13th & Park

Ballard Partners

"13th & Park" hosts insightful conversations with special guests covering a broad range of topics from politics and government, to technology, culture, economics and the media. Listeners eavesdrop on what feel like private conversations featuring the savviest and most highly regarded minds in the country. The show, co-hosted by media veterans Adam Goodman and Justin Sayfie, is produced by Ballard Partners in the Ballard Studios in Washington DC.

  1. U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson’s Vision for South Dakota as Governor | 13th and Park

    6D AGO

    U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson’s Vision for South Dakota as Governor | 13th and Park

    Send us a text 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 security is national security, how America can remain competitive with China, and why bipartisan cooperation is essential to rebuilding infrastructure, expanding energy capacity, and strengthening rural communities. Johnson also outlines his top priorities as governor, including improving education outcomes, reversing South Dakota’s recent economic slowdown, addressing substance abuse, and ensuring rural America has the workforce, connectivity, and healthcare access it needs to thrive. Drawing on his experience balancing budgets, regulating utilities, and legislating in Congress, he makes the case for pragmatic leadership focused on results—not noise. Filmed at Ballard Studios in Washington, D.C. Follow Congressman Dusty! X: https://x.com/RepDustyJohnson X: https://x.com/dustyjohnson IG: https://www.instagram.com/repdustyjohnson/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dusty.johnson/ Follow Us! X: https://x.com/13thandPark IG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park www.ballardpartners.com Listen to us on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081 About 13th and Park: 13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more. Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs. #DustyJohnson #SouthDakota #SouthDakotaGovernor #GovernorRace #SDPolitics #RuralAmerica #Agriculture #EnergyPolicy #China #NationalSecurity #Infrastructure #Bipartisanship #AmericanLeadership #13thAndPark

    19 min
  2. American Chemistry Council CEO Chris Jahn on Why Chemistry Is the Backbone of U.S. Manufacturing

    6D AGO

    American Chemistry Council CEO Chris Jahn on Why Chemistry Is the Backbone of U.S. Manufacturing

    Send us a text 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 American competitiveness, energy independence, and economic security. Jahn explains how U.S. chemistry enables innovation across AI, semiconductors, transportation, defense systems, and clean energy — and why overregulation, permitting delays, and rail consolidation now pose serious risks to American manufacturing and national security. He also discusses workforce shortages, STEM education, global competition with China, and why regulatory reform is essential if the U.S. wants to continue making critical materials at home. Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081 Follow Chris Jahn! X: https://x.com/JahnChris LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjahn/ Follow The ACC! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-chemistry-council https://railmergermadness.com/ Follow Us! X: https://x.com/13thandPark IG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park www.ballardpartners.com About 13th and Park: 13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more. Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs. #ChrisJahn #AmericanChemistryCouncil #Manufacturing #EnergyIndependence #SupplyChain #NationalSecurity #STEM #Chemistry #AmericanIndustry #13thAndPark

    21 min
  3. Congressman Byron Donalds on Why He’s Running for Governor of Florida | 13th and Park

    12/23/2025

    Congressman Byron Donalds on Why He’s Running for Governor of Florida | 13th and Park

    Send us a text 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 guide his decision-making. He discusses why affordability has become the defining issue for Floridians — touching on housing costs, insurance, taxes, and property ownership — and outlines his vision for keeping Florida competitive while protecting long-term opportunity for families and young people. The conversation also explores Florida’s growing role in commercial space, finance, technology, and healthcare, as well as the personal moments that shaped Donalds’ character, leadership style, and commitment to public service. Filmed at Ballard Studios in Washington, D.C. Follow Guest X: https://x.com/ByronDonalds IG: https://www.instagram.com/byrondonalds/ YouTube:  @ByronDonaldsForFlorida   Follow Us! X: https://x.com/13thandPark IG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park www.ballardpartners.com Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081 About 13th and Park: 13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more. Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs. #ByronDonalds #Florida #FloridaGovernor #FloridaPolitics #FloridaGovernorRace #FloridaLeadership #FloridaRepublicans #ConservativeLeadership #AmericaFirst #USPolitics #StateLeadership #Election2026

    21 min
  4. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on Leadership, Federalism & the American Dream

    12/19/2025

    Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on Leadership, Federalism & the American Dream

    Send us a text 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 approach to governing. He discusses why states function best as laboratories of democracy, how incentives differ between government and the private sector, and why growth, affordability, and opportunity start at the state level—not in Washington. Stitt also addresses tribal sovereignty, tax reform, infrastructure, energy affordability, national debt, and what it means to lead with conviction rather than polling. As Chairman of the National Governors Association, he offers rare insight into bipartisan cooperation among governors and why state executives often find more common ground than federal leaders. Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081 Follow Kevin Stitt! X: https://x.com/GovStitt IG: https://www.instagram.com/governorkevinstitt Follow Us! X: https://x.com/13thandPark IG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park www.ballardpartners.com About 13th and Park: 13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more. Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs. #KevinStitt #Oklahoma #Governors #Leadership #Federalism #StatePolicy #AmericanDream #Politics #13thAndPark

    19 min
  5. Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin on Loyalty, Leadership & the Fight for America’s Future

    12/10/2025

    Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin on Loyalty, Leadership & the Fight for America’s Future

    Send us a text 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 why Congress must recruit leaders with real-world experience, how permitting reform is holding back U.S. energy capacity, and why America’s ability to compete in the next era of data, defense, and AI depends on unleashing domestic production. He also reflects on the deeply personal moment when President Trump intervened to help his critically injured son, a story that illustrates a side of Trump rarely seen publicly — and one that shaped Mullin’s understanding of loyalty, leadership, and service. From housing costs, inflation perception, and the economic mood, to the future of energy, Native American sovereignty, and the senator’s own journey from overcoming childhood challenges to running a national-scale business, this episode offers a candid look at a leader shaped by adversity and grounded by family. Follow Sen. Markwayne Mullin X: https://twitter.com/SenMullin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senmullin Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLQlm-cbGbJj9baZC6oFsag Follow 13th & Park YouTube: https://youtube.com/@13thandPark Instagram: https://instagram.com/13thandpark X: https://x.com/13thandPark Follow Ballard Partners Website: https://ballardpartners.com X: https://x.com/BallardFirm Listen on Audio Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H2P2nzYVP Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park About 13th and Park: 13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more. Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs. #MarkwayneMullin #13thAndPark #EnergyPolicy #TribalSovereignty #AmericanPolitics #Congress #BallardPartners #Oklahoma #EnergyDominance #AIInfrastructure

    25 min
  6. What Voters Really Want: Echelon Insights’ Kristen Soltis Anderson Breaks Down What’s Coming in 2026

    12/05/2025

    What Voters Really Want: Echelon Insights’ Kristen Soltis Anderson Breaks Down What’s Coming in 2026

    Send us a text 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 collapsed, and which issues matter most to voters across generations. She explains the widening gap between leaders and the electorate, how younger voters are consuming politics through an entirely different ecosystem, and why the cost-of-living crisis is redefining political identity in ways both parties are struggling to understand. Kristen also offers a clear look at emerging electoral signals: the rise of low-propensity voters, the polarization of information sources, the psychological roots of political fear, and how AI may transform campaigns, persuasion, and civic engagement. Through the lens of Echelon Insights’ research, she outlines the lessons both parties must learn — and the blind spots they can’t afford to ignore — as the country approaches another pivotal election cycle. A candid, data-driven exploration of where voters are today, where they’re headed, and what it means for America’s political future. Filmed at our Washington, D.C. studio. Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081 Follow Kristen Soltis Anderson X: https://x.com/KSoltisAnderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ksoltisanderson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-soltis-anderson-38b968258/ Follow Echelon Insights X: https://x.com/EchelonInsights LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/echelon-insights/ Follow Us! X: https://x.com/13thandPark IG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park www.ballardpartners.com About 13th and Park: 13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more. Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs. #KristenSoltisAnderson #Polling #PublicOpinion #Elections #VoterTrust #PoliticalAnalysis #AmericanPolitics #2026Midterms #13thAndPark #midterms #midterms2026 #voter #vote

    26 min
  7. VA Secretary Doug Collins on Transforming the VA, Serving Veterans First, and Leading With Purpose

    11/28/2025

    VA Secretary Doug Collins on Transforming the VA, Serving Veterans First, and Leading With Purpose

    Send us a text 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 working to deliver faster, more reliable care through accountability, modernization, and a renewed focus on the veteran experience. He also outlines the role of technology and AI in expanding access, improving benefits processing, and better supporting veterans in rural and underserved communities. From the hard lessons learned in military service to the emotional moments that stay with him as a leader, Collins shares a grounded, purpose-driven vision for the future of veteran care. Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081 Follow Doug Collins! X: https://x.com/SecVetAffairs IG: https://www.instagram.com/dougcollinsga Follow Us! X: https://x.com/13thandPark IG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park www.ballardpartners.com About 13th and Park: 13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more. Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs. #DougCollins #VeteransAffairs #VASecretary #VeteranCare #VAReform #Leadership #PublicService #MilitaryVeterans #13thAndPark #Season4

    19 min
  8. The Brian Ballard Journey: The rise of Ballard Partners is a Florida story about American’s promise.

    11/24/2025

    The Brian Ballard Journey: The rise of Ballard Partners is a Florida story about American’s promise.

    Send us a text 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 major reform and crisis moments in Florida government. He also shares the story of his decades-long relationship with Donald Trump, from their first correspondence to the political turning points that shaped the 2016 election and beyond — including the introduction he made between Trump and Susie Wiles, who now serves as Trump’s Chief of Staff. He walks through how Ballard Partners built a reputation across administrations, expanded globally, and stayed grounded in principles like humility, honesty, and relationship-driven advocacy — all while representing clients in some of the most consequential industries in America today. Filmed in our NEW Washington, D.C. studio. Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081 Follow Brian: X: https://x.com/BrianBallardBP LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-ballard-b7b663369/ Follow Us! X: https://x.com/13thandPark IG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park www.ballardpartners.com About 13th and Park: 13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more. Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs. #BrianBallard #BallardPartners #DonaldTrump #FloridaPolitics #Lobbying #WashingtonDC #PoliticalStrategy #13thAndPark #Season4 #AdamGoodman #USPolitics #PowerBrokers #Government #Leadership

    31 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
20 Ratings

About

"13th & Park" hosts insightful conversations with special guests covering a broad range of topics from politics and government, to technology, culture, economics and the media. Listeners eavesdrop on what feel like private conversations featuring the savviest and most highly regarded minds in the country. The show, co-hosted by media veterans Adam Goodman and Justin Sayfie, is produced by Ballard Partners in the Ballard Studios in Washington DC.

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