The Tent

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

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.