The Tent

Lindsey McLendon, senior fellow for Criminal Justice Reform at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about public safety, including crime trends, drivers, and evidence-based solutions to improve accountability and justice. Daniella and Colin also talk about MAGA Republican election denialism and Trump's efforts to get $1 billion in campaign contributions from oil executives.

Filmmakers Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine join the show to discuss their new documentary, "The Sixth" and why stories from the January 6, 2021, attack on the nation's capital must be told. Daniella and Colin also talk about new health equity measures and housing policies from the Biden administration.

Former White House social secretary Deesha Dyer joins the show to discuss her new book, "Undiplomatic," overcoming imposter syndrome in political careers, and creating more opportunities for marginalized Americans. Daniella and Colin also discuss recent progressive federal policies and widespread protests on college campuses.

Trevor Higgins, senior vice president of Energy and Environment at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss Earth Day, recent climate policy wins from the Biden administration, and how to save our planet. Daniella and Colin also talk about two sets of oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court this week and speak with Akua Amaning, director of Criminal Justice Reform at CAP Action, about Second Chance Month.

Rob Wilcox, deputy director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, joins the show to discuss the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, recent wins for the gun violence prevention movement, and how to honor the victims and survivors of mass shootings. Daniella and Colin also talk about what Donald Trump's economic proposals would cost middle-class Americans, as well as MAGA chaos in the House following Iran's recent attack on Israel.

Author Michael Pollan and film producer Melissa Robledo join the show to discuss the sequel to their groundbreaking 2008 documentary, "Food, Inc." They talk about what's changed in the food industry, the dangers of extreme attacks on regulation, and what progressive leaders are doing to strengthen our food system. Daniella and Colin also speak about the Biden administration's new student debt relief plan and Donald Trump's dangerous and ever-changing positions on abortion.

Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang joins the show to discuss his Oscar-nominated New York Times opinion documentary, "Island in Between," and Taiwanese relations with the United States. and China. Daniella and lead producer Erin also talk about lowering health care costs and speak with Cait Smith, Director of LGBTQI+ Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, about Transgender Day of Visibility.

Rewire News Group Editor-at-Large Imani Gandy joins the show to discuss U.S. Supreme Court arguments on medication abortion, attacks on reproductive rights, and how progressives can fight back. Daniella and Colin also discuss the economic ramifications of Donald Trump's proposed 10 percent tariff and the Republican Study Committee's disastrous budget plan.

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) joins the show to discuss progressive wins in her state and the fight for popular policies such as reproductive rights and gun reforms. Daniella and Colin also talk about Donald Trump's encouragement of political violence and speak with Andrea Ducas of the Center for American Progress Action Fund about the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.

Dan Pfeiffer joins the show to discuss the State of the Union, distrust in institutions and the impact the changing media landscape will have on the 2024 race. Colin and lead producer Erin also talk about President Biden's budget and speak with CAP Action's Rose Khattar about a new playbook for women's economic advancement.