The Tent

Former Representative Andy Levin (D-MI), a distinguished senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss the historic removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as speaker of the House, the policy agenda of the far right, and the labor movement. Daniella and Colin also discuss MAGA extremist chaos in the House and the appointment of Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) after the passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).

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. Colin and Daniella also talk about the United Auto Workers strike and calls for Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to resign.

CAP Action Senior Fellow Mike Williams joins the show to discuss the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike, climate change and the power of the labor movement. Colin and Erin also talk about a looming government shutdown and recent reporting on former President Donald Trump’s new economic plan.

Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade joins the show to discuss Donald Trump’s legal jeopardy, whether the 14th Amendment could bar him from running for office, and the need to protect U.S. democracy. Daniella and lead producer Erin also talk about MAGA Republicans’ bogus impeachment inquiry attempts and why Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas should resign.

Politico health reporter Alice Ollstein joins the show to discuss growing health concerns as kids head back to school, the impact of a government shutdown on health care, abortion policy, and Medicare drug price negotiations. Colin and Daniella also talk about House Republicans’ 2024 appropriations bills and whether former President Donald Trump is disqualified from running for office under the 14th amendment.

Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, joins the show to discuss the labor movement, what workers are fighting for, and the significance of Labor Day. Colin and Daniella also talk about the recent shootings in Jacksonville, Florida, and at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as well as Medicare drug pricing negotiations.

Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, joins the show to discuss the March on Washington, the need for economic justice and voting rights, and the recent indictments of former President Donald Trump and his allies. Colin and lead producer Erin Phillips also talk about the wildfires in Maui with Center for American Progress Action Fund Senior Fellow Angelo Villagomez, as well as about the extreme policies discussed during the first Republican presidential debate.

Shalanda Young, director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB), joins the show to discuss her role at the OMB, how MAGA Republicans are using dangerous brinkmanship to try to cut programs that Americans rely on, and how Bidenomics is helping real people and communities. Daniella and Colin also talk about Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ indictment of former President Donald Trump, as well as the wildfires in Maui. 

Daniella and Colin discuss the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act, two landmark Bidenomics bills that were signed into law one year ago. Daniella also talks to two everyday Americans, Robin Craycroft and Paul Sarzoza, about how these laws are transforming their lives.

Kendra Davenport Cotton of New Georgia Project joins the show to discuss her organization’s work engaging with historically marginalized voters; the importance of holding people accountable for attempts to overturn the 2020 election results; and how to fight efforts to curb voting rights. Colin and Daniella also talk about former President Donald Trump’s indictment by special counsel Jack Smith and the extreme voting records of Republican leaders.