13th & Park

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By: Ballard Partners

"13th & Park" hosts insightful conversations with special guests covering a broad range of topics from politics and government, to technology, culture, economics and the media. Listeners eavesdrop on what feel like private conversations featuring the savviest and most highly regarded minds in the country. The show, co-hosted by media veterans Adam Goodman and Justin Sayfie, is produced by Ballard Partners in the Ballard Studios in Washington DC.

"Let's Talk" With Erich Schwartzel (Part 1) | 13th & Park
#28
Last Wednesday at 5:00 PM

China's attemtps to control Hollywood is all about politics & power, in a battle for world supremacy. Just ask Brad Pitt and Quentin Tarantino. Today is part 1 of our conversation with Erich Schwartzel, The Wall Street Journal's guru on entertainment, about how this has become the, "most consequential challenge", of our generation.

Stay tuned for part 2, set to release early next week!
Follow Erich on twitter: https://twitter.com/erichschwartzel


"Let's Talk" With Lucas Moskowitz | 13th & Park
#27
05/26/2023

Lucas Moskowitz, Former Chief of Staff at the SEC and now Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Robinhood, talks about how app based platforms on the internet have given everyone a place at the table.  

Follow Robinhood on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobinhoodApp

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"Let's Talk" With Steve Moore | 13th & Park
#26
05/05/2023

You can follow him on twitter @StephenMoore


"Let's Talk" With Philip Levine | 13th & Park
#25
04/28/2023

Former Miami Beach Mayor joins Adam and Justin for this episode of 13th  Park!

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"Let's Talk" With Randy Levine | 13th & Park
#24
03/29/2023

Hear Randy Levine, the New York Yankee's President, talk about the new rules, the season ahead, and his Ted Lasso moment, in one of America's oldest pastimes: Baseball.

You can follow the Yankees on twitter.com/yankees


"Let's Talk" With Juan Williams | 13th & Park
#23
03/24/2023

Hear noted TV host, journalist and author Juan Williams talk about everything from the Supreme Court and race in America, to Quakerism and TikTok.

You can follow him on twitter @TheJuanWilliams


"Let's Talk" With John Daley | 13th & Park
#22
03/03/2023

The number one issue in Chicago led to the ouster of the number one leader.  Hear John Daley, from a legendary political family, talk about how crime has created a showdown between progressive politics and the need to feel safe. 

You can follow him here: https://twitter.com/DaleyStrategy


"Let's Talk" With K.T. McFarland | 13th & Park
#21
02/15/2023

K.T. McFarland,  the renown national security advisor who served under four U.S. Presidents, breaks down the new China threat to America economically, diplomatically, and - God forbid - militarily. One of "13th & Park's" most memorable episodes.

You can follow her on Twitter @realKTMcFarland


"Let's Talk" With Tony Crews | 13th & Park
#20
02/08/2023

Tony Crews, one of the most innovative pioneers in addressing the challenge of homelessness, shows why this is an opportunity for all of us to reveal not just compassion, but our humanity.  


"Let's Talk" With D.C. Reeves | 13th & Park
#19
01/20/2023

Mayor DC Reeves is a living metaphor for what it's going to take to keep America's cities vital, prosperous and growing.  

You can follow him on Twitter @mayordcreeves


"Let's Talk" With Andy Ogles | 13th & Park
#18
01/13/2023

A conversation with TN Representative Andy Ogles, one of Congress’ newest Members and already one of its best known, for reforming the way Congress does its business.

You can follow him on twitter @AndyOgles


"Let's Talk" Year End Special | 13th & Park
#17
12/29/2022

From Putin and politics to Wordle and world-changing moments, Adam and Justin discuss some of the most Googled people and events of the year.  

Follow Adam on Twitter @adamgoodman3 and Justin @JustinSayfie


"Let's Talk" With Ambassador Peter Pham | 13th & Park
#16
12/16/2022

Former Ambassador Peter Pham talks about how the US-Africa Summit presages both opportunity and peril. 

You can follow him on twitter @DrJPPham


"Let's Talk" With Aaron Bean | 13th & Park
#15
11/22/2022

Aaron Bean, a popular new GOP Congressman from NE Florida who's been a fiscal expert and health care innovator for nearly a quarter century, is a rare find in elected circles these days: he's an eternal optimist who believes the nation can rturn to being the same. 

You can follow him on Twitter @AaronPBean


"Let's Talk" With Laurel Lee | 13th & Park
#14
11/18/2022

Laurel Lee, who was in charge of elections as Secretary of State under Governor Ron DeSantis, hits three of her top priorities as one of the newest Members of Congress: Border security, law and order and election reform. 

You can follow her on twitter @Vote_Laurel


"Let's Talk" With Dan McFaul | 13th & Park
#13
11/10/2022

Dan McFaul, a 26 year veteran of Capitol Hill and Ballard Partners’ walking textbook on Congress, discusses how quickly a new Republican House would move new priorities into play, and suggests slim majority margins in both the House and Senate may actually motivate more action and less gridlock.


You can follow him on Twitter @DanMcFaulDC


"Let's Talk" With Jon Ralston | 13th & Park
#12
11/03/2022

Jon Ralston, the long time Silver State journalist whose reports and opinions on Nevada government and politics are widely-watched and wholly legendary, describes how a swing state that turned blue may be facing a red wave that could topple a sitting Democratic Senator, Governor and Members of Congress.

You can follow him on twitter @RalstonReports


"Let's Talk" With Hank Stephenson | 13th & Park
#11
10/31/2022

Hank Stephenson whose award-winning reports have been featured in the Arizona Capitol Times, Arizona Daily Star, Politico, New York Times, and Arizona Agenda. In this episode, Hank handicaps the pivotal AZ midterm races for Governor and the U.S. Senate.  

You can follow him @hankdeanlight


"Let's Talk" With Tia Mitchell | 13th & Park
#10
10/26/2022

Tia Mitchell is the Washington Bureau Chief for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In this episode, Tia assesses the strengths and weaknesses of Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock in the U.S. Senate race, and how the changing demographics in Georgia have turned a red state into one entirely purple. 

You can follow her @ajconwashington and @TIAreports


"Let's Talk" With Tia Mitchell | 13th & Park
#10
10/26/2022

Tia Mitchell is the Washington Bureau Chief for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In this episode, Tia details the neck and neck races for Senate and for Governor, in the state of Georgia. 

You can follow her @ajconwashington and @TIAreports


"Let's Talk" With Dennis Owens | 13th & Park
#9
10/21/2022

Dennis Owens, the Emmy Award-winning PA newscaster from Harrisburg, will moderate the ONLY televised debate in the critical US Senate race between Oz and Fetterman. In this episode, Adam and Justin get the chance to speak with him before the big debate.
  
You can follow him on twitter @Owens_abc27


"Let's Talk" With Michael Bender | 13th & Park
#8
10/09/2022

Michael Bender, formerly with The Wall Street Journal, is a New York Times reporter and best-selling author. In this episode, he dives into midterm elections in key states across the US. Particularly, Arizona. 

You can follow him on twitter @MichaelCBender


"Let's Talk" With Maria Salazar | 13th & Park
#7
10/09/2022

Maria Salazar is a member of Congress from Florida's 27th District and a former journalist for over 35 years. In this episode, she explains why Latinos are having a profound impact on American politics, and reminds us what democracy is all about.

You can follow her on twitter @MaElviraSalazar


"Let's Talk" With Craig Fugate | 13th & Park
#6
10/09/2022

 Craig Fugate was the former FEMA Director and the former Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management. In this episode, he discusses lessons learned from Hurricane Ian and details what lies ahead for the US in terms of devastating storms.

You can follow him on twitter @WCraigFugate


"Let's Talk" With Robert Wexler | 13th & Park
#5
10/09/2022

Robert Wexler is the Managing Partner of Ballard Partners Washington Office and Former Chair of the Middle East Subcommittee on House Foreign Relations. On this episode, he gives insight into the new dynamics affecting peace in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, a newly aggressive China, and a highly nuclear Iran.


"Let's Talk" With Courtney Coppola | 13th & Park
#4
09/19/2022

Courtney Coppola is the Co-Chair of Ballard Partners' Cannabis Practice Group. She was the Director of Florida's Medical Marijuana program when Florida licensed the very first regulated marijuana companies, registered more than half a million patients and enrolled thousands of certifying physicians quickly. She oversaw the transformation of Florida into one of the largest marijuana markets in the country. In this episode, she gives Adam and Justin a crash course on cannabis legislation at the federal level, and opines on the future of the cannabis industry and licensing in the state of Florida.


"Let's Talk" With Courtney Coppola | 13th & Park
#4
09/19/2022

Courtney Coppola is the Co-Chair of Ballard Partners' Cannabis Practice Group. She was the Director of Florida's Medical Marijuana program when Florida licensed the very first regulated marijuana companies, registered more than half a million patients and enrolled thousands of certifying physicians quickly. She oversaw the transformation of Florida into one of the largest marijuana markets in the country. In this episode, she gives Adam and Justin a crash course on cannabis legislation at the federal level, and opines on the future of the cannabis industry and licensing in the state of Florida.


"Let's Talk" With John McLaughlin | 13th & Park
#3
09/19/2022

John McLaughlin has worked professionally as a strategic consultant and pollster for over 35 years. During this time he has earned a reputation for helping some of America’s most successful corporations and winning some of the toughest elections in the nation. In this episode, John provides a behind-the-curtain look at the Republicans' strategy for the 2022 mid-term elections, and he also dishes some advice to GOP campaigns. 


You can follow him on twitter @jmclghln and his website is
https://mclaughlinonline.com/


"Let's Talk" With Marc Caputo | 13th & Park
#2
09/19/2022

Marc Caputo is a national political reporter for NBC News Digital. Marc was previously a senior writer for POLITICO, where he wrote the Florida Playbook for four years. In this episode, Marc discusses his approach to political journalism, thoughtfully critiques political news coverage, and walks us through a day in the life of a reporter at NBC News Digital.


You can follow him on twitter @MarcACaputo.



"Let's Talk" With Marc Caputo | 13th & Park
#3
09/19/2022

Marc Caputo is a national political reporter for NBC News Digital. Marc was previously a senior writer for POLITICO, where he wrote the Florida Playbook for four years. In this episode, Marc discusses his approach to political journalism, thoughtfully critiques political news coverage, and walks us through a day in the life of a reporter at NBC News Digital.

You can follow him on twitter @MarcACaputo.


"Let's Talk" With John McLaughlin | 13th & Park
#2
09/19/2022

John McLaughlin has worked professionally as a strategic consultant and pollster for over 35 years. During this time he has earned a reputation for helping some of America’s most successful corporations and winning some of the toughest elections in the nation. In this episode, John provides a behind-the-curtain look at the Republicans' strategy for the 2022 mid-term elections, and he also dishes some advice to GOP campaigns. 

You can follow him on twitter @jmclghln and his website is https://mclaughlinonline.com/


"Let's Talk" With Larry Sabato | 13th & Park
#1
09/19/2022

Larry Sabato is a political scientist and professor of politics at the University of Virginia. He is the founder and director of the University's Center for Politics, which is where "Sabato's Crystal Ball" was created. Sabato has authored over 20 books, and in this episode, he engages with co-hosts Adam and Justin on his predictions for the 2022 mid-term elections. 

You can follow him on twitter @LarrySabato.