
1955: Senator Cory Booker on Taxes, Childcare and Big Ideas to Fix Our Economy
Published: March 11, 2026
Duration: 47:26
U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey joins us for a wide-ranging conversation recorded in one sitting for both podcasts
Senator Booker first rose to national prominence as the mayor of Newark, where he built a reputation for hands-on leadership and bold policy ideas. He has now served more than a decade in the U.S. Senate, becoming one of the most prominent voices in the Democratic Party.
He’s also entering a new chapter personally: Booker recently married and is expecting his first child—something that clearly shapes how he thinks abou...