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Send us Fan Mail Sickle 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...

Send us Fan Mail On 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...

Send us Fan Mail On 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. Drawin...

Send us Fan Mail Congressman 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 thr...

Send us Fan Mail There 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’...

Send us Fan Mail In 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...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 prac...

Send us Fan Mail U.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...

Send us Fan Mail Former 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...

Send us Fan Mail Congressman 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 sec...

Send us Fan Mail The 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...

Send us Fan Mail Congressman 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...

Send us Fan Mail Oklahoma 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 app...

Send us Fan Mail U.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 w...

Send us Fan Mail Kristen 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 coll...

Send us Fan Mail VA 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 wo...

Send us Fan Mail Brian 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...

Send us Fan Mail Paul 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...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. 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...

Send us Fan Mail Robert 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 groun...

Send us Fan Mail Congresswoman 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...

Send us Fan Mail Having 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,...

Send us Fan Mail Mike 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 dow...

Send us Fan Mail Peter 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...

Send us Fan Mail Copper 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 urge...