christina Reynolds of EMILYs List on Abortion and 2024

Christina Reynolds, senior vice president of communications and content at EMILYs List, joins the show to discuss the state of abortion, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the impact that reproductive rights could have in 2024.

Rep. Tom Perriello on the 2023 Elections

Former Rep. Tom Perriello (D-VA) joins the show to discuss Tuesday’s elections, what they portend for 2024, and the future of artificial intelligence.

Leah Litman on the MAGA Supreme Court

Michigan law professor and “Strict Scrutiny” podcast co-host Leah Litman joins the show to discuss the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court term, the high court’s far-right extremism, and the legal jeopardy former President Donald Trump faces.

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.

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.

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.

Dawn Porter on ‘Deadlocked’ and Today’s Activist Supreme Court

Filmmaker Dawn Porter joins Colin to discuss her forthcoming Showtime series, “Deadlocked”; how the U.S. Supreme Court was overtaken by an extremist far-right supermajority; and how this shift has led to catastrophic decisions such as overturning Roe v. Wade.

Arlene Gibbs on the Writers Guild of America Strike and What It Means for American Workers

Daniella’s sister, screenwriter and decorator Arlene Gibbs, joins the podcast to discuss the Writers Guild of America strike, trends in screenwriters’ pay and working conditions, and what other industries can learn from these negotiations.

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.

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.

John Della Volpe on the Youth Vote

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

Norm Eisen on January 6, Election Denial, and Legal Accountability

Former U.S. Ambassador Norm Eisen joins Daniella to discuss the various legal cases against former President Donald Trump, the upcoming January 6 committee hearing, and ways to protect U.S. democracy.

BONUS: The Future of Abortion Rights With Alexis McGill Johnson

In this bonus episode of "The Tent," Daniella speaks with Alexis McGill Johnson about the future of abortion rights in the United States.

Politics, Parenthood, and Pivoting with Emily Tisch Sussman

This week, Daniella and Emily Tisch Sussman discuss being a mother during this moment in U.S. history, future Supreme Court cases, and the recent shooting in Highland Park, Illinois.

How Americans Can Fight Back Against a Radical Supreme Court Majority

Responding to the judicial overreach of a radical Supreme Court majority will require long-term structural reforms to the courts and immediate action to mitigate the harms caused by their wrongly decided decisions.

Fatima Goss Graves on a Violent, Post-Roe America

This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Fatima Goss Graves discuss abortion rights and how white supremacy fuels gun violence.

Former Sen. Doug Jones on Justice and the January 6 Investigation

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.

Melissa Murray on What’s Next for the U.S. Supreme Court

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.

Max Bergmann on the Latest From Ukraine

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.

Dr. Christina Greer on SCOTUS and the Fight for Racial Equity and Justice

Dr. Christina Greer joins "The Tent" to discuss President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nomination and the path forward for racial equity and justice.

Kimberly Atkins Stohr on All Things SCOTUS

Daniella speaks with Kimberly Atkins Stohr of The Boston Globe about the future of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Slate’s Mark Joseph Stern on the Supreme Court and Judicial Reforms

Daniella and Jesse connect with Slate legal writer Mark Joseph Stern for a conversation on the underdiscussed but still very important federal judiciary.

The New Republic’s Matt Ford on the Future of the Supreme Court

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.

The Number of Times Every Senate Republican Voted To Attack Preexisting Condition Protections—Their Rushed Supreme Court Confirmation Will Be the Latest

By rushing to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, President Donald Trump and his allies in Congress are yet again undermining health coverage for Americans with preexisting conditions.

Remembering Justice Ginsburg, and Former Acting CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt on the Future of Health Care

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.

What’s Trending? The fate of the Supreme Court

A Landmark Win for the LGBTQ Community, With Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David

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.