Thinking CAP Podcast

Thinking CAP is a weekly podcast featuring the nation’s top progressive leaders and influencers. The show covers the major issues at the intersection of activism, race, policy, and politics.

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BONUS EPISODE: Confronting the Racist Past of National Geographic Podcast
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BONUS EPISODE: Confronting the Racist Past of National Geographic

Igor and guest host Danyelle Solomon chat with Susan Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of National Geographic, and discuss the magazine's racist history and its efforts to include more diverse perspectives moving forward.

Igor Volsky, Danyelle Solomon, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen

‘There’s Something About Her I Just Don’t Like’ Podcast
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‘There’s Something About Her I Just Don’t Like’

Michele and Igor chat with Jennifer Palmieri, best-selling author and executive vice president for Communications and Advocacy at CAP, about what women in the workplace and in politics will need to confront in future elections.

Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen

Standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge Podcast
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Standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge

On the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, Igor speaks with veteran journalist and ThinkProgress columnist Sam Fulwood III about the racial progress made in the past 50 years—and what remains to be accomplished.

Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, Rachel Rosen

Love, Loss, and the Fight for Acceptance Podcast
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Love, Loss, and the Fight for Acceptance

Igor chats with Sarah McBride, an author and transgender activist, about her experiences as a transgender woman, her relationship with her late husband, and the harmful policies of the Trump administration.

Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, Rachel Rosen

The Kids Aren’t Alright Podcast
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The Kids Aren’t Alright

Igor and guest host Chelsea Parsons, the vice president of Gun Violence Prevention at CAP, speak with the young people who organized March for Our Lives on the National Mall.

Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, Rachel Rosen, 1 More Chelsea Parsons

The Rise of Hate Podcast
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The Rise of Hate

Guest host Ed Chung and Igor chat with their guests about the rise of hate crimes in the United States since President Trump took office.

Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, Rachel Rosen, 1 More Ed Chung

The Underground College Basketball Economy Podcast
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The Underground College Basketball Economy

This week, Michele and Igor sit down with Kevin Merida to discuss issues of sports and race.

Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 2 More Rachel Rosen, Kyle Epstein

We Will Not Cower, Jeff Sessions Podcast
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We Will Not Cower, Jeff Sessions

Michele and Igor chat with Sacramento, California, Mayor Darrell Steinberg about protecting California's sanctuary state laws in the face of the Justice Department lawsuit.

Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen

Black Women Magic (Part 2 LIVE from Power Rising in Atlanta, GA) Podcast
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Black Women Magic (Part 2 LIVE from Power Rising in Atlanta, GA)

In part two of this two-part episode, Michele and Daniella speak with a star lineup of black women live from the Power Rising Summit in Atlanta, Georgia, about what it really looks like for black women to support each other.

Michele L. Jawando, Daniella Gibbs Léger, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen

Why I’m Still Suing the President Podcast
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Why I’m Still Suing the President

This week, Michele and Igor sit down with Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey to discuss the renewed debate on gun control, among other issues.

Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen

Black Women Magic (Part 1 LIVE from Power Rising in Atlanta, GA) Podcast
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Black Women Magic (Part 1 LIVE from Power Rising in Atlanta, GA)

In part one of this two-part episode, Michele and Daniella speak with a star lineup of black women live from the Power Rising Summit in Atlanta, Georgia, about the power of black women's votes and why the United States needs more black women in office today.

Michele L. Jawando, Daniella Gibbs Léger, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen

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