The page who took down the GOP

The page who took down the GOP

In 2006, a young man holding no political office brought down a 180+ years program and reshaped Congress forever. Scott Bland talks to POLITICO magazine reporter Zack Stanton, a former House page who leaked transcripts of sexual messages that former Congressman Mark Foley sent to teen pages... which resulted in his resignation and torpedoed the Republican hold on power for years. Scott Bland is a politics editor at POLITICO.Zack Stanton is an editor at POLITICO magazine. Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is senior producer for POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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'They're causing real harm': Kevin Hassett on the Dems' shutdown standoff

'They're causing real harm': Kevin Hassett on the Dems' shutdown standoff

Kevin Hassett is the director of the National Economic Council and arguably the economist closest to President Donald Trump. Right now, he’s also one of the top advisers tasked with explaining the eco...

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 James Talarico on immigration, his faith, and how Democrats are getting it wrong

James Talarico on immigration, his faith, and how Democrats are getting it wrong

James Talarico is a Texas state representative who’s recently announced his candidacy for US Senate. He’s a Democrat, but not afraid to criticize some aspects of his party.  “National Democrats have ...

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Trump AI Advisor Wants 'American AI,' not 'Woke AI' | The Conversation

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Sriram Krishnan is a venture capitalist who once served as general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Now, he serves as White House Senior Policy Advisor for AI, where he has helped to develop President ...

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“A uniquely dangerous time”: The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s killing

“A uniquely dangerous time”: The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s killing

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10. Kirk founded Turning Point USA, which became one of the most influential conservative ...

13 Sep 202526min

The Conversation returns Sept. 12!

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The Conversation with Dasha Burns is back! In Season 1, Burns sat down with some of the most powerful players in Washington to get their perspectives on what’s really going on inside The White House....

5 Sep 20251min

Rep. Sarah McBride Won’t Be Baited by GOP ‘Provocateurs’

Rep. Sarah McBride Won’t Be Baited by GOP ‘Provocateurs’

Freshman Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) is the first out transgender member of Congress. Within days of her election this past November, she faced attacks from Republican colleagues who tried to draw her...

3 Aug 202552min

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FDA Head Marty Makary on Food Dyes, Ultra-Processed Foods and the MAHA Agenda

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