The First Female White House Press Secretary: Dee Dee Myers on Politics & Power | 13th and Park

Dee Dee Myers joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on political leadership, crisis management, and the realities of governing during moments of uncertainty. Myers made history as the first woman to serve as White House Press Secretary under President Bill Clinton, becoming one of the most visible communicators in American politics at a young age. She reflects on her path from campaign politics to the White House briefing room, the pressures of representing a new administration, and the lessons she learned navigating major political and international challenges. The conversation also explores her later career in media, business, and government — including her role in California’s economic strategy as Senior Advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, where she has worked to strengthen California’s business climate while managing the state’s economic response during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by Anthony Williams, Managing Partner of Ballard Partners’ Sacramento office, the discussion also touches on the realities of governing during a global crisis, the complexity of balancing public health and economic priorities, and how California positions itself as one of the most dynamic economies in the world. Filmed at the Ballard Partners studio in West Hollywood, California. Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081 Follow Dee Dee Myers X: https://x.com/deemyers IG: https://www.instagram.com/deedeemyersla/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-dee-myers-6a055a16/ Follow Us! X: https://x.com/13thandPark IG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park www.ballardpartners.com About 13th and Park: 13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more. Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs. #DeeDeeMyers #WhiteHouse #ClintonAdministration #USPolitics #PoliticalStrategy #PoliticalCommunication #Leadership #Government #PoliticsPodcast #13thAndPark