POLITICO Playbook’s White House Bureau Chief and Chief Correspondent
Dasha Burns Biography
As POLITICO Playbook’s Chief Correspondent, White House Bureau Chief, and host of The Conversation, Dasha Burns deeply understands the forces driving American political power. She is known for her sharp interviews, groundbreaking reporting, and behind-the-scenes analysis, bringing audiences inside the presidency, national campaigns, and daily headlines.
Every week she conducts news making interviews with the biggest power players in Washington and beyond. Her sit-down with President Trump in December 2025 made headlines worldwide on everything from the administration’s changing relationship with our allies to President’s grading his “A+++++” economy.”
Previously a correspondent for NBC News, Burns became widely recognized for her in-depth reporting on the 2024 presidential election cycle. She gained national attention for her dogged coverage of the 2022 midterm elections, including an exclusive interview with Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman that sparked a national conversation about health and transparency in politics.
During the 2024 presidential campaign, she consistently broke major news—securing high-profile exclusive interviews and leading on-the-ground coverage during some of the most consequential and fast-moving moments of the election cycle, including the assassination attempt of then-candidate Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Her reporting captured the defining political storylines shaping the country at a pivotal time in American history.
With a deep understanding of Washington’s inner workings, Burns translates what’s happening in American politics into what it means for businesses, institutions, and individuals. She unpacks policy decisions and how those dynamics impact markets, leadership, and the broader economy. In a moment of rapid change and polarization, Burns helps audiences connect the dots between political volatility and real-world consequences.
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Dasha Burns Speaking Topics
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Politics and America Today: Decoding Current Events
In an era where political fault lines shape markets, leadership, and public trust, Dasha Burns translates the fast-moving landscape of American politics into clear implications for businesses, communities, and everyday people. Drawing on her on-the-ground reporting on Washington and in-depth interviews with key players, she breaks down how shifts in power and policy are reshaping the country’s economic and social fabric. As the midterms approach and parties recalibrate their strategies, Burns offers audiences a nuanced perspective into the road ahead.
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