The Tent

Former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) joins the show to discuss the national implications of Donald Trump and Republicans' radical ploy to further erode democracy in Texas and how to fight back in this political moment. Colin also talks with Daniella about the origin story and history of the Tent and bids her farewell as she departs the Center for American Progress Action Fund for a new adventure.

Emma Brown, executive director of Giffords, joins the podcast to talk about the rise of political violence in America and stemming the spread of gun violence. Colin and Muggs also discuss MAGA's meltdown over the Jeffrey Epstein files and Donald Trump's flip-flopping on Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine.

Jack Cocchiarella, political commentator and host of "The Jack Cocchiarella Show," joins the podcast to talk about Gen Z voters and the new media ecosystem. Daniella and Colin also discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cost ordinary Americans and growing divides in the MAGA coalition.

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Neera Tanden, CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, discuss a new vision for the Democratic Party. They also talk about how to fight back against Republicans' efforts to shrink America's middle class and ways to strengthen our democracy.

Kimberly Atkins Stohr joins the show to talk about this Supreme Court term and the far-right direction of the court. Colin and guest host Muggs Leone also discuss the devastating impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Zohran Mamdani's (D) successful primary race for New York City mayor.

Andrew Miller, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about the conflict between Israel and Iran. Daniella and Colin also discuss political violence in America, "No Kings" protests, and Senate Republicans' even more extreme version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) joins the show to discuss the rising authoritarian threat from the Trump administration and the president's politicization of the military. Gov. Walz also talks about his record of delivering for Minnesotans and how the American public can push back in this moment.

Jared Bernstein, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss House Republicans' Big "Beautiful" Bill and how it would hurt ordinary Americans to benefit the rich. Daniella and Colin also discuss President Donald Trump's politicization of the military and protests in Los Angeles, and they speak with Vice President for Health Policy at CAP Action Andrea Ducas about how RFK Jr. is endangering Americans' health.

Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) joins the show to discuss Pride Month, attacks from the Trump administration on LGBTQ+ people's rights, and how these attacks threaten the safety and wellbeing of all Americans. Daniella and Colin also discuss the mounting blowback to Congressional Republicans' One Big "Beautiful" Bill.

University of Michigan Law School Professor Barb McQuade discusses Trump's assault on the Constitution, the upcoming Supreme Court decisions, and how both states and everyday people can stand up for democracy. Daniella and Colin also address how Trump's tariffs are wreaking havoc on American businesses and analyze how his lack of a foreign policy vision is making America weaker.