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About 535

Policy matters more
than politics.

We offer something different

Long-form conversations with the people
who actually move legislation.

Every policy has a story. We go live with the people behind it, why it's being made, how it will — or won't — get through Congress, and what it means for you. Streaming live every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from Capitol Hill at 535.news.

The Lawmakers
The brightest minds on the Hill
Congressional members and their staff are the lifeblood of the Capitol. We sit down with them to discuss policy proposals, legislative strategy, and the big moves shaping America's future. No issue is too small — if it matters to the 535, it matters to us.
The Press
The best journalism deserves the best platform
535 brings together traditional and independent journalists, reporters, and storytellers to share their latest reporting and insights. Think the depth of Substack, brought to air.
The Lobby
Washington runs on relationships
We don't ignore the lobbying community — we cover it. 535 creates a space for lobbyists, coalitions, and associations to talk shop and speak on the record about the policies they're pushing and the people they're working with.
Our Founders

Tenured Hill reporters who've
walked the halls.

Deep relationships with members and staff, and decades of experience to bear.

David D. Woodruff
Editor-at-Large
David D. Woodruff
A former House Press Secretary and Senate Committee Communications Director, David brings deep Capitol Hill experience to 535.news. A transformative government affairs executive recognized by The Hill as a Top Lobbyist, David has spent a career at the intersection of policy, politics, and communications. When not navigating the halls of Congress, you'll find him struggling through his next triathlon.
Kristin Wilson
Executive Producer
Kristin Wilson
With 30 years of experience producing Washington coverage, Kristin has spent a career at the center of the stories that shape America. She spent a decade leading CNN's coverage of Capitol Hill and has held producer roles at NBC News, CBS News, Nightline, BBC, and Fox News — bringing an unmatched depth of experience and relationships to 535.news.
Brody Mullins
Editor-in-Chief
Brody Mullins
A Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, Brody brings two decades of rigorous reporting to 535.news. As a longtime Wall Street Journal correspondent covering the intersection of business and politics in Washington, Brody has broken some of the most consequential stories of his generation.
Our Programming

Precision programming.
Personal connection to Congress.

535 delivers precision programming that provides personal connection to Congress — aside from the noise, away from the politics. Three hours of live coverage from Capitol Hill every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, streaming at 535.news.

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What We Cover
The full picture, every week
A first look at the congressional week ahead. Member interviews. The key players lobbying on the Hill. Who's changing jobs and why. Member-driven legislation. Discussions with Hill and independent reporters.
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Our Format
Three hours. Three acts.
Each broadcast is built to go deeper than the day's headlines — giving you the context, relationships, and substance that the news cycle never has time for.
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The Broadcast
Morning Hour
A first look at the week ahead in Congress. Live member interviews. What you should be watching and why.
Influence
Who's on the Hill, what they want, and who's moving. The players behind the legislation you're not reading about.
Colloquy
Both sides together. Member-driven legislation and what Congress accomplished that week that you didn't know about.
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