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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Michael Steele Puts a ‘Check on Stupid’ Podcast
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Michael Steele Puts a ‘Check on Stupid’

This week, Daniella and Ed sit down with Michael Steele, former Republican National Committee chairman and lieutenant governor of Maryland, to discuss how the current chaos in the conservative movement has hindered his outreach efforts to voters of color.

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

This Is Us: Valerie Jarrett, Mayor Michael Tubbs, and the Long Road to Progress Podcast
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This Is Us: Valerie Jarrett, Mayor Michael Tubbs, and the Long Road to Progress

Daniella and Ed sit down with Valerie Jarrett and Mayor Michael Tubbs and discuss criminal justice reform at the local level, as well as the sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh.

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

BONUS EPISODE: Ambassador Wendy Sherman and the Decline of American Moral Authority Podcast
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BONUS EPISODE: Ambassador Wendy Sherman and the Decline of American Moral Authority

This week, Daniella and Ed speak with Ambassador Wendy Sherman about recent diplomatic developments in North Korea and Iran as well as her new book, Not For The Faint of Heart: Lessons in Courage, Power, and Persistence.

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

‘Trump Is a Liar, and He Is Stupid’: Dan Pfeiffer on Trump, Tweeting, and Political Climate Change Podcast
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‘Trump Is a Liar, and He Is Stupid’: Dan Pfeiffer on Trump, Tweeting, and Political Climate Change

Dan Pfeiffer, co-host of Pod Save America and former senior adviser and communications director for President Obama, joins Daniella and Ed this week to discuss the current administration and how he stumbled into a podcasting empire.

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

BONUS EPISODE: Jeffrey Toobin on Brett Kavanaugh’s #MeToo Moment Podcast
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BONUS EPISODE: Jeffrey Toobin on Brett Kavanaugh’s #MeToo Moment

This week, Daniella and Ed speak with CNN's Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin about the new sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Paul Manafort's plea deal, and the extraordinary life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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

Are There Any Adults in the Room? Podcast
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Are There Any Adults in the Room?

This week, Daniella and Ed sit down with Nayyera Haq, former White House and State Department official in the Obama administration, to discuss her career, the Trump administration's foreign policy ethos, and more.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein

Jason Kander Goes Outside the Wire Podcast
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Jason Kander Goes Outside the Wire

Hosts Daniella and Ed chat with Jason Kander, founder of the voting rights advocacy group Let America Vote, about his new book and the Nike ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein

The Biggest Enemy on Social Media Is the User Podcast
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The Biggest Enemy on Social Media Is the User

Daniella and Ed sit down with counterterrorism expert Clint Watts to discuss Russian election interference and social media usage.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein

How Brett Kavanaugh Will Provide Cover for Trump Podcast
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How Brett Kavanaugh Will Provide Cover for Trump

Daniella and Ed sit down with Vanita Gupta and discuss Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein

Thinking CAP Season 2 – Coming September 6! Podcast
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Thinking CAP Season 2 – Coming September 6!

Thinking CAP is back Thursday, September 6, to tackle some of the biggest questions at play in our democracy with the biggest names in politics, comedy, sports, and activism.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein

BONUS EPISODE: Sharing the Mic on Gun Violence Prevention Podcast
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BONUS EPISODE: Sharing the Mic on Gun Violence Prevention

This week, Michele and Igor sit down with student activist Ryan Deitsh and BeMore Group Executive Director Dejuan Patterson to discuss efforts they are both taking to prevent gun violence in America.

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

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