The Tent

Mike Podhorzer, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Project 2025. Daniella and Colin also talk about President Joe Biden's proposed U.S. Supreme Court reforms and how Project 2025 would harm Social Security.

Journalist Jodi Enda joins the show to discuss the GOP's unpopular stances on abortion, Vice President Kamala Harris' record on reproductive rights and the impact of U.S. policy on women across the world. Daniella and Colin also talk about President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race and why MAGA proposals to eliminate taxes on tips are misleading.

Former Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) joins the show to discuss the recent shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump, ways to turn down the political temperature, and how to prevent future attacks. Daniella and Colin also talk about Trump's selection of Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) as his running mate and U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon's dismissal of the classified documents case against Trump.

Historian Thomas Zimmer discusses the radical authoritarian playbook called Project 2025, what it tells us about MAGA extremism in the Republican Party, and how it threatens the foundations of U.S. democracy. Daniella and Colin also talk about recent decisions from the Supreme Court and extreme weather driven by climate change.

Chris Geidner, journalist and analyst for the "Law Dork," joins the show to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court, its remaining decisions and the impact they'll have on our freedoms and rights. Colin and Erin also talk about this week's presidential debate.

Raquel Willis joins the show to discuss intersectional activism; MAGA attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion; and her journey as a Black transgender activist and journalist. Daniella and Colin also talk about how extreme heat is affecting workers and new Biden administration rules that will help fix the United States' broken immigration system.

Journalist Erin Reed discusses the importance of Pride month, the fight for transgender rights, and the issues motivating LGBTQI+ voters. Daniella and Colin also talk about Donald Trump's tax proposals, and his plans to wrestle power away from federal agencies and Congress if elected.

DC/DOX Film Festival Director and Co-Founder Sky Sitney discusses why documentaries are such an important form of storytelling, the origins and purpose of DC/DOX, and what to expect from this year's festival. Daniella and Colin also talk about upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decisions and right-wing plans to dismantle protections against foreign interference in U.S. elections.

ProPublica reporter Andy Kroll joins the show to talk about MAGA extremism in Michigan, Project 2025, and the impact the far-right's agenda could have on U.S. democracy. Colin and Erin also discuss Donald Trump's hush-money trial in Manhattan and talk about abortion rights with Sabrina Talukder, director of the Women's Initiative at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.

Mark Joseph Stern, senior writer for Slate, joins the show to discuss former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, the implications his legal cases have for American democracy, and the U.S. Supreme Court decisions we can expect to come at the end of this term. Daniella and Colin also talk about MAGA Republican flip-flopping on reproductive rights and how the Biden administration is delivering for Black Americans.