Behind the velvet rope at White House Correspondents' Dinner (with Tammy Haddad)

Behind the velvet rope at White House Correspondents' Dinner (with Tammy Haddad)

April 24, 2026 · 39 min

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Dasha Burns and Tammy Haddad discuss the significance and behind-the-scenes stories of the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Go behind the scenes of White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend with Tammy Haddad, a veteran TV executive and one of DC’s ultimate social connectors. POLITICO's Dasha Burns and Tammy unpack why this dinner — which brings together the president, journalists and celebrities all in one room — is so important in Washington, and what really happens when the cameras are down. Tammy also shares insider stories from years past involving Barbra Streisand, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kim Kardashian, Pamela Anderson, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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