The Conversation with Dasha Burns

Can a low-key Democrat win in 2028? (with Sen. Mark Kelly)

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) joins Dasha in San Diego for a conversation about the Iran war, the future of the Democratic Party and the possibility of a 2028 presidential ru

The South’s blue moment (with Rep. Jim Clyburn)

In an exclusive interview with Dasha Burns, Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) gives his first reaction to Democrats’ historic midterm wins, reveals which potential 2028 candidate

Raphael Warnock is 'nauseously optimistic' about Dems' midterm chances | On the Road

In the latest episode of On the Road, Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) joins POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin at the Flying Biscuit Cafe in Atlanta, where they dig into breakfast b

Why the midterms are a warning sign for both parties

With Election Day days away, Republican strategist T.W. Arrighi and Democratic strategist Lis Smith join Dasha to break down what’s driving a surprisingly competitive mid

Hochul makes the case for a governor to lead Democrats in 2028 | On the Road

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joins POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin over breakfast in New York City for a wide-ranging conversation about governing in 2026. She discusses working

Democrats’ race reckoning (with Angie Nixon)

Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon joins Dasha for a wide-ranging conversation about her historic campaign and the Democratic Party’s future. Nixon had sharp w

Retiring Republican senator warns GOP: Trump's coalition may not last | On the Road

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) joins POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin at a Charlotte diner for a candid conversation about his new book, his decision to leave the Senate and the fut

Inside the democratic socialists’ plan to shake up Congress

Democratic socialists Melat Kiros and Darializa Avila Chevalier each defeated a longtime Democratic incumbent to win their deep-blue primaries. They’re among a handful of

Walking the Trump tightrope (with Byron Donalds)

Dasha sits down with Rep. Byron Donalds, the Florida Republican nominee for governor, for a special midterms edition of the show.  As Republicans face headwinds over aff

Can this pastor flip a Senate seat in deep red Kansas? (with Adam Hamilton)

In this special midterms edition of “The Conversation with Dasha Burns,” Adam Hamilton, the pastor and Democratic candidate challenging Sen. Roger Marshall, sits down wit

Will Democrats finally win in Texas? (with Gina Hinojosa)

In this special midterms edition of “The Conversation with Dasha Burns,” Gina Hinojosa, the Democrat running for governor of Texas, sits down with Dasha at her campaign h

Is this the Democrat who could win back the South? | On the Road

Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu joins POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin at Mosca’s Restaurant for a wide-ranging conversation about President Trump, the future of the De

The GOP senator breaking with Trump on vaccines and AI (with Sen. Bill Cassidy)

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), who lost his reelection bid to a Trump-endorsed challenger, joined Dasha to discuss the future of the Republican Party and reflect on how to ma

‘I'd rather they be American killer robots’ (with Sen. Ted Cruz)

Dasha sits down with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) at the Republican midterms convention in Dallas to discuss President Trump’s tariffs, the economy and the GOP’s prospects in

Spencer Cox on why Trump is the result — not the cause — of America’s crisis

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joins POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin at Salt Lake City’s Red Iguana for a wide-ranging conversation about his new book, “Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemake

‘What the hell is going on with the Democratic Party?’ (with Stephen A. Smith)

Stephen A. Smith is best known for sports commentary. But now, he’s weighing in on the direction of both political parties — and even considering a potential 2028 preside

Susan Collins on her high-wire act in Trump’s GOP | On the Road

Sen. Susan Collins joins POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin at Perry’s Lobster Shack in coastal Maine for a wide-ranging conversation about her reelection fight in the senate, Pr

The lesson Democrats could learn from MAGA

The 2026 midterms are taking shape, and the results could determine the future of both parties.  Dasha sits down with her fellow Playbook co-authors Adam Wren and Will S

An outsider Democrat taking on both parties in Iowa | On the Road

In a new episode of the On the Road, Jonathan Martin sits down with Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand at the Iowa State Fair to talk politics over a pork tenderloin a

He went after social media. AI is next. (with Jonathan Haidt)

Social psychologist and “The Anxious Generation” author Jonathan Haidt helped turn concerns about kids and social media into a global political movement. Now, as Meta fac