The Center for American Progress Action Fund
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.
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Dec 17, 2025
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Episodes
Andrew Miller on the Israel-Iran War 18.06.2025 39:42
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 on Pushing Back and Moving Forward 13.06.2025 14:54
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 on Trump's Big, Bad Bill 12.06.2025 36:13
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 D...
Rep. Mark Takano on Pride Month 05.06.2025 41:06
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.
Barb McQuade on the Trump Administration's Brazen Attacks on the Rule of Law 29.05.2025 38:33
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.
Rep. Sarah McBride on House Republicans' Budget Bill 21.05.2025 30:33
Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) joins the show to discuss how House Republicans' proposed budget plan will make health care and groceries more expensive for Americans by slashing funding for Medicaid and food assistance. She also talks about how the public can get more engaged and policies that would make life more affordable for the middle class.
Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons on Faith and Politics 15.05.2025 38:26
Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons of the Interfaith Alliance joins the show to talk about Pope Leo XIV, Christianity, and the role that religion plays in the current political environment. Daniella and Colin also talk about President Donald Trump's reckless trade wars and how House Republican budget plans could result in nearly 14 million more people losing health care coverage.
Bharat Ramamurti on the 'Trump Slump' 08.05.2025 39:29
Bharat Ramamurti, former deputy director of President Joe Biden's National Economic Council, joins the show to talk about a possible "Trumpcession" and the drastic cuts congressional Republicans want to make to programs that help Americans meet their basic needs. Daniella and Colin also talk about President Donald Trump's trade wars and speak with Andrew Miller, senior fellow at the Center for Ame...
Molly Jong-Fast on Trump's First 100 Days Back in Office 01.05.2025 40:12
Journalist and host of the "Fast Politics" podcast Molly Jong-Fast joins the show to discuss the first 100 days of Trump's second term as president. Daniella and Colin also talk about the Trump administration's cruel immigration policies and House Republican plans to gut Medicaid services to pay for tax giveaways for the wealthiest Americans.
Former Gov. Jay Inslee on Earth Day 24.04.2025 32:37
Former Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) discusses the fight to save our planet for future generations. Daniella and Colin also talk about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal for sharing military attack plans and MAGA Republicans' cruel proposals to gut Medicaid that could cost American lives.
Jennifer Rubin on Standing Up to Trump 17.04.2025 30:15
Jennifer Rubin, co-founder of The Contrarian , discusses the state of the news industry, and how to fight the MAGA movement. Daniella and Colin also talk about President Donald Trump's reckless tariffs and the impact they are having on the United State's national security.
María Teresa Kumar on How Trump Is Failing Latino Voters 09.04.2025 36:15
María Teresa Kumar, CEO of Voto Latino, discusses how the Trump administration's economic and immigration policies are hurting Latinos and how Democrats can regain lost ground. Daniella and Colin also talk about how President Donald Trump's tariffs could cause a recession and how Republican reconciliation plans may increase inflation.
Imara Jones on Transgender Day of Visibility 03.04.2025 40:48
Imara Jones, journalist and founder of TransLash Media, joins the show to discuss attacks against transgender Americans and how to fight back, as well as celebrate the trans community. Daniella and Colin also talk about Trump's new, sweeping tariffs and the warning signs emerging for Republicans in recent elections.
George Conway on Trump and the Justice System 27.03.2025 31:36
George Conway joins the show to talk about the Trump administration's attacks on the American legal system and how it should respond to his strongman tactics. Colin and Erin also discuss the administration's use of a Signal channel to coordinate military strikes in Yemen and next week's Supreme Court election in Wisconsin.
Gov. Maura Healey on the Left's Future and Women's History Month 21.03.2025 18:23
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) joins the show to talk about the Trump administration's efforts to gut the middle class and flout the rule of law, policies she's championed to make Massachusetts a leader in education and health care, and the role of governors in protecting women's rights under a hostile administration.
Gov. JB Pritzker on the Left's Path Forward 19.03.2025 12:29
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) joins the show to talk about how he is fighting the Trump administration, the steps he is taking to make life better for Illinoisans, and how Democrats can do the same for all Americans.
Neera Tanden on the Fight Ahead for the Center-Left 13.03.2025 36:47
Neera Tanden, the new CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about the harms of the MAGA agenda and how the center-left should fight back. Daniella and Colin also talk about Republicans' partisan government funding bill and speak with Emily Gee, senior vice president of Inclusive Growth at CAP Action, about the economy's "Trump slump."
Zac Petkanas on Trump's Disastrous Joint Address 06.03.2025 34:32
Zac Petkanas joins the show to talk about President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress, as well as how the Trump administration, Elon Musk, and MAGA Republicans are hurting the American people, and how Democrats should respond. Daniella and Colin also discuss Trump's dangerous alignment with Russia and how his tariff policies are increasing costs and hurting the economy.
Eddie Glaude, Jr. on Black History Month 27.02.2025 31:12
Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. joins the show to discuss the what the term "DEI" really means, Black History Month and ways to resist white supremacy and authoritarianism. Daniella and Colin also talk about growing discontent with the Trump administration and what President Trump is doing to the economy (hint: it's bad).
Michael Linden on the Harms of the MAGA Agenda 20.02.2025 31:38
Michael Linden, senior policy fellow at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, joins the show to talk about the budget reconciliation process, MAGA tax breaks for the wealthy, and how the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s buzzsaw to the federal government will hurt the middle class. Daniella and Colin also discuss the war in Ukraine and how Elon Musk is putting Americans' health an...
Slava Leontyev on 'Porcelain War' and Ukraine's Strength 13.02.2025 28:50
Slava Leontyev, director of the award-winning documentary, "Porcelain War," joins the show to discuss the making of the film, his experiences as a soldier in Ukraine's war against Russia, and the value of art in wartime. Daniella and Colin also talk about Elon Musk, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and the constitutional crisis the United States now faces.
CAP Action's Allison McManus on Trump's Imperialist Vision 06.02.2025 33:52
Allison McManus, managing director of National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about President Donald Trump's dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington. Colin and Erin also discuss Trump's failed tariffs and whether Elon Musk has more power than D...
CAP Action's Joe Radosevich on Telling the Progressive Story 30.01.2025 32:31
Joe Radosevich, vice president of campaigns and outreach at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about the start of the Trump administration and how progressives should respond. Daniella and Colin also talk about President Donald Trump's botched federal funding freeze and how his administration is bringing Project 2025 back to life.
Ruth Ben-Ghiat on Rising Authoritarianism 23.01.2025 33:44
Fascism and authoritarianism expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins the show to discuss President Donald Trump's first few days in office, the classic strongman tactics he's already using to consolidate power, and what we can do to fight back against authoritarian creep. Daniella and Colin also talk about Trump's most dangerous executive orders.
Patrick Gaspard on the Progressive Future 15.01.2025 34:20
Patrick Gaspard, CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about President Joe Biden's legacy, the second inauguration of President-elect Trump and what he hopes to see from Democrats moving forward. Daniella and Colin also talk about the confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees and the wildfires in Los Angeles.
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