In the midst of global crises and partisan fights, it's hard to keep our eye on all the players impacting the world of politics. Sometimes they’re obvious heavy hitters, sometimes they’re names you might already know outside of politics, and sometimes they’re rising stars you’ll need to know soon (we introduced you to AOC first). But at OZY, we’re keeping our finger on the pulse so you don’t have to. This week for your Carlos Watson Show binge, meet some of these familiar and not-so-familiar faces you may see shaping policy moving forward.

Alright, alright, alright — The Carlos Watson Show is excited to bring you a special episode with proud Texan and Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey. The Dazed and Confused actor reveals he is certainly not confused about a future in politics or the importance of masks, plus he shares insight into the process of writing his new book, Greenlights. Hear him gush about wife Camila Alves and the family they have built together.

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She might just be the most powerful woman in finance. The CEO of Nasdaq, one of the most important stock exchanges in the world, Adena Friedman weighs in on the future of cryptocurrency, boardroom diversity and whether robots can ever truly take over the financial markets. Don’t miss her hot takes on r/wallstreetbets and its love of Gamestop stock. Is she bullish on the future of app-based investors? Watch now to find out.

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Love him or hate him, the impact Jake Paul has made on digital entertainment is undeniable. And exclusively on The Carlos Watson Show, the infamous boxer and YouTuber announces his plan to run for office along with brother Logan Paul … in 2032. The younger Paul joins Carlos to discuss his journey in the boxing ring and tutelage under Mike Tyson, as well as mistakes and successes on his fast rise to stardom.

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You’ve heard that this Olympic gold medalist and reality star is running for governor of California. But have you heard her on The Carlos Watson Show? Last year, Caitlyn joined Carlos and revealed what she thinks were her failures as an activist. She also discussed her unique parenting methods and spilled just a couple secrets about the Kardashian-Jenner clan. Will she follow in the footsteps of other Golden State celebrities-turned-governors?

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He’s been billed as one of the rising stars of the Republican Party… by none other than former President Donald Trump. Rep. Byron Donalds is now one of just two Black GOP representatives in the House and has a lot to say about the former president’s record on race, the need for police reform and why he thinks members of Congress should all be friendlier to one another. Could he join Ron DeSantis and Marco Rubio as another Floridian Republican heavyweight? Watch now to find out.

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Which New York representative does Carlos predict will be a future speaker of the House? See his episode here.

Enjoy your week!