13th & Park
"13th & Park" hosts insightful conversations with special guests covering a broad range of topics from politics and government, to technology, culture, economics and the media. Listeners eavesdrop on what feel like private conversations featuring the savviest and most highly regarded minds in the country. The show, co-hosted by media veterans Adam Goodman and Justin Sayfie, is produced by Ballard Partners in the Ballard Studios in Washington DC.
Episodes
200 episodes
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Farmers, Food Security & America First | 13th and Park
There are very few roles in Washington where a decision made in the morning can change what Americans eat that night. As Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins sits at the center of that responsibility.On this episode of 13th & Pa...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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20:32
Marc Caputo on Why the Trump Era Forced a Reset in Political Journalism | 13th and Park
In this episode of 13th & Park, host Adam Goodman is joined in the Washington, D.C. studio by co-host Justin Sayfie, a Partner at Ballard Partners, for a wide-ranging conversation with Marc Caputo, White House reporter for Axios, who joins ...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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24:03
Stephanie Haridopolos on America’s Health and the Surgeon General’s Office | 13th and Park
In this episode of 13th & Park, we sit down with Stephanie Haridopolos, physician and Chief of Staff to the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General, for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of American health and what it will take to reverse...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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20:18
U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Venezuela, Maduro & Health Care Reform | 13th and Park
U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and the future of American health care reform.A physician and decorated military veteran, Miller-Meeks offe...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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16:25
K.T. McFarland on Trump, Venezuela, and Resetting the Global Chessboard
Former National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging, deeply informed conversation on the most consequential foreign-policy shift of our lifetime.Drawing on decades of experience inside the Situation ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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24:00
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson’s Vision for South Dakota as Governor | 13th and Park
Congressman Dusty Johnson joins 13th & Park to discuss his decision to run for Governor of South Dakota and his vision for the state’s future at a pivotal moment for the country.Representing one of America’s most rural states, Johns...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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19:26
American Chemistry Council CEO Chris Jahn on Why Chemistry Is the Backbone of U.S. Manufacturing
The chemical industry sits at the very beginning of America’s manufacturing supply chain — powering everything from energy and advanced manufacturing to AI, national defense, and everyday consumer products.In this episode of 13th & ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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21:02
Congressman Byron Donalds on Why He’s Running for Governor of Florida | 13th and Park
Congressman Byron Donalds, representing Florida's 19th district, joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging and candid conversation about leadership, faith, economic policy, and his decision to run for Governor of Florida.From his backgro...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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20:44
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on Leadership, Federalism & the American Dream
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, federalism, business-minded governance, and the future of the American Dream.From his roots in Norman, Oklahoma, to building a successful...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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18:45
Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin on Loyalty, Leadership & the Fight for America’s Future
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces shaping America’s future — from energy dominance and AI-driven power needs to tribal sovereignty, economic pressure on working families, and the p...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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25:24
What Voters Really Want: Echelon Insights’ Kristen Soltis Anderson Breaks Down What’s Coming in 2026
Kristen Soltis Anderson — pollster, author, and Founding Partner of Echelon Insights — joins 13th & Park for a deeply analytical conversation on voter behavior, the national mood, and the political forces shaping America ahead of the 2026 m...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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26:28
VA Secretary Doug Collins on Transforming the VA, Serving Veterans First, and Leading With Purpose
VA Secretary Doug Collins joins 13th & Park for a candid conversation about strengthening the Department of Veterans Affairs, improving access to care, and leading with a mission-first mindset shaped by his years as a pastor, chaplain, and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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19:00
The Brian Ballard Journey: The rise of Ballard Partners is a Florida story about American’s promise.
Brian Ballard, founder and CEO of Ballard Partners, joins 13th & Park to kick off Season 4 with an inside look at how one of America’s most influential lobbying firms grew from its Florida roots into a national powerhouse.Ballard re...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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31:16
Wealth, Wisdom & Work Ethic: Paul Auslander on Building a Financial Legacy
Paul Auslander, President of Seabridge Private Wealth, joins 13th & Park for a conversation on money, mindset, and the discipline behind lasting financial success.Auslander breaks down the keys to generational wealth, financial lite...
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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16:05
Ballard Partners’ Robert Wexler on Gaza, Diplomacy, and Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Nomination
Robert Wexler, former Democratic Congressman and President of the Center for Middle East Peace, joins 13th & Park to discuss one of the most consequential diplomatic moments in recent history, the Gaza Peace Pact.Wexler unpacks how ...
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Season 3
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Episode 81
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14:04
NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya on Life Expectancy, COVID Lessons & Making America Healthy Again
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), joins 13th & Park to discuss the future of American health, the challenges of life expectancy, and the takeaways from COVID-19.Bhattacharya explains how the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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19:45
Congresswoman Terri Sewell on Selma, Alabama’s Legacy, Common Ground, and Fighting for What’s Right
Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07) joins 13th & Park for a conversation that bridges America’s past and present. From her childhood in Selma, Alabama, to her leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives.Sewell reflects on the end...
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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21:12
Making Life Possible: Dr. Mylene Yao & Dr. Kaylen Silverberg on the Future of IVF
Having children remains one of life’s most personal and miraculous experiences — yet millions of Americans struggle to start families. On this episode of 13th & Park, Adam Goodman sits down with Dr. Mylene Yao, physician, scientist and CEO ...
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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22:20
Chairman Mike Rogers on Modernizing the Military and Preparing for the Wars of Tomorrow
Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, joins 13th & Park to discuss the future of America’s defense strategy and the new National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).Rogers explains how the NDAA delivers pay raise...
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Season 3
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Episode 77
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13:55
Peter Navarro, Trump’s Trade Warrior on Politics & Prison | "I Went to Prison So You Won't Have To"
Peter Navarro, Senior Advisor on Trade and Manufacturing to the White House, joins 13th & Park to discuss his new book, “I Went to Prison So You Won’t Have To: A Love and Lawfare Story in Trump Land.”Navarro shares behind-the-scenes...
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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29:47
Falcon Copper CEO Matt Hornor on America’s Secret Weapon for Energy, AI & National Security: Copper
Copper isn’t just another metal—it’s the backbone of America’s energy, technology, and military future.In this episode of 13th & Park, Matthew Hornor, CEO of Falcon Copper, explains why copper is the new oil and how it underpins eve...
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Season 3
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Episode 75
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19:36
Inside CMS with Dr. Oz: Medicare, Medicaid, and Fixing America’s Healthcare System
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz joins 13th & Park to discuss the future of American health care, Medicare, and Medicaid. In this exclusive interview, Dr. Oz explains how CMS will fight fraud, waste, and abuse, implement the Big Beautiful Bi...
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Season 3
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Episode 74
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22:11
From Farm Roots to the Ways & Means Gavel, Chairman Jason Smith Talks Taxes, Trade & the Economy
Chairman Jason Smith, the youngest Republican ever to lead the Ways and Means Committee, joins 13th & Park for an in-depth discussion on taxes, trade, health care, and America’s economic future.From his roots on a fourth-generation ...
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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17:03
Inside the White House: May Davis Mailman on Her Journey from Kansas Roots to the West Wing
Former White House senior adviser May Davis Mailman joins 13th & Park for a candid conversation about her journey from modest roots in Kansas to the heart of national policy in the West Wing.Mailman reflects on her time serving in b...
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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21:14
Energy Secretary Chris Wright on America’s full-board energy strategy. From dependence to dominance.
United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, an MIT-educated energy executive and architect of America’s shale revolution, joins 13th & Park to explore critical energy issues shaping today’s policy landscape. Wright shares insights on en...
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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