Q&A: Dasha Burns pulls back the curtain on covering politics

Q&A: Dasha Burns pulls back the curtain on covering politics

May 29, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

In this special first anniversary episode, Dasha Burns answers listener questions about her experiences covering politics.

Every week on this show, Dasha Burns talks to the most compelling and sometimes unexpected power players in Washington and beyond. But for this special first anniversary episode, she turned the microphone over to you … our listeners. “How do you prepare for high-stakes interviews?” “Why has Washington left Gen Z behind?” “How has covering politics changed you?” Dasha answers your burning questions, weighing in on everything from the most interesting under-the-radar character at the White House to why her news diet is a “hot mess.” Have feedback for “The Conversation?” Text or leave us a voicemail at 202-643-1536.

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