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
Planning for the Future in an Uncertain Economy PodcastAugust 22, 2019 Planning for the Future in an Uncertain Economy This week, Ed sits down with CAP Senior Economist Gbenga Ajilore to discuss warning signs in the economy, what they might mean, as well as some of the contributing factors. Aug 22, 2019 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
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
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
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
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