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Leah Litman on Justice in America

The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · 9d

New Pod

@leahlitman.bsky.social from @strictscrutiny.bsky.social talks about the Trump administration's weaponization of government & the DOJ's indictment of James Comey

Leah & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also discuss the government shutdown and the start of the new SCOTUS term

Podcast Episode · The Tent · 10/01/2025 · 35m

Mike Sozan on the State of U.S. Democracy

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The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · 16d

New Pod

@michaelsozan.bsky.social from @americanprogressaction.org joins the pod to discuss Trump’s authoritarian plan to consolidate power & go after perceived enemies

Mike & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also discuss #JimmyKimmel, the potential government shutdown & how Democrats are pushing back

Podcast Episode · The Tent · 09/24/2025 · 38m

Dr. Atul Gawande on how to Make America Healthy

The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · 23d

New Pod

@agawande.bsky.social joins the pod to talk about Charlie Kirk’s assassination & the root causes of violence in America

Dr. Gawande & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also discuss tumult at the CDC, the Trump administration's attacks on science, & how to actually make America healthy

Podcast Episode · The Tent · 09/17/2025 · 49m

Conor Lamb on the Second Trump Term

The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Sep 10

New Pod

@conorlambpa.bsky.social joins the pod to discuss the first several months of Trump’s second term in office

Conor & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also talk about the Epstein files, Trump’s effective paramilitary force, the economy, & the path forward for the Democratic Party

Podcast Episode · The Tent · 09/10/2025 · 36m

Christina Henderson on Trump’s Takeover of D.C.

The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Sep 3

New Pod

@chenderson.bsky.social‬ joins the pod to discuss Trump’s power grab in Washington, D.C.

Christina & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also discuss Trump's threat to send troops to other blue cities & steps this administration is taking to normalize the military as a national police force

Podcast Episode · The Tent · 09/03/2025 · 47m

Justin Wolfers on the State of the U.S. Economy

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The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Aug 27

New Pod

@justinwolfers.bsky.social joins the pod to talk about Trump’s attempt to remove a Federal Reserve Board governor as part of his effort to take control over the economy

Justin & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also discuss how Trump’s agenda is weakening the economy & raising prices

Podcast Episode · The Tent · 08/27/2025 · 41m

Ambassador Bill Taylor on the War in Ukraine

The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Aug 21

New Pod

Former Ambassador Bill Taylor talks about the latest negotiations to end Russia’s war against Ukraine

Bill & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also discuss how the United States’ lack of influence in these negotiations undermines America’s standing across the globe

Podcast Episode · The Tent · 08/21/2025 · 41m

Emily Gee on the Trump Slump

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The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Aug 18

Watch: @emily-gee.bsky.social discusses how Trump's agenda is spiking prices & pushing the economy into a Trump Slump. Emily & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also talk about how the administration is trying to conceal economic data because they don't like what it says:
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Emily Gee on the Trump Slump

The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Aug 14

New Pod

@emily-gee.bsky.social discusses how Trump's agenda is spiking prices & pushing the economy into a Trump Slump

Emily & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also talk about how the administration is trying to hide economic data because they don't like what it says:
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Colette Delawalla on Protecting Science and American Innovation

The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Aug 12

Watch: @cdelawalla.bsky.social discusses how the Trump administration’s cuts to scientific research undermine American innovation. Colette & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also talk about the larger ramifications for an increasingly fragile U.S. economy and how to support researchers.

Colette Delawalla on Protecting Science and American Innovation

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The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Aug 7

New Pod

@cdelawalla.bsky.social discusses how the Trump administration’s cuts to scientific research undermine American innovation

Colette & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also talk about the larger ramifications for an increasingly fragile U.S. economy and how to support researchers

Podcast Episode · The Tent · 08/07/2025 · 28m

Jesse Lee on the Cost of Trump’s Corruption

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The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Aug 4

Watch: @jessecharleslee.bsky.social joins the podcast to talk about the Epstein files and the devastating impacts of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda. Jesse and @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also discuss breaking through in today's media environment and how to fight back.

Jesse Lee on the Cost of Trump’s Corruption

The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Jul 31

New Pod

@jessecharleslee.bsky.social joins the podcast to talk about the Epstein files and the devastating impacts of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda

Jesse and @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also discuss breaking through in today's media environment and how to fight back

Podcast Episode · The Tent · 07/31/2025 · 41m

Beto O’Rourke on Defending Democracy

The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Jul 28

Watch: @betoorourke.bsky.social discusses the national implications of Republicans’ ploy to further erode democracy in Texas & how to fight back. @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also talks w/ @dgibber123.bsky.social about the history of The Tent & bids her farewell as she departs CAP Action.

Beto O’Rourke on Defending Democracy

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The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Jul 25

The end of an era! Today the pod wishes a fond farewell to our wonderful host, @dgibber123.bsky.social. While we'll miss her infections laugh & hot takes on pumpkin pie, The Tent is excited to dive into our next chapter & continue bringing you all the latest on politics, policy, & progress.

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The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Jul 24

New Pod

@betoorourke.bsky.social discusses the national implications of Republicans’ ploy to further erode democracy in Texas & how to fight back

@colin-seeberger.bsky.social also talks w/ @dgibber123.bsky.social about the history of The Tent & bids her farewell as she departs CAP Action

Podcast Episode · The Tent · 07/24/2025 · 48m

Emma Brown on Ending Gun Violence

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The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Jul 22

Watch: Emma Brown from @giffords.org discusses the rise of political violence in America and stemming the spread of gun violence. @colin-seeberger.bsky.social & @muggsleone.bsky.social also discuss MAGA’s meltdown over the Epstein files and Trump’s flip-flopping on Putin and Ukraine.

Emma Brown on Ending Gun Violence

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The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Jul 19

Fear has consequences
Emma Brown from @giffords.org discusses the attempts last summer on Donald Trump's life and the role gun violence and violent rhetoric have on political violence.

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The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Jul 17

New Pod

Emma Brown from @giffords.org discusses the rise of political violence in America and stemming the spread of gun violence

@colin-seeberger.bsky.social & @muggsleone.bsky.social also discuss MAGA’s meltdown over the Epstein files and Trump’s flip-flopping on Putin and Ukraine

Podcast Episode · The Tent · 07/17/2025 · 41m

Jack Cocchiarella on Winning the Vibe War

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The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Jul 16

How does Love Island impact politics?
@jackcocchiarella.bsky.social discusses how algorithms impact people's news consumption and how the left can utilize pop culture to amplify their message.
#TheTentPod #podcast #publicpolicy #popculture #GenZ

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The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Jul 15

Watch: @jackcocchiarella.bsky.social joins the pod to talk about Gen Z voters & the new media ecosystem. @dgibber123.bsky.social & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also discuss how the Big "Beautiful" Bill will cost ordinary Americans & growing divides in the MAGA coalition.

Jack Cocchiarella on Winning the Vibe War

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The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Jul 10

It All Comes Back to the Economy
@slotkin.senate.gov discusses the need for Democrats to relentlessly address economic issues and not get distracted by Trump's media antics.
#TheTentPod #podcast #publicpolicy #economy #budget

The Tent Pod @thetentpod.bsky.social · Jul 10

New Pod

Jack Cocchiarella, YouTuber and political commentator, joins the pod to talk about Gen Z voters and the new media ecosystem

@dgibber123.bsky.social & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also discuss how the Big "Beautiful" Bill will cost ordinary Americans & growing divides in the MAGA coalition

Podcast Episode · The Tent · 07/10/2025 · 38m