The Tent

United Auto Workers Region 2B Director David Green joins the show to talk about the Trump and Biden administrations' approaches to labor and the closure of an auto plant in Ohio under former President Trump. Daniella also revisits a November 2023 interview with CAP Action’s Brendan Duke on the need to fund the government.

Devon Gray joins the show to discuss the fight against poverty and how to grow the middle class. Colin and Daniella also talk about Alexei Navalny's death and the state of reproductive rights in the U.S. with the Center for American Progress Action Fund's Maggie Jo Buchanan.

Max Bergmann joins the show to discuss the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine, the need to pass defense aid for Ukraine and other allies, and NATO’s critical role in countering Russian aggression. Daniella and Colin also talk about former President Donald Trump's efforts to pause his 2020 election case and special counsel Robert Hur’s report on President Joe Biden.

Preston Mitchum joins the show to discuss Black History Month, intersectional advocacy, and the importance of representation in entertainment. Colin and Daniella also talk about President Joe Biden’s efforts to relieve student debt and are joined by Allison McManus, managing director for National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, for a conversation on the growing conflict in the Middle East.

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. Daniella and Colin also talk about immigration negotiations and the good news about the U.S. economy.

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. Daniella and Colin also discuss former President Donald Trump and the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Filmmaker Melinda Maerker joins the show to talk about her new Hulu documentary, “We Live Here” and LGBTQI+ rights in the Midwest. Colin and lead producer Erin also discuss the Iowa caucuses and hear from Devon Ombres, Senior Director of Courts and Legal Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, about two Supreme Court cases that could undermine the basic functions of government.

Joyce Vance joins the show to discuss the three-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, legal accountability for Donald Trump and his allies, and how to combat growing political violence and threats to democracy. Daniella and Colin also talk about the potential new government funding deal and record job growth in 2023.

Mike Sozan, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss how to protect American democracy and the steps some states have taken to remove former President Trump from their ballots. Daniella and Colin also discuss MAGA Republican threats to shut down the government and progressive policies going into effect this year.

Christina Reynolds, Senior Vice President of Communications and Content at EMILYs List, joins the show to discuss the state of abortion, the Supreme Court, and the impact that reproductive rights could have in 2024.  Daniella and Colin also talk about their favorite moments on the pod this year.