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The Conversation with Dasha Burns

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

Do the third-party candidates stand a chance?

POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts and Scott Bland interview Evan McMullin on the third-party candidate's chances of getting on the ballot, let alone winning the presidency. Roberts and Bland are joined by Annie Karni and Hadas Gold to discuss the Trump campaign shakeup, Clinton debate prep and coasting, media buys and media ventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 201649 minEp. 17

Can Trump rebound?

POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts, Charlie Mahtesian, Eli Stokols, Scott Bland and Hadas Gold discuss the latest polling in swing states and if the Trump campaign's increase in events in these key areas can knock Hillary Clinton's numbers down. Also discussed are the challenges the media is facing in covering Donald Trump's unconvential campaign-are reporters spouting off on Twitter going too far? Plus, VP reporter Burgess Everett stops by to talk what life's like on the trail with Tim Kaine. Learn mor...

Aug 11, 201649 minEp. 16

Will Trump drop out?

POLITICO’s Charlie Mahtesian, Ken Vogel, Eli Stokols, Hadas Gold and Scott Bland geek out over the race to the White House. The group discusses how Donald Trump's week of gaffes is burying bad news for Hillary Clinton and they examine Trump's fundraising efforts and why it's so hard for him to ask for money. Also discussed are the Paul Ryan and John McCain snubs and the delicate dance many Republican lawmakers are doing to win votes their home districts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Aug 04, 201645 minEp. 15

What if Clinton v. Trump ends in a tie?

POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts, Charlie Mahtesian, Ken Vogel and Hadas Gold geek out over the race to the White House in Philadelphia with segments on the unlikely but not impossible scenario that the election ends in a tie, the Russians hacking DNC emails and Donald Trump's response, and President Obama's address to the convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 201634 minEp. 14

Trump claims the title

POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts, Charlie Mahtesian, Ken Vogel and Eli Stokols geek out over the race to the White House in Cleveland with segments on the youth vote, Donald Trump's children playing a starring role at the convention, Ivanka's influence on Trump and Super PAC fundraising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 201632 minEp. 13

Live from the RNC with Sarah Huckabee and David Pepper

POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts and Charlie Mahtesian sit down with senior Trump advisor Sarah Huckabee and Ohio Democratic Party chairman David Pepper in Cleveland to discuss how to win battleground states, what it's like inside the Trump campaign, the future of the Republican Party and Rob Portman's race in Ohio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 201630 minEp. 12

Why Trump is gaining on Clinton

POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts, Charlie Mahtesian, Scott Bland and Hadas Gold geek out over the race to the White House with segments on Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's tie in a recent New York Times/CBS poll, Clinton's unfavorability numbers, the Trump VP stakes and why Trump is suing former aide Sam Nunberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 201641 minEp. 11

Trump fumbles Clinton's bad week

POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts, Charlie Mahtesian, Eli Stokols and Hadas Gold geek out over the race to the White House with segments on Hillary Clinton's email investigation, Donald Trump's June fundraising, the possibility of delegates unbinding at the RNC and Trump's VP contenders - including Ivanka? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 07, 201641 minEp. 10

Trump's trade war on the GOP establishment

POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts, Charlie Mahtesian, Ken Vogel, Eli Stokols and Scott Bland geek out over the race to the White House with segments on Donald Trump's fundraising catch-up, Nate Silver's campaign math and Pennsylvania's politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 01, 201651 minEp. 9

Was firing Lewandowski the start of Trump's turnaround?

POLITICO’s Susan Glasser, Charlie Mahtesian, Ken Vogel, Eli Stokols and Scott Bland geek out over the race to the White House with segments on Cory Lewandowski's sudden exit from Donald Trump's team and the role Trump's children are playing in the campaign. Plus, the group analyzes the fundraising gap between the Trump and Clinton campaigns and discusses how Trump's money disadvantage could affect him in the crucial months to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 201639 minEp. 8

Did Trump blow it on Orlando?

POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts, Charlie Mahtesian, Ken Vogel, Eli Stokols and Scott Bland geek out over the race to the White House with segments on Donald Trump's reaction to the Orlando shooting and if his off-the-cuff style will translate to national election success. Plus, the group looks at where Hillary Clinton is spending her ad money and if it's helping her favorability numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 201638 minEp. 7

Donald Trump’s big-money blues

POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts, Charlie Mahtesian, Ken Vogel, Eli Stokols and Scott Bland geek out over the race to the White House with segments on Donald Trump's money woes, Paul Manafort's influence on the Trump campaign and whether or not Elizabeth Warren is campaigning to be Hillary Clinton's VP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 09, 201640 minEp. 6

Trump's Libertarian nightmare

POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts, Charlie Mahtesian, Ken Vogel, Eli Stokols and Scott Bland geek out over the race to the White House with segments on the Libertarian's threat to Donald Trump, why Hillary Clinton's winning the war for superdelegates and the unique role Twitter is playing in this race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 03, 201638 minEp. 5

What is Bernie Sanders up to?

POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts, Charlie Mahtesian, Ken Vogel, Hadas Gold and Scott Bland geek out over the race to the White House with segments on Rick Wiley, Donald Trump's national campaign director, leaving the job after only six weeks, Trump's complicated relationship with the RNC, and a potential debate between Bernie Sanders and Trump. Plus, how Sanders' momentum is affecting upcoming congressional races, namely Debbie Wasserman Schultz's contest in Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

May 26, 201634 minEp. 4

How badly is Sanders hurting Clinton?

POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts, Charlie Mahtesian, Ken Vogel, Hadas Gold and Scott Bland geek out over the race to the White House with segments on the Democratic crackup and Bernie Sander's long game, Facebook's optics problem with conservatives and the gender gap driving 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 201633 minEp. 3

Is Trump really making nice with the GOP?

POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts, Charlie Mahtesian, Ken Vogel, Eli Stokols and Scott Bland geek out over the race to the White House with segments on Hillary Clinton's dismal showing in West Virginia, Donald Trump meeting with the RNC, primary polling versus general election, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 201633 minEp. 2

Does Donald Trump have a prayer?

POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts, Charlie Mahtesian, Ken Vogel, Eli Stokols and Scott Bland geek out on the race to the White House on the inaugural episode of the 2016 Nerdcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 06, 201633 minEp. 1

Welcome to the 2016 Nerdcast

Welcome to the 2016 Nerdcast by POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 05, 20163 min
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