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The Conversation with Dasha Burns

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POLITICO

The Conversation with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns is a fresh take on the traditional Sunday show format, going beyond conventional wisdom and short sound bites to broaden the political conversation. Each week, Dasha will sit down with one of the most compelling – and sometimes unexpected – power players in Washington and beyond for a real discussion about how they are shaping the current moment.

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Bill Gates on vaccine hesitancy, AI and global health

Gates Foundation co-founder Bill Gates joined POLITICO’s Dasha Burns on this week’s episod... more

12 Dec 2025

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38:28

12 Dec 2025

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An interview with President Donald Trump

In this special edition of The Conversation, President Donald Trump sits down with POLITIC... more

09 Dec 2025

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47:22

09 Dec 2025

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Trump’s tariff czar speaks | Jamieson Greer

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is no stranger to President Donald Trump’s tariff... more

05 Dec 2025

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1:10:58

05 Dec 2025

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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll on transforming the armed forces

Dan Driscoll made history earlier this year when, at 38, he was sworn in as the youngest A... more

21 Nov 2025

46 MINS

46:06

21 Nov 2025

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Seth Moulton on the Epstein emails, Venezuela, and the shutdown

Rep. Seth Moulton (D–Mass.) is not one to shy away from criticism of his own party. He mad... more

14 Nov 2025

36 MINS

36:33

14 Nov 2025

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The Conversation election special 2025: Mikie Sherrill and James Blair

New Jersey’s governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and James Blair, the political director for the... more

07 Nov 2025

59 MINS

59:25

07 Nov 2025

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Can Jasmine Crockett teach Democrats how to communicate?

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) hasn’t been in Congress for very long, but she’s transform... more

31 Oct 2025

54 MINS

54:39

31 Oct 2025

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Why Sen. Rand Paul feels like GOP ‘whipping boy’

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is known for being a firebrand when it comes to his conservative, s... more

24 Oct 2025

45 MINS

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24 Oct 2025

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JB Pritzker says Trump is defunding the Chicago police

Nationwide, state and local officials are pushing back against President Trump’s plans to ... more

17 Oct 2025

44 MINS

44:45

17 Oct 2025

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Oregon AG to Trump: There’s no rebellion here | Dan Rayfield

Dan Rayfield is Oregon’s attorney general — and the latest state-level politician to be th... more

10 Oct 2025

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51:40

10 Oct 2025

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'They're causing real harm': Kevin Hassett on the Dems' shutdown standoff

Kevin Hassett is the director of the National Economic Council and arguably the economist ... more

03 Oct 2025

55 MINS

55:21

03 Oct 2025

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James Talarico on immigration, his faith, and how Democrats are getting it wrong

James Talarico is a Texas state representative who’s recently announced his candidacy for ... more

26 Sep 2025

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26 Sep 2025

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Trump AI Advisor Wants 'American AI,' not 'Woke AI' | The Conversation

Sriram Krishnan is a venture capitalist who once served as general partner at Andreessen H... more

19 Sep 2025

34 MINS

34:48

19 Sep 2025

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“A uniquely dangerous time”: The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s killing

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on W... more

13 Sep 2025

26 MINS

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13 Sep 2025

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The Conversation returns Sept. 12!

The Conversation with Dasha Burns is back! In Season 1, Burns sat down with some of the mo... more

05 Sep 2025

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05 Sep 2025

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Rep. Sarah McBride Won’t Be Baited by GOP ‘Provocateurs’

Freshman Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) is the first out transgender member of Congress. With... more

03 Aug 2025

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03 Aug 2025

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FDA Head Marty Makary on Food Dyes, Ultra-Processed Foods and the MAHA Agenda

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Martin Makary is getting lobbied by the MAHA mov... more

27 Jul 2025

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