The Tent

This week, New York University law professor Melissa Murray joins Daniella to discuss the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, what this moment means for the court, and some of the many high-profile cases the high court will consider these next few months. Daniella also shares updates on the war in Ukraine and recaps the important policy updates that came out of the White House’s 12th-anniversary celebration of the Affordable Care Act.

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This week, Daniella and Max Bergmann, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, break down the latest from Ukraine, including what the fighting on the ground actually looks like; the strength of the U.S. and European responses; and what the future holds for Ukraine, Russia, and President Vladimir Putin. Daniella also reviews the historic confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and recent insights from the House January 6 Select Committee.

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This week, Daniella sits down with Michelle Holder, president and CEO of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth and professor of economics. They talk about how the economy’s doing (for more than just white men), how Michelle has navigated her field as a black woman, and what policies she wants to see lawmakers advance this year. Daniella also breaks down the latest from Ukraine, plus the outrageous Republican questioning at Judge Ketanji Brown-Jackson’s confirmation hearings.

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This week on “The Tent,” professor and author Rick Hasen shares insights from his new book “Cheap Speech: How Disinformation Poisons our Politics—And How to Cure It.” He and Daniella discuss how disinformation undermines election integrity and what legislators, courts, tech companies, and individuals can do to fight back. Daniella also breaks down the latest wave of state abortion crackdowns, and the profound impact that the American Rescue Plan has had on our economic recovery one year in.

This week on “The Tent,” Daniella is joined by Stanley Nelson and Traci Curry, directors of the new, Oscar-nominated documentary, “Attica.” They discuss the 1971 uprising and massacre at the Attica Correctional Facility, the importance of depicting the harrowing reality of America’s prison system, and what they hope viewers will take away from the film. Plus, Daniella breaks down the U.S. ban on Russian oil and Florida’s dangerous “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

This week on “The Tent,” Jesse Lee, senior adviser for communications at the White House National Economic Council, returns to the pod to discuss President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address. He and Daniella also break down the past year’s record job creation, the president’s plan to lower costs for families, and why it’s so critical that democracy deliver for everyday Americans.

This week on “The Tent,” Daniella is joined by Dr. Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University and political analyst at theGrio.com, to discuss President Joe Biden’s imminent nomination of a Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. They also touch on why, despite the racism and sexism that still permeates this country, it’s critical to remain hopeful and bridge the divide between protest and electoral politics. Plus, Daniella provides an update on the intensifying situation in Ukraine and the current state of the pandemic.

This week on “The Tent,” Daniella is joined by Laphonza Butler, president of EMILY’s List, an organization that helps Democratic pro-choice women get elected at the federal, state, and local levels. They discuss the fast-approaching midterm elections, the importance of having diverse representation at all levels of government, and why it’s so critical for Democrats to rally around the accomplishments they’ve made in just one year.

This week on “The Tent,” Daniella is joined by Wade Henderson, interim president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. They discuss President Joe Biden’s upcoming nomination of a new U.S. Supreme Court justice, the importance of strengthening voting rights across the country, and Wade’s favorite memory in his long career testifying before Congress. Plus, Daniella shares her hot takes on former President Donald Trump’s not-so-royal flush following the January 6 insurrection.

This week on “The Tent,” Kimberly Atkins Stohr of The Boston Globe joins Daniella to discuss President Joe Biden’s short list for the U.S. Supreme Court. Stohr also talks about the vile comments from Republicans questioning the need for representation on the court, the impact a new justice will have on the bench, what’s at stake with important rulings expected this year on abortion rights, and more. Plus, Daniella argues for the need to pass the core elements of the Build Back Better agenda now.