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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New Year, New Congress, Same Stupid Trump Shutdown Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 4 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford, Jesse Lee, Sam Berger

Robert Mueller Closes in on Trump Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford

Progressive Lawmakers Flex Their Muscles Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford

‘Thunderdome Politics’ with Greg Sargent Podcast
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‘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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford

Sandy Still Speaks: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 1 More Kyle Epstein

April Ryan: ‘He Hates Me, But That’s Fine’ Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 1 More Kyle Epstein

Rosamund Pike, Matthew Heineman, and Speaking Truth to Power Through Film Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 1 More Kyle Epstein

Midterm Election Special With Neera Tanden Podcast
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Midterm Election Special With Neera Tanden

This week, Daniella and Ed sit down with Center for American Progress' President and CEO Neera Tanden to discuss the 2018 midterm elections, policy priorities for the new Congress, and the firing of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 1 More Kyle Epstein

Jeh Johnson on a Week of Hate and the Importance of the Vote Podcast
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Jeh Johnson on a Week of Hate and the Importance of the Vote

After a particularly trying week, Daniella and Ed speak with former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson about the importance of voting this November.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Rachel Rosen

A Mueller Investigation Refresher With Joyce Vance Podcast
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A Mueller Investigation Refresher With Joyce Vance

Former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Joyce Vance joins Daniella and Ed to talk about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation and the country's trust in its democratic institutions.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Rachel Rosen

The Illiberal International: Michael McFaul on Khashoggi, Saudi Arabia, and Vladimir Putin Podcast
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The Illiberal International: Michael McFaul on Khashoggi, Saudi Arabia, and Vladimir Putin

Daniella and Ed sit down with Michael McFaul, the former U.S. ambassador to Russia, and discuss the state of diplomacy under President Trump in light of the alleged murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Rachel Rosen

Ike Barinholtz and How to Talk Politics at the Dinner Table Podcast
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Ike Barinholtz and How to Talk Politics at the Dinner Table

Daniella and Ed chat with Ike Barinholtz about his new film and his use of satire when discussing politics today.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 1 More Kyle Epstein

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