What is the role of spectacle in our democracy? What happens when we expect things to be entertaining above all else? 

It can be great: like sharing a memory of the moon landing on the National Mall. Or, it can be terrible: like judging a public hearing by whether it is sexy enough. 

We know which option Trump prefers.

Host: Jared Rizzi

Our first panel show at Local 16 restaurant and bar in Washington DC. Jared joined by Indivisible Associate Political Director Lucy Solomon and Chief of Staff for Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Mike Reed. 

Segment 1: Jared's opening thoughts on a this new family dinner tradition: politics discussions at Local 16

Segment 2: Lucy Solomon & Mike Reed on Trump tweets vs "The Squad"

Segment 3: Lucy Solomon & Mike Reed on paths forward for Democrats and Progressives on gun safety, immigration

Host: Jared Rizzi

Producer/MC: David Ross

Assistant Producer: Elana Morris

Call it what it is.

Host: Jared Rizzi

Thursday July 11, 2019: the Trump White House hosts a Social Media Summit as ICE prepares to round up immigrants around the country this weekend. 

Who we bring "At The Table" and what we welcome them to say when they are with us reveals a great deal about who we are. 

Host: Jared Rizzi

Former White House correspondent Jared Rizzi offers a tough-love card for America on the occasion of its 243rd birthday. 

Happy Independence Day

As the post-debate dust settles, where do we stand? What have we learned? 

Jared Rizzi asks Emily Holden, Guardian environment reporter, to explain how climate was covered or ignored in the first two DNC presidential debates.

DNC Debates, night two: Jared Rizzi with live post-debate reaction and audience participation. 

DNC Debates, night one: Jared Rizzi with live post-debate reaction and audience participation. 

Pamela Kirkland, CNN field producer, joins Jared At The Table to preview the first DNC debates of the 2020 presidential primary. 

Carolyn Fiddler, Daily Kos communications director, joins Jared At The Table to preview the first DNC debates of the 2020 presidential primary.