The Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Is Not What a Free Press Looks Like In the NewsMarch 3, 2026 The Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Is Not What a Free Press Looks Like In an op-ed for The Contrarian, Neera Tanden argues that the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is bad news for the United States' economy and its democracy. Mar 3, 2026 The Contrarian Neera Tanden
Why Democrats Won the Shutdown In the NewsDecember 4, 2025 Why Democrats Won the Shutdown In an op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal, Neera Tanden discusses why Democrats were right to fight for health care subsidies during the government shutdown. Dec 4, 2025 The Wall Street Journal Neera Tanden
A New Economic Patriotism: A Conversation With Rep. Ro Khanna Past EventDecember 3, 2025 A New Economic Patriotism: A Conversation With Rep. Ro Khanna Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) as part of the “What's Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Dec 3, 2025
Trump Wants to Talk ‘Affordability,’ But Is Stuck in a Gilded White House Bubble In the NewsNovember 19, 2025 Trump Wants to Talk ‘Affordability,’ But Is Stuck in a Gilded White House Bubble In an op-ed published by Talking Points Memo, Neera Tanden and Lisa Gilbert describe how President Trump’s antidemocratic flaunting of the rule of law is making life more expensive for the American middle class. Nov 19, 2025 Talking Points Memo Lisa Gilbert, Neera Tanden
Listening To Lead: A Conversation With Gov. Tim Walz Past EventJune 13, 2025 Listening To Lead: A Conversation With Gov. Tim Walz Join us for a conversation with Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series. Center for American Progress and Online via Zoom Jun 13, 2025
Pushing Back and Moving Forward: A Conversation With Sen. Chris Van Hollen Past EventMay 12, 2025 Pushing Back and Moving Forward: A Conversation With Sen. Chris Van Hollen Join us for the second installment of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom May 12, 2025
A Better Way Forward: A Conversation With Governor JB Pritzker Past EventMarch 18, 2025 A Better Way Forward: A Conversation With Governor JB Pritzker Please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) about the path forward. Center for American Progress Mar 18, 2025
Opinion: Make all votes count under national popular vote bill In the NewsFebruary 11, 2024 Opinion: Make all votes count under national popular vote bill In an op-ed for The Detroit News, Patrick Gaspard and co-author Stephen Silberstein urge Michigan policymakers to pass the National Popular Vote bill. Feb 11, 2024 The Detroit News Patrick Gaspard, Stephen Silberstein
Patrick Gaspard’s Statement for the Senate AI Insight Forum on Workforce ArticleJanuary 10, 2024 Patrick Gaspard’s Statement for the Senate AI Insight Forum on Workforce Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, attended Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's Senate Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum on Workforce in November 2023; his statement at the event addressed the challenges and opportunities of AI, and he urged Congress to act. Jan 10, 2024 Patrick Gaspard
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOctober 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
The urgent need to update the Electoral Count Act In the NewsAugust 4, 2022 The urgent need to update the Electoral Count Act Patrick Gaspard and Trevor Potter urge Congress to update the Electoral Count Act and bring it into the 21st century. Aug 4, 2022 The Hill Patrick Gaspard, Trevor Potter
The best solution to high gas prices: tax the oil companies In the NewsApril 11, 2022 The best solution to high gas prices: tax the oil companies Patrick Gaspard discusses why Congress should enact a temporary windfall profits tax on Big Oil to ensure these companies are not profiting from Russian's war in Ukraine. Apr 11, 2022 CNN Patrick Gaspard
Can Tunisia’s civil society save its democracy? In the NewsOctober 8, 2021 Can Tunisia’s civil society save its democracy? Gordon Gray explores the fragile state of Tunisia's democracy following President Kais Saied's suspension of Parliament and assumption of extra-constitutional powers this past summer. Oct 8, 2021 The Diplomatic Pouch Gordon Gray
Playing the Long Game With the World’s Arab Countries In the NewsAugust 26, 2021 Playing the Long Game With the World’s Arab Countries Gordon Gray writes about the need for the United States to rethink its strategy toward the Middle East and North Africa. Aug 26, 2021 The National Interest Gordon Gray
A tale of two presidents: Echoes of history in the Tunisian ambassador’s dismissal In the NewsAugust 5, 2021 A tale of two presidents: Echoes of history in the Tunisian ambassador’s dismissal Gordon Gray explains why Tunisian President Kais Saied was wrong to remove the current Tunisian ambassador in Washington. Aug 5, 2021 The Diplomatic Pouch Gordon Gray
Tunisia: What’s next? In the NewsAugust 4, 2021 Tunisia: What’s next? Author Gordon Gray explains why the Biden administration should help sustain Tunisia’s transition to democracy, especially as the country struggles against the COVID-19 pandemic. Aug 4, 2021 The Diplomatic Pouch Gordon Gray
The Biden administration and Tunisia: Off to a good start In the NewsJuly 14, 2021 The Biden administration and Tunisia: Off to a good start Author Gordon Gray examines how the Biden administration has taken steps to help Tunisia's transition to a more open political and economic system a decade after the Arab Spring. Jul 14, 2021 The Hill Gordon Gray
The Parable of a Beekeeper In the NewsJuly 7, 2021 The Parable of a Beekeeper Gordon Gray reviews The Ardent Swarm: A Novel by Yamen Manai. Jul 7, 2021 The Foreign Service Journal Gordon Gray
Redefining Homeland Security: A New Framework for DHS To Meet Today’s Challenges ReportJune 16, 2021 Redefining Homeland Security: A New Framework for DHS To Meet Today’s Challenges To meet the challenges of today, the Biden administration and Congress should reform the Department of Homeland Security around a mission that highlights safety and services alongside its traditional protecting roles. Jun 16, 2021 Mara Rudman, Rudy deLeon, Joel Martinez, 5 More Elisa Massimino, Silva Mathema, Katrina Mulligan, Alexandra Schmitt, Philip E. Wolgin
A New Framework for DHS To Meet Today’s Challenges VideoJune 16, 2021 A New Framework for DHS To Meet Today’s Challenges What America needs from the Department of Homeland Security today is different from when it was founded nearly 20 years ago. Jun 16, 2021 Mara Rudman, Rudy deLeon, Joel Martinez, 5 More Elisa Massimino, Silva Mathema, Katrina Mulligan, Alexandra Schmitt, Philip E. Wolgin
Why Linda Thomas-Greenfield Is A Great Pick for the UN In the NewsJanuary 26, 2021 Why Linda Thomas-Greenfield Is A Great Pick for the UN Gordon Gray writes about why Linda Thomas-Greenfield is the right choice for next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Jan 26, 2021 The National Interest Gordon Gray
What the Tunisian Revolution Taught Me In the NewsJanuary 7, 2021 What the Tunisian Revolution Taught Me Gordon Gray reflects on the 10th anniversary of the Arab Spring and provides 12 lessons from his experience as the U.S. ambassador to Tunisia. Jan 7, 2021 The Foreign Service Journal Gordon Gray
Ce que l’élection de Biden signifie pour la Tunisie In the NewsNovember 9, 2020 Ce que l’élection de Biden signifie pour la Tunisie Author Gordon Gray explains what the recent U.S. election will mean for Tunisians. Nov 9, 2020 Leaders Gordon Gray
Hope Springs Eternal In the NewsNovember 2, 2020 Hope Springs Eternal Gordon Gray reviews The Arab Winter: A Tragedy by Noah Feldman, who explores the failures of the Arab Spring on the 10th anniversary of the uprisings. Nov 2, 2020 The Foreign Service Journal Gordon Gray
A New Vision for America’s North Africa Policy In the NewsAugust 29, 2020 A New Vision for America’s North Africa Policy Gordon Gray details a North Africa agenda for the next administration, specifying that it should provide support and resources for Tunisia’s transition, help restore stability to Libya, and promote regional economic integration. Aug 29, 2020 National Interest Gordon Gray
Will the next administration restore diplomacy in the Middle East? In the NewsJune 25, 2020 Will the next administration restore diplomacy in the Middle East? Brian Katulis and Gordon Gray explain how the next administration can restore U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East and North Africa. Jun 25, 2020 The Hill Brian Katulis, Gordon Gray
Houston Dreamer Jesus Contreras on Frontline Health Care Work in the Age of the Coronavirus ArticleMay 7, 2020 Houston Dreamer Jesus Contreras on Frontline Health Care Work in the Age of the Coronavirus This week on "The Tent," Houston-area paramedic and Dreamer Jesus Contreras discusses the impacts of COVID-19 on his life. May 7, 2020 CAP Action Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford
New York Assemblyman Michael Blake on the Coronavirus in the Bronx In the NewsApril 30, 2020 New York Assemblyman Michael Blake on the Coronavirus in the Bronx This week on "The Tent," a podcast through the Center for American Progress Action Fund, New York State Assemblyman Michael Blake explains the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis on the Bronx. Apr 30, 2020 CAP Action Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford, 2 More Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
The Middle East Peace Process: An Analysis From Former U.S. Negotiators TestimonyApril 27, 2020 The Middle East Peace Process: An Analysis From Former U.S. Negotiators CAP executive vice president for policy Mara Rudman testified before the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism. Apr 27, 2020 Mara Rudman
Dr. Angela Rasmussen on Studying the Novel Coronavirus and Other Infectious Diseases ArticleApril 23, 2020 Dr. Angela Rasmussen on Studying the Novel Coronavirus and Other Infectious Diseases This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Ed sit down with Dr. Angela Rasmussen to discuss how she studies infectious diseases such as COVID-19. Apr 23, 2020 CAP Action Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford, 2 More Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
Unpacking the Economic Impact of COVID-19 With Sarah May Whitelake and CAP Action’s Gbenga Ajilore ArticleApril 2, 2020 Unpacking the Economic Impact of COVID-19 With Sarah May Whitelake and CAP Action’s Gbenga Ajilore Hosts Daniella Gibbs Léger and Ed Chung sit down with Michigan bartender Sarah May Whitelake and CAP Action senior economist Gbenga Ajilore to discuss the economic impact of COVID-19. Apr 2, 2020 CAP Action Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford, 2 More Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
US Air Force Veteran Sarah Samere on the Hurdles of Testing for COVID-19 ArticleMarch 26, 2020 US Air Force Veteran Sarah Samere on the Hurdles of Testing for COVID-19 Co-host of "The Tent" Ed Chung sits down with U.S. Air Force veteran Sarah Samere to discuss the current hurdles of testing for COVID-19. Mar 26, 2020 CAP Action Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford, 2 More Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
A Special Class of Diplomat In the NewsMarch 24, 2020 A Special Class of Diplomat Gordon Gray highlights two published accounts of diplomatic work in a year when diplomats were thrust into the limelight by circumstances beyond their control. Mar 24, 2020 The Foreign Service Journal Gordon Gray
Topher Spiro on State and Local Government Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleMarch 17, 2020 Topher Spiro on State and Local Government Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic This week, Ed chats with CAP Action's vice president of Health Policy, Topher Spiro, about what state and local governments can do to manage the coronavirus pandemic. Mar 17, 2020 CAP Action Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford, 2 More Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
BONUS EPISODE: Dr. Zeke Emanuel on Managing the Coronavirus Outbreak In the NewsMarch 9, 2020 BONUS EPISODE: Dr. Zeke Emanuel on Managing the Coronavirus Outbreak Dr. Zeke Emanuel joins "The Tent" this week to discuss the coronavirus outbreak as well as the federal government response. Mar 9, 2020 CAP Action Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford, 2 More Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
Running after the revolution In the NewsJanuary 17, 2020 Running after the revolution Author Gordon Gray recollects his tour as U.S. ambassador to Tunisia. Jan 17, 2020 The Arab Weekly Gordon Gray
A Despot’s Death in Tunisia In the NewsOctober 27, 2019 A Despot’s Death in Tunisia Following the death of former Tunisian leader Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, author Gordon Gray reflects on his interactions with the despotic president while serving as U.S. ambassador to Tunisia at the start of the Arab Spring. Oct 27, 2019 The National Interest Gordon Gray
Farewell for Now, but Not for Long PodcastSeptember 5, 2019 Farewell for Now, but Not for Long The final Thinking CAP podcast revisits Daniella and Ed's discussion with AFSCME President Lee Saunders about the labor movement Sep 5, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford
Trump Against the World at the G-7 Summit PodcastAugust 29, 2019 Trump Against the World at the G-7 Summit Daniella and Ed chat about President Trump's controversial antics at the G-7 summit and revisit a conversation with former Ambassador Wendy Sherman. Aug 29, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford
Dr. Anthony Fauci: The Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS PodcastAugust 15, 2019 Dr. Anthony Fauci: The Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS Daniella sits down with renowned immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss how the United States has and can continue to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic, both domestically and abroad. Aug 15, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
‘Here We Are Again’: On Gun Violence, White Nationalism, and the Scapegoating of Mental Illness PodcastAugust 8, 2019 ‘Here We Are Again’: On Gun Violence, White Nationalism, and the Scapegoating of Mental Illness In the wake of two mass shootings in a single weekend, Daniella sits down with CAP colleagues Chelsea Parsons, vice president for Gun Violence Prevention, and Rebecca Cokley, director of the Disability Justice Initiative, to try to make sense of it all. Aug 8, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford, 2 More Chelsea Parsons, Rebecca Cokley
Yes, the President Is Still a Racist PodcastAugust 1, 2019 Yes, the President Is Still a Racist Following a recent op-ed in The Washington Post condemning the racist remarks of President Trump, two Black former Obama administration staffers sit down with Daniella to discuss how the country can move forward. Aug 1, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
How President Béji Caid Essebsi Helped Build Tunisia’s Democracy In the NewsAugust 1, 2019 How President Béji Caid Essebsi Helped Build Tunisia’s Democracy In the wake of Béji Caid Essebsi's passing, Gordon Gray explains how the former president helped build democracy in postrevolutionary Tunisia. Aug 1, 2019 The National Interest Gordon Gray
No Exoneration: Ned Price on Mueller’s Congressional Testimony PodcastJuly 25, 2019 No Exoneration: Ned Price on Mueller’s Congressional Testimony Ned Price—a director at National Security Action and an NBC national security analyst—joins Ed and Daniella to discuss special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees. Jul 25, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford, 1 More Kyle Epstein
The National Security Council and the ‘American Way of War’ PodcastJuly 18, 2019 The National Security Council and the ‘American Way of War’ Daniella and Ed chat with two former National Security Council staffers—John Gans Jr. and CAP’s Kelly Magsamen—to discuss foreign policy under the Trump administration, as well as Gans' new book about the NSC. Jul 18, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
Steve Scully: An Interview With ‘The Most Patient Man on Television’ PodcastJuly 11, 2019 Steve Scully: An Interview With ‘The Most Patient Man on Television’ This week, Daniella sits down in C-SPAN Political Director Steve Scully to discuss how he has adapted to the changing relationship between the free press in the White House since President Trump took office. Jul 11, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Ari Berman: A Green Light to Gerrymander PodcastJuly 8, 2019 Ari Berman: A Green Light to Gerrymander Daniella and Ed chat with Mother Jones Senior Reporter Ari Berman this week about gerrymandering, the 2020 census, and the state of voting rights in the United States. Jul 8, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
America Should Support Tunisian Democracy In the NewsJuly 7, 2019 America Should Support Tunisian Democracy As Tunisia transitions from decades of authoritarian rule to an inclusive democratic system, Gordon Gray argues that the United States has a strong interest in ensuring the country's continued political and economic success. Jul 7, 2019 The National Interest Gordon Gray
Who Is Kim Jong Un? PodcastJune 27, 2019 Who Is Kim Jong Un? Daniella, Ed, and CAP Senior Fellow Mike Fuchs chat with author Anna Fifield, Washington Post Beijing bureau chief, about her new book on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Jun 27, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
How Oakland, California, Radically Reduced Violence PodcastJune 20, 2019 How Oakland, California, Radically Reduced Violence This week, Ed spoke with Capt. Ersie Joyner of the Oakland Police Department about the city's successful and comprehensive Ceasefire program to address gun violence and crime in the community. Jun 20, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
Gov. Roy Cooper and Navigating a Divided Government PodcastJune 13, 2019 Gov. Roy Cooper and Navigating a Divided Government Daniella and Ed sit down this week with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and discuss his successful efforts navigating the divided North Carolina government. Jun 13, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
To Impeach or Not To Impeach—That Is the Question PodcastJune 6, 2019 To Impeach or Not To Impeach—That Is the Question This week, Daniella and Ed sit down with Jesse Lee, senior adviser for Communications at CAP, and discuss the stream of corruption scandals within the Trump administration as well as the merits of impeachment. Jun 6, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
Darrick Hamilton: The Blueprint for a Better Society PodcastMay 30, 2019 Darrick Hamilton: The Blueprint for a Better Society This week, Daniella and Ed speak with Darrick Hamilton, executive director of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio State University, to discuss the U.S. economy, inequality, and reparations. May 30, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
Ari Melber: Bring the Ruckus—and Sustainable Policy Ideas PodcastMay 23, 2019 Ari Melber: Bring the Ruckus—and Sustainable Policy Ideas Ed and Daniella chat with Ari Melber—host of MSNBC's "The Beat With Ari Melber"—to discuss the increasingly strained relationship between Congress and the Trump administration, as well as the debate around criminal justice reform. May 23, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
The Urgency of Equality, With Charlotte Clymer and Laura Durso PodcastMay 16, 2019 The Urgency of Equality, With Charlotte Clymer and Laura Durso Ed and Daniella sit down with Charlotte Clymer, press secretary for rapid response at the Human Rights Campaign, and CAP's Laura Durso, to discuss the likely passage of the Equality Act in the House of Representatives. May 16, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
Filmmaker Ed Zwick and Storytelling to Drive Policy Change PodcastMay 9, 2019 Filmmaker Ed Zwick and Storytelling to Drive Policy Change This week, Daniella and Ed spoke with filmmaker Edward Zwick to discuss his new project, "Trial by Fire," as well as the ways in which movies and popular culture can help advance policy change. May 9, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
Ending Mass Incarceration, With Emily Bazelon and Rachel Barkow PodcastMay 2, 2019 Ending Mass Incarceration, With Emily Bazelon and Rachel Barkow This week, Daniella and Ed talk with Emily Bazelon, staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, and Rachel Barkow, professor at the New York University School of Law, about how to end mass incarceration through comprehensive criminal justice reform. May 2, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
Lessons Learned from a Dictator’s Overthrow In the NewsApril 26, 2019 Lessons Learned from a Dictator’s Overthrow Gordon Gray reflects on the lessons he learned about diplomacy throughout his time as U.S. ambassador to Tunisia during the Arab Spring—and how those lessons should be applied to U.S. foreign relations today. Apr 26, 2019 The Journal of Diplomacy Gordon Gray
The [Redacted] Mueller Report: Where Things Stand, With Max Bergmann PodcastApril 25, 2019 The [Redacted] Mueller Report: Where Things Stand, With Max Bergmann This week, Daniella and Ed are joined by Max Bergmann, CAP senior fellow and director of CAP Action Fund's Moscow Project, to discuss the Mueller report on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Apr 25, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Turning the Page on Climate, With Robinson Meyer and Christy Goldfuss PodcastApril 18, 2019 Turning the Page on Climate, With Robinson Meyer and Christy Goldfuss This week, Daniella and Ed speak with Robinson Meyer, a climate reporter for The Atlantic, and Christy Goldfuss, senior vice president for Energy and Environment Policy at CAP, about renewed energy on climate change. Apr 18, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Igor Volsky: Building a Future With Fewer Guns PodcastApril 11, 2019 Igor Volsky: Building a Future With Fewer Guns Former Thinking CAP co-host Igor Volsky joins the pod to discuss his debut book and his vision to reduce guns and gun violence in the United States. Apr 11, 2019 Kyle Epstein, Ed Chung, Daniella Gibbs Léger, 2 More Rachel Rosen, Chris Ford
Two Lieutenant Governors on the Rise PodcastApril 4, 2019 Two Lieutenant Governors on the Rise This week, Daniella and Ed speak with Lt. Govs. Juliana Stratton (D-IL) and Kate Marshall (D-NV) about their day-to-day responsibilities and the challenge of balancing the needs of rural and urban constituents in their states. Apr 4, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
The Mueller Report, With Judd Legum PodcastMarch 28, 2019 The Mueller Report, With Judd Legum This week, Judd Legum, former editor-in-chief of ThinkProgress and founder of the Popular Information newsletter, helps us break down special counsel Robert Mueller's final report to Attorney General William Barr, as well as Barr's letter to Congress summarizing Mueller's principle conclusions. Mar 28, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Chris Ford, Kyle Epstein
Kim Foxx: What Does It Mean To Be a Progressive Prosecutor? PodcastMarch 21, 2019 Kim Foxx: What Does It Mean To Be a Progressive Prosecutor? This week, Daniella and Ed speak with Kim Foxx, the state's attorney for Cook County, Illinois, about what it means to be a progressive prosecutor. Mar 21, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Wanted: Patient Diplomacy in Yemen In the NewsMarch 16, 2019 Wanted: Patient Diplomacy in Yemen Authors Gordon Gray and Brian Katulis discuss the need for robust U.S. diplomacy efforts to help resolve the humanitarian crisis and conflict in Yemen. Mar 16, 2019 The National Interest Gordon Gray, Brian Katulis
The Equality Act and the End of Incrementalism on Progressive Goals In the NewsMarch 15, 2019 The Equality Act and the End of Incrementalism on Progressive Goals Author Winnie Stachelberg argues that the time for incrementalism in politics is over and that passing the Equality Act of 2019 is the bold step needed to defend the rights of LGBTQ people in the United States. Mar 15, 2019 RealClearPolicy Winnie Stachelberg
Live From SXSW: What Should We Expect From the Police? PodcastMarch 14, 2019 Live From SXSW: What Should We Expect From the Police? This week, Ed hosted a panel of experts at the South by Southwest conference that explored what policing should look like in this day and age and how it intersects with criminal justice reform. Mar 14, 2019 Ed Chung, Daniella Gibbs Léger, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Carlos Maza and the Fox News White House PodcastMarch 7, 2019 Carlos Maza and the Fox News White House This week, Daniella and Ed sit down with Vox correspondent Carlos Maza to discuss the symbiotic relationship between Fox News and the Trump White House. Mar 7, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Candice Jones: ‘It’s Been a Month’ PodcastFebruary 28, 2019 Candice Jones: ‘It’s Been a Month’ This week, Daniella and Ed chat with Candice Jones—president and CEO of the Public Welfare Foundation—to reflect on this year's Black History Month and discuss criminal justice reform. Feb 28, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Representation Matters: In Conversation With the Cast of Netflix’s ‘One Day at a Time’ PodcastFebruary 21, 2019 Representation Matters: In Conversation With the Cast of Netflix’s ‘One Day at a Time’ This week, Ed and Daniella sit down with Gloria Calderón Kellet, Justina Machado, and Isabella Gomez—the showrunner and stars of Netflix series 'One Day at a Time'—to discuss the importance of representation on their new show. Feb 21, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Jon Lovett on the ‘Dumbest Criminals’ in the Trump Orbit PodcastFebruary 14, 2019 Jon Lovett on the ‘Dumbest Criminals’ in the Trump Orbit This week, Daniella and Ed speak with Crooked Media's Jon Lovett about turmoil in the Trump orbit, Jeff Bezos' fight against blackmail, and Virginia's political crisis. Feb 14, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Mayor Eric Garcetti: From the Ground Up PodcastFebruary 11, 2019 Mayor Eric Garcetti: From the Ground Up This week, Daniella and Ed spoke with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti about how his city is moving the needle forward on issues such as infrastructure, immigration, and criminal justice. Feb 11, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
The Conflicting States of Our Union PodcastFebruary 7, 2019 The Conflicting States of Our Union This week, Daniella and Ed spoke with American Progress' Kelly Magsamen and Juanita Tolliver about President Trump's State of the Union address. Feb 7, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Why Rep. Jennifer Wexton Wants to End Shutdowns for Good PodcastJanuary 31, 2019 Why Rep. Jennifer Wexton Wants to End Shutdowns for Good This week, Daniella and Ed sit down with freshman Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) to discuss her thoughts on the recent government shutdown. Jan 31, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Strength in Numbers: Talking Labor with AFSCME President Lee Saunders PodcastJanuary 24, 2019 Strength in Numbers: Talking Labor with AFSCME President Lee Saunders This week, Daniella and Ed chat with AFSCME President Lee Saunders about the state of unions in the United States, particularly the rising popularity of unions among young people. Jan 24, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
‘It’s a New Day’: In Conversation With Chairwoman Maxine Waters PodcastJanuary 17, 2019 ‘It’s a New Day’: In Conversation With Chairwoman Maxine Waters This week, Rep. Maxine Waters discusses her top priorities in her new role as chairwoman of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee—and how she plans to hold the Trump administration accountable. Jan 17, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Crisis Management: An Immigration Update and Tackling Opioids with James Hamblin PodcastJanuary 10, 2019 Crisis Management: An Immigration Update and Tackling Opioids with James Hamblin In this week's episode, CAP immigration expert Phil Wolgin discusses the so-called crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border and James Hamblin joins us for his perspective on the opioid epidemic. Jan 10, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 3 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford, Philip E. Wolgin
New Year, New Congress, Same Stupid Trump Shutdown PodcastJanuary 3, 2019 New Year, New Congress, Same Stupid Trump Shutdown In 2019's first episode, Jesse Lee and Sam Berger discuss the new House majority and President Trump's government shutdown. Jan 3, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 4 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford, Jesse Lee, Sam Berger
Robert Mueller Closes in on Trump PodcastDecember 20, 2018 Robert Mueller Closes in on Trump This week, Daniella and Ed speak with Center for American Progress Senior Fellow Max Bergmann about the ongoing investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Dec 20, 2018 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Progressive Lawmakers Flex Their Muscles PodcastDecember 13, 2018 Progressive Lawmakers Flex Their Muscles This week, Daniella and Ed speak with Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) about her priorities for the new Congress and her predictions about a potential government shutdown. Dec 13, 2018 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
‘Thunderdome Politics’ with Greg Sargent PodcastDecember 6, 2018 ‘Thunderdome Politics’ with Greg Sargent Author Greg Sargent sits down with Daniella and Ed to discuss his new book, the "Trump effect" on U.S. politics, and a path forward for the new congressional majority. Dec 6, 2018 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Sandy Still Speaks: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland PodcastNovember 29, 2018 Sandy Still Speaks: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland This week, Daniella moderates a panel with Cannon Lambert, the Bland family attorney, and David Heilbroner, co-director of the documentary, “Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland,” during a live screening of the film at the Center for American Progress. Nov 29, 2018 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 1 More Kyle Epstein
April Ryan: ‘He Hates Me, But That’s Fine’ PodcastNovember 21, 2018 April Ryan: ‘He Hates Me, But That’s Fine’ This week, Daniella and Ed speak with White House correspondent April Ryan about her role as a reporter under the Trump administration. Nov 21, 2018 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 1 More Kyle Epstein
Rosamund Pike, Matthew Heineman, and Speaking Truth to Power Through Film PodcastNovember 15, 2018 Rosamund Pike, Matthew Heineman, and Speaking Truth to Power Through Film Actor Rosamund Pike and director Matthew Heineman sit down with Daniella and Ed to discuss their new film, "A Private War," which tells the story of Mary Colvin, a war journalist who died in 2012 while covering the war in Syria. Nov 15, 2018 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 1 More Kyle Epstein