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Politics. Policy. Progress. All under one big tent. Politics. Policy. Progress. All under one big tent. Produced by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, "The Tent" is an award-winning weekl... more
FAQs about The Tent:How many episodes does The Tent have?The podcast currently has 324 episodes available.
January 12, 2023Rep. Maxwell Frost and Youth Leaders on the 2022 MidtermsThis episode features audio from a Center for American Progress Action Fund event on the role of young voters in the 2022 midterm elections and beyond. CAP Action President Navin Nayak, Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez of NextGen America, and Rachael Russell of the Hub Project discuss ways to meaningfully engage young voters and how they might shape future elections and policy. Lead producer Erin Phillips also talks about the violent attack on the Brazilian capital and its connection to the January 6 insurrection in the United States....more37minPlay
January 05, 2023Laetitia Avia on Protecting Social Media UsersLaetitia Avia, a former French member of Parliament and senior fellow focusing on technology and democracy policy at the Center for American Progress, joins Daniella to discuss the danger that Elon Musk’s Twitter poses to democracy around the world; the need for better social media regulation; and what U.S. policymakers can learn from Europe. Daniella also talks about the messy vote for the speaker of the House and the lack of party accountability for radical new MAGA lawmakers such as Rep. George Santos (R-NY)....more29minPlay
December 22, 2022Dahlia 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. Colin Seeberger from the Center for American Progress Action Fund also joins to help Daniella break down the biggest headlines of 2022....more52minPlay
December 16, 2022Michael Waldman on Fighting for Our VotesMichael Waldman from the Brennan Center for Justice joins Daniella to discuss the threats election denial poses to U.S. democracy and the need to pass voting rights reform in 2023. Daniella also celebrates the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act into law, and positive indicators for U.S. economic recovery....more33minPlay
December 08, 2022John Della Volpe on the Youth VoteJohn Della Volpe joins Daniella to discuss the role young voters played in the midterm elections, the issues that motivate them, and ways 2024 candidates can better connect with Generation Z and Millennials. Daniella also discusses cases the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing and Donald Trump’s comments on terminating the Constitution....more26minPlay
December 01, 2022Dr. Angela Rasmussen on the "Tripledemic"Dr. Angela Rasmussen joins Daniella to talk about the “tripledemic;" the trio of COVID-19, flu, and RSV viruses that are on the rise in the U.S. They discuss what to expect from these three health threats, protests in China over the country’s pandemic response, and ways people can best keep their loved ones safe this winter. Daniella also discusses former President Donald Trump’s dinner with Ye and white supremacist Nick Fuentes, and the upcoming Georgia runoff election....more33minPlay
November 23, 2022Reissue: Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels on Their Book, ‘His Name is George Floyd’This week, “The Tent” revisits a conversation between Daniella and Washington Post journalists Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels on their book, His Name is George Floyd. They discuss Floyd’s life and legacy, how systemic racism affected him, and what lessons we can learn about racial justice from his story. Daniella also shares Thanksgiving well wishes and thoughts on the tragic mass shooting at an LGBTQI+ nightclub in Colorado Springs....more35minPlay
November 17, 2022CAP Action’s William Roberts on Protecting U.S. ElectionsCAP Action Managing Director of Democracy Policy William Roberts joins Daniella to discuss rising threats to U.S. democracy, the impact of election denialism on 2022 voting, and what this could mean for the 2024 elections and beyond. Daniella also breaks down the latest midterm election race calls, MAGA Republicans, and the start of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign....more28minPlay
November 10, 2022CAP Action’s Navin Nayak on Early Midterm ResultsCAP Action President Navin Nayak joins Daniella to talk about the 2022 midterm elections and voters' rejection of MAGA extremism; the dangers of election denial and disinformation; and what to expect from the next Congress. Daniella also discusses Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover and what it means for social media and future elections....more28minPlay
November 03, 2022Doug Thornell on the 2022 MidtermsDemocratic strategist Doug Thornell joins Daniella to discuss his outlook on the upcoming elections, voter turnout, and the messages the Democratic Party has prioritized in the final days before the November 8 midterm elections. Daniella also talks about the horrific attack on Paul Pelosi, and the rising threats to U.S. elections....more39minPlay
FAQs about The Tent:How many episodes does The Tent have?The podcast currently has 324 episodes available.