The Conversation with Dasha Burns
The Conversation with Dasha Burns is a POLITICO political interview show hosted by Dasha Burns, featuring Washington and national power players in long-form discussion. It has 582 episodes released roughly every five days, with a median length near 49 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated). Estimated rate is $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, with one distinctive detail: on-the-road editions recorded outside Washington.
Weekly political interviews with Washington power players from a national news brand
- 582 episodes with a weekly cadence and a 49-minute median length give sustained presence
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.0 from 1,526 ratings signals an engaged listener base
- POLITICO publisher and guests such as senators and governors support a credible, news-grade environment
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, on the road interview
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- POLITICO
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by POLITICO itself and no funding links are listed.
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Family friendly
Content is political interviews on policy and elections, with no explicit flag and no profanity in episode titles; political content is the defining feature.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.politico.com/podcasts |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1111319839 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ASD7844263268 |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Inside the democratic socialists’ plan to shake up Congress | 2026-10-16 | 52 min |
| Walking the Trump tightrope (with Byron Donalds) | 2026-10-09 | 58 min |
| Can this pastor flip a Senate seat in deep red Kansas? (with Adam Hami | 2026-10-02 | 58 min |
| Will Democrats finally win in Texas? (with Gina Hinojosa) | 2026-09-25 | 47 min |
| Is this the Democrat who could win back the South? | On the Road | 2026-09-23 | 1 h 8 min |
| The GOP senator breaking with Trump on vaccines and AI (with Sen. Bill | 2026-09-18 | 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
The Conversation with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns is a fresh take on the traditional Sunday show format, going beyond conventional wisdom and short sound bites to broaden the political conversation. Each week, Dasha will sit down with one of the most compelling – and sometimes unexpected – power players in Washington and beyond for a real discussion about how they are shaping the current moment.
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About The Conversation with Dasha Burns
The Conversation with Dasha Burns is a political interview podcast from POLITICO, hosted by Dasha Burns, who the show's website and episode titles identify as the host. The show features long-form conversations with Washington and national figures about current political dynamics, with occasional on-the-road editions. Episodes run a median of about 49 minutes, arriving roughly every five days across 582 episodes since 2016.
The show is listed on Apple Podcasts with 1,526 ratings and an average of 4.0 stars, according to the Apple Podcasts listing and the show feed. Listeners are estimated to be American adults interested in politics and government, with an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode (estimated, based on ratings and cadence). No sponsors were seen in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the estimated download range. The show suits policy, civic and professional services brands seeking an audience of politically engaged adults.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Conversation with Dasha Burns can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Conversation with Dasha Burns
How much does The Conversation with Dasha Burns charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the publisher's terms and the ad format.
What is The Conversation with Dasha Burns about?
It is a POLITICO political interview podcast hosted by Dasha Burns, featuring conversations with Washington and national power players about current political events and the direction of the parties.
How do I contact The Conversation with Dasha Burns about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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