<p>From space exploration to Congress, Whitesides shares how curiosity, empathy, and mission-driven leadership guide his work in Washington.</p>

From space exploration to Congress, Whitesides shares how curiosity, empathy, and mission-driven leadership guide his work in Washington.

Rep. George Whitesides on Outer Space, Innovation, and "Getting Sh*t Done"

Political interviews too often sound rehearsed and over-managed. Building the Bench breaks the mold.
Each week, host Matt Staab sits down with the next generation of Democratic leaders for candid conversations about the experiences that shaped them, the mistakes that grounded them, and the ideas they’re eager to test in the years ahead.
It’s a chance to see the people behind the podiums — and imagine the future of American politics with them leading the charge.

Production/Film Location: Switch &amp; Board Podcast Studio, Washington, D.C.

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Political interviews too often sound rehearsed and over-managed. Building the Bench breaks the mold. Each week, host Matt Staab sits down with the next generation of Democratic leaders for candid conversations about the experiences that shaped them, the mistakes that grounded them, and the ideas they’re eager to test in the years ahead. It’s a chance to see the people behind the podiums — and imagine the future of American politics with them leading the charge. Production/Film Location: Switch & Board Podcast Studio, Washington, D.C.

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Rep. George Whitesides on Outer Space, Innovation, and "Getting Sh*t Done"

Rep. George Whitesides on Outer Space, Innovation, and "Getting Sh*t Done"