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
175 episodes
Pollster Celinda Lake Breaks Down The 2024 Election: What Democrats Must Do Next | 13th & Park
Celinda Lake, renowned pollster, Democratic strategist, and trailblazer in political messaging, joins 13th & Park to dissect the 2024 election and what Democrats must learn to move forward. Known as the “godmother of Democratic polling,” La...
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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20:24
Senator Mike Crapo on the Big Beautiful Bill, Scam Prevention, and His 12 Hours as Governor of Idaho
United States Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho, Senate Finance Chairman and former Banking Chairman, joins 13th & Park for an in-depth conversation on the “Big Beautiful Bill,” a landmark legislative package he says will cut the federal deficit ...
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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16:39
The Global Fight to END World Hunger: Will Moore of The Eleanor Crook Foundation | 13th and Park
Will Moore, CEO of the Eleanor Crook Foundation, joins 13th & Park to discuss the fight to end child malnutrition and starvation through American-made “Life Pack” nutrition pouches. He shares how this life-saving solution is helping million...
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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17:00
Jessica Tarlov on What’s Missing in Politics—and What Comes Next for Democrats
Jessica Tarlov—Fox News contributor, co-host of "The Five", and Democratic strategist—joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on politics, messaging, and motherhood. She opens up about the pressure of representing progressive view...
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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19:23
Why Rural Health Care Is America’s Next Big Breakthrough | Lynn Barr on the $50 Billion Opportunity
“A force of nature in rural health.”In this episode of 13th & Park, Lynn Barr—health care innovator, MedPAC commissioner, and founder of Caravan Health—joins us to talk about the $50 billion opportunity that could transform health care ...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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22:27
From Apache Pilot to Capitol Hill, John James’s Blueprint for Success: Mission First, People Always!
“Mission first, people always.” In this episode of 13th & Park, Congressman John James—West Point graduate, former Apache helicopter pilot, and Michigan’s U.S. Representative—shares how his background in military leadership and business sha...
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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22:46
Nathan Hochman, LA’s New DA, on Reforming the System, Combating Crime & Restoring Public Trust
Nathan Hochman, newly sworn-in LA County DA, joins 13th & Park to discuss crime reform, public safety, and justice system accountability. A former federal prosecutor and Assistant US Attorney General, Hochman lays out his vision for a balan...
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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20:20
From the Citadel to Congress: Nancy Mace on Courage, Women in Politics & South Carolina’s Future
@RepNancyMace joins 13th & Park to share her remarkable story—from high school dropout to the first female graduate of The Citadel and now one of the most ta...
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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20:41
Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan on Defending the Border, Fixing Immigration & Saving Lives
In this exclusive interview, Tom Homan—Trump’s Border Czar and current White House Executive Associate Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations—joins 13th & Park to break down the crisis at America’s southern border. From the surge in...
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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20:02
Rep. Mike Lawler on SALT Reform, Iran, and Leading as a Commonsense Republican in New York
Rep. Mike Lawler, who represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, joins 13th & Park to talk about what it takes to lead from the middle. From SALT reform and 9/11 health benefits to his work on Israel and Iran policy, Lawler shares h...
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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16:21
Janet Alvarez on America's Economic Revolution, AI & Closing the Wealth Gap
Janet Alvarez, SiriusXM host and CNBC business journalist, joins 13th & Park to break down America’s economic transformation—from the rise of AI and reshaped trade policy to the future of financial literacy and middle-class opportunity. In ...
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Season 3
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Episode 59
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21:02
Vinay Gupta of Renew Financial on Fixing America’s Housing Crisis with Innovation, Equity & Access
Homeownership is getting harder—rising insurance premiums, aging infrastructure, and unaffordable repairs are pricing Americans out. Vinay Gupta, CEO of Renew Financial, joins 13th & Park to break down how innovative financing and “home har...
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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11:47
Antonio Villaraigosa on California's Future, His Governor Bid & Leading as a Proven Problem Solver
Antonio Villaraigosa, former mayor of Los Angeles, joins 13th & Park to share how California can tackle its biggest challenges. From homelessness and a housing crisis, to infrastructure, crime, and climate change, Villaraigosa brings decade...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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18:43
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the ADL, on Fighting Hate, Antisemitism & Healing America’s Divide
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, joins 13th & Park to break down the rising tide of antisemitism, the challenge of free speech on college campuses, and how society must respond to hate. From his time in the White Hous...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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27:03
Untold Perspectives on the White House from Trump Veterans Hunter Morgen and William Russell
Will Russell and Hunter Morgen, veterans of the Trump White House, join 13th and Park to offer a rare behind-the-scenes look into America's President. Will led on-the-ground operations as part of the presidential advance team, while Hunter help...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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28:18
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick on Defending Faith, School Choice & the Power of Texas Leadership
Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick joins 13th and Park to reflect on his journey from inner-city Baltimore to talk radio, television, and ultimately one of the most powerful political positions in the state. He shares his views on protecting religi...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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27:16
Senator Ron Johnson on Taking On Washington, Border Battles & Saving America’s Future
Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin joins 13th and Park to reflect on his journey from businessman to one of Washington’s most outspoken voices on government spending, border security, and defending freedom. Johnson discusses America’s political d...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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14:18
Christopher White Reveals the Sacred Process Behind Choosing the Next Pope
Go behind Vatican walls with Christopher White, Vatican correspondent for NCR, as he shares rare insights into papal elections, the legacy of Pope Francis, and the future of the Catholic Church. From traveling with the Pope to covering the most...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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17:21
Vivek Ramaswamy on What He Learned Running for President & the Next Big Fight for America
Vivek Ramaswamy, biotech entrepreneur, former presidential candidate, and current Ohio gubernatorial candidate, joins 13th and Park to reflect on the lessons learned from the campaign trail, the myth of division in America, and why free speech ...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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20:06
How Anthony Shriver Built Best Buddies and Sparked a Worldwide Movement for Inclusion | 13th & Park
Anthony Shriver, founder of Best Buddies International and member of the Kennedy family, shares how he built a global movement rooted in inclusion, friendship, and opportunity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. On 13th...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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21:41
Laura Coates on Her Rise From Prosecutor to CNN Anchor, Speaking Truth & Balancing Life on Air
Explore how Laura Coates rose from federal prosecutor to CNN anchor, navigating the weight of the justice system and the demands of modern media. On 13th and Park, Coates reflects on her journey into law, the pursuit of truth, and the path that...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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24:02
Jake Sherman, CEO of Punchbowl News, on Media, Polarization & How Power Really Works in Washington
Explore how Jake Sherman, CEO of Punchbowl News and longtime Capitol Hill reporter, is decoding power, leadership, and dysfunction in Washington. On 13th and Park, Sherman reflects on decades of political reporting—from writing Politico Playboo...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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16:46
Meet the Press’ Chuck Todd Reveals How Media & Politics Really Work (With Decades of Untold Stories)
Explore how Chuck Todd, former host of Meet the Press and now host of @TheChuckToddCast , has navigated the frontlines of political journalism while confronting the...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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52:23
Mayor of Richmond, Virginia Danny Avula on What Cities Must Prioritize: Health, Housing & Trust
Public health, affordable housing, racial equity, and community trust—Mayor Danny Avula joins 13th and Park to share his vision for Richmond’s future. From serving as a physician and public health director to leading the city as mayor, Avula br...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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16:36
Congressman Pat Harrigan on National Defense, Modern Warfare and The U.S. Economy | 13th and Park
National defense, military readiness, China strategy, economic policy, and U.S. manufacturing revival—Congressman Pat Harrigan joins 13th and Park to break down how his Green Beret background informs his fight for America’s future. From smart d...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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