Politics. Policy. Progress. The Tent is a weekly news and politics podcast produced by ‪@americanprogressaction.org, hosted by @colin-seeberger.bsky.social.https://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3ma6xuhzdns2vFinal Pod On the final episode of The Tent, @colin-seeberger.bsky.social 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colin-seeberger-on-building-the-tent/id1477878444?i=100074166381617 Dec 2025 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma6xuhzdns2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3m7qi7vdhxs2hNew Pod Chad Maisel talks about @americanprogress.bsky.social's plan to address the housing affordability crisis Chad & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also discuss competing theories on how to lower the cost of living https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chad-maisel-on-the-cost-of-housing/id1477878444?i=100074062864911 Dec 2025 21:08 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7qi7vdhxs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3m5ynd6vh6c2pNew Pod Former Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) joins the show to talk about how Montanans feel about the state of the economy Senator Tester and @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also break down the latest Epstein news and next year's midterms https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-tester-on-the-trump-economy/id1477878444?i=100073739227019 Nov 2025 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5ynd6vh6c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3m5hattagbs2hNew Pod @citizenwillis.bsky.social from @americanprogressaction.org discusses how Trump and his family are profiting off the presidency Will & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also break down a new tool that tracks the president's profits and what can be done to stop him from cashing in on his office https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/will-ragland-on-trumps-take/id1477878444?i=100073640595912 Nov 2025 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5hattagbs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3m4yipfrsnk2dNew Pod Ofirah Yheskel from @demgovs.org discusses the 2025 election results & what they reveal about the state of the Democratic Party Ofirah & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also discuss how the cost of living & government shutdown affected this year's races https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ofirah-yheskel-on-election-day-2025/id1477878444?i=100073553901606 Nov 2025 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4yipfrsnk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3m4dto23qzc2cNew Pod @repauchincloss.bsky.social discusses the rising cost of living in America and how to cure it Jake and @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also discuss the government shutdown and how Democrats can regain the public's trust https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-auchincloss-on-cost-disease/id1477878444?i=100073405841729 Oct 2025 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4dto23qzc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3m3uljg6vxc2eNew Pod Rep. 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-seeberger.bsky.social also discuss the government shutdown and the No Kings protests https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jason-crow-on-trumps-foreign-policy/id1477878444?i=100073311578823 Oct 2025 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3uljg6vxc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3m2otgfzgts2sNew Pod @tcolicchio.bsky.social discusses how Trump’s economic policies are harming the food service industry & driving up grocery prices Tom & @colin-seeberger.bsky.social also talk about how Republicans’ Big, ‘Bad’ Bill threatens to exacerbate hunger for millions of children https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-colicchio-on-the-cost-of-food/id1477878444?i=100073078508608 Oct 2025 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2otgfzgts2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3m25amda5qc2vNew 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leah-litman-on-justice-in-america/id1477878444?i=100072948798801 Oct 2025 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m25amda5qc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lzlluodfys2gNew 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-sozan-on-the-state-of-u-s-democracy/id1477878444?i=100072819708124 Sep 2025 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzlluodfys2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lyzygzp3ns26New 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-atul-gawande-on-how-to-make-america-healthy/id1477878444?i=100072717792417 Sep 2025 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyzygzp3ns26https://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lyifasgjrc2bNew 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conor-lamb-on-the-second-trump-term/id1477878444?i=100072586464110 Sep 2025 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyifasgjrc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lxwsagqos22qNew 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christina-henderson-on-trumps-takeover-of-d-c/id1477878444?i=100072471445003 Sep 2025 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxwsagqos22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lxfcucn7ks2qNew 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justin-wolfers-on-the-state-of-the-u-s-economy/id1477878444?i=100072369956927 Aug 2025 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxfcucn7ks2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lww557ikh22qNew 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambassador-bill-taylor-on-the-war-in-ukraine/id1477878444?i=100072293199021 Aug 2025 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lww557ikh22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lwp26muyz22eWatch: @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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_O-GE-yHcA&t=1932s18 Aug 2025 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwp26muyz22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lweosjyc5c2kNew 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: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qmqZedCt6cv6ZFjIBCCI0?si=46Z2f5s6T6OGDmijPgNFKQ14 Aug 2025 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lweosjyc5c2khttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lw7jjlva6s2wWatch: @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. https://youtu.be/Uo_K9HKCu4Y12 Aug 2025 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw7jjlva6s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lvsxwan5ek2hNew 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colette-delawalla-on-protecting-science-and-american/id1477878444?i=100072102267507 Aug 2025 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvsxwan5ek2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lvm263jw7226Watch: @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. https://youtu.be/Lc-QRxGfuJs04 Aug 2025 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvm263jw7226https://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lvbinfsxjk2hNew 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesse-lee-on-the-cost-of-trumps-corruption/id1477878444?i=100072000139831 Jul 2025 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvbinfsxjk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lv2ffhsl6c2yWatch: @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. https://youtu.be/CV09dvVr5qM28 Jul 2025 20:07 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv2ffhsl6c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lusfh6utp224The 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.25 Jul 2025 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lusfh6utp224https://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3luprc6sxjc2yNew 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beto-orourke-on-defending-democracy/id1477878444?i=100071883053324 Jul 2025 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3luprc6sxjc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3luknreh7qc2iWatch: 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Pc-Gs4Pwgc&feature=youtu.be22 Jul 2025 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3luknreh7qc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lud6w5iz6222Fear 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.19 Jul 2025 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lud6w5iz6222https://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lu657r62ns24New 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emma-brown-on-ending-gun-violence/id1477878444?i=100071765348117 Jul 2025 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu657r62ns24https://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3lu3uqrxhx22vHow 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 #GenZ16 Jul 2025 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu3uqrxhx22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3ltzkblunzc2cWatch: @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. https://youtu.be/63M0y_Aj85I15 Jul 2025 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltzkblunzc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/thetentpod.bsky.social/post/3ltmybnrbpk2iIt 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 #budget10 Jul 2025 18:42 +0000at://did:plc:dsimrbofhp63q3gosywuunbv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltmybnrbpk2i