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Ceasefire

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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 cho... more

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Panel 1: Host Dasha Burns is joined by Illinois Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Texas Republican Congressman Pete Sessions for a bipartisan discussion on the U.S. war in Iran, the economy, and the battle for control of Congress in the ... more

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This week host Dasha Burns is joined by a foreign policy panel of Michael Allen, former majority staff director for the House Intelligence Committee & former senior director for the National Security Council during the George W. Bush administration, ... more

This week, host Dasha Burns is joined by Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) and Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) for a bipartisan conversation on the wars in Iran and Ukraine, the 2026 midterm elections, and their years serving in Congress.

Then, Republican strategist Do... more

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Republican strategist Marc Short, top aide to President Trump in the first administration as well as former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, and Democratic strategist Don Baer, former White House Communications Director during the Clinton... more

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Raja Krishnamoorthi
Illinois Democratic Congressman
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Pete Sessions on Iran, the Economy & Midterms
Pete Sessions
Texas Republican Congressman
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Pete Sessions on Iran, the Economy & Midterms
Michael Hardaway
Democratic Strategist, former Communications Director for Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic Strategist
Episode: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Pete Sessions on Iran, the Economy & Midterms
Evelyn Farkas
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia (Obama admin)
U.S. Government / Obama-era Defense Department
Episode: Bipartisan Foreign Policy Officials from GWB & Obama Admins. | Allen, Chen & Political Roundtable
Michael Allen
Former Senior Official in House Intelligence Committee and NSC (George W. Bush admin)
U.S. Government / Bush-era NSC
Episode: Bipartisan Foreign Policy Officials from GWB & Obama Admins. | Allen, Chen & Political Roundtable
Joel Payne
Democratic strategist, former Hillary Clinton campaign advisor
Democratic Party / MoveOn ( MoveOn listed later in transcript)
Episode: Bipartisan Foreign Policy Officials from GWB & Obama Admins. | Allen, Chen & Political Roundtable
Lanhee Chen
Republican strategist, former Romney campaign policy advisor
Republican Party
Episode: Bipartisan Foreign Policy Officials from GWB & Obama Admins. | Allen, Chen & Political Roundtable
Don Bacon
Nebraska Republican Congressman
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Bipartisan Lawmakers Discuss Iran, Ukraine & 2026 Midterms | Bacon, Hoyer & Political Roundtable
Steny Hoyer
Maryland Democratic Congressman
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Bipartisan Lawmakers Discuss Iran, Ukraine & 2026 Midterms | Bacon, Hoyer & Political Roundtable

Host

Dasha Burns
Host of Ceasefire; Politico White House Bureau Chief; Politico; has hosted and moderated numerous bipartisan policy discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Recording sound

    Love this series. Voices of the speakers is a bit lower. I need to crank up volume to max to have a decent listen. Appreciate if the recording can be improved

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VChiluka
    United States10 months ago
  • Congratulations and Bravo 🤩

    Great idea! Great show! I learned more from this sort of discussion because it enabled me to hear *between* the lines about how government works. Or *should* work. Thank you. I'll be a regular for sure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    robin reese
    United States10 months ago

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Audience likely includes professionals seeking thoughtful, nonpartisan political discussion.
Listeners appreciate the civility and civics focus, especially for government‑oriented audiences.
Production quality feedback exists, with some noting volume levels could improve.
Guests are seen as credible experts who provide practical policy insights across topics.

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#108
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Apple Podcasts
#224
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Apple Podcasts
#44
Sweden/Government
Apple Podcasts
#61
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#113
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Kimmitt & Haq on Foreign Affairs; Feehery & Hays on Political News
Q: Nayyera, what do you make of what you just heard about Iran and the current trajectory of diplomacy?
The administration should emphasize verified diplomacy and clear, achievable benchmarks while acknowledging historical attempts and the limits of sanctions; patience should be paired with transparency about what success looks like and a realistic timeline.
Scott Jennings & Kate Bedingfield
Q: Kate, what's surprised you most about your job in the White House?
The most surprising part is how much information moves so quickly and how many different experts must coordinate to present a coherent picture to the president and the public, while maintaining trust and discretion.
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
Q: What can be done to reduce the perceived chaos of Congress and improve public trust?
Showcasing steady, issue-focused progress, communicating clear benefits to everyday costs like housing and healthcare, and highlighting successful bipartisan deals to demonstrate governance in action rather than hyper-partisan brinkmanship.
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
Q: What role does the Problem Solvers Caucus play in shaping policy across the aisle?
It serves as a bridge to find common ground on contentious issues, helping craft bipartisan strategies and steering legislation toward the Senate and the President for possible enactment.
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
Q: How can leadership in both parties support a bipartisan process to get health care costs down for families?
By encouraging in-room negotiations, accepting some compromises, and focusing on actual policy measures like premium subsidies and cost controls, while avoiding political posturing that distracts from delivering tangible results.

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This series centers on civically minded discussions with leaders from across the political spectrum, focusing on national security, foreign policy, domestic policy, and the mechanics of governance. Episodes frequently examine Iran, NATO, Ukraine, domestic affordability, and midterm dynamics through bipartisan dialogue, with hosts guiding thoughtful exchanges that emphasize accountability, pragmatic policy, and cross‑aisle problem solving. A notable strength is the consistent use of conflict-conscious, respectful conversation among guests from both parties, often including veteran lawmakers, strategists, and diplomats who offer real-world perspective on how policy is shaped and implemented.

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1. Washington Today
2. The Daily Punch
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4. Q&A
5. The Lawfare Podcast

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Ceasefire launched 10 months ago and published 45 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Ceasefire include:

1. Raja Krishnamoorthi
2. Pete Sessions
3. Michael Hardaway
4. Evelyn Farkas
5. Michael Allen
6. Joel Payne
7. Lanhee Chen
8. Don Bacon

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