Lessons from an Olympic athlete

In this episode, Congressman Ben McAdams has a wide-ranging conversation that includes, building Olympians through youth programs, the mindset of a gold medalist, and how the lessons of sports and teamwork apply to the job we ask of our federal representatives. 

Congressman McAdams shares his frustration with the partisan language that undermines the spirit of cooperation and compromise. Derek Parra shares how representing the country should unite us in finding solutions rather than pit us against each other.

See our website for privacy information.

In weekly episodes of WashingTown U.S. Congressional Representative Ben McAdams, D-UT talks about his experiences in Washington, D.C. during his new job as congressman from Utah's 4th district. In each episode the congressman will bring to you an inside look into the personal and professional life of a serving representative and how the political scene of Washington, D.C. looks and feels to an active participant.