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Ceasefire

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Iran
Bipartisanship
C-Span
Politics
News
Government
Ukraine
United States
Healthcare
Government Shutdown
Economy
Donald Trump
Midterm Elections
Immigration
National Governors Association
Housing
China
Health Care
Russia
NATO

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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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 midter... more

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 elect... more

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.

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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. B... more

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Cory Gardner
Former Republican senator from Colorado
United States Senate
Episode: 2026 Midterm Elections, Future of Both Parties & Political News
Heidi Heitkamp
Former Democratic senator from North Dakota
United States Senate
Episode: 2026 Midterm Elections, Future of Both Parties & Political News
Sawyer Hackett
Democratic strategist and former communications director for Julián Castro's 2020 presidential campaign
Episode: 2026 Midterm Elections, Future of Both Parties & Political News
Maura Gillespie
Republican strategist and former deputy chief of staff to Adam Kinzinger
Episode: 2026 Midterm Elections, Future of Both Parties & Political News
Geoff Garin
Democratic pollster and strategist
GarIn/PRG, Democratic pollster
Episode: 2026 Midterm Elections: Polling Trends, Key Issues & Voter Priorities
Whit Ayres
Republican pollster and strategist
Professional Political Consulting, Republican pollster
Episode: 2026 Midterm Elections: Polling Trends, Key Issues & Voter Priorities
Bob Bauer
Democratic Attorney; former White House counsel
Democratic Party / Obama Administration
Episode: Voting Rights Legal Battles & Midterm Election Politics with Bob Bauer, Ben Ginsberg
Ben Ginsberg
Republican Attorney; former National Counsel to the Bush campaigns
Republican Party
Episode: Voting Rights Legal Battles & Midterm Election Politics with Bob Bauer, Ben Ginsberg
Sam Liccardo
California Democratic Congressman
House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-CA) & Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE)

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 22 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#74
United States/Government
Apple Podcasts
#6
Ireland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#184
Finland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#206
Taiwan/Government
Apple Podcasts
#208
Sweden/Government

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

2026 Midterm Elections, Future of Both Parties & Political News
Q: How much do you think money shapes election outcomes?
Heidi Heitkamp says money has grown dramatically but has diminishing returns, and argues that campaigns should spend more on voter turnout than advertising because many voters decide early.
2026 Midterm Elections, Future of Both Parties & Political News
Q: How much more difficult do you think bipartisanship is now than it was when you were serving?
Cory Gardner says bipartisan work has become increasingly difficult, though it remains necessary to pass legislation. Heidi Heitkamp says stronger partisan identities and fewer politically competitive states have reduced incentives for senators to compromise.
2026 Midterm Elections: Polling Trends, Key Issues & Voter Priorities
Q: What makes a good poll beyond the headline numbers?
A good poll is representative of the population, with careful sampling and quotas; it must reflect age, partisanship, and voting history, and avoid quick, dirty methods that compromise accuracy.
Dasha Burns on 9/11 With Jane Harman & Saxby Chambliss
Q: What were the key recommendations you made for reforms and how many were implemented?
They outline a mix of actions including creating the 9-11 Commission, establishing DHS, and reforms to intelligence coordination, with some items fully implemented and others only partially realized.
Dasha Burns on 9/11 With Jane Harman & Saxby Chambliss
Q: What was the responsibility you were given in the aftermath and how much pressure was on?
They discuss coordinating rapid policy actions, avoiding partisan dysfunction, and building a cooperative framework to stabilize the government and pursue urgent national security goals.

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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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Ceasefire launched a year ago and published 56 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. Cory Gardner
2. Heidi Heitkamp
3. Sawyer Hackett
4. Maura Gillespie
5. Geoff Garin
6. Whit Ayres
7. Bob Bauer
8. Ben Ginsberg

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