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Send us Fan MailJane Horton, senior advisor in the Office of the Secretary of War and Gold Star wife of Specialist Christopher Horton, joins 13th and Park for a deeply personal and policy-driven conversation on sacrifice, military family readiness, and what America owes its fallen. Christopher Horton, an Army sniper, was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2011 at age 26. Jane was 24 when she received the knock at the door. Rather than retreat from that grief, she has spent the years since dedicating herself to Gold Star families across the country, accumulating what host Adam Goodman estimates is more than 25,000 hours of service on their behalf.Jane describes what it means to be a Gold Star wife, pushing back against the idea that donating to a nonprofit is enough. She urges Americans to find a Gold Star family in their community, learn the hero's story, and engage directly. She shares portraits of families she has come to know personally, from a Gold Star mom who visits Arlington National Cemetery every Sunday, to Kelly Sullivan, the only surviving granddaughter of the five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa. She also reflects on a growing community of GWOT-era children, now teenagers and young adults, who never knew their fallen parent and are searching for a connection to who that person was.The conversation turns to her role advising the Secretary of War, where she argues that military family readiness is a national security issue, not a soft afterthought. She draws a direct line between caring for families and maintaining a force capable of fighting. Jane also recounts her trip to Afghanistan with General Dunford as a special assistant, describing what it meant to stand on the ground where her husband took his last breath, and the quiet revelation she reached there about his courage and character.Jane closes by reflecting on the emotional weight of carrying so many stories, her Christian faith, and the community that holds her accountable. She describes the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 tribute, where Gold Star families were honored alongside drivers who featured fallen heroes on their vehicles, as a powerful example of the country choosing to remember. Her closing line captures her entire mission: "May I be worthy of the fallen in everything I do."Chapters0:00 Intro1:17 Who Was Christopher Horton?2:44 Turning Loss Into Purpose3:50 What It Means to Be a Gold Star Wife5:04 Meeting Families at Dover6:14 Biggest Challenges for Gold Star Families7:22 Stories That Steel Her Resolve10:05 Military Family Readiness as National Security11:37 Returning to Afghanistan with Gen. Dunford14:29 How Jane Sustains Herself15:58 The NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Tribute19:14 Closing TributeFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13thandparkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@13th_and_park#janehorton #goldstarfamilies #goldstarwife #militaryfamilies #veteransadvocacy #christopherhorton #armysniper #fallenheroes #memorialday #militaryreadiness #officeofsecretaryofwar #gwot #afghanistan #publicservice #13thandpark #politicalpodcast #sacrifice #supportourveterans

Send us Fan MailBob Pudney, President of Black Sea Technologies, joins 13th and Park to discuss how autonomous and unmanned surface vessels are redefining naval power. A Naval Academy graduate and 21-year veteran of surface warfare and naval special operations, Pudney brings firsthand perspective to one of the most significant shifts in military technology in generations. From the Black Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, unmanned boats are no longer experimental. They are operational.Pudney explains how Black Sea Technologies, headquartered at a former World War II shipyard in Baltimore's Curtis Bay, has spent three decades developing autonomous maritime systems for DARPA and the Office of Naval Research. The company built hundreds of the Navy's first autonomous vessel, the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC), and recently unveiled two new platforms, Chaser and Comet, named after Baltimore privateer vessels from the War of 1812. Comet, a 43-foot armed unmanned surface vessel capable of carrying weapon systems and counter-drone missiles, represents exactly the kind of rapid, scalable innovation the Navy is demanding.The conversation covers contested logistics in the Indo-Pacific, the new Night Train platform designed to deliver cargo to troops in denied areas, and the recent headline moment when an unmanned vessel rescued two downed Apache helicopter crew members in waters near Oman. Pudney frames that rescue as proof of concept and a preview of the thousands of untold stories yet to come once warfighters have the right tools in hand.Pudney also reflects on the culture at Black Sea Technologies, a workforce he describes as a Star Wars bar of software engineers, blue-collar shipbuilders, and roughly 50 former military operators who train alongside sailors in the field. His guiding philosophy: deliver outcomes, not just products. And do it on time, on budget, and at scale.Chapters0:00 Intro1:28 How Fast Is Naval Warfare Changing?2:23 Historical Inflection Points in Naval Power3:30 Mine Hunting and Unmanned Operations4:18 What Black Sea Technologies Does5:46 Chaser and Comet Unveiled7:21 Replicability and Open Architecture8:05 Training Sailors on Autonomous Systems8:52 Building 30 Boats a Month in Baltimore10:03 The Curtis Bay Shipyard Legacy10:51 The Workforce Behind the Vessels11:31 21 Years in the Navy, Now Building Its Future13:02 Night Train: Contested Logistics Platform14:27 The Apache Rescue: Proof of Concept15:25 Rethinking Naval Power and Fleet Size16:30 Public Reaction to Autonomous Boats16:56 The Risk of Falling Behind18:26 Speed of the Current Administration19:18 Service After Service20:12 Closing RemarksFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13thandparkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@13th_and_parkFollow Bob PudneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-pudney-894429b9/Website: https://www.blacksea.tech#blackseatechnologies #unmannednavalsystems #maritimewarfare #navaldefense #autonomousvessels #ussnavy #defensetechnology #nationalsecurity #baltimoredefense #navaldrones #indopacific #contestedlogistics #militaryinnovation #navytech #13thandpark #politicalpodcast #defenseindustry #futureof warfare

Send us Fan MailPat Condo, CEO of Seekr Technologies, joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on artificial intelligence, national security, and why the next great power competition may be decided not by who builds the smartest AI, but by who builds the most trustworthy one. Drawing on decades of work across defense programs, intelligence, and technology, Condo frames AI as the defining feature of 21st century superpower status, comparing its geopolitical weight to the role nuclear weapons played in shaping the post-World War II world order.Condo breaks down the core challenge facing AI today: provenance, lineage, and intent. He explains how training data shapes the outputs of AI models, how bias and misinformation get baked in from the start, and why the explosion of open-source models and AI agents, including those originating from China, poses a serious and underappreciated national security risk. He points to 60 million deepfakes generated daily as evidence that the unintended consequences of AI are already here, and warns that the race to build fast is outpacing the effort to build safely.The conversation explores how Seekr Technologies approaches AI governance the way a financial auditor approaches a balance sheet, tracing assumptions through a system to verify that what comes out can actually be trusted. Condo argues that the solution is not to slow AI down, but to channel it through the right governance frameworks and transparency standards, the same principles that made institutions like the SWIFT financial system reliable at global scale.Condo also reflects on his own path from the MX missile guidance program at Northrop to Digital Equipment Corporation to founding companies around search and discovery. He closes with a direct message: the debate over AI should not be framed as good versus evil, but as a civilization-scale opportunity that demands urgency, governance, and a commitment to transparency before the chaos of an uncontrolled rollout becomes impossible to reverse.Chapters0:00 Intro1:34 AI as a Civilizational Shift2:38 Controlling and Validating AI3:57 Provenance, Lineage, and Intent5:46 Deepfakes and Hallucinations8:35 China and the AI Arms Race9:29 How Seekr Technologies Works10:49 Ethics, Laws, and Human Oversight12:55 What Keeps Pat Up at Night13:49 The Speed of AI Development15:10 Pat Condo's Background in Tech16:44 Government and Technology18:16 Why Every American Should Care19:27 Closing ThoughtsFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13thandparkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@13th_and_parkFollow Pat CondoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickcondo/X: https://x.com/seekrtechnologyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@seekrtechnologieshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/seekrtechnologies/Website: https://www.seekr.com#artificialintelligence #aisafety #nationalsecurity #aigovernance #deepfakes #chinaai #defensetech #seekrtechnologies #patcondo #13thandpark #aipolicy #trustworthyai #washingtondc #politicalpodcast #techandsecurity #airace #explainableai

Send us Fan MailAbe Sutton, Director of the CMS Innovation Center and Deputy Administrator at CMS, joins Adam Goodman and Alison Anway on 13th & Park to break down one of the most consequential but least understood corners of the federal government: the agency responsible for testing new ways to pay for healthcare, improve outcomes, and lower costs for millions of Americans on Medicare and Medicaid.Sutton explains the core mission of the CMS Innovation Center in plain terms: move fast, test new payment models like a venture portfolio, and scale what works. He discusses the shift away from fee-for-service toward outcomes-based care, why downside risk is essential for changing physician behavior, and how the center is deploying models focused on drug innovation, digital therapeutics, and rural health access under the Trump administration's broader MAHA agenda.Drawing on his experience as a co-founder of healthcare companies that participated in CMS programs, Sutton offers a rare insider-outsider perspective on what it actually takes to get providers to invest in new care models. He talks about the importance of operational dependability, the challenge of designing payment bundles, and why productivity growth in healthcare has lagged every other sector of the economy.The conversation closes on a personal note, as Sutton reflects on watching his father navigate his grandmother's Parkinson's care and a dangerous medication interaction that first drew him to this work. His message to talented people in the private healthcare sector: the Innovation Center is hiring, and the chance to reshape care delivery for an entire nation is worth the trade-off.Chapters0:00 Intro1:29 What Does the CMS Innovation Center Do?3:34 Why Congress Created the Center4:24 The Venture Model for Healthcare5:04 Fee-for-Service to Outcomes-Based Care8:49 New Models: Elevate, Access, and More10:45 Explaining Healthcare Reform to Americans11:59 Digital Healthcare Tools and Older Adults13:43 Blending Public and Private Sector Experience16:00 Rural Healthcare and Digital Access18:12 The CMS Leadership Team Under Dr. Oz20:35 Why Healthcare? A Personal Story22:29 MAHA and Taking Back ControlFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13thandparkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@13th_and_parkFollow Abe SuttonX: https://x.com/AbeSuttonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abesutton#healthcare #medicaid #medicare #healthcarepolicy #cmsinnivationcenter #digitalhealth #maha #makingamericahealthyagain #ruralhealth #healthcareaccess #healthcarereform #federalpolicy #politicalpodcast #13thandpark #adamgoodman #healthinnovation #trumpadministration

Send us Fan MailSenator Jim Risch, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and one of Washington's most experienced voices on global affairs, joins 13th and Park for a wide-ranging conversation on American foreign policy, nuclear energy, veterans, and the state of the republic.Risch opens with a stark assessment of the world order, describing a deepening divide between democracies and autocracies and arguing that the central challenge of the 21st century is for both sides to coexist without going to war. He reflects on how the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan damaged American credibility abroad, and offers his view that it was a precipitating factor in Putin's decision to invade Ukraine. On China, Risch frames the recent presidential visit as a necessary reset, one built not on agreement but on the practical need to get along.The conversation shifts to nuclear energy, where Risch explains why Idaho has been at the center of the industry since 1951 and why small modular reactors and micro reactors represent a genuine renaissance in clean, reliable power. He connects this directly to the exploding energy demands of artificial intelligence and the European shift away from Russian gas. He also speaks personally about his work on behalf of Idaho veterans, including a breakthrough conversation with President Trump that finally unlocked funding for a long-delayed veterans home in Boise.Risch closes with reflections on his career, from his days as Ada County's prosecuting attorney at age 27 to his current role shaping U.S. foreign policy alongside a president he describes as far more deliberate and thoughtful in private than what the public sees. Through 37 elections alongside his wife Vicki, Risch remains clear-eyed and unhurried, convinced that America's messy democratic experiment is built to last.Chapters0:00 Intro1:24 Welcome: 37 Elections with Vicki1:45 Global Tensions and Trump's Foreign Policy3:08 Senate Foreign Relations Committee4:10 Biden's Weakness and Afghanistan5:14 China and the Global Divide7:24 Nuclear Energy Renaissance and the ARC Act10:32 Supporting America's Veterans12:45 Public Lands in Idaho14:07 Career Reflections: Prosecutor to Senator15:01 Knowing Trump Behind Closed Doors17:37 The Daily Cards and Legacy19:14 America's Resilience and Closing ThoughtsFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13thandparkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@13th_and_parkFollow Jim RischX: https://x.com/SenatorRischX: https://x.com/SenateForeignIG: https://www.instagram.com/senatorrisch/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SenatorJimRisch/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SenatorJamesRischWebsite: https://www.risch.senate.gov/#jimrisch #senaterisch #foreignpolicy #senateForeignRelations #nuclearenergy #idahopolitics #trumpforeignpolicy #ukraine #chinapolicy #veterans #publiclands #smallmodularreactors #usenate #americanpolitics #13thandpark #politicalpodcast #washingtondc

Send us Fan MailNoel Hacegaba, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, joins 13th and Park for a conversation on global trade, supply chain resilience, and how the Port of Long Beach handled 2.3 million container units in the first quarter of 2026. That makes it the busiest container port in the nation, even as geopolitical disruptions push oil prices higher and add costs across the entire transportation network.Hacegaba breaks down the port's landlord business model, the shift in cargo origins from China to Southeast Asia, and why that geographic change is putting new pressure on speed and infrastructure. He outlines the port's 2050 vision to double container throughput to 20 million units, anchored by a $3.3 billion capital investment program and the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, a project he calls a game changer for reducing a four-day container transaction down to 24 hours.The conversation also covers what Congress and the Trump administration can do to support port infrastructure through Surface Transportation Reauthorization, the port's workforce development partnerships with schools and universities, and the role Long Beach will play as a logistics hub during the LA 2028 Olympic Games.Hacegaba closes with the story of how a chance seating mix-up at a chamber of commerce event led to his first job at the port, and the lesson he now shares with students: never underestimate the power of networking and first impressions.Chapters0:00 Intro1:21 Strait of Hormuz Impact3:19 How Ports Generate Revenue4:27 Port of Long Beach is leading the Nation in Containers4:57 Noel Hacegaba's Message to Washington6:45 What Congress Can Do8:08 The $3.3B Infrastructure Plan9:01 Why Long Beach Leads9:48 Where the Cargo Comes From11:41 Noel's Unlikely Career Path13:35 Workforce and the Future15:06 The Port of long beach and LA 202816:18 Closing RemarksFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13thandparkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@13th_and_parkFollow Noel HacegabaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-noel-hacegaba-60b7894/#portsoflongbeach #globaltradewar #supplychain #tradePolicy #infrastructureusa #straitofhormuz #americanports #containershippping #economicpolicy #13thandpark #washingtondc #adamgoodman #politicalpodcast #tariffs #la2028 #freighttransportation #useconomy

Send us Fan MailCongressman Mike Thompson joins Anthony Williams on 13th and Park for a wide-ranging conversation recorded at Ballard Studios' remote location in Sacramento, California. A Vietnam War veteran who earned a Purple Heart, Thompson reflects on how his military service shaped every chapter of his life, from dropping out of high school to eventually earning a GED, an undergraduate degree, a high school diploma, and a master's degree, and how combat gave him an unshakeable standard for voting to send American troops into harm's way.Thompson shares the story of uncovering Project Shad, a classified military program in which U.S. service members were unknowingly exposed to deadly chemical agents and then denied the healthcare they had earned. He describes working across party lines with then-Representative Jerry Moran to get those veterans recognized and covered, delivering one of the episode's most powerful lines: "If that's a problem, quit making veterans."The conversation turns to the state of healthcare in America today, with Thompson breaking down what families in his district are telling him about the Affordable Care Act, the impact of HR 1, and what cutting a trillion dollars from the healthcare system means for hospitals, clinics, and everyday people regardless of how they receive coverage. He also discusses his role as chair of the Congressional Bike Caucus, the reauthorization of anti-doping legislation, and his efforts to secure the Congressional Gold Medal for cycling legend Greg LeMond.Thompson closes with a reflection on what still gives him faith in America, pointing not to institutions or legislation, but to the people themselves, and the importance of keeping them in the loop.Chapters0:00 Intro1:27 Assembly Fellows and Shared History3:14 California Governor's Race3:43 Vietnam Service and the Purple Heart6:41 Vietnam Veterans Still in Congress8:07 The Vietnam Wall8:30 Project Shad and Veterans' Healthcare11:09 The Affordable Care Act Today13:22 Congressional Bike Caucus14:23 Greg LeMond and the Gold Medal17:27 Representing Wine Country18:28 Faith in AmericaFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13thandparkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@13th_and_parkFollow Mike ThompsonX: https://x.com/RepMikeThompsonFacebook: https://facebook.com/CongressmanMikeThompsonWebsite: https://mikethompson.house.gov#mikethompson #congressmanmikethompson #vietnamveteran #purpleheart #veteranshealthcare #affordablecareact #californiapolitics #uscongress #projectshad #greglemond #bikecaucus #militaryservice #13thandpark #politicalpodcast #anthonywilliams #publicservice

Send us Fan MailFormer Congressman Patrick Kennedy and Collin Gage, CEO of ARMR Sciences, join Alison Anway, Ballard Partners Health Policy Chair, for a candid and deeply personal conversation on addiction, mental health, and the fentanyl crisis reshaping American life.Kennedy reflects on his own public struggle with addiction, from being outed by a fellow rehab patient early in his political career in Rhode Island, to a DWI on Capitol Hill that sent him back to treatment. Rather than derailing his career, those experiences ultimately gave him the credibility and conviction to champion the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, landmark legislation that required insurers to cover mental health and addiction treatment on par with physical illness. He also discusses his ongoing work through the Kennedy Forum to build a bipartisan political movement around mental health.Gage shares the personal losses and family experiences that led him to found ARMR Sciences, a biotech platform developing vaccine-based and prophylactic technologies designed to prevent overdose death rather than simply react to it. He describes how the drug supply has become exponentially more dangerous, with fentanyl and other synthetic opioids now lacing everything from counterfeit prescription pills to marijuana and vape products. Both guests argue that the fentanyl crisis has escalated beyond public health into a national security threat, with Chinese precursor chemicals fueling what Kennedy calls a strategic asymmetric warfare campaign against the United States.The conversation closes on a message of hope, emphasizing community, family-centered treatment, and the importance of open dialogue as essential tools in addressing an epidemic that touches every corner of American society.Chapters0:00 Intro1:43 Welcome and Context2:08 Kennedy on Being Outed and Going Public4:49 DWI, Rehab, and Passing Parity7:11 Collin Gage's Personal Story9:24 What ARMR Sciences Is Building12:10 How the Drug Supply Has Changed13:29 Kennedy Forum and Political Strategy16:51 Fentanyl as a National Security Threat19:42 Personal Legacy and the Kennedy Family Mission22:04 RFK Jr., Holistic Recovery, and Culture Change25:31 Hope for the Next Five Years27:43 Closing ThoughtsFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13thandparkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@13th_and_parkFollow Patrick Kennedy & Collin GageX: https://x.com/ARMRsciencesX: https://x.com/PJK4brainhealthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collin-gage/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/armrsciences/About 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#patrickKennedy #fentanylcrisis #addictionrecovery #mentalhealthparity #opioidepidemic #publichealth #armorsciences #drugpolicy #kennedyforum #mentalhealthadvocacy #syntheticdrugs #nationalsecurity #overdoseprevention #bipartisanpolicy #13thandpark #politicalpodcast

Send us Fan MailXavier Becerra, former California Attorney General, HHS Secretary, and 12-term Congressman, joins 13th and Park for a wide-ranging conversation on his campaign to become Governor of California. Running to be the first Latino elected governor in the state's history, Becerra makes the case that his experience confronting the COVID-19 pandemic, negotiating drug prices, and defending California against federal overreach sets him apart in a crowded field.Becerra reflects on the defining moments of his public service career, from taking on the Trump administration as Attorney General to leading the Department of Health and Human Services through the worst pandemic in a century. He shares the personal story behind his decision to enter the governor's race, crediting his wife and his parents as the foundation of everything he wants to fight for as governor.On the campaign trail, Becerra says Californians are asking the same basic questions: Can I afford to fill my gas tank? Can I buy a house? Will healthcare bankrupt my family? He outlines a healthcare vision centered on integrated care, preventive wellness, and treating healthcare as a right, pointing to his track record negotiating up to 79% discounts on prescription drugs for Medicare as proof of what is possible.The conversation also covers the reshuffling of the governor's race following Eric Swalwell's exit, the historic significance of potentially becoming the first Latino governor in 150 years, and what Becerra sees as the deeper contrast between the California his parents built their lives in and the one too many families are struggling to access today.Chapters0:00 Intro1:28 Welcome and Shared History2:04 Career Lessons and Public Service3:25 Running HHS During COVID5:01 The Decision to Run for Governor7:55 What Californians Are Worried About9:14 The Race Reshuffles After Swalwell12:12 Restoring the California Way of Life13:11 Growing Up in Sacramento15:15 Healthcare Vision for California17:25 Negotiating Drug Prices at HHS18:38 Historic Significance of the Race20:25 Closing ThoughtsFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13thandparkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@13th_and_parkFollow Xavier BecerraX: https://x.com/XavierBecerraIG: https://www.instagram.com/becerraforgovernor/#xavierbecerra #californiagovernor #californiapolitics #governorrace2026 #californiadream #healthcarepolicy #hhs #latinoleadership #californiaaffordability #democraticprimary #13thandpark #politicalpodcast #adampodcast #californiaprimary #costoflivingcalifornia #publicservice #californiaelectionAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.

Send us Fan MailCongressman Chris Deluzio, a Naval Academy graduate and second-term representative from Pennsylvania's 17th District, joins 13th and Park for a candid conversation on economic power, the cost of living, and what he believes the government owes working families. Drawing on his upbringing in western Pennsylvania, his service during the Iraq War, and his background in election security law, Deluzio outlines a political identity rooted in hard work, patriotism, and skepticism of concentrated power.Deluzio discusses the Monopoly Busters Caucus he helped launch, explaining why he sees corporate consolidation as one of the defining threats to the American dream. From private equity gobbling up youth sports leagues to meatpacking consolidation squeezing farmers, he argues that the lack of economic competition is a nonpartisan problem with very real costs for families across the country.The conversation also covers the pressures facing families in competitive swing districts, the ongoing fight over election integrity, and his concerns about the cost of U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict. Deluzio is direct about the data: Americans his age and younger are statistically more likely to be worse off than their parents, and he believes Washington has to stop tinkering around the edges.Representing one of the most politically competitive districts in the country, Deluzio reflects on what it means to govern for everyone, not just a base, and why he remains optimistic about America's ability to course-correct at a critical moment for its democracy.Chapters0:00 Intro1:12 Western PA Roots and Values3:00 Iraq War and Military Service4:26 Voting Rights and Election Security5:52 Youth Sports and Rising Costs8:16 Monopoly Busters Caucus10:09 The American Dream Under Pressure11:51 What Constituents Are Saying13:01 Governing a Swing District14:15 Mentors and Resolve15:13 Optimism for America's Future16:47 Closing ThoughtsFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13thandparkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@13th_and_parkFollow Chris DeluzioX: https://x.com/RepDeluzioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/repdeluzio#ChrisDeluzio #pennsylvaniаpolitics #congress #antitrust #monopolybusters #americandream #costofliving #youthsports #veteransinpolitics #swingdistrict #corporatepower #workingfamilies #13thandpark #politicalpodcast #washingtondc #navyvet

Send us Fan MailGeorge Tomeski, founder and CEO of Helfie AI, and Dr. Ranya Habash, a physician and former healthcare technology leader with Microsoft, join 13th and Park to make the case for a fundamental reimagining of how Americans access and engage with their own health. For Tomeski, the mission is deeply personal: watching his mother suffer through 11 years of misdiagnosis before a terminal stage 4 stomach cancer diagnosis lit a fire that would eventually become Helfie AI, a smartphone platform designed to make health screening continuous, affordable, and universally accessible.Dr. Habash, an ophthalmologist at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and a pioneer in telemedicine, brings the clinical perspective. She explains how the eye alone can reveal signs of diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and early-onset dementia, and how the full face, analyzed through a smartphone camera, can deliver vital health data in real time. During the episode, she conducts a live demonstration on host Adam Goodman, pulling blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen, and respiratory data from a simple selfie in seconds.The conversation tackles some of the biggest structural failures in American healthcare: declining provider access, the cost spiral, health inequity in rural communities, and the gap between extraordinary medical innovation and stubbornly poor population outcomes. Tomesky argues that the phone is the missing infrastructure layer, capable of delivering continuous, low-cost health monitoring at cents per check, not dollars, and that early detection across conditions like COPD, skin cancer, and hypertension could dramatically reduce the $5 trillion healthcare burden.From regulatory reform and data sovereignty to the role of the MAHA movement and clinical trial diversity, this episode covers the full landscape of what it would take to turn a smartphone into every American's first line of defense against preventable disease.Chapters0:00 Intro1:37 Welcome and Show Overview2:33 George's Mom and the Origin Story4:36 Dr. Habash's Rural West Virginia Roots6:46 MAHA Movement and Rural Healthcare8:28 The Phone as the Healthcare Equalizer9:13 Cost of Screening: Cents Not Dollars11:31 What the Eyes Reveal About Your Health12:55 Live Helfie AI Demo on Adam16:07 Conditions Helfie AI Can Detect18:41 Data, Clinical Trials, and Health Equity22:54 Telemedicine, Wearables, and Where Healfie Fits25:42 Regulatory Changes Needed26:57 How Doctors View Helfie AI27:33 The Name and the MissionFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13thandparkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@13th_and_parkFollow George Tomeski & Dr. Ranya HabashLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gtvs/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranya-habash-md-6491ba96/About 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#healthcareai #healtheinnovation #preventivecare #digitalhealth #aiinhealthcare #healthequity #ruralhealthcare #earlydetection #mahamovement #telemedicine #healthtech #smartphonehealth #cancerprevention #13thandpark #politicalpodcast #washingtondc #healthreform

Send us Fan MailKyle Diamantis, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food, joins Adam Goodman and Allison Amway on 13th and Park for a wide-ranging conversation on what it means to oversee roughly 80% of the American food supply. Diamantis explains how the administration is working to put food policy at the center of the national health conversation, describing a fundamental shift in FDA's mission from reactive outbreak response to proactive, long-term chronic disease prevention.The conversation digs into the FDA's new post-market review framework for chemical additives, a system designed to systematically reassess ingredients that have been in the food supply since the 1950s, '60s, and '70s without any safety review since their introduction. Diamantis also details the results of the largest infant formula contamination testing effort in U.S. history, covering more than 300 products and 120,000 data points, and outlines the agency's ongoing nutrient review to help companies better align formula with the composition of breast milk.From petroleum-based food dyes to imported seafood safety and the role of artificial intelligence in accelerating FDA inspections and rulemaking, Diamantis walks through the tools, priorities, and cultural shifts underway at the agency. He also addresses the growing consumer-driven movement toward cleaner ingredients, pointing to major retailers like Aldi and Walmart removing dozens of additives from their private label brands as evidence that healthy and affordable food are not mutually exclusive.Throughout the episode, Diamantis reflects on what drives him: watching real-world changes, from protein-forward product labels to kids reading the backs of sports drink bottles, play out in supermarkets across the country. He argues this moment represents the first time in modern American history that the White House has placed genuine, sustained emphasis on food and nutrition from the top down.Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13thandparkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@13th_and_park#fdafood #foodpolicy #mahamovement #foodsafety #chronicdisease #infantformula #foodadditives #nutritionpolicy #publichealth #foodreform #americanhealth #rfkjr #cleanfood #13thandpark #politicalpodcast #washingtondc #healthpolicy #foodindustryAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.

Send us Fan MailCalley Means, advisor to HHS and co-author of Good Energy, joins 13th and Park for a wide-ranging conversation on why America is the most chronically diseased society in human history and what it will take to change that.Means, a former consultant to the food and pharmaceutical industries turned outspoken reformer, argues that the core problem is not a failure of effort but of design. He walks through the economic incentives that reward sickness over health, from insurance companies profiting off rising premiums to a pharmaceutical treadmill that manages chronic conditions rather than reversing them. He also explains why 48 cents of every federal tax dollar now goes to healthcare and why that trajectory points toward fiscal collapse.The conversation covers the formation of the MAHA movement, the policy wins already delivered at HHS and CMS, and the case for shifting healthcare dollars toward prevention, nutrition, and patient empowerment. Means also shares the story behind the phone call he helped broker between RFK Jr. and Donald Trump in the hours after the Butler assassination attempt, and why he believes their partnership will be remembered as one of the most consequential in modern public health.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow GuestX: IG: Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#calleymeans #mahamovement #healthcarereform #chronicdisease #rfkjr #makamericahealthyagain #foodpolicy #metabolichealth #goodeenergy #preventivehealth #hhs #trumphealthcare #13thandpark #politicalpodcast

Send us Fan MailNASA Administrator Jared Isaacman joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on America's space program, the race back to the moon, and what it will take to reach Mars.Isaacman pulls back the curtain on Artemis 2, including the six-minute communications blackout during reentry and the fact that the heat shield was known to be imperfect before splashdown. He explains why the team pressed forward with confidence, and what the post-mission data confirmed. He also lays out the full roadmap: moon landings in 2027 and 2028, a permanent lunar base, in-situ resource manufacturing, nuclear propulsion, and ultimately a crewed mission to Mars.The conversation covers the high-stakes race against China, which Isaacman says will be decided in months rather than years, and why falling short after 35 years of promises and over $100 billion in taxpayer investment would send a damaging message about American capability. He also opens up about his own journey, from starting a company in his parents' basement to building the world's largest civilian fleet of military jets, commanding two orbital missions, and raising over $250 million for Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital through his Inspiration4 mission.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Jared and NASA:IG: https://www.instagram.com/rookisaacman/X: https://x.com/rookisaacmanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nasa/posts/?feedView=allFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.

Send us Fan MailCongressman Seth Moulton joins 13th & Park for a candid conversation on leadership, service, and the future of American politics.A former Marine officer who served four tours in Iraq, Moulton reflects on the defining moments that shaped his leadership philosophy, from combat decisions under pressure to the responsibility of leading troops in life-or-death situations. He explains how those experiences continue to influence his approach in Congress, where he has built a reputation for independence and a willingness to challenge both parties.The conversation explores the real-world consequences of decisions made in Washington, the importance of political courage, and why Moulton believes the current system is failing everyday Americans. He also outlines his priorities, including affordability, accountability, and restoring trust in government.Looking ahead, Moulton shares why he is running for the United States Senate and what he believes the next generation must do to rebuild the country.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Seth Moulton!X: https://x.com/sethmoultonIG: https://www.instagram.com/sethmoultonFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#SethMoulton #Politics #Congress #Leadership #USPolitics #Veterans #MilitaryLeadership #SenateRace #Bipartisanship #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailSteve Hilton, Trump backed candidate for Governor of California, joins 13th & Park to discuss his campaign and why he believes the state is ready for change.Hilton explains why he sees a growing majority of Californians who believe the state is heading in the wrong direction, pointing to rising costs, housing challenges, and frustration with long standing political leadership. He lays out a platform focused on affordability, including lowering gas prices, cutting energy costs, and creating a path to homeownership for working families.The conversation also covers the impact of President Trump’s endorsement, the dynamics of the California governor’s race, and what it will take to compete in a state dominated by one party.Drawing on his background in government and business, Hilton shares his perspective on reducing bureaucracy and restoring opportunity across California.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow GuestX: https://x.com/SteveHiltonxIG: https://www.instagram.com/stevehiltonx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSteveHilton/Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#SteveHilton #CaliforniaPolitics #governor Race #CostOfLiving #californiagovernor  #PublicSafety #Politics #13thAndPark #california

Send us Fan MailSheriff Chad Bianco joins Anthony Williams on 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on his run for Governor of California, the challenges facing the state, and why he believes voters are ready for a different kind of leadership.Drawing on more than three decades in law enforcement, Bianco discusses public safety, homelessness, affordability, energy independence, government overreach, and what he sees as the deeper failures driving California’s cost-of-living crisis. He also explains why restoring accountability, rebuilding opportunity, and bringing common sense back to government are at the center of his campaign.Throughout the episode, Bianco reflects on the California he came to as a young man in search of opportunity — and why he believes that dream has become out of reach for too many families today. From crime and housing to taxes and Sacramento dysfunction, this conversation explores the political and policy battle over California’s future.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Sheriff Bianco:IG: https://www.instagram.com/sheriffbianco/X: https://x.com/ChadBiancoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-bianco-464bb860/Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.

Send us Fan MailHouse Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain joins 13th & Park for a conversation on voter ID, DHS funding, border security, taxes, manufacturing, and the issues she says matter most to working families. McClain argues that the strongest political message is rooted in “kitchen table economics” — the price of gas, groceries, housing, and the ability to build a better future for the next generation. She also reflects on her upbringing in Stockbridge, Michigan, the mentors who shaped her leadership, and the family moment that pushed her into public service.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow McClain!X: https://x.com/RepLisaMcClainIG: https://www.instagram.com/replisamcclainFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#LisaMcClain #Congress #Republicans #BorderSecurity #ElectionIntegrity #USEconomy #AmericanDream #Manufacturing #Politics #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailSBA Administrator and former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler joins 13th & Park to discuss the state of America’s small businesses, the fallout from pandemic-era spending, and the push to restore accountability across federal programs.Loeffler explains why small businesses remain the backbone of the U.S. economy, driving job creation and powering local communities. She outlines the current economic landscape, pointing to rising optimism alongside ongoing challenges like high interest rates that are slowing growth and investment.The conversation also dives into one of the biggest issues facing the SBA today—fraud. After trillions in relief funds were distributed during the pandemic, Loeffler details how tens to hundreds of billions were lost to abuse, and what her team is doing now to track it down, prosecute bad actors, and prevent it from happening again.From leveraging AI tools and interagency coordination to restructuring the SBA’s internal culture, Loeffler shares how the agency is evolving to better serve small business owners and rebuild trust in government systems.Drawing on her background in business, the Senate, and her upbringing on a multi-generation farm, she reflects on resilience, accountability, and what it takes to succeed in today’s economy.Filmed at Ballard Studios in Tampa, Florida.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow GuestX: https://x.com/SBA_KellyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-loeffler/Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#kellyloeffler #smallbusiness #sba #economy #government #fraud #businessgrowth #politics #interestrates #trumpadministration #entrepreneurship #13thandpark

Send us Fan MailVeteran political strategist Jim Deboo, former Chief of Staff to Governor Gavin Newsom, joins 13th & Park for an in-depth conversation on the forces shaping California politics and the future of the nation’s largest state economy.With direct experience at the highest levels of state government, Deboo explains why California operates less like a state and more like a “nation state”—with massive budgets, global regulatory influence, and a unique political environment dominated by ballot measures and long-standing institutions.The discussion explores the inner workings of California’s political system, including the power of ballot initiatives, the role of business and labor in shaping policy, and how emerging issues—from tech regulation to billionaire tax proposals—are reshaping the state’s political landscape.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Jim Deboo!X: https://x.com/JimDeBooLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-deboo-58314185/Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#CaliforniaPolitics #GavinNewsom #Sacramento #PoliticsPodcast #PublicPolicy #Elections #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailDee Dee Myers joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on political leadership, crisis management, and the realities of governing during moments of uncertainty.Myers made history as the first woman to serve as White House Press Secretary under President Bill Clinton, becoming one of the most visible communicators in American politics at a young age. She reflects on her path from campaign politics to the White House briefing room, the pressures of representing a new administration, and the lessons she learned navigating major political and international challenges.The conversation also explores her later career in media, business, and government — including her role in California’s economic strategy as Senior Advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, where she has worked to strengthen California’s business climate while managing the state’s economic response during the COVID-19 pandemic.Hosted by Anthony Williams, Managing Partner of Ballard Partners’ Sacramento office, the discussion also touches on the realities of governing during a global crisis, the complexity of balancing public health and economic priorities, and how California positions itself as one of the most dynamic economies in the world.Filmed at the Ballard Partners studio in West Hollywood, California.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Dee Dee MyersX: https://x.com/deemyersIG: https://www.instagram.com/deedeemyersla/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-dee-myers-6a055a16/Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#DeeDeeMyers #WhiteHouse #ClintonAdministration #USPolitics #PoliticalStrategy #PoliticalCommunication #Leadership #Government #PoliticsPodcast #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailFormer Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Liz Truss joins Co-Host Justin Sayfie on 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of Britain, the future of Europe, and the global political shift toward populism.Truss reflects on her time in office, the economic policies that defined her premiership, and what she describes as the entrenched bureaucratic establishment within the UK. She discusses her recent meeting with President Donald Trump in Florida, her reaction to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Munich Security Conference speech, and why she believes Europe is struggling economically and militarily.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Liz Truss!X: https://x.com/trussliz?s=20IG: https://www.instagram.com/trussliz/?hl=enFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#LizTruss #UKPolitics #Brexit #DonaldTrump #BritishPolitics #NATO #Europe #ConservativePolitics #ReformUK #PoliticsPodcast #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailSickle cell disease has devastated families for generations — causing chronic pain, repeated hospitalizations, and shortened lives. On this episode of 13th & Park, we explore a potential breakthrough that is redefining what’s possible for patients living with this severe genetic condition.This conversation is hosted by Alison Anway, Chair of the Health Policy Group at Ballard Partners.She is joined by David Meek, CEO of Genetix Biotherapeutics, and Stacey Rifkin, a nationally respected pediatric hematologist who has spent her career treating children with sickle cell disease.Together, they discuss the science behind an FDA-approved gene therapy that treats sickle cell at the genetic level — offering patients a one-time, potentially transformative treatment. Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#SickleCell #GeneTherapy #Biotech #HealthcareInnovation #PrecisionMedicine #PublicHealth #FDA #MedicalBreakthrough #13thAndPark #HealthPolicy

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of 13th & Park, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary joins Adam Goodman and Alison to discuss rebuilding public trust in medicine, reforming the FDA, and accelerating life-saving innovation.From challenging long-standing medical dogma to issuing national priority review vouchers that speed up breakthrough treatments, Dr. Makary outlines how the FDA is reducing review times, increasing transparency, and modernizing outdated regulatory models. He explains why Bayesian clinical trials matter, how food chemical loopholes are being addressed, and why restoring confidence in public health institutions is central to the agency’s mission.The conversation also explores the microbiome, antibiotic overuse, hormone replacement therapy, supply chain reshoring, over-the-counter drug reform, and what it means to “get back to science” in an era of declining trust.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Dr. Makary!X: https://x.com/DrMakaryFDAIG: https://www.instagram.com/martymakaryFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#MartyMakary #FDA #HealthPolicy #MedicalReform #PublicHealth #DrugApproval #HealthcareInnovation #13thAndPark #PolicyPodcast #MedicalScience

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of 13th & Park, host Adam Goodman is joined by Fox Business News anchor Elizabeth MacDonald, the longtime journalist behind The Evening Edit.MacDonald reflects on her career holding power to account—from Wall Street scandals and IRS investigations to Washington oversight and economic policy—and explains why asking why still matters in modern journalism. Drawing on decades of reporting at the intersection of markets, government, and everyday life, she discusses the responsibility journalists owe their audience, the danger of opinion-driven media, and how economic decisions in Washington shape real outcomes for American families.The conversation also explores her unconventional path into journalism, the lessons she learned covering underreported beats, and why credibility, curiosity, and restraint are more important than ever in an era of nonstop information.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Elizabeth!X: https://x.com/LizMacDonaldFOX?s=20IG: https://www.instagram.com/_e_mac_Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#ElizabethMacDonald #FoxBusiness #TheEveningEdit #Journalism #BusinessNews #Economy #Media #Politics #InvestigativeJournalism #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailCongressman Carlos Gimenez joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on national security, China, communism, and the fight to defend freedom at home and abroad.Born in Havana and raised in the shadow of communism, Gimenez brings a deeply personal perspective to today’s geopolitical challenges. He explains why the Chinese Communist Party represents the most serious threat to global freedom, how China’s Belt and Road Initiative is reshaping influence across the world, and why the United States can no longer afford complacency in its own hemisphere.The conversation also explores Gimenez’s journey from firefighter to Miami-Dade Mayor to Congress, how crisis leadership shapes decision-making, and why focusing on root causes — not political noise — is essential to effective governance.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Carlos!X: https://x.com/RepCarlosIG: https://www.instagram.com/repcarlosfl/?hl=enFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#CarlosGimenez #China #NationalSecurity #Communism #ForeignPolicy #AmericaFirst #Congress #Politics #13thAndPark #USPolitics

Send us Fan MailThere 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 & Park, Secretary Rollins discusses her journey from rural Texas to the Cabinet, how her upbringing shaped her leadership philosophy, and why America’s farmers are central to food security, economic strength, and the future of rural communities.The conversation explores the pressures facing today’s farm economy, the role of food policy in public health, and how restoring confidence in American agriculture fits into a broader vision of national resilience and independence.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Brooke Rollins!X: https://x.com/SecRollinsIG: https://www.instagram.com/brookelrollins/Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#BrookeRollins #USDA #Agriculture #Farmers #FoodSecurity #RuralAmerica #AmericaFirst #PublicPolicy #Leadership #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailIn 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 the show remotely from Miami.Together, they examine how power is exercised inside the White House—and how it is covered in today’s rapidly evolving media environment. Drawing on decades of experience covering Florida politics, national campaigns, and multiple presidential administrations, Caputo explains what has changed inside the White House press corps, how access and influence actually work, and why the Trump era forced a fundamental reset in political journalism.The conversation spans foreign policy and national security, including Venezuela, oil, and U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere, as well as the role of culture in shaping politics, media narratives, and public trust. Caputo also reflects on the realities of getting scoops, the evolving relationship between reporters and power, the rise of alternative and digital media, and how news organizations are adapting to a more fragmented, competitive, and fast-moving information landscape.From media credibility and institutional trust to White House access and the future of political reporting, this episode goes beyond headlines to unpack what really matters in Washington—and why it matters now.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Marc CaputoX: https://x.com/MarcACaputoAxios: https://www.axios.com/authors/mcaputoFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#MarcCaputo #Axios #AdamGoodman #JustinSayfie #BallardPartners #WhiteHouse #PoliticalJournalism #Media #WashingtonPolitics #USPolitics #PressCorps #ForeignPolicy #Venezuela #NationalSecurity #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailIn 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 decades of chronic disease.Dr. Haridopolos reflects on her journey from growing up as a patient with a congenital heart condition to practicing family medicine for more than two decades, and now serving at the highest levels of public health leadership. She explains how that experience shapes her patient-first approach to policy, prevention, and communication.The conversation explores the mission and responsibilities of the Office of the Surgeon General, the role of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and why prevention—not treatment—must be the foundation of a healthier nation. We also discuss the rise of ultra-processed foods, obesity and diabetes trends, addiction threats emerging at the retail level, and how lifestyle changes can dramatically improve health outcomes and reduce long-term healthcare costs.Dr. Haridopolos also shares her perspective on the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, the importance of clear health communication, and how innovation—from newborn screening to AI-driven research—can reshape the future of medicine.Filmed at Ballard Studios in Washington, D.C.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow GuestX: https://x.com/Dr_HaridopolosFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.

Send us Fan MailU.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 offers a grounded national-security perspective on recent U.S. actions involving Venezuela, explaining why the Maduro regime poses a real threat tied to narco-terrorism, regional instability, and U.S. energy and security interests. Drawing on historical precedent, she outlines how these actions fit within long-standing American foreign policy and why they differ fundamentally from traditional sovereignty disputes.The conversation then turns to health care, where Miller-Meeks challenges the idea that cost alone defines success. She explains why the United States continues to lead the world in advanced treatments and outcomes, while also acknowledging the structural problems that drive inefficiency and rising costs. Her focus centers on evidence-based medicine, patient incentives, transparency, and reforms aimed at lowering premiums while improving long-term health outcomes.Throughout the episode, Miller-Meeks reflects on how her background in medicine and the military shapes her approach to leadership in Congress, including the importance of humility, service, and bipartisan problem-solving.This episode offers a clear, experience-driven look at global security challenges and domestic policy reform—without rhetoric, and with an emphasis on results.Filmed at Ballard Studios in Washington, D.C.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Rep. Miller-MeeksX: https://x.com/RepMMMIG: https://www.instagram.com/repmmmFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#MariannetteMillerMeeks #Venezuela #Maduro #NationalSecurity #USForeignPolicy #NarcoTerrorism #HealthcareReform #HealthcarePolicy #USPolitics #CongressInterview #VeteransInCongress #13thAndPark #PoliticalPodcast

Send us Fan MailFormer 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 Room, McFarland explains why recent U.S. actions in Venezuela represent more than a regional intervention — they signal a fundamental reset of the global chessboard. She breaks down deterrence, leadership, and psychology in American power, and why the Western Hemisphere has once again become the central arena of great-power competition.The discussion spans China, Iran, Russia, drug cartels, energy security, and the return of the Monroe Doctrine — with a clear through-line: credibility matters, and America’s willingness to act reshapes how allies and adversaries calculate risk.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow GuestX: https://twitter.com/realKTMcFarlandFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.

Send us Fan MailCongressman 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, Johnson sits at the intersection of agriculture, energy, technology, and national security. In this wide-ranging conversation, he explains why food security is national security, how America can remain competitive with China, and why bipartisan cooperation is essential to rebuilding infrastructure, expanding energy capacity, and strengthening rural communities.Johnson also outlines his top priorities as governor, including improving education outcomes, reversing South Dakota’s recent economic slowdown, addressing substance abuse, and ensuring rural America has the workforce, connectivity, and healthcare access it needs to thrive. Drawing on his experience balancing budgets, regulating utilities, and legislating in Congress, he makes the case for pragmatic leadership focused on results—not noise.Filmed at Ballard Studios in Washington, D.C.Follow Congressman Dusty!X: https://x.com/RepDustyJohnsonX: https://x.com/dustyjohnsonIG: https://www.instagram.com/repdustyjohnson/IG: https://www.instagram.com/dusty.johnson/Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comListen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081About 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#DustyJohnson #SouthDakota #SouthDakotaGovernor #GovernorRace #SDPolitics #RuralAmerica #Agriculture #EnergyPolicy #China #NationalSecurity #Infrastructure #Bipartisanship #AmericanLeadership #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailThe 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 & Park, Adam Goodman sits down with Chris Jahn, President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council, to break down why chemistry is foundational to American competitiveness, energy independence, and economic security.Jahn explains how U.S. chemistry enables innovation across AI, semiconductors, transportation, defense systems, and clean energy — and why overregulation, permitting delays, and rail consolidation now pose serious risks to American manufacturing and national security. He also discusses workforce shortages, STEM education, global competition with China, and why regulatory reform is essential if the U.S. wants to continue making critical materials at home.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Chris Jahn!X: https://x.com/JahnChrisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjahn/Follow The ACC!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-chemistry-councilhttps://railmergermadness.com/Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#ChrisJahn #AmericanChemistryCouncil #Manufacturing #EnergyIndependence #SupplyChain #NationalSecurity #STEM #Chemistry #AmericanIndustry #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailCongressman 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 background in finance and state government to his time in Congress, Donalds explains how economics, constitutional limits, and voter accountability guide his decision-making. He discusses why affordability has become the defining issue for Floridians — touching on housing costs, insurance, taxes, and property ownership — and outlines his vision for keeping Florida competitive while protecting long-term opportunity for families and young people.The conversation also explores Florida’s growing role in commercial space, finance, technology, and healthcare, as well as the personal moments that shaped Donalds’ character, leadership style, and commitment to public service.Filmed at Ballard Studios in Washington, D.C.Follow GuestX: https://x.com/ByronDonaldsIG: https://www.instagram.com/byrondonalds/YouTube:  @ByronDonaldsForFlorida  Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comListen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081About 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#ByronDonalds #Florida #FloridaGovernor #FloridaPolitics #FloridaGovernorRace #FloridaLeadership #FloridaRepublicans #ConservativeLeadership #AmericaFirst #USPolitics #StateLeadership #Election2026

Send us Fan MailOklahoma 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 private-sector career, to becoming one of the most prominent governors in the country, Stitt explains how entrepreneurial thinking shaped his approach to governing. He discusses why states function best as laboratories of democracy, how incentives differ between government and the private sector, and why growth, affordability, and opportunity start at the state level—not in Washington.Stitt also addresses tribal sovereignty, tax reform, infrastructure, energy affordability, national debt, and what it means to lead with conviction rather than polling. As Chairman of the National Governors Association, he offers rare insight into bipartisan cooperation among governors and why state executives often find more common ground than federal leaders.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Kevin Stitt!X: https://x.com/GovStittIG: https://www.instagram.com/governorkevinstittFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#KevinStitt #Oklahoma #Governors #Leadership #Federalism #StatePolicy #AmericanDream #Politics #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailU.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 personal story that forged his approach to public service.A Cherokee Nation citizen, rancher, and lifelong entrepreneur, Mullin discusses why Congress must recruit leaders with real-world experience, how permitting reform is holding back U.S. energy capacity, and why America’s ability to compete in the next era of data, defense, and AI depends on unleashing domestic production.He also reflects on the deeply personal moment when President Trump intervened to help his critically injured son, a story that illustrates a side of Trump rarely seen publicly — and one that shaped Mullin’s understanding of loyalty, leadership, and service.From housing costs, inflation perception, and the economic mood, to the future of energy, Native American sovereignty, and the senator’s own journey from overcoming childhood challenges to running a national-scale business, this episode offers a candid look at a leader shaped by adversity and grounded by family.Follow Sen. Markwayne MullinX: https://twitter.com/SenMullinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/senmullinYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLQlm-cbGbJj9baZC6oFsagFollow 13th & ParkYouTube: https://youtube.com/@13thandParkInstagram: https://instagram.com/13thandparkX: https://x.com/13thandParkFollow Ballard PartnersWebsite: https://ballardpartners.comX: https://x.com/BallardFirmListen on AudioSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H2P2nzYVPApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-parkAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#MarkwayneMullin #13thAndPark #EnergyPolicy #TribalSovereignty #AmericanPolitics #Congress #BallardPartners #Oklahoma #EnergyDominance #AIInfrastructure

Send us Fan MailKristen 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 midterms.Drawing on years of public opinion research, Kristen breaks down why voter anxiety is rising, where trust in institutions has collapsed, and which issues matter most to voters across generations. She explains the widening gap between leaders and the electorate, how younger voters are consuming politics through an entirely different ecosystem, and why the cost-of-living crisis is redefining political identity in ways both parties are struggling to understand.Kristen also offers a clear look at emerging electoral signals: the rise of low-propensity voters, the polarization of information sources, the psychological roots of political fear, and how AI may transform campaigns, persuasion, and civic engagement. Through the lens of Echelon Insights’ research, she outlines the lessons both parties must learn — and the blind spots they can’t afford to ignore — as the country approaches another pivotal election cycle.A candid, data-driven exploration of where voters are today, where they’re headed, and what it means for America’s political future.Filmed at our Washington, D.C. studio.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Kristen Soltis AndersonX: https://x.com/KSoltisAndersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ksoltisanderson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-soltis-anderson-38b968258/Follow Echelon InsightsX: https://x.com/EchelonInsightsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/echelon-insights/Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#KristenSoltisAnderson #Polling #PublicOpinion #Elections #VoterTrust #PoliticalAnalysis #AmericanPolitics #2026Midterms #13thAndPark #midterms #midterms2026 #voter #vote

Send us Fan MailVA 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 member of Congress.Collins explains why “meeting veterans where they are” is at the center of his approach, and discusses how the VA is working to deliver faster, more reliable care through accountability, modernization, and a renewed focus on the veteran experience. He also outlines the role of technology and AI in expanding access, improving benefits processing, and better supporting veterans in rural and underserved communities.From the hard lessons learned in military service to the emotional moments that stay with him as a leader, Collins shares a grounded, purpose-driven vision for the future of veteran care.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Doug Collins!X: https://x.com/SecVetAffairsIG: https://www.instagram.com/dougcollinsgaFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#DougCollins #VeteransAffairs #VASecretary #VeteranCare #VAReform #Leadership #PublicService #MilitaryVeterans #13thAndPark #Season4

Send us Fan MailBrian 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 reflects on his early years in Tallahassee politics, his role as Chief of Staff to Governor Bob Martinez, and the high-stakes lessons learned during major reform and crisis moments in Florida government. He also shares the story of his decades-long relationship with Donald Trump, from their first correspondence to the political turning points that shaped the 2016 election and beyond — including the introduction he made between Trump and Susie Wiles, who now serves as Trump’s Chief of Staff.He walks through how Ballard Partners built a reputation across administrations, expanded globally, and stayed grounded in principles like humility, honesty, and relationship-driven advocacy — all while representing clients in some of the most consequential industries in America today.Filmed in our NEW Washington, D.C. studio.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Brian:X: https://x.com/BrianBallardBPLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-ballard-b7b663369/Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#BrianBallard #BallardPartners #DonaldTrump #FloridaPolitics #Lobbying #WashingtonDC #PoliticalStrategy #13thAndPark #Season4 #AdamGoodman #USPolitics #PowerBrokers #Government #Leadership

Send us Fan MailPaul 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 literacy, and retirement planning, offering insight into how Americans can better prepare for their financial futures. He discusses the importance of education, the role of personal responsibility in investing, and how emotions often stand in the way of smart financial decisions.From navigating uncertain markets to understanding policy shifts that affect everyday investors, Auslander shares decades of experience helping clients grow, preserve, and pass on their wealth with purpose.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#PaulAuslander #SeabridgePrivateWealth #FinancialLiteracy #GenerationalWealth #Investing #WealthManagement #RetirementPlanning #FinancialDiscipline #PersonalFinance #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailRobert 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 President Trump’s 20-point plan brought Israel, Arab nations, and global powers together to broker a ceasefire, return hostages, and lay the groundwork for long-term regional peace. He explains why he, a lifelong Democrat, called for Trump’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize and why bipartisan recognition is critical to sustaining progress in the Middle East.The discussion covers Iran’s weakened position, the new coalition of Arab and Western nations, the importance of Palestinian reform, and the role of American diplomacy in building a more stable and hopeful future for the region.Filmed at our Washington, D.C. studio.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#RobertWexler #GazaPeacePact #MiddleEastPeace #Trump #NobelPeacePrize #Israel #Hamas #Diplomacy #ForeignPolicy #USPolitics #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailDr. 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 NIH can better support breakthroughs by reshaping incentives for scientists, strengthening replication, and investing in prevention. He highlights lessons from the pandemic, the need to rebuild public trust in science, and introduces his vision for “Make America Healthy Again (MAHA),” focused on promoting longer, healthier lives.From extending life expectancy to reforming research culture, Bhattacharya offers a candid look at what’s next for the NIH and the future of American health.Filmed at our Washington, D.C. studio.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Dr. Jay BhattacharyaX: https://x.com/DrJBhattacharyahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jbhattacharyaFollow the NIH:X: https://x.com/nihLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-institutes-of-healthFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ballard-partnerswww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#JayBhattacharya #NIH #NationalInstitutesOfHealth #PublicHealth #HealthPolicy #MedicalResearch #Healthcare #ChronicDisease #Longevity #COVID19 #TrustInScience #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailCongresswoman 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 enduring legacy of the civil rights movement, the unfinished work of John Lewis, and her mission to restore and protect the Voting Rights Act of 1965. As the Ranking Member on the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee and a leading voice in the Congressional Black Caucus, she shares her vision for bipartisan cooperation, rural healthcare, and empowering the next generation of women in leadership.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Terri SewellX: https://x.com/RepTerriSewellIG: https://www.instagram.com/repterriasewellFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#TerriSewell #Selma #CivilRights #JohnLewis #VotingRightsAct #CongressionalBlackCaucus #WomenInLeadership #AlabamaPolitics #USPolitics #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailHaving 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 of Univfy, and Dr. Kaylen Silverberg, Medical Director of the Texas Fertility Center and Co-Chair of Americans for IVF, to discuss how AI, predictive analytics, and policy are transforming access to fertility care.Together, they explore:- How technology is improving IVF success rates- Why access and insurance coverage remain the biggest hurdles- What bipartisan support for IVF means for the future- How scaling value-based fertility care could rebuild America’s fertility rate within two yearsThis conversation blends science, policy, and deeply human stories — showing why IVF is both a technological breakthrough and a moral mission to help families grow.www.univfy.comwww.americansforivf.orgListen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Dr. Mylene YaoX: https://x.com/myleneyaoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mylene-yao-m-d-049a2915Follow Dr. Kaylen SilverbergFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LetsTalkAboutFertilityIG: https://www.instagram.com/lets_talk_about_fertilityLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kaylen-silverberg/Follow Univfy:X: https://x.com/UnivfyIG: https://www.instagram.com/univfy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/univfy/Follow Texas Fertility Center:X: https://x.com/txfertilityFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#13thandPark #IVF #Fertility #AI #HealthcareInnovation #FamilyPlanning #Podcast #Politics #FYP

Send us Fan MailMike 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 raises for U.S. troops, invests in next-generation weapons, and accelerates the adoption of artificial intelligence in national security. He breaks down why America must modernize its Pentagon acquisition system, strengthen its nuclear triad, and repatriate defense supply chains away from China.From proposals like a “Golden Dome” layered air defense system to addressing recruiting shortfalls in the armed forces, Rogers offers a candid, insider’s look at the challenges and opportunities shaping America’s military readiness.Filmed at our Washington, D.C. studio.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Mike RogersX: https://x.com/RepMikeRogersALIG: https://www.instagram.com/repmikerogersalFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#MikeRogers #NDAA #NationalSecurity #Defense #Military #ArmedServices #Troops #AI #Pentagon #GoldenDome #USPolitics #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailPeter 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 stories from the Trump campaign trail, the dynamics of the West Wing across both terms, and his four months in federal prison. He opens up about his arrest at Reagan National Airport, what life was like behind bars at age 74, and how those experiences reshaped his views on politics, executive privilege, and public service.The conversation also covers Navarro’s role in shaping U.S. trade and manufacturing policy, including the tariff battles with China and the broader economic strategy that defined the Trump administration.Candid, controversial, and deeply personal, Navarro’s story captures the rise, fall, and resilience of one of the most outspoken figures in Trump’s orbit.Filmed at our Washington, D.C. studio.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Peter NavarroX / Twitter: https://x.com/RealPNavarroInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realpnavarro/Substack: https://substack.com/@peternavarroFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#PeterNavarro #IWentToPrisonSoYouWontHaveTo #TrumpLand #WhiteHouse #Trade #Tariffs #China #Manufacturing #PrisonStory #Lawfare #ExecutivePrivilege #USPolitics #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailCopper 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 everything from AI data centers and electric vehicles to national defense systems like the F-35 and U.S. Navy carriers.Hornor details America’s urgent need to develop domestic copper mines and processing capacity to keep pace with global demand, compete with China’s stockpiling, and ensure U.S. energy security and technological leadership. He also shares his international experience, partnerships with Japan, and why responsible American mining is vital for the future.Filmed at our Washington, D.C. studio.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow GuestX: https://x.com/BMatthewHornorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-matthew-hornor-525a903/Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#MatthewHornor #FalconCopper #Copper #CriticalMinerals #AI #EnergySecurity #NationalSecurity #Mining #ElectricVehicles #USvsChina #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailCMS 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 Bill’s health care reforms, and expand preventive care to improve outcomes and lower costs.Dr. Oz shares his “Make America Healthy Again” vision, tackling issues like obesity, chronic disease, and rural hospital closures. He highlights how the $50 billion in rural health investments and digital health innovations can reshape access to care for millions.From Medicare and Medicaid reform to the broader mission of CMS, Dr. Oz lays out his plan to protect America’s most vulnerable patients while transforming the nation’s health care system.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Dr. OzX: https://x.com/DrOzIG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_ozFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#DrOz #CMS #Medicare #Medicaid #HealthcareReform #BigBeautifulBill #FraudWasteAbuse #RuralHealth #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #13thAndPark

Send us Fan MailChairman 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 Missouri farm to chairing the only committee whose authority is written into the Constitution, Smith shares his journey and perspective on leading one of Washington’s most consequential committees.In this candid conversation, Smith discusses the passage of the “big, beautiful bill,” the importance of small business tax relief, the challenges of high interest rates, and why safeguarding Social Security and Medicare must be bipartisan. He also talks about growing up without running water, what keeps him up at night, and the values that drive his service.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow Jason Smith and the Ways & Means CommitteeX: https://x.com/RepJasonSmithX: https://x.com/WaysandMeansGOPFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.

Send us Fan MailFormer 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 both Trump 1.0 and 2.0, what it takes to build trust inside the White House, and how she approaches leadership, public service, and difficult negotiations. She shares insights on higher education reform, women’s sports, campus culture, and the values that guide her work—while offering a behind-the-scenes look at life inside the West Wing.From Air Force One memories to the daily grind of policy execution, May Davis Mailman provides a rare glimpse into the challenges and opportunities of shaping national policy at the highest level.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow GuestX: https://x.com/MayMailmanIG: https://www.instagram.com/maymailFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.