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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 27, 2022House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn on Voting Rights, the Supreme Court, and MoreThis week on “The Tent,” House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-SC) joins Daniella to discuss the path forward on two major priorities: voting rights and the president’s economic and climate agenda. They also discuss Justice Stephen Breyer’s impending retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court and the importance of inspiring younger generations to remain politically motivated and engaged. Plus, Daniella recaps the latest developments in the heightening conflict at the Ukraine-Russia border....more36minPlay
January 20, 2022Dr. Kavita Patel on the Omicron Variant and Pandemic 2 Years InThis week on “The Tent,” Daniella speaks with Dr. Kavita Patel, primary care physician and MSNBC and NBC correspondent. Nearly two full years into the pandemic, they discuss the omicron variant, the importance of addressing long-haul symptoms and mental health, and more. Daniella also recaps President Joe Biden’s first year in office, which resulted in 200 million fully vaccinated Americans, 6 million new jobs created, and a 40 percent reduction in childhood poverty....more33minPlay
January 13, 2022Ted Johnson on Overcoming Racism and Protecting Our DemocracyThis week on “The Tent,” Daniella is joined by Ted Johnson, senior fellow and director of the Fellows Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of Law. They discuss his new book, When the Stars Begin to Fall: Overcoming Racism and Renewing the Promise of America, and the existential threat that structural racism poses to the country. Ted also explains why passing both the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act is critical to protect our democracy....more33minPlay
January 06, 2022Malcolm Nance on the 1-Year Anniversary of the January 6 InsurrectionThis week on “The Tent,” Daniella is joined by intelligence analyst and New York Times-bestselling author Malcolm Nance to reflect on the one-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection. They also discuss Nance’s forthcoming book, They Want to Kill Americans: The Militias, Terrorists, and Deranged Ideology of the Trump Insurgency, and why affirming voting rights is one critical piece in the larger puzzle of strengthening our democracy....more31minPlay
December 30, 2021Reissue: Why You Should Take More Vacations, With Scott KeyesThis week on “The Tent,” Daniella revisits a conversation she and former co-host Jesse Lee had with Scott Keyes, CAP alumnus and founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights. Since 2013, Scott has been using his platform to connect travelers with the best deals they can find to reach new and exciting destinations. His book, Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World, was published in May 2021....more46minPlay
December 23, 2021CAP Action’s Navin Nayak Recaps the Ups and Downs of 2021This week on “The Tent,” Daniella checks in with CAP Action President and Executive Director Navin Nayak to reflect on key moments from the past year—from the January 6 insurrection to President Joe Biden’s historic American Rescue Plan. With the new year fast approaching, they also discuss why Congress must act with urgency to reaffirm voting rights, safeguard our elections, and further invest in American families and workers....more29minPlay
December 16, 2021Economist Kate Bahn on Inflation, Build Back Better, and the Economic RecoveryThis week on “The Tent,” Daniella speaks with Kate Bahn, director of labor market policy and interim chief economist at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, about what’s causing inflation, how workers and families are faring in the economic recovery, and why Congress must pass the Build Back Better Act soon. Daniella also reflects on the recent tornadoes in the Midwest and recaps the latest news from the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection....more27minPlay
December 09, 2021Max Bergmann on Russia, Ukraine, and the Summit for DemocracyThis week on “The Tent,” Daniella checks in with CAP Action Senior Fellow Max Bergmann, who breaks down the developing situation in Ukraine, President Joe Biden’s recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and how the United States can best respond to rising tensions between the two countries. Max also discusses what we should expect from this week’s Summit for Democracy—and why world leaders should take advantage of this unique opportunity....more30minPlay
December 03, 2021Planned Parenthood’s Jacqueline Ayers on Mississippi’s Challenge to Roe v. WadeThis week on “The Tent,” lead producer Chris Ford speaks with Jacqueline Ayers, senior vice president of policy, organizing, and campaigns at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. They discuss the fate of Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban, what the Supreme Court’s decision could mean for reproductive rights, and why we should all be alarmed. Chris also breaks down Congress’ efforts to avoid a government shutdown and the latest on the new Omicron variant....more22minPlay
November 24, 2021Reissue: Director Julie Cohen on New Documentary ‘My Name Is Pauli Murray’This week on “The Tent,” Daniella speaks with filmmaker Julie Cohen, the director of the new documentary feature “My Name Is Pauli Murray.” The two discuss Murray’s legacy as a trailblazing civil rights figure and the influence of their pioneering legal theories that centered LGBTQ and women’s rights. Daniella also discusses the important next steps for the Build Back Better Act after its recent passage in the House and the fallout from the Kyle Rittenhouse trial verdict. ...more26minPlay
FAQs about The Tent:How many episodes does The Tent have?The podcast currently has 324 episodes available.