US Political Expert Casey Burgat Launches Provocative New Podcast

As the US's focus narrows in on the upcoming presidential election and in tandem with the Iowa Caucus on January 15th, regarded political analyst and George Washington University professor, Casey Burgat launches political podcast, Mastering the Room. The riveting 20 to 30-minute-per-episode program welcomes the most powerful and influential names in politics throughout DC and beyond into its studio to discuss oftentimes polarising topics and relegate in perspectives that are rarely recorded and shared. 

'Mastering the Room' podcast and its premiere episode features CBS Congressional Correspondent, Scott Macfarlane and Politico Breaking News and White House Reporter, Myrah Ward who together count down their top 10 memorable moments in politics from 2023. 

“The conversation I had with Scott and Myrah is exactly what can be expected in all “Mastering the Room” episodes; it is honest, compelling, raw and eye-opening for listeners who are both experts in politics and those that know the bare minimum,” says host Casey. “We took a deep dive into all of the chaos that we’ve witnessed and taken part of over the last year that set the tone for transparency and candour – enough of it to require a two-part launch series.” 

'Mastering the Room' is set to record a full 16-episode series in 2024. It is published by Casey’s alma mater and workplace, George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management, whose mission is to teach applied political skills to the next generation of policy, advocacy, and communications professionals. 

“George Washington University remains committed to honesty and integrity as a standard of excellence and common practice. The Graduate School of Political Management holds those standards quite high and Casey’s voice echoes that well, which is why we are thrilled to produce ‘Mastering the Room’” said Liesl Riddle, dean of the George Washington University's College of Professional Studies (CPS). “The conversations he’s encouraging and actually having are a true testament to the university’s tenants and values.” 

Whether you agree with them or not, you will hear topical and thought-provoking arguments from surprising and often unexpected perspectives that want to hear your thoughts in return. Needless to say, there are hundreds of political podcasts, but only 'Mastering the Room' explores current topical and trending issues with honesty and integrity of GW.