Hosted by Dr. Casey Burgat · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 31 episodes
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Mastering the Room is a bite-sized podcast from GW’s Graduate School of Political Management, hosted by political analyst and professor Casey Burgat. In less time than the average morning commute, you’ll get smarter on today’s issues with information and perspectives you won’t get anywhere else.The podcast challenges guests to go beyond the Sunday show talking points and offer a deeper understanding of polarizing topics, discussing points of view that few have heard before.Whether you agree with them or not, you’ll see unique arguments from surprising new angles. Packed with influencers, experts, and familiar names in DC and beyond, Mastering the Room is a podcast with access, connections, and proximity to power.
Dr. Casey Burgat hosts Mastering the Room, a news show with 31 episodes published.
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The number of lawsuits against Trump's executive actions is unprecedented.The Supreme Court's role is crucial in determining the status quo of ongoing litigation.Congress is failing to uphold its responsibilities, leadin
Jim McGovern has been in Congress for 15 terms, driven by a desire to help people.His journey to Congress was filled with unexpected challenges and learning experiences.Authenticity and being true to one's beliefs are cr
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Casey sits down with Sarah Stewart-Holland and Beth Sillers, the hosts of the popular podcast Pantsuit Politics, to discuss the origins of their podcast, the evolution of political discourse, and the importance of commun
In this episode of Mastering the Room, host Casey Burgat sits down with Sharon McMahon—former high school teacher turned powerhouse civics educator—to explore the art of making history matter in today’s fast-moving digit
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Chaos theory applied to social systems reveals the profound impacts of small events.Every decision, no matter how small, can influence larger outcomes.The past is not always a reliable predictor of the future.Uncertainty
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Links Kenneth Lowande, Associate Professor of Political Science, Associate Professor of Public Policy (by Courtesy), Faculty Associate at the Center for Political Studies at the University of MichiganLatest book, False F
In this conversation, Mike Pesca, host of The Gist, discusses the evolution of news media, the impact of audience expectations on journalism, and the challenges of maintaining integrity in reporting. Mike reflects on the
Dave Wasserman grew up fascinated by politics and elections. Handicapping races involves both qualitative and quantitative analysis. Polling accuracy has improved since 2016, but challenges remain. Demographics are shift
Takeaways Richard Schiff's upbringing in New York City and his early involvement in political activism shaped his interest in politics.The West Wing had a profound impact on young people, inspiring many to pursue public
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In this episode, of The Professionals Podcast, we talk with Kathryn Yurkanin about the Army Congressional Fellows Program. Ms. Yurkanin is the Principal Deputy Chief, Legislative Liaison. The Principal Deputy provides gu
Aaron Parnas
1 appearance on this show
Eric Swalwell
U.S. Representative from California's 14th congressional district · D-CA
1 appearance on this show
Jim McGovern
Mass. Rep. from the 2nd District · Massachusetts
1 appearance on this show
Colleen Shogan
former Archivist of the United States · National Archives
1 appearance on this show
Beth Silvers
1 appearance on this show
Sharon McMahon
bestselling author, educator, creator of “@SharonSaysSo” · Utah Valley University
1 appearance on this show
Tim Miller
political commentator and host of The Bulwark Podcast · Lionheart International Services Group
1 appearance on this show
Mike Pesca
1 appearance on this show
Dave Wasserman
1 appearance on this show
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