The Tent

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The Tent

Politics. Policy. Progress. All under one big tent. Politics. Policy. Progress. All under one big tent. Produced by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, “The Tent” is an award-winning weekly news and politics podcast hosted by Daniella Gibbs Léger and Colin Seeberger. Listen each Thursday for episodes exploring the stories that matter to progressives.

  1. Anderson Clayton on Democrats’ Future in the South

    6 DAYS AGO

    Anderson Clayton on Democrats’ Future in the South

    Anderson Clayton, Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, discusses what Democrats nationwide can learn from downballot wins in North Carolina, the importance of local and state races, and what the Democratic Party needs to do to reach voters in the South.

    28 min
  2. Larry Levitt on Protecting Americans’ Health

    NOV 21

    Larry Levitt on Protecting Americans’ Health

    Larry Levitt, executive vice president for health policy at KFF, joins the show to talk about Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, possible cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, and how states should respond to these potential policy changes. Colin and Erin also discuss Trump’s extreme personnel choices and speak with Cait Smith, director of LGBTQI+ Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, about protecting transgender Americans.

    39 min
  3. Mike Sozan on the Fight to Protect Democracy

    NOV 14

    Mike Sozan on the Fight to Protect Democracy

    Mike Sozan, senior fellow for Democracy Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss how Republicans might attack U.S. democracy, the importance of the Senate confirmation process, and what progressives from the local to national level can do to protect Americans’ rights and freedoms. Colin and Erin also talk about how states and nonprofits are preparing for a second Trump administration and what COP29 could reveal about the uncertain future of U.S. climate leadership.

    33 min
  4. Ari Berman on Minoritarianism and the 2024 Election

    NOV 8

    Ari Berman on Minoritarianism and the 2024 Election

    Journalist and author Ari Berman joins the show to discuss the minoritarianism of the MAGA movement, how it played out in the 2024 race, and how it will affect the political direction of the United States. Colin and guest host Navin Nayak, president of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, also talk about Tuesday’s results and what they mean for the next four years.

    40 min
  5. Robby Mook on the 2024 Election

    OCT 31

    Robby Mook on the 2024 Election

    Robby Mook, manager of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, joins the show to discuss the latest polling, the candidates’ closing arguments, and how to protect democracy. Daniella and Colin also talk about the media’s coverage of the presidential campaigns and their final pitches to the American people.

    43 min
  6. Simon Rosenberg on the State of the 2024 Race

    OCT 24

    Simon Rosenberg on the State of the 2024 Race

    Political strategist Simon Rosenberg joins the show to discuss election polls, MAGA extremism and its impact up and down the ballot, and how candidates are approaching the remaining days of their campaigns. Colin and Erin also talk about Donald Trump’s affinity for authoritarians and speak with Brendan Duke, senior director of Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, about Trump’s tariff plans.

    43 min
  7. Laura Rodriguez on Hispanic and Latino Voters

    OCT 17

    Laura Rodriguez on Hispanic and Latino Voters

    Laura Rodriguez, vice president of Government Affairs at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about the priorities of the Hispanic and Latino community and how the presidential candidates are engaging its voters. Colin and Erin also talk about Vice President Kamala Harris’ media strategy and speak with Mike Sozan, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, about Donald Trump’s antidemocratic rhetoric and his attacks on CBS News.

    40 min
  8. Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick on How Abortion Bans Affect Providers

    OCT 10

    Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick on How Abortion Bans Affect Providers

    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.

    28 min
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Politics. Policy. Progress. All under one big tent. Politics. Policy. Progress. All under one big tent. Produced by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, “The Tent” is an award-winning weekly news and politics podcast hosted by Daniella Gibbs Léger and Colin Seeberger. Listen each Thursday for episodes exploring the stories that matter to progressives.

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    The Center for American Progress Action Fund
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
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