Ceasefire

Dasha Burns Talks Iran, China & 2026 Politics with Elissa Slotkin, Tim Sheehy and Top Strategists

Ceasefire

Show Notes

Host Dasha Burns leads bipartisan conversations on the top issues shaping Washington and the world.

In partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations, Senators Elissa Slotkin and Tim Sheehy — both veterans and members of the Senate Armed Services Committee — discuss America’s role on the world stage, the ongoing Iran conflict, and the growing economic and geopolitical competition with China.

Then, Republican strategist Alex Conant and Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee break down the top political headlines and the week’s biggest stories from Washington.

NOTE: the conversation is a partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations.

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