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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.
October 28, 2022Mark Leibovich on ‘Thank You for Your Servitude’ and TrumpismJournalist and author Mark Leibovich joins Daniella to discuss his new book, Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission. They discuss how Trumpism took hold in the Republican Party, the correlation between Trump and MAGA extremism, and what the future holds for Republicans, Democrats, and American democracy. Daniella also discusses what policies MAGA Republican candidates will pass if they win in the midterms....more30minPlay
October 20, 2022Will Jawando on Helping Black Communities ThriveMontgomery County Council member and author Will Jawando joins Daniella to discuss his new book, My Seven Black Fathers. He shares the importance of uplifting Black narratives, key policies that can help Black children succeed, and how the communities he works with are feeling heading into the midterms. Daniella also breaks down the latest January 6 committee hearing and the White House's student loan forgiveness application....more39minPlay
October 13, 2022Steve Phillips on How We Win the Civil WarAuthor and columnist Steve Phillips joins Daniella to discuss his new book, How We Win the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and Ending White Supremacy for Good. They talk about how deeply entrenched white supremacy is in the MAGA ideology, the importance of demography and voter turnout in the upcoming midterms, and ways to fight for a multiracial democracy....more22minPlay
October 06, 2022Norm Eisen on January 6, Election Denial, and Legal AccountabilityAttorney, author, and former U.S. Ambassador Norm Eisen joins Daniella to discuss the various legal cases against former President Donald Trump and his allies, what to expect from the upcoming January 6 committee hearing, and ways to protect U.S. democracy. Daniella also breaks down the start of the new U.S. Supreme Court term and MAGA candidate scandals....more38minPlay
September 30, 2022CAP’s Trevor Higgins on Hurricane Ian and Climate ChangeTrevor Higgins, vice president of Climate Policy at the Center for American Progress, joins Daniella to discuss how extreme storms such as Hurricane Ian are changing, how to prepare for worsening weather, and what policies can help combat climate change. Daniella also discusses Arizona’s 150-year-old abortion ban and debunks MAGA Republican myths about rising crime....more31minPlay
September 22, 2022Reissue: Former D.C. Police Officer Michael Fanone on January 6 AccountabilityThis week, “The Tent” revisits a conversation between Daniella and former D.C. Police Officer and CNN contributor Michael Fanone. He shares the harrowing story of his experience defending the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, talks about the need for accountability for those involved in the insurrection, and expresses his concerns for the future of our democracy. Lead producer Erin Phillips also discusses MAGA Republican governors shuttling migrants to blue states and cities, and the devastation Hurricane Fiona has caused in Puerto Rico....more28minPlay
September 15, 2022Everyday Americans on How the Inflation Reduction Act Is Changing LivesThis special episode features audio from a Center for American Progress event on the Inflation Reduction Act. In it, four everyday Americans share moving stories with Daniella of how the Inflation Reduction Act is already improving their lives by reducing the costs of prescription drugs such as insulin, helping small businesses compete with major corporations, creating clean energy jobs, and putting workers first. Daniella also shares thoughts on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II....more46minPlay
September 08, 2022Becky Pringle on Supporting Students and Educators This School YearIt’s back-to-school week for many American households, and National Education Association President Becky Pringle joins Daniella to discuss solutions to the nation’s teacher shortage, the causes behind recent declines in student performance, and ways to make schools safer and more equitable. Daniella also shares updates on new COVID-19 booster shots and Donald Trump's request for a special master to review the materials seized from his Mar-a-Lago home. Transcript available here: https://bit.ly/3TuN0Sp...more36minPlay
September 01, 2022Liz Shuler on Labor Day, Workers’ Rights, and the State of UnionsIn honor of Labor Day, Daniella talks with AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler about what the holiday means; recent wins for the labor movement, including the Inflation Reduction Act; and the key issues workers and unions are continuing to fight for. Daniella also breaks down student debt cancellation with CAP’s Jared Bass, and recent news on the FBI’s investigation of former President Donald Trump. Transcript available here: https://bit.ly/3skYBrz...more42minPlay
August 25, 2022Kate Sosin on This Long, Challenging Year in the Fight for LGBTQI+ RightsKate 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. Daniella also breaks down the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness announcement and abortion news from across the country. Transcript available here: https://bit.ly/3BEsmZI...more35minPlay
FAQs about The Tent:How many episodes does The Tent have?The podcast currently has 324 episodes available.