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In this episode of 13th & Park, we sit down with Stephanie Haridopolos, physician and Chief of Staff to the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General, for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of American health and what it will take to reverse decades of chronic disease.

Dr. Haridopolos reflects on her journey from growing up as a patient with a congenital heart condition to practicing family medicine for more than two decades, and now serving at the highest levels of public health leadership. She explains how that experience shapes her patient-first approach to policy, prevention, and communication.

The conversation explores the mission and responsibilities of the Office of the Surgeon General, the role of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and why prevention—not treatment—must be the foundation of a healthier nation. We also discuss the rise of ultra-processed foods, obesity and diabetes trends, addiction threats emerging at the retail level, and how lifestyle changes can dramatically improve health outcomes and reduce long-term healthcare costs.

Dr. Haridopolos also shares her perspective on the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, the importance of clear health communication, and how innovation—from newborn screening to AI-driven research—can reshape the future of medicine.

Filmed at Ballard Studios in Washington, D.C.

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U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and the future of American health care reform.

A physician and decorated military veteran, Miller-Meeks offers a grounded national-security perspective on recent U.S. actions involving Venezuela, explaining why the Maduro regime poses a real threat tied to narco-terrorism, regional instability, and U.S. energy and security interests. Drawing on historical precedent, she outlines how these actions fit within long-standing American foreign policy and why they differ fundamentally from traditional sovereignty disputes.

The conversation then turns to health care, where Miller-Meeks challenges the idea that cost alone defines success. She explains why the United States continues to lead the world in advanced treatments and outcomes, while also acknowledging the structural problems that drive inefficiency and rising costs. Her focus centers on evidence-based medicine, patient incentives, transparency, and reforms aimed at lowering premiums while improving long-term health outcomes.

Throughout the episode, Miller-Meeks reflects on how her background in medicine and the military shapes her approach to leadership in Congress, including the importance of humility, service, and bipartisan problem-solving.

This episode offers a clear, experience-driven look at global security challenges and domestic policy reform—without rhetoric, and with an emphasis on results.

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Former National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging, deeply informed conversation on the most consequential foreign-policy shift of our lifetime.

Drawing on decades of experience inside the Situation Room, McFarland explains why recent U.S. actions in Venezuela represent more than a regional intervention — they signal a fundamental reset of the global chessboard. She breaks down deterrence, leadership, and psychology in American power, and why the Western Hemisphere has once again become the central arena of great-power competition.

The discussion spans China, Iran, Russia, drug cartels, energy security, and the return of the Monroe Doctrine — with a clear through-line: credibility matters, and America’s willingness to act reshapes how allies and adversaries calculate risk.

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Congressman Dusty Johnson joins 13th & Park to discuss his decision to run for Governor of South Dakota and his vision for the state’s future at a pivotal moment for the country.

Representing one of America’s most rural states, Johnson sits at the intersection of agriculture, energy, technology, and national security. In this wide-ranging conversation, he explains why food security is national security, how America can remain competitive with China, and why bipartisan cooperation is essential to rebuilding infrastructure, expanding energy capacity, and strengthening rural communities.

Johnson also outlines his top priorities as governor, including improving education outcomes, reversing South Dakota’s recent economic slowdown, addressing substance abuse, and ensuring rural America has the workforce, connectivity, and healthcare access it needs to thrive. Drawing on his experience balancing budgets, regulating utilities, and legislating in Congress, he makes the case for pragmatic leadership focused on results—not noise.

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The chemical industry sits at the very beginning of America’s manufacturing supply chain — powering everything from energy and advanced manufacturing to AI, national defense, and everyday consumer products.

In this episode of 13th & Park, Adam Goodman sits down with Chris Jahn, President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council, to break down why chemistry is foundational to American competitiveness, energy independence, and economic security.

Jahn explains how U.S. chemistry enables innovation across AI, semiconductors, transportation, defense systems, and clean energy — and why overregulation, permitting delays, and rail consolidation now pose serious risks to American manufacturing and national security. He also discusses workforce shortages, STEM education, global competition with China, and why regulatory reform is essential if the U.S. wants to continue making critical materials at home.

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Congressman Byron Donalds, representing Florida's 19th district, joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging and candid conversation about leadership, faith, economic policy, and his decision to run for Governor of Florida.

From his background in finance and state government to his time in Congress, Donalds explains how economics, constitutional limits, and voter accountability guide his decision-making. He discusses why affordability has become the defining issue for Floridians — touching on housing costs, insurance, taxes, and property ownership — and outlines his vision for keeping Florida competitive while protecting long-term opportunity for families and young people.

The conversation also explores Florida’s growing role in commercial space, finance, technology, and healthcare, as well as the personal moments that shaped Donalds’ character, leadership style, and commitment to public service.

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, federalism, business-minded governance, and the future of the American Dream.

From his roots in Norman, Oklahoma, to building a successful private-sector career, to becoming one of the most prominent governors in the country, Stitt explains how entrepreneurial thinking shaped his approach to governing. He discusses why states function best as laboratories of democracy, how incentives differ between government and the private sector, and why growth, affordability, and opportunity start at the state level—not in Washington.

Stitt also addresses tribal sovereignty, tax reform, infrastructure, energy affordability, national debt, and what it means to lead with conviction rather than polling. As Chairman of the National Governors Association, he offers rare insight into bipartisan cooperation among governors and why state executives often find more common ground than federal leaders.

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U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces shaping America’s future — from energy dominance and AI-driven power needs to tribal sovereignty, economic pressure on working families, and the personal story that forged his approach to public service.

A Cherokee Nation citizen, rancher, and lifelong entrepreneur, Mullin discusses why Congress must recruit leaders with real-world experience, how permitting reform is holding back U.S. energy capacity, and why America’s ability to compete in the next era of data, defense, and AI depends on unleashing domestic production.

He also reflects on the deeply personal moment when President Trump intervened to help his critically injured son, a story that illustrates a side of Trump rarely seen publicly — and one that shaped Mullin’s understanding of loyalty, leadership, and service.

From housing costs, inflation perception, and the economic mood, to the future of energy, Native American sovereignty, and the senator’s own journey from overcoming childhood challenges to running a national-scale business, this episode offers a candid look at a leader shaped by adversity and grounded by family.

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Kristen Soltis Anderson — pollster, author, and Founding Partner of Echelon Insights — joins 13th & Park for a deeply analytical conversation on voter behavior, the national mood, and the political forces shaping America ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Drawing on years of public opinion research, Kristen breaks down why voter anxiety is rising, where trust in institutions has collapsed, and which issues matter most to voters across generations. She explains the widening gap between leaders and the electorate, how younger voters are consuming politics through an entirely different ecosystem, and why the cost-of-living crisis is redefining political identity in ways both parties are struggling to understand.

Kristen also offers a clear look at emerging electoral signals: the rise of low-propensity voters, the polarization of information sources, the psychological roots of political fear, and how AI may transform campaigns, persuasion, and civic engagement. Through the lens of Echelon Insights’ research, she outlines the lessons both parties must learn — and the blind spots they can’t afford to ignore — as the country approaches another pivotal election cycle.

A candid, data-driven exploration of where voters are today, where they’re headed, and what it means for America’s political future.

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VA Secretary Doug Collins joins 13th & Park for a candid conversation about strengthening the Department of Veterans Affairs, improving access to care, and leading with a mission-first mindset shaped by his years as a pastor, chaplain, and member of Congress.

Collins explains why “meeting veterans where they are” is at the center of his approach, and discusses how the VA is working to deliver faster, more reliable care through accountability, modernization, and a renewed focus on the veteran experience. He also outlines the role of technology and AI in expanding access, improving benefits processing, and better supporting veterans in rural and underserved communities.

From the hard lessons learned in military service to the emotional moments that stay with him as a leader, Collins shares a grounded, purpose-driven vision for the future of veteran care.

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