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The Tent
Hosted by The Center for American Progress Action Fund · EN
Politics. Policy. Progress. All under one big tent.
Politics. Policy. Progress. All under one big tent. Produced by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, "The Tent" is an award-winning weekly news and politics podcast hosted by Daniella Gibbs Léger and Colin Seeberger. Listen each Thursday for episodes exploring the stories that matter to progressives.
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Colin Seeberger on Building the Tent
Dec 1700:47:24Tap to summarizeOn the final episode of The Tent, Colin Seeberger reflects on the history of the podcast and the lessons he's learned from our guests over the years. Colin and Kelly also discuss what to expect next year and leave us with a final moment of joy.
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Chad Maisel on the Cost of Housing
Dec 1000:42:23Tap to summarizeChad Maisel, senior fellow for economic policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss the affordability crisis and CAP's plan to reduce the cost of housing. Chad and Colin also discuss competing theories on how to address the cost of living.
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Charlie Bailey on Trump's Betrayal
Dec 400:46:41Tap to summarizeGeorgia Democratic Party Chair Charlie Bailey joins the show to talk about what he's taking away from the 2025 election cycle as Democrats look ahead to 2026. Charlie and Colin also discuss the special election results in Tennessee and how Democrats can connect Trump's corruption with the economic challenges Americans are facing.
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Keith Edwards on the Modern Media Landscape
Nov 2400:30:44Tap to summarizePolitical strategist Keith Edwards joins the show to talk about how political content creators can thrive in our modern digital media environment. Keith and Colin also discuss the latest Epstein news and how Democrats can balance promoting an affirmative economic agenda while hammering Trump on his blatant corruption.
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Jon Tester on the Trump Economy
Nov 1900:32:24Tap to summarizeFormer Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) joins the show to talk about how Montanans feel about the state of the economy. Senator Tester and Colin also break down the latest Epstein news and next year's midterms.
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Will Ragland on Trump's Take
Nov 1200:25:19Tap to summarizeWill Ragland, vice president of research at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, discusses how president Donald Trump and his family are profiting off the presidency. Will and Colin also break down a new tool that tracks the president's profits and what can be done to stop it.
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Ofirah Yheskel on Election Day 2025
Nov 600:25:19Tap to summarizeOfirah Yheskel, Director of External Affairs at the Democratic Governors Association, discusses the 2025 election results and what they reveal about the state of the Democratic Party. Ofirah and Colin also discuss how cost of living and the government shutdown impacted this year's races.
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Jake Auchincloss on Cost Disease
Oct 2900:32:58Tap to summarizeRep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) discusses the rising cost of living in America and how to cure it. Jake and Colin also discuss the government shutdown and how Democrats can regain the public's trust.
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Jason Crow on the Trump Administration's Foreign Policy
Oct 2300:16:36Tap to summarizeRep. Jason Crow (D-CO) discusses the Trump administration's military strikes in Venezuela and the president's politicization of the military. Rep. Crow and Colin also discuss the government shutdown and the "No Kings" protests.
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Tom Colicchio on the Cost of Food
Oct 800:38:43Tap to summarizeCelebrity chef Tom Colicchio joins the show to discuss how President Donald Trump's economic policies are harming the food service industry and driving up grocery prices. Tom and Colin also talk about the government shutdown and how Republicans' Big, 'Bad' Bill threatens to exacerbate hunger for millions of American children.
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