The Tent

Kendra Davenport Cotton of New Georgia Project joins the show to discuss her organization’s work engaging with historically marginalized voters; the importance of holding people accountable for attempts to overturn the 2020 election results; and how to fight efforts to curb voting rights. Colin and Daniella also talk about former President Donald Trump’s indictment by special counsel Jack Smith and the extreme voting records of Republican leaders.

Demos President Taifa Smith Butler joins the podcast to discuss the significance of Black Women’s Equal Pay Day; how President Joe Biden’s economic agenda is helping to address longstanding inequities; and how extremist attacks on education set the country back. Colin and Erin also talk about Bidenomics and what Barbie can teach us about the gender wage gap with the Center for American Progress Action Fund’s Rose Khattar.

Mara Rudman, executive vice president of policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, discusses Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia, why continued international support matters, and the war’s impact on supply chains. Colin and Erin also talk about Meta’s new platform, Threads, and labor strikes across the country.

Dr. John B. King Jr., chancellor of the State University of New York and former secretary of education, joins the podcast to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decisions to restrict affirmative action and strike down the Biden administration’s student debt forgiveness plans; the ramifications for marginalized students; and how to address the inequities these rulings will exacerbate. Colin and Erin also talk about extreme heat and MAGA Republicans taking credit for Biden administration economic wins.

Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) joins the podcast to discuss President Joe Biden’s economic agenda, how Michigan is investing in workers and families, and voting rights reforms that are making the state a leader in strengthening democracy. Colin and Erin also talk about last week’s rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court.

Michael Waldman joins Colin to discuss his new book, "The Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America," this Supreme Court term, and the need for a binding code of ethics. Colin and Erin also talk about a near-mutiny in Russia and Bidenomics.

In this bonus episode of "The Tent," we bring you a live interview between Chasten Buttigieg and activist and Pulse Nightclub shooting survivor Brandon Wolf on his new book, ‘A Place for Us.’ They discuss the meaning of Pride, finding community, and the fight for LGBTQI+ rights and freedoms.

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. Colin and Erin also talk about alleged Supreme Court ethics scandals and the state of abortion one year into a post-Roe America.

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) joins Colin to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the critical role of advocacy groups in achieving gun violence prevention wins, and realistic, bipartisan paths forward on commonsense gun reform. Colin and Erin also talk about former President Donald Trump’s federal indictment and encouraging economic trends.

Dr. Kellan Baker, Executive Director of the Whitman-Walker Institute, joins Colin to discuss Pride Month; attacks on transgender rights and access to healthcare; and policy issues that impact broader LGBTQI+ health. Daniella and Colin also talk about extremism from Republican presidential candidates and why violent crime and murder rates are falling.