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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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Farewell for Now, but Not for Long Podcast
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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

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford

Trump Against the World at the G-7 Summit Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford

Planning for the Future in an Uncertain Economy Podcast
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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.

Ed Chung, Chris Ford

Dr. Anthony Fauci: The Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS Podcast
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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.

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 Podcast
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‘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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford, 2 More Chelsea Parsons, Rebecca Cokley

Yes, the President Is Still a Racist Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford

No Exoneration: Ned Price on Mueller’s Congressional Testimony Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford, 1 More Kyle Epstein

The National Security Council and the ‘American Way of War’ Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford

Steve Scully: An Interview With ‘The Most Patient Man on Television’ Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford

Ari Berman: A Green Light to Gerrymander Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford

Who Is Kim Jong Un? Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford

How Oakland, California, Radically Reduced Violence Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford

Gov. Roy Cooper and Navigating a Divided Government Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford

To Impeach or Not To Impeach—That Is the Question Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford

Darrick Hamilton: The Blueprint for a Better Society Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford

Ari Melber: Bring the Ruckus—and Sustainable Policy Ideas Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford

The Urgency of Equality, With Charlotte Clymer and Laura Durso Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford

Filmmaker Ed Zwick and Storytelling to Drive Policy Change Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford

Ending Mass Incarceration, With Emily Bazelon and Rachel Barkow Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford

The [Redacted] Mueller Report: Where Things Stand, With Max Bergmann Podcast
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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.

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

Turning the Page on Climate, With Robinson Meyer and Christy Goldfuss Podcast
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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.

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

Igor Volsky: Building a Future With Fewer Guns Podcast
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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.

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

Two Lieutenant Governors on the Rise Podcast
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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.

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

The Mueller Report, With Judd Legum Podcast
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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.

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

Kim Foxx: What Does It Mean To Be a Progressive Prosecutor? Podcast
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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.

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

Live From SXSW: What Should We Expect From the Police? Podcast
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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.

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

Carlos Maza and the Fox News White House Podcast
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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.

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

Candice Jones: ‘It’s Been a Month’ Podcast
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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.

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’ Podcast
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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.

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

Jon Lovett on the ‘Dumbest Criminals’ in the Trump Orbit Podcast
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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.

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

Mayor Eric Garcetti: From the Ground Up Podcast
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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.

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

The Conflicting States of Our Union Podcast
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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.

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

Why Rep. Jennifer Wexton Wants to End Shutdowns for Good Podcast
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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.

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

Strength in Numbers: Talking Labor with AFSCME President Lee Saunders Podcast
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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.

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

‘It’s a New Day’: In Conversation With Chairwoman Maxine Waters Podcast
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‘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.

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

Crisis Management: An Immigration Update and Tackling Opioids with James Hamblin Podcast
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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.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 3 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford, Philip E. Wolgin

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

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

Ben Rhodes on the End of American Leadership in the World Podcast
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Ben Rhodes on the End of American Leadership in the World

Michele and CAP's Mike Fuchs chat with Ben Rhodes, author and former deputy national security adviser for Obama, about his experiences in the White House and the current administration's family separation policies.

Michele L. Jawando, Michael Fuchs, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen

New Jersey’s Gov. Phil Murphy on Resisting Trump Podcast
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New Jersey’s Gov. Phil Murphy on Resisting Trump

Michele and Igor speak with New Jersey Gov. Murphy about the progress his state has made, as well as with CAP Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy Ben Olinsky about some of CAP's big policy ideas.

Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 2 More Rachel Rosen, Ben Olinsky

Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s Take on Corruption Podcast
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s Take on Corruption

Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins Michele and Igor to discuss his pending lawsuit against President Donald Trump; his concerns over the AT&T-Time Warner merger and Trump's judicial nominees; and why he thinks America and its allies aren't any safer after the North Korea summit.

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

Dumping on Democracies, Praising Dictators Podcast
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Dumping on Democracies, Praising Dictators

Igor speaks with CAP national security experts Kelly Magsamen and Mike Fuchs about the North Korea summit and how to work toward denuclearization.

Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kelly Magsamen, Michael Fuchs

Locking Up Our Own Podcast
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Locking Up Our Own

Michele and Igor sit down with James Forman Jr., a public defender and author, and discuss the touch-on-crime policies that resulted in disproportionate numbers of black men in prison.

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

BONUS EPISODE: How RFK Became ‘the Patron Saint of Black People’ Podcast
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BONUS EPISODE: How RFK Became ‘the Patron Saint of Black People’

This week, Michele and Igor sit down with Dawn Porter, director of "Bobby Kennedy for President," and discuss parallels between the 1968 presidential campaign and today's political climate.

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

Maria Teresa Kumar on Efforts to Dehumanize the Latinx Community Podcast
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Maria Teresa Kumar on Efforts to Dehumanize the Latinx Community

Michele and Igor speak with Maria Teresa Kumar, president and CEO of Voto Latino, about the harmful effects of the Trump administration's actions on the Latinx community, as well as the importance of communities of color voting in 2018.

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

Breaking Down the Mueller Investigation with Chris Hayes Podcast
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Breaking Down the Mueller Investigation with Chris Hayes

Michele and Igor chat with MSNBC's Chris Hayes about special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation; CAP's Diana Pilipenko weighs in, breaking down the biggest developments within the investigation in the past year.

Igor Volsky, Michele L. Jawando, Sally Tucker, 2 More Rachel Rosen, Diana Pilipenko

Finding The Courage To Lead Podcast
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Finding The Courage To Lead

At CAP's 2018 Ideas Conference, Michele and Igor speak with Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood. Then, CAP Senior Fellow Jocelyn Frye discusses women's rights with Valerie Jarrett, former senior adviser to President Barack Obama.

Sally Tucker, Rachel Rosen, Michele L. Jawando, 2 More Igor Volsky, Jocelyn Frye

Why Won’t America Invest in Its Teachers? Podcast
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Why Won’t America Invest in Its Teachers?

This week, Igor sits down with Oklahoma's "Teacher of the Year," Jon Hazell, to discuss why teachers are striking; CAP's director of K-12 Strategic Initiatives, Lisette Partelow, also joins.

Igor Volsky, Michele L. Jawando, Sally Tucker, 2 More Rachel Rosen, Lisette Partelow

RBG Podcast
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RBG

Michele sits down with three guests and discusses cases that are currently on the docket and their potential repercussions for progressive values, as well as "RBG," a new film about the influential justice's life.

Michele L. Jawando, Sally Tucker, Rachel Rosen

The Tragic Association of Criminality and Blackness Podcast
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The Tragic Association of Criminality and Blackness

This week, Igor discusses the damaging association of criminality and blackness with writer Clint Smith and Brian Ferguson, director of the Washington, D.C., Mayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs.

Igor Volsky, Rachel Rosen, Sally Tucker

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

The Pennsylvania District Shaped Like Goofy Kicking Donald Duck Podcast
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The Pennsylvania District Shaped Like Goofy Kicking Donald Duck

Igor speaks with his guests about Pennsylvania's gerrymandered congressional map and the harmful effects on communities of color.

Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 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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