And now, from the University of Chicago Institute of Politics and CNN, the Axviles, with your

host, David Axelrod.

I've worked with many fine reporters over the years, but right at the top of the list

as my CNN colleague, Dana Bash, who is at once a great reporter with wonderful sources,

smart analysts, and a very, very good person.

Dana just did a web series called Badass Women of Washington, which is really a great

watch.

I sat down with her the other day to talk about her career, how Congress has changed over

the years, and the current debate over healthcare.

Dana Bash, always good to see you.

It's such an honor to be here.

You come by this journalism thing, honestly.

Well, thank you.

And this now.

Your dad was a really highly decorated television news producer for four decades.

So you grew up around all of this.

I did.

I grew up in control rooms.

And much so.

And did you think to yourself, I read somewhere that you wanted to be a rock star at one

point?

I did.

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