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Chris Geidner on the Supreme Court

Chris Geidner discusses recent and upcoming Supreme Court decisions and their impact on Americans' freedoms and rights.

Raquel Willis on Juneteenth, Pride, and Collective Liberation

Activist and journalist Raquel Willis discusses intersectional activism and MAGA attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Comparing Trump’s Haphazard $2,500 Tax Increase to Biden’s Targeted Tariffs

President Joe Biden’s strategic approach to rebuilding the country’s industrial base with targeted tariffs and national investment stands in stark contrast to Trump’s arbitrary, imprecise tariff and tax cut-only approach.

Erin Reed on Pride and the Fight for Transgender Rights

Journalist Erin Reed discusses the importance of Pride Month and the issues motivating LGBTQI+ voters.

Trump’s $50 Billion Tax Giveaway to the 100 Largest Corporations

Trump’s plan to slash the corporate tax rate would give the largest corporations a tax cut exceeding federal K-12 education spending.

Framing the Stakes in the Election

New research demonstrates how a simple framing can help connect the dots on the various threats the American people face.

Sky Sitney on the Power of Documentary Films

Sky Sitney discusses why documentaries are such an important form of storytelling and what to expect from this year's DC/DOX festival.

COUNTERPOINT: Trump’s Conviction Is an Important Victory for the Rule of Law

Mike Sozan explains the importance of Trump’s recent felony conviction and its potential ramifications for American democracy leading into the 2024 presidential election.

Andy Kroll on MAGA Illiberalism and Project 2025

ProPublica reporter Andy Kroll talks about MAGA extremism in Michigan, Project 2025, and the impact the far right’s agenda could have on U.S. democracy.

Opinion: I’m a diabetic and a retired nurse. One of Biden’s policies changed my life

Steven Lubin, a Type 1 diabetic and retired intensive care unit nurse, writes about how the Inflation Reduction Act is reducing health care costs for individuals on Medicare by capping yearly out-of-pocket costs and monthly copays for insulin.

Mark Joseph Stern on Trump, the Courts, and Accountability

Mark Joseph Stern discusses former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, the implications his legal cases have for American democracy, and upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

Investing in infrastructure helps everybody

Cristian Cespedes, a union member from Las Vegas, shares how federal infrastructure investments and regulations help create jobs and drive up wages for both union and nonunion workers alike.

Lindsey McLendon on Public Safety in America

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.

Opinion: Wisconsin’s workforce is experiencing a rebirth that will ensure a brighter future

Bridget Glover, a union worker from Wisconsin, shares how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is creating sustainable career opportunities and opening doors for new workers in the trades.

Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine on ‘The Sixth’ and Remembering the Insurrection

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.

Deesha Dyer on Undiplomatic and Working in the White House

Deesha Dyer, former White House social secretary, joins the show to discuss her new book and creating opportunities for marginalized Americans.

Your view: Why 2024 is such a critical year for Pennsylvania workers

Buddy Maxwell, an organizer for the United Auto Workers union, writes about the importance of holding elected officials accountable for passing policies that support working people.

Earth Day Special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change

Trevor Higgins, senior vice president of Energy and Environment at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss climate policy wins and saving the planet.

El arancel de Trump le costaría al hogar estadounidense típico $1,500 dólares cada año

Brendan Duke writes in La Opinión about how former President Donald Trump’s tariff would raise costs for everyday Americans.

Arizona opinion: Shame on Schweikert: Why his support for Republicans’ budget proposal could spell disaster for Arizona

Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick, the medical director of a family planning center, shares the potential threats to health care access that could result from a budget proposal put forward by a group of Republicans in Congress.

Rob Wilcox on the Gun Safety Movement 25 Years After Columbine

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.

The Middle Class Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Tax Cuts for the Wealthy, Including Repealing the Affordable Care Act

Former President Donald Trump has proposed tax cuts of up to $400,000 for the wealthiest households—that middle-class Americans would fund through higher living costs.

Michael Pollan and Melissa Robledo on ‘Food, Inc. 2’

Michael Pollan and Melissa Robledo join the show to discuss their documentary "Food, Inc. 2."

8 Ways the Biden Administration Is Improving the Lives of Service Workers

The Biden administration is raising pay, building power, and improving living standards for service workers across the economy—including fast-food cooks, call center workers, teachers, home care workers, and federal employees.

S. Leo Chiang on ‘Island in Between’ and Taiwan’s Story

Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang joins the show to discuss his Academy Award-nominated short documentary, “Island in Between.”

Imani Gandy on the Fight for Reproductive Rights

Imani Gandy discusses U.S. Supreme Court arguments on medication abortion and attacks on reproductive rights.

Trump’s Tariff Would Cost the Typical American Household Roughly $1,500 Each Year

Former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff would raise prices for consumers and be far less effective at reinvigorating U.S. manufacturing than President Joe Biden’s approach.

It’s time for local policymakers to cement the Biden administration’s workforce gains

Karla Walter writes in Route Fifty about the need for policymakers to build on the Biden administration’s historic federal infrastructure investments, arguing that one of the best ways to cement these workforce gains is for local jurisdictions to strengthen their job quality standards.

Opinion: This federally-funded job training program gave me a fresh start

Phoenix resident Tarji Borders describes how a job training program funded by the CHIPS and Science Act made it possible for her to start building a career in Arizona’s burgeoning semiconductor industry.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Progressive Leadership

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan talks about progressive wins in her state and the fight for reproductive rights and gun reforms.

Unions Continue To Build Wealth for All Americans

New data show unions increase wealth across education levels and close racial wealth gaps.

Opinion: Mark Robinson is a threat to public education in North Carolina

Tabitha Arrowood, a single mother of two children, writes about the positive impact of public education on her life, as well as the threats to public education that she perceives from Mark Robinson, the state’s lieutenant governor.

Dan Pfeiffer on the 2024 Election

Dan Pfeiffer discusses the State of the Union address and the upcoming elections.

Putting People First: Prioritizing Workers in the Economy of the Future

A conversation with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA).

Karen Finney on the State of the Union

Political consultant Karen Finney joins to discuss Super Tuesday and the State of the Union address.

Americans benefitting from Biden’s policies have no idea he’s involved

David Madland explains in why President Joe Biden needs to make clear to voters that his economic policies are creating good union jobs.

Communities That Lost Manufacturing Jobs Are Main Beneficiaries of Biden Administration’s New Industrial Policy

New analysis finds that private investments from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act are being announced in the communities that have been hit hardest by disinvestment in American manufacturing.

UAW’s David Green on Championing Labor

United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 2B Director David Green joins the show to talk about the Trump and Biden administrations' approaches to labor.

Opinion: The Affordable Care Act saved my life and this is why we have to protect it

When Milwaukee resident Kat Klawes was diagnosed with cancer on her 26th birthday, she was able to immediately enroll in the Affordable Care Act marketplace, which helped save her thousands of dollars on cancer treatments.

Biden’s Belvidere Win Stands in Stark Contrast to Trump’s Broken Promises in Lordstown

Differing outcomes at the auto plants in Lordstown, Ohio, and Belvidere, Illinois, underscore the stark contrast between the approaches of Biden and Trump to the automotive industry and its workers.

Construction of Tennessee EV Battery Facility Highlights Promises and Challenges of Biden Administration Policies

Tennessee’s BlueOval City electric vehicle battery facility shows how public investments can lead to good union jobs, but anecdotal evidence suggests that workers are not connecting these jobs to important economic policies.

Biden te está ayudando ahorrar dinero

Gaby Blanco and Rafael Medina write in La Opinión about the Biden administration's efforts to address junk fees.

Devon Gray on Fighting Poverty

Devon Gray, president of End Poverty in California, joins to discuss the fight against poverty.

Max Bergmann on the War in Ukraine

This week on “The Tent,” Max Bergmann joins to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Op-ed: How federal investments are empowering Navajo People

JoAnn Armenta, the CEO of an organization that provides workforce training and resources to the Navajo people, shares how the Inflation Reduction Act has helped her organization provide community members with the skills to start their own solar businesses.

Opinion: Being sick is expensive. I’m grateful Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act lowered my insulin costs

Pam Bloink, a retired teacher living with chronic health conditions, shares her perspective on the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, which has cut her yearly insulin costs in half.

Opinion | We own a solar energy business, but we wouldn’t be here without the IRA.

Small-business owner Maria Drews shares how tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act are helping clean energy businesses such as hers to grow, in addition to saving households money as they switch to solar energy.

Preston Mitchum on Advocacy, Representation, and Black History Month

This week on “The Tent,” Preston Mitchum discusses Black History Month and the need for intersectional advocacy; CAP Action’s Allison McManus also joins for a conversation on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

President Biden Should Veto Anti-Worker Lawmakers’ Attack on Union Rights

The Biden administration is fighting to protect fast food and outsourced workers’ right to come together in unions—and shouldn’t let anti-worker lawmakers undermine these efforts.

Select Committee Democrats: A Smart and Confident U.S.-China Policy

Please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for a discussion on how Democratic policymakers are advancing a vision of democracy and stability in the Indo-Pacific that will help the American public.

Rep. Jamie Raskin on Protecting Democracy

U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joins the show to discuss MAGA extremism, legal accountability for former President Donald Trump, and the need to protect American democracy.

Supreme Court Should Find That Donald Trump Is Disqualified From Holding Future Public Office

In Trump v. Anderson, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider the parameters of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and determine whether Donald Trump is constitutionally disqualified from holding future public office.

Biden Administration’s New Investments in Electric Vehicle and Battery Production Could Benefit Black Americans

New electric vehicle and battery manufacturing jobs supported by the Inflation Reduction Act are located in areas with an above-average share of Black Americans.

Government on Workers’ Side

State and local policymakers can raise standards for workers and the public through prevailing wages, project labor agreements, and several other best practices.

Jennifer Palmieri on the New Hampshire Primaries and 2024

Jennifer Palmieri joins the show to talk about the New Hampshire primaries, the state of the 2024 race, and the issues that will matter on the campaign trail.

Melinda Maerker on ‘We Live Here’ and LGBTQI+ Equality

This week on “The Tent,” Melinda Maerker joins to discuss her new documentary, “We Live Here: The Midwest.”

The Affordable Care Act Saved My Life. Donald Trump Wants To Destroy It, Again | Opinion

Sage Warner, director of Stories at CAP Action, reflects in Newsweek on her experiences advocating against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and describes how the historic health care legislation enabled her to access affordable, lifesaving health care through the ACA marketplace.

What It Will Take To Increase Union Membership and Collective Bargaining Coverage

Continued worker action and major policy reforms are needed for union membership and collective bargaining to significantly increase.

Joyce Vance on Accountability for January 6

This week on “The Tent,” Joyce Vance joins to discuss the three-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, Donald Trump's legal accountability, and U.S. democracy.

CAP Action’s Mike Sozan on the State of Democracy

This week on “The Tent,” CAP Action’s Mike Sozan joins for a conversation on the need to protect American democracy in 2024 and beyond.

Christina Reynolds of EMILYs List on Abortion and 2024

Christina Reynolds, senior vice president of communications and content at EMILYs List, joins the show to discuss the state of abortion, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the impact that reproductive rights could have in 2024.

8 Ways the Biden Administration Has Fought for Working People by Strengthening Unions

At a time when Americans are at their most pro-union, President Joe Biden and his administration are using all the levers of government to support working people and unions.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Fighting Extremism and Inspiring Change

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) joins the show to discuss MAGA extremism, attacks on voting and abortion rights, and the progressive movement.

Megan Shahi on Digital Democracy Threats in 2024

Megan Shahi joins the show to discuss how social media and artificial intelligence could impact the 2024 elections, as well as what tech companies and policymakers can do to combat misinformation.

How Labor Unions Help Reduce the Pay Gap for Disabled Workers

Disabled workers are underpaid, but union membership helps ensure they earn the same wages as their nondisabled peers.

Rep. Maxwell Frost on Progressive Leadership and Energizing Young Voters

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) joins the show to discuss MAGA extremism, progressive policymaking, and energizing young voters heading into 2024.

2023 Creator Programming Debrief

Join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for a series of discussions with digital experts from across the progressive movement exploring how political organizations have forged effective partnerships with content creators and how we can adapt to a rapidly changing digital media environment in the years ahead.

Centering the Threats of MAGA Republicans and Other Lessons Learned From Virginia Wins

CAP Action’s Allison McManus on the Israel-Hamas Conflict

Allison McManus, senior director for National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss a new temporary ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

Op-ed: How a federally-funded apprenticeship changed my life

Joshua Swindells, who dropped out of school as a teenager to care for his elderly parents, explains how a federally funded apprenticeship program allowed him to return to his education and gain valuable work experience in the information technology field. Joshua fears that proposals to cut federal workforce funding could harm young people such as him.

CAP Action’s Brendan Duke on Why We Need To Fund the Government

This week, CAP Action's Brendan Duke joins the show to discuss government funding.

Opinion: At 19, I was homeless. Now at 25, I’m a homeowner with a good-paying union job.

Michigan carpenter Raquell Rivera describes how her career as a union carpenter enabled her to transition out of homelessness and become a homeowner. Raquell explains how proposed cuts to federal workforce development funding could threaten both the preapprenticeship program she attended and similar programs.

Rep. Tom Perriello on the 2023 Elections

Former Rep. Tom Perriello (D-VA) joins the show to discuss Tuesday’s elections, what they portend for 2024, and the future of artificial intelligence.

Laura Meckler on Dream Town and Equity in Schools

Laura Meckler, education writer for The Washington Post, joins the show to talk about her new book and racial equity in schools.

Workers Want Unions: How States Have Strengthened Worker Power in 2023

States are taking action to strengthen workers’ ability to unionize and collectively bargain as well as raise job standards.

Patrick Gaspard on 20 Years of American Progress

To celebrate American Progress’ 20th anniversary, CAP President and CEO Patrick Gaspard joins the show to discuss the organization's legacy and its lasting impact on all Americans.

Leah Litman on the MAGA Supreme Court

Michigan law professor and “Strict Scrutiny” podcast co-host Leah Litman joins the show to discuss the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court term, the high court’s far-right extremism, and the legal jeopardy former President Donald Trump faces.

Point: Strong Prevailing Wage Standards Help Grow the Economy

In an InsideSources op-ed, Karla Walter argues why the Biden administration’s support of prevailing wage standards will help grow the middle class.

Latino Communities Could Disproportionately Benefit From New Semiconductor Investments

New chipmaking investments are located in areas with a greater share of Latinos.

Cities in Blue States Experiencing Larger Declines in Gun Violence in 2023

Original analysis from the Center for American Progress Action Fund shows that, on average, cities in blue states have lower rates of gun homicides and shooting incidents than comparably sized cities in red states and are seeing larger single-year decreases in gun violence rates in 2023.

Los republicanos sumergen a la Cámara en caos sin fin en vista

En un op-ed en El Tiempo Latino, Gaby Blanco escribe de la amenaza de un cierre del gobierno y cómo los republicanos mas extremistas de la Cámara siguen en su ruta extrema y caótica.

How Bidenomics Is Helping Latinos in America

Laura Rodriguez, Frances Colón, and Emmy Ruiz discuss how the Biden administration’s economic policies are helping Latinos achieve more equitable outcomes at a recent Center for American Progress event.

Rep. Andy Levin on the Labor Movement and MAGA Republican Disarray

Former Rep. Andy Levin, a distinguished senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss the historic removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House, the policy agenda of the far right, and the labor movement.

I’m a Union Worker in Pennsylvania. I Know Biden’s Got Our Back.

Sherice Workman, a union carpenter who worked on the historic 12-day repair of I-95 in Philadelphia, shares how federal infrastructure investments are creating a boom in union career opportunities within the skilled trades.

CAP Action’s Navin Nayak on the Looming Government Shutdown and MAGA Extremism

Navin Nayak, president and executive director of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss this week’s Republican presidential debates and the threat of a government shutdown.

Opinion: President Biden is working to make sure I never have to ration my insulin again

Yamelisa Jimenez Taveras, a Type 1 diabetic, shares how the high cost of insulin left her with little choice but to ration her insulin. She applauds the Biden administration’s efforts to cap the cost of insulin for Medicare recipients and continues to advocate for insulin copay caps for all diabetics.

Opinion: The Inflation Reduction Act lowered my health care costs. Big Pharma isn’t happy.

A cancer survivor and retiree, Susan Robertson, shares how the Inflation Reduction Act helped her save more than $400 in health care costs. A new lawsuit from pharmaceutical companies threatens to reverse the law’s Medicare reforms.

Point: Biden Impeachment Inquiry Is a Shameless Attempt at Political Retribution

Tom Moore writes about the House impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

House Republicans in the 118th Congress Are Not Working for You

With MAGA Republicans threatening to shut down the government, it’s worth noting what the House has not been doing: legislating.

Opinion: The Affordable Care Act saved my daughter’s life. We must keep strengthening it for patients like her.

William Garcia shares his story about how the Affordable Care Act provided his daughter with critical access to health care. William’s story exemplifies the importance of the law and the need to expand it.

CAP Action’s Mike Williams on the UAW Strike and the Labor Movement

Mike Williams, senior fellow at CAP Action, talks about the UAW strike and the current labor movement.

New Global Progress Action Survey Reveals Support for Environment and Jobs Agenda

A new poll from Global Progress Action and YouGov reaches respondents in more than 10 countries, revealing international support for employment-generating investment in carbon-free and green technology industries.

Barbara McQuade on Justice and Accountability for January 6

This week on “The Tent,” Barbara McQuade joins to discuss Donald Trump's legal jeopardy and U.S. democracy, and Daniella and Erin chat about the latest on Justice Clarence Thomas.

5 Reasons Automakers Must Provide Good Jobs and Lower Vehicle Emissions

In the face of demands for better jobs and stronger health protections, some automakers claim they can’t improve job quality and lower vehicle emissions—but they have the resources to support middle-class-led economic growth and clean up their vehicle fleets.

Politico’s Alice Ollstein on Abortion, Government Funding, and Health Care

Politico health reporter Alice Ollstein joins the show to discuss growing health concerns as kids head back to school.

Momentum for Worker Standards Boards Continues To Grow

Since 2018, six states and three local governments have enacted laws that bring workers and employers together to recommend standards for sectors of the economy.

Sara Nelson on Why ‘Every Day Should Be Labor Day’

International President of the Association of Flight Attendants Sara Nelson joins "The Tent" to discuss what aviation workers are fighting for and the labor movement.

Maya Wiley on the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington

Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, joins the show.

OMB Director Shalanda Young on Making Government Work for Everyday Americans

Shalanda Young, director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, joins the show.

Happy Birthday to the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act

This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Colin celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act, and Daniella speaks with two Americans about how the laws have benefited them.

A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act

Americans celebrate how the Inflation Reduction Act has benefited their lives in the year since its passage.

Indigenous Owner of Solar Power Business Says Inflation Reduction Act Is ‘Game-Changer’

An Indigenous business owner explains how the Inflation Reduction Act will have a positive impact on his business while helping the planet.

Colorado Home Electrification Business Booms Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act

A small-business owner in Colorado discusses how increased demand, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, has boosted his business.

Southwest Detroit Entrepreneur Hopes for Cleaner Air with the Inflation Reduction Act

A clean air entrepreneur shares how provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act will benefit his community.

Climate Organizer Shares How Inflation Reduction Act Addresses Environmental Justice

A climate organizer in the Southwest discusses how low-income and environmental justice communities benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act.

Inflation Reduction Act Promotes Energy Security and Cleaner Futures for Young Americans

A young American shares her hope for a cleaner future after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Arizona Family Benefits from Inflation Reduction Act’s Solar Installation Tax Credit

An Arizona homeowner explains how the Inflation Reduction Act helped her family access solar power.

Michigan Carpenter Saves on Home Repairs Through Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits

A Michigan homeowner details how the Inflation Reduction Act is helping her modernize her 100-year-old home.

Older Michigander Saves $400 on Health Care Costs

An older American on Medicare explains how the Inflation Reduction Act helped her access no-cost vaccines.

Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Revives Michigan Small Businesses

A Michigan business owner describes how investments in electric vehicle battery manufacturing will help local small businesses.

Wisconsin Clean Energy Small Business Creates Union Jobs Thanks to Inflation Reduction Act

A Wisconsin small-business owner hopes the Inflation Reduction Act will grow his clean energy business and enable him to hire more union workers.

North Carolina Student Excited for Job Opportunities Manufacturing Electric Vehicles

An automotive technician hopes for job opportunities in North Carolina’s burgeoning electric vehicle manufacturing industry.

Inflation Reduction Act Creates More Employment Opportunities for Michigan Union Carpenter

A union carpenter in Michigan is excited for the future of the trades with the Inflation Reduction Act.

Michigan Electrician Sees Growth of Green Energy Jobs in Her Trade

An apprentice electrician explains how funding from the Inflation Reduction Act creates jobs by incentivizing a switch to green energy.

Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Retired Union Electrician Is Excited for the Next Generation of Unions

A retired union electrician discusses how the Inflation Reduction Act expands apprenticeship opportunities for women.

Inflation Reduction Act Expands Opportunities for Clean Energy Workforce

A Georgia professor explains how the Inflation Reduction Act is expanding employment opportunities for his students.

What You Need To Know About Gen Z’s Support for Unions

Gen Zers are eager to organize and are winning union gains for themselves at workplaces nationwide.

Wisconsin Workers Have ‘the Opportunity to Build Middle-Class, Unionized Careers’

Industrial painting instructor and union field organizer Johntay Young has seen how the influx of infrastructure funding under the Biden administration has translated into more work and more jobs for union painters. The high demand for workers creates more opportunities for stable, high-paying careers in the union.

The Tent: Kendra Cotton on Reaching New Voters

New Georgia Project's Kendra Davenport Cotton joins Daniella to discuss the organization's work with marginalized voters, accountability and the 2020 elections, and the fight to protect voting rights.

The Tent: Taifa Smith Butler on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

Demos President Taifa Smith Butler joins Colin to discuss Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, the Biden administration's economic agenda, and extremist attacks on education.

The MAGA Scorecard: How House Republicans Vote With Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

The House Republicans’ voting record in the 118th Congress aligns closely with that of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, revealing the hold of MAGA Republicanism on the House Republican Conference.

How Project Labor Agreements and Community Workforce Agreements Are Good for the Biden Administration’s Investment Agenda

Project labor agreements and community workforce agreements are time-tested tools that can support good value and good jobs on projects funded by the new federal economic investments.

CAP Action’s Mara Rudman on the War in Ukraine

Colin sits down with Mara Rudman, executive vice president of policy at CAP Action, to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the war's international impact.

Former Education Secretary John B. King Jr. on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education

Dr. John B. King Jr. joins the podcast to discuss recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court and what the future looks like for American students.

Community colleges partner with semiconductor industry

Chancellor of Maricopa Community College District Steven Gonzales writes about the impact the CHIPS and Science Act has had on Arizona students and workforce development. The law spurred increased investments in semiconductor manufacturing, creating thousands of good-paying jobs and investing in training programs to fulfill the workforce needs.

Jobs Are Good. Good Jobs Are Better.

David Madland writes about Biden’s economic investments and delivering high-quality jobs.

Biden’s Investments Create Opportunity for Arizona Carpenters

The business representative of the Southwest Mountain States Carpenters Union Local 1912, Bill Ruiz, describes how investments from the Biden administration are benefiting carpenters. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS and Science Act are ushering in a historic construction boom for carpentry work.

Sen. Debbie Stabenow on Making Government Work

Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) joins Colin to discuss how Michigan is investing in workers, families, and voting rights and the Biden administration's economic agenda.

Op-Ed: Rural Homes Like Mine Could Soon Get High-Speed Internet Thanks to Biden Administration

Rural North Carolina resident Sally Weldon shares how investments from the Biden administration to expand broadband will bring her home 21st-century infrastructure.

Michael Waldman on the The Supermajority and the Supreme Court

Michael Waldman joins "The Tent" to discuss his new book and the Supreme Court.

Op-Ed: I’m Optimistic About the Government’s Agenda for the First Time in Decades

Southwest Detroit resident and activist Raquel Garcia describes how environmental concerns in her community have been ignored by the government. But the Biden administration’s commitment to addressing environmental justice gives her hope that progress is finally happening.

Brandon Wolf and Chasten Buttigieg on Pride, Activism, and A Place for Us

LBTQI+ rights activists Chasten Buttigieg and Brandon Wolf talk gun violence prevention, the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, and Wolf's new book, A Place for Us.

Dawn Porter on ‘Deadlocked’ and Today’s Activist Supreme Court

Filmmaker Dawn Porter joins Colin to discuss her forthcoming Showtime series, “Deadlocked”; how the U.S. Supreme Court was overtaken by an extremist far-right supermajority; and how this shift has led to catastrophic decisions such as overturning Roe v. Wade.

1 Year Without Roe

This CAP story collection details the experiences of doctors, doulas, and nurse practitioners since the overturn of Roe v. Wade and their fears in the rapidly evolving legal landscape of abortion care.

How Unions Are Crucial for Building Working-Class Economic Power

Union membership allows workers without four-year college degrees to earn more and achieve financial security for their families and children.

Op-Ed: Changing Hearts and Minds in Coal Country

Pennsylvania resident Kelly Forest explains how transitioning to clean energy can save on costs for everyday Americans. Americans now have even more opportunities to cut their energy bills by taking advantage of tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act.

4 Job Quality Questions All Applicants for New Federal Funds Should Answer

States, cities, and private sector applicants can improve their chances of winning new federal support through the Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and CHIPS and Science Act by demonstrating that their proposals will create good jobs for working people from all walks of life.

Sen. Chris Murphy on Winning the Fight for Gun Safety

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) joins Colin to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act; the critical role of advocacy groups in achieving gun violence prevention wins; and realistic, bipartisan paths forward on commonsense gun reform.

Minnesota is transforming its nursing home industry with a model that empowers workers

David Madland explains how the Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Act can improve the nursing home industry by setting minimum workplace standards for the sector.

Public and Private Investments Are Poised To Transform Michigan

The historic home of the automotive industry, Michigan, stands to benefit from major infrastructure improvements and new plants for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries, especially if it incorporates public input and builds worker power to grow the middle class.

Opinion: Hollywood writers’ strike is about more than money. It’s also about having power over AI.

David Madland explains why workers need strong tools to bargain with employers over disruptive technology.

Voters’ Attitudes on the Economy, February and May 2023

A summary of national surveys explores public attitudes related to the economy.

Dr. Kellan Baker on Protecting LGBTQI+ Rights and Health

Kellan Baker joins Colin to discuss Pride month, attacks on transgender rights and access to health care, and policy issues that affect broader LGBTQI+ health.

Op-Ed: Rail Becomes Reality With Biden’s Infrastructure Investments

Vice chair of the Raleigh, North Carolina, transit authority, Nathan Spencer, writes about the critical need to expand public transportation to meet the needs of the rapidly growing population. Thankfully, the Biden administration’s infrastructure law dedicated billions to creating a passenger rail that will better connect the region to other major cities.

Intel putting the beat back in Ohio’s heart, restoring hope to young job seekers

Recent electrical engineering graduate, Maddix Curtis, describes how the Biden administration is bringing manufacturing jobs back to Ohio. With investments in infrastructure and clean energy, recent graduates are seeing more opportunities for high-paying jobs.

Arlene Gibbs on the Writers Guild of America Strike and What It Means for American Workers

Daniella’s sister, screenwriter and decorator Arlene Gibbs, joins the podcast to discuss the Writers Guild of America strike, trends in screenwriters’ pay and working conditions, and what other industries can learn from these negotiations.

Business adding over 600 new jobs with help from Biden’s investments

Arizona business owner Paul Sarzoza describes how recent federal investments in semiconductor manufacturing are helping expand opportunities in related industries such as his. Thanks to such investments, Saroza anticipates creating up to 800 jobs over the next decade to support the new semiconductor fabrication plants.

Gov. Lujan Grisham on Fighting for New Mexico’s Children and Families

This week on “The Tent,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NW) joins the podcast to discuss gun reform efforts in her state.

Former White House Adviser Bobby Kogan on the MAGA Default Crisis

Bobby Kogan joins the podcast to discuss why we need to raise the debt limit; how Speaker McCarthy’s “Default on America” plan would hurt the middle class; and how Bush and Trump-era tax cuts contributed to the national debt.

OP-ED: House GOP’s plans to gut green energy tax credits impact businesses like mine

Solar energy business owner Robert Blake writes about how solar investments from the Inflation Reduction Act will help grow his business in St. Paul, Minnesota. But Blake worries that threats from some congressional Republicans to repeal the clean energy provisions threaten the future of his business.

Dr. Alondra Nelson on the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Alondra Nelson joins the podcast to discuss what recent steps forward in artificial intelligence (AI) technology mean for all of us.

Biden’s Clean Energy Plan Is Spurring Unprecedented Investments in American Solar Energy

The Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy incentives are spurring an increase in solar power production.

Jill Wine-Banks on MAGA Extremism and the Supreme Court

Jill Wine-Banks joins Daniella to talk about upcoming Supreme Court decisions; the need for ethics reform in light of likely violations from MAGA justices; and Donald Trump's possible legal jeopardy.

Op-Ed: The Infrastructure Law Proves Government Still Works

Tyrrell County Commissioner Nathan “Tommy” Everett describes how an aging bridge threatens the economic growth and safety of the community. After a historic investment from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the bridge will soon be replaced, ensuring the community remains safe and connected.

House Vote on ‘Default on America’ Act a Major Political Liability for Republicans

House Republicans’ “Default on America” Act would inflict devastating harm on America’s middle class.

Unions Build Wealth for the American Working Class

Union membership not only increases wealth for working-class families but also narrows racial wealth gaps and offers a path to the middle class.

Op-Ed: Boosting Business in Kalamazoo Starts With Fixing Our Roads

Local business owner Kim Guess writes about how infrastructure in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, impedes economic activity and decreases safety. Guess describes how an infrastructure project to slow the roads will help local businesses and promote community.

CAP Action’s Nick Wilson on the Causes and Geography of Gun Violence

Nick Wilson joins the podcast to discuss the overabundance of guns in the United States, how MAGA extremists are silencing calls for gun control, and paths forward for gun safety legislation.

Local Opinion: Solar power tax credits help bring equity to greener technology

Alisha Vasquez describes how economic barriers make it harder for lower-to-middle-income Americans to take advantage of solar tax credits. But since the Inflation Reduction Act increased solar installation tax credits and created programs to increase equity in clean energy, families such as Vasquez’s were able to install solar.

Opinion: Federal investments like Brent Spence Bridge will spur local workforce

Tri-State Building and Construction Trades Council business manager John Holbrook says it’s never been a more promising time for the field than today. Investments in updating critical infrastructure such as the Brent Spence Bridge brings thousands of good-paying jobs to a region that has been ignored for decades.

Earth Day Special: Dr. Leah Stokes on President Biden’s Big Climate Wins

This week on “The Tent,” Dr. Leah Stokes joins Daniella for a special Earth Day episode that unpacks how the Inflation Reduction Act's investments can help in the fight against climate change.

Beware Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ anti-worker agenda

In a new op-ed, David Madland breaks down why Gov. DeSantis’ anti-worker agenda shouldn’t go unnoticed.

As antisemitic hate crimes rise, I see alarming parallels to my grandmother’s childhood during the Holocaust

Nathan Wolfson commemorates Yom HaShoah by remembering his family’s history in the Holocaust. He warns that increasing antisemitism from the far right poses a real threat in America.

Sheena Meade on Second Chance Month

CEO of the Clean Slate Initiative Sheena Meade and Daniella discuss reentry for people impacted by the criminal justice system and available options for policymakers to prioritize second chances for Americans.

By Addressing Abandoned Wells, Biden’s Infrastructure Law Is Making Communities Safer, Cutting Pollution, and Advancing Environmental Justice

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is plugging orphaned oil and gas wells—boosting job creation, reducing pollution, and improving public health.

Neil King Jr. on His Book, American Ramble

Daniella talks with author and reporter Neil King Jr. on his new book, American Ramble, and his walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City.

What Policymakers Need To Know About Today’s Working Class

The working class works primarily in service-sector jobs and is more racially and ethnically diverse than ever.

The Inflation Reduction Act is opening doors for students

Georgia Tech doctoral student Juanita Hidalgo explains how a lack of domestic solar manufacturing contributes to fewer opportunities for students like her. But with new solar manufacturing projects spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act, Hidalgo is hopeful for expanded career opportunities in renewable energy.

Government can actually work, just ask Maysville

Maysville, North Carolina, Town Manager Schumata Brown writes about how PFAS contamination has affected his rural community for years. With funding from the infrastructure law, the Biden administration is delivering much-needed funding for water infrastructure to rural communities.

Girl and the Gov’s Sammy Kanter and Maddie Medved on Engaging Young People in Politics

This week, Sammy Kanter and Maddie Medved from Girl and the Gov join the podcast to discuss why so many young people are checked out of politics and how to get them plugged back in.

‘The Tent’ Live! With Author Neil King Jr.

Join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for a live podcast recording of "The Tent" with Neil King Jr., author of the upcoming book American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal.

Voters’ Attitudes on the Economy

A summary of national surveys explores public attitudes related to the economy.

Biden’s EV Charging Infrastructure Improvements Are Powering the Economy and Speeding Up the Adoption of Clean Energy Technology

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act are boosting efforts to expand America’s electric vehicle charging network.

Telework is finally reaching rural America thanks to Biden’s investments in broadband

Rural Pennsylvania resident Rachael Grinnell experienced disruptions to work due to a lack of access to affordable and reliable internet. She discusses her excitement for federal investments to expand high-speed, reliable internet to connect her rural community.

Congress should take an all of the above approach to supporting unions

David Madland describes how Congress can support unions.

Fred Guttenberg Busts the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence in America

This week, Daniella sits down with gun safety activist Fred Guttenberg to discuss gun violence prevention in the United States.

How States and Unions Can Partner To Build the Public Sector Workforce

Partnering with unions to train public sector workers helps states uphold high-quality standards; connect with and recruit from local communities; and address the nation’s public sector hiring challenges.

What It’s Like to Be an LGBTQ+ High Schooler in DeSantis’s Florida

Florida high school student Cameron Driggers explains how Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) policies affect LGBTQ+ students like him. He warns that a potential DeSantis presidency would bring extremist policies to Americans everywhere.

The ACA Affords Protections for Young People With Rare Health Conditions

A Wisconsin patient with a rare condition was protected by the ACA’s preexisting condition provision and continuity of care.

Americans on Private Insurance Are Protected by the ACA

A cancer patient in Illinois is relieved to have health care protections from the ACA.

Kansans With Diabetes Can Access Affordable and Reliable Health Care Through the ACA

A Kansas state legislator accessed ACA subsidies for affordable and reliable health care.

The ACA Provides Affordable Health Care for Georgians With Preexisting Conditions

A Georgia woman explains how the ACA’s protections have ensured her access to reliable health care.

The ACA Allows Insulin Affordability Advocate To Start Small Business

A small-business owner in Minnesota explains how the ACA allowed her the freedom to quit her job and start her business.

13 Years Later: The Affordable Care Act’s Enduring Legacy

Americans share how the Affordable Care Act has changed their lives and continues to benefit them.

5 Policy Priorities for the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization

The reauthorization of Federal Aviation Administration programs should provide dedicated funding for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from airplanes and airports, an increase in the Passenger Facility Charge, and decent wages and benefits for airport service workers.

Jocelyn Frye on Making the U.S. Economy Work for Women and Families

Jocelyn Frye, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, joins the podcast to discuss Equal Pay Day, how Biden’s economic agenda is uplifting women and families, and why abortion is an economic issue.

Biden’s Policies Are Lowering the Costs of and Expanding Access to Health Care

Recent legislative victories are making it easier for Americans to obtain health coverage, afford prescription drugs, and live healthier lives.

Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy

State Rep. Michelle Grim (D-OH) describes how federal funding from the American Rescue Plan is being used to wipe medical debt in Ohio. An estimated 41,000 Ohio residents will see their medical debt erased thanks to the program that is being replicated in towns and local governments across the country.

Gene Sperling on Rebuilding the U.S. Economy

White House economist Gene Sperling joins "The Tent" to discuss the impact of the American Rescue Plan, President Biden’s legislative accomplishments and forthcoming budget, and MAGA Republican attacks on the LGBTQI+ community.

Biden’s Airport Infrastructure Upgrades Are Creating Jobs, Strengthening the Economy, and Improving Air Travel

Upgrades to U.S. airport infrastructure through the bipartisan infrastructure law are creating jobs, growing local economies, and improving traveler experience.

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court and the Future of Elections, Representation, and Reproductive Rights

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will continue to have an outsize role in shaping the state’s elections, redistricting, and abortion rights in the coming years.

Airport Service Workers Deserve Good Jobs

Raising pay and benefits for workers in federally supported airports will stabilize the air industry.

Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery

On the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, Americans share how the legislation has affected their lives and communities.

The American Rescue Plan’s Expanded Child Tax Credit Helped Struggling Families Weather the Pandemic

A single mother from West Virginia used her monthly child tax credit to keep food on the table and her car running.

Temporary Expansion of Child Tax Credit Helped Families Afford Rising Rent

A single father from Maine experienced economic relief from the monthly child tax credit.

Rural North Carolina Communities Connect to 21st Century Infrastructure

A rural North Carolina community received a grant from the American Rescue Plan to extend high-speed internet to its residents.

Border City Receives American Rescue Plan Funding To Construct Commercial Port

An Arizona county official describes the economic benefit of using American Rescue Plan funds to construct a commercial port at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Local Government Uses American Rescue Plan Funds To Erase Medical Debt

An Ohio city councilwoman passed legislation allocating American Rescue Plan funds to wipe out medical debt in her community.

How To Support Good Jobs and Workforce Equity on Federal Infrastructure Projects

As funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act flow through federal and state project owners, agencies must build long-lasting capacity to provide equitable access to high-quality jobs.

Jesse O’Connell on Fulfilling the Promise of an American Education

Jesse O'Connell joins "The Tent" to discuss affirmative action, the Supreme Court arguments on student debt relief, and MAGA extremist attacks on school curricula.

Biden’s Policies Are Revitalizing Chip Manufacturing in America

New laws are incentivizing chip manufacturers to bring operations to the United States, creating tens of thousands of American jobs, boosting the use of made-in-America semiconductors, and spurring investments in workforce training and education programs.

Johan Hassel on the 1-Year Anniversary of the War in Ukraine

Johan Hassel of the Center for American Progress Action Fund joins the podcast to discuss how the United States should continue to respond to the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

Biden’s Policies Are Cutting Americans’ Internet Expenses and Boosting Broadband Access

New laws are laying the groundwork to connect all Americans to affordable high-speed broadband.

How historic infrastructure investments can benefit women workers

Karla Walter partnered with Sharita Gruberg to break down the potential long-lasting benefits for women in manufacturing due to President Joe Biden’s historic economic legislation.

Investments in infrastructure and manufacturing are driving a revival in Ohio’s trades

Mike Knisley, the executive secretary-treasurer of the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, describes how the Biden administration’s economic investments are boosting Ohio’s economy and expanding opportunities in the state’s building trades.

Biden’s economic agenda in action at Douglas port

In an op-ed, Cochise County Commissioner Ann English describes the need for a second port of entry to increase trade and protect community safety. The new commercial port project is now underway thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan and the Biden administration’s investments in infrastructure.

Jamal Simmons on Black Progressive Leadership and Fighting for All Americans

Daniella and Colin sit down with Jamal Simmons to discuss the work of Black progressive leaders in Congress and the White House, President Joe Biden's economic agenda, and MAGA Republican attacks on racial equity and rights.

Biden’s infrastructure and inflation reduction laws are transforming the boilermaker trade

In an op-ed, Boilermakers Local 627 Business Manager Jacob Evenson discusses how his industry has experienced a downturn in recent decades. However, with new projects funded by the Biden administration, Evenson is more hopeful than ever for the future of the Boilermakers.

Biden’s Economic Investments Are Yielding a Surge in American Auto Manufacturing

President Biden’s economic accomplishments are fueling a surge in auto manufacturing that is transforming communities from coast to coast.

Cody Keenan on Storytelling, Speech Writing, and the State of the Union

This week on “The Tent,” Daniella sits down with Cody Keenan, former chief speechwriter for President Barack Obama, to discuss key takeaways from the State of the Union.

Biden’s State of the Union—and the stories people from across the country are telling us—make the case for economic optimism

In an op-ed, Sage Warner writes that while some Americans are unaware of President Joe Biden’s agenda now, people across demographics will feel the benefits as policies are implemented in the coming years. The stories we hear at this point already signal that far-reaching impact.

Biden’s infrastructure bill helps prevent parents from losing children to car wrecks

Four years after her son was killed by a speeding car, Nevada mother Suzan Smith describes how essential infrastructure investments are to protect the safety of pedestrians. She celebrates the road safety projects from the Biden administration’s infrastructure investments.

Margaret Brown on Reparations, Justice, and Healing From the Legacy of Slavery

This week on “The Tent,” Daniella sits down with award-winning filmmaker Margaret Brown to discuss her 2022 documentary, “Descendant.”

Opinion: Leave doctors and patients to make reproductive decisions

Virginia critical care nurse Cate Weiss writes about how abortion bans criminalize medical care and put medical professionals in legal limbo, which in turn jeopardizes patient care.

Kelley Robinson Says, ‘We’re Here, We’re Queer, and We Are Voting!’

This week, a new co-host is announced and Daniella sits down with Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson to discuss how the fast-growing LGBTQI+ voting bloc might shape future elections.

Ravi Gupta From ‘Majority 54’ on Congress and the 2024 Elections

Ravi Gupta, host of the “Majority 54” podcast, joins Daniella to discuss priorities for the upcoming Congress; Daniella discusses classified documents found in President Biden’s home and private office.