Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick, a family planning doctor in Arizona, discusses how abortion restrictions affect providers and patients, why lawmakers should champion reproductive rights, and the importance of the Affordable Care Act. Daniella and Colin also talk about special counsel Jack Smith's recent filing and Vice President Kamala Harris's media blitz.

Andrew Miller, a former top State Department official managing the U.S. response to the conflict in Gaza and a current senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss the first anniversary of the October 7 massacre in Israel and rising tensions in the Middle East. Daniella and Colin also talk about the vice presidential debate and the Biden-Harris administration's response to Hurricane Helene.

Jessica Mackler, president of EMILYs List, joins the show to talk about how abortion will impact the 2024 elections and why women are leading on this deeply personal issue. Daniella and Colin also discuss Vice President Kamala Harris's economic vision and the latest scandals involving Lt. Governor Mark Robinson (R-NC).

Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, talks about the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut and what it means for consumers, as well as his efforts to tackle junk fees and other forms of corporate greed. Daniella and Colin also talk about the dangers of political violence, and speak with Kate Kelly, senior director of the Women's Initiative at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, about reproductive rights.

Amanda Becker, Washington correspondent at The 19th, joins the show to discuss her new book, 'You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America;' the connection between abortion rights and democracy; and what the future of reproductive freedom could look like. Daniella and Erin also talk about this week's presidential debate and former President Donald Trump's antidemocratic rhetoric.

Texas State Representative James Talarico joins the show to talk about Christian nationalism, the impact Project 2025 would have on democracy and why he thinks Texas is a purple state. Daniella and Colin also discuss the conflict in Gaza and how Project 2025 would increase the threat of nuclear war.

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, joins the show to discuss the significance of Labor Day and American workers. She also talks about how Project 2025 and MAGA extremists are threatening teachers, students, and learning outcomes in U.S. public schools. Daniella and Colin discuss shifts in the 2024 presidential race and Donald Trump's disastrous tax plans.

Former Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Michael Blake joins the show to talk about the Democratic National Convention and the 2024 presidential race. Daniella and Colin also talk about their favorite moments from the convention and a progressive vision for the future.

Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) joins the show to discuss the 2024 race, Project 2025 and the dangers of MAGA extremism. Colin and Erin also talk about abortion ballot measures and far-right plans to contest the election results in November.

Robert P. Jones, founder of the Public Religion Research Institute, joins the show to discuss the roots of Christian nationalism, how Donald Trump and the MAGA right are mainstreaming the ideology, and how some Christians are pushing back. Daniella and Colin also talk about Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate selection and allegations that Trump accepted payments from Egypt to boost his 2016 presidential campaign.