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Ceasefire, a new series that takes a different approach to political conversation. In an era when conflict often grabs the spotlight, Ceasefire creates space for something quieter but no less important: thoughtful dialogue between leaders who don’t always agree, but are willing to listen. Ceasefire offers a front-row seat to the kind of conversations that remind us what's possible when leaders choose to engage thoughtfully.
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- 5 days ago1h 0m
2026 Midterm Elections Preview: Donna Brazile & Ronna McDaniel on the Battle for Congress
With control of Congress hanging in the balance, the stakes couldn't be higher in next week's midterm elections. Host Dasha Burns sits down with two former party leaders — Democratic National Committee Chair Donna Brazile and Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel — for a bipartisan look at the races that could reshape Washington. From key battleground states to the fight for the House and Senate, they break down what each party needs to do, the issues driving voters, and what to watch as Election Day approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
Election Security, Voter Confidence & Midterm Politics
Host Dasha Burns sits down with Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows (D) and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) for a bipartisan discussion on election administration, voting access, and voter confidence ahead of the November midterm elections. Then, Democratic strategist Matt Bennett, a former Clinton White House official, and Republican strategist Liam Donovan, a former National Republican Senatorial Committee official, discuss the week's top political headlines and the latest developments ahead of Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago59 min
2026 Midterm Elections, Future of Both Parties & Political News
Host Dasha Burns is joined by former North Dakota Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp and former Colorado Republican Senator Cory Gardner to discuss the current political landscape, the future of their respective parties, and the upcoming midterm elections. Then, Democratic strategist Sawyer Hackett, a former communications director for Julián Castro's 2020 presidential campaign, and Republican strategist Maura Gillespie, a former deputy chief of staff to Congressman Adam Kinzinger, discuss the week's top political stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
2026 Midterm Elections: Polling Trends, Key Issues & Voter Priorities
What are the polls telling us about the upcoming midterm elections? Host Dasha Burns talks with veteran Democratic pollster Geoff Garin and Republican pollster Whit Ayres about the latest polling, emerging trends, and the issues motivating voters. Then, Democratic strategist Adrienne Elrod and Republican strategist Melik Abdul join the conversation for a bipartisan look at the political landscape heading into the midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 2, 202658 min
Voting Rights Legal Battles & Midterm Election Politics with Bob Bauer, Ben Ginsberg
Panel 1: Host Dasha Burns is joined by Democratic attorney Bob Bauer, White House counsel during the Obama Administration & former counsel to the Democratic National Committee, and Republican attorney Ben Ginsberg, national counsel to the George W. Bush Presidential Campaigns & former counsel to the Republican National Committee for a discussion on legal battles surrounding voting rights and election administration. Panel 2: A conversation with Host Dasha Burns is joined by Democratic strategist Joel Payne, campaign adviser for the 2016 Hillary Clinton presidential campaign & deputy press secretary for former Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and Republican strategist Doug Heye, former RNC communications director & senior adviser to former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 25, 202657 min
Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-CA) & Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE)
Greta Brawner, who's in for Dasha Burns this week, is joined by Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-CA) & Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE) for a bipartisan discussion on housing and the economy, the potential regulation of Artificial Intelligence, and the upcoming midterm elections. Then top political news of the week with Democratic strategist John McCarthy & Republican strategist T.W. Arrighi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 18, 202658 min
Ed Case & Jeff Hurd
Host Dasha Burns is joined by Reps. Ed Case (D-HI) & Jeff Hurd (R-CO), plus conversations with Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee & Republican strategist Ashley Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 11, 202652 min
Dasha Burns on 9/11 With Jane Harman & Saxby Chambliss
Host Dasha Burns is joined by former California Democratic Congresswoman Jane Harman and former Georgia Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss for a conversation on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ceasefire, a new series that takes a different approach to political conversation. In an era when conflict often grabs the spotlight, Ceasefire creates space for something quieter but no less important: thoughtful dialogue between leaders who don’t always agree, but are willing to listen. Ceasefire offers a front-row seat to the kind of conversations that remind us what's possible when leaders choose to engage thoughtfully.
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