Mastering the Room

About Mastering the Room

Mastering the Room is a bite-sized podcast from GW’s Graduate School of Political Management, hosted by political analyst and professor Casey Burgat. In less time than the average morning commute, you’ll get smarter on today’s issues with information and perspectives you won’t get anywhere else. The podcast challenges guests to go beyond the Sunday show talking points and offer a deeper understanding of polarizing topics, discussing points of view that few have heard before. Whether you agree with them or not, you’ll see unique arguments from surprising new angles. Packed with influencers, experts, and familiar names in DC and beyond, Mastering the Room is a podcast with access, connections, and proximity to power.

Publisher

Dr. Casey Burgat

Category

government · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jan 2024

Latest episode

29 May 2025

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 May 2025

   Author & Political Influencer Aaron Parnas Talks Social Media

   Political influencer Aaron Parnas discusses the impact of social media on journalism, the role of influencers, and the challenges of misinformation in this interview.

2. 

   15 May 2025

   Congressman Eric Swalwell Talks Life in Congress

   In this engaging conversation, Congressman Eric Swalwell discusses his journey from a small town in California to serving in Congress. He reflects on the transformation of his district, the challenges within Congress, and the importance of bipartisan solutions. Swalwell shares insights into member relationships, the disconnect between private conversations and public actions, and the need for reform in legislative processes. He emphasizes the significance of small victories in the fight for democracy and offers personal anecdotes about leadership and resilience in politics.

3. 

   1 May 2025

   Author & Journalist Jesselyn Cook Talks QAnon and Conspiracy Theories

   QAnon, Family, and the Fallout: Casey is joined by Jesselyn Cook, author of "The Quiet Damage: QAnon and the Destruction of the American Family", for a deep dive into the conspiracy theory that's fractured families and reshaped politics. From pizza boxes to pandemics, discover why QAnon isn't just a punchline—it's personal. Subscribe and rate MTR on: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastering-the-room/id1725338042 🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/30B5HT6QCFnakmtp0MnZoT Or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. For comments, bookings or advertising opportunities, hit up: Matt McDermott matt.mcdermott@idfive.com

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

27 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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Books guests

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