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Calley Means, advisor to HHS and co-author of Good Energy, joins 13th and Park for a wide-ranging conversation on why America is the most chronically diseased society in human history and what it will take to change that.

Means, a former consultant to the food and pharmaceutical industries turned outspoken reformer, argues that the core problem is not a failure of effort but of design. He walks through the economic incentives that reward sickness over health, from insurance companies profiting off rising premiums to a pharmaceutical treadmill that manages chronic conditions rather than reversing them. He also explains why 48 cents of every federal tax dollar now goes to healthcare and why that trajectory points toward fiscal collapse.

The conversation covers the formation of the MAHA movement, the policy wins already delivered at HHS and CMS, and the case for shifting healthcare dollars toward prevention, nutrition, and patient empowerment. Means also shares the story behind the phone call he helped broker between RFK Jr. and Donald Trump in the hours after the Butler assassination attempt, and why he believes their partnership will be remembered as one of the most consequential in modern public health.

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on America's space program, the race back to the moon, and what it will take to reach Mars.

Isaacman pulls back the curtain on Artemis 2, including the six-minute communications blackout during reentry and the fact that the heat shield was known to be imperfect before splashdown. He explains why the team pressed forward with confidence, and what the post-mission data confirmed. He also lays out the full roadmap: moon landings in 2027 and 2028, a permanent lunar base, in-situ resource manufacturing, nuclear propulsion, and ultimately a crewed mission to Mars.

The conversation covers the high-stakes race against China, which Isaacman says will be decided in months rather than years, and why falling short after 35 years of promises and over $100 billion in taxpayer investment would send a damaging message about American capability. He also opens up about his own journey, from starting a company in his parents' basement to building the world's largest civilian fleet of military jets, commanding two orbital missions, and raising over $250 million for Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital through his Inspiration4 mission.

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Congressman Seth Moulton joins 13th & Park for a candid conversation on leadership, service, and the future of American politics.

A former Marine officer who served four tours in Iraq, Moulton reflects on the defining moments that shaped his leadership philosophy, from combat decisions under pressure to the responsibility of leading troops in life-or-death situations. He explains how those experiences continue to influence his approach in Congress, where he has built a reputation for independence and a willingness to challenge both parties.

The conversation explores the real-world consequences of decisions made in Washington, the importance of political courage, and why Moulton believes the current system is failing everyday Americans. He also outlines his priorities, including affordability, accountability, and restoring trust in government.

Looking ahead, Moulton shares why he is running for the United States Senate and what he believes the next generation must do to rebuild the country.

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Steve Hilton, Trump backed candidate for Governor of California, joins 13th & Park to discuss his campaign and why he believes the state is ready for change.

Hilton explains why he sees a growing majority of Californians who believe the state is heading in the wrong direction, pointing to rising costs, housing challenges, and frustration with long standing political leadership. He lays out a platform focused on affordability, including lowering gas prices, cutting energy costs, and creating a path to homeownership for working families.

The conversation also covers the impact of President Trump’s endorsement, the dynamics of the California governor’s race, and what it will take to compete in a state dominated by one party.

Drawing on his background in government and business, Hilton shares his perspective on reducing bureaucracy and restoring opportunity across California.

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Sheriff Chad Bianco joins Anthony Williams on 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on his run for Governor of California, the challenges facing the state, and why he believes voters are ready for a different kind of leadership.

Drawing on more than three decades in law enforcement, Bianco discusses public safety, homelessness, affordability, energy independence, government overreach, and what he sees as the deeper failures driving California’s cost-of-living crisis. He also explains why restoring accountability, rebuilding opportunity, and bringing common sense back to government are at the center of his campaign.

Throughout the episode, Bianco reflects on the California he came to as a young man in search of opportunity — and why he believes that dream has become out of reach for too many families today. From crime and housing to taxes and Sacramento dysfunction, this conversation explores the political and policy battle over California’s future.

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House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain joins 13th & Park for a conversation on voter ID, DHS funding, border security, taxes, manufacturing, and the issues she says matter most to working families. McClain argues that the strongest political message is rooted in “kitchen table economics” — the price of gas, groceries, housing, and the ability to build a better future for the next generation. She also reflects on her upbringing in Stockbridge, Michigan, the mentors who shaped her leadership, and the family moment that pushed her into public service.

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SBA Administrator and former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler joins 13th & Park to discuss the state of America’s small businesses, the fallout from pandemic-era spending, and the push to restore accountability across federal programs.

Loeffler explains why small businesses remain the backbone of the U.S. economy, driving job creation and powering local communities. She outlines the current economic landscape, pointing to rising optimism alongside ongoing challenges like high interest rates that are slowing growth and investment.

The conversation also dives into one of the biggest issues facing the SBA today—fraud. After trillions in relief funds were distributed during the pandemic, Loeffler details how tens to hundreds of billions were lost to abuse, and what her team is doing now to track it down, prosecute bad actors, and prevent it from happening again.

From leveraging AI tools and interagency coordination to restructuring the SBA’s internal culture, Loeffler shares how the agency is evolving to better serve small business owners and rebuild trust in government systems.

Drawing on her background in business, the Senate, and her upbringing on a multi-generation farm, she reflects on resilience, accountability, and what it takes to succeed in today’s economy.

Filmed at Ballard Studios in Tampa, Florida.

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Veteran political strategist Jim Deboo, former Chief of Staff to Governor Gavin Newsom, joins 13th & Park for an in-depth conversation on the forces shaping California politics and the future of the nation’s largest state economy.

With direct experience at the highest levels of state government, Deboo explains why California operates less like a state and more like a “nation state”—with massive budgets, global regulatory influence, and a unique political environment dominated by ballot measures and long-standing institutions.

The discussion explores the inner workings of California’s political system, including the power of ballot initiatives, the role of business and labor in shaping policy, and how emerging issues—from tech regulation to billionaire tax proposals—are reshaping the state’s political landscape.

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Dee Dee Myers joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on political leadership, crisis management, and the realities of governing during moments of uncertainty.

Myers made history as the first woman to serve as White House Press Secretary under President Bill Clinton, becoming one of the most visible communicators in American politics at a young age. She reflects on her path from campaign politics to the White House briefing room, the pressures of representing a new administration, and the lessons she learned navigating major political and international challenges.

The conversation also explores her later career in media, business, and government — including her role in California’s economic strategy as Senior Advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, where she has worked to strengthen California’s business climate while managing the state’s economic response during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hosted by Anthony Williams, Managing Partner of Ballard Partners’ Sacramento office, the discussion also touches on the realities of governing during a global crisis, the complexity of balancing public health and economic priorities, and how California positions itself as one of the most dynamic economies in the world.

Filmed at the Ballard Partners studio in West Hollywood, California.

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Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Liz Truss joins Co-Host Justin Sayfie on 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of Britain, the future of Europe, and the global political shift toward populism.

Truss reflects on her time in office, the economic policies that defined her premiership, and what she describes as the entrenched bureaucratic establishment within the UK. She discusses her recent meeting with President Donald Trump in Florida, her reaction to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Munich Security Conference speech, and why she believes Europe is struggling economically and militarily.

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