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State of the Union

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Jul 4, 2021 • 41min

Interview with White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeffrey Zients, Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Interview with House Democratic Whip Rep. James Clyburn; Interview with Washington Sen. Patty Murry and Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro

First, Dana talks with White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeffrey Zients about the Biden administration’s failure to reach a July 4 vaccination goal and the threat posed by the Delta variant. Next, Dana interviews Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about the possibility of a looming spike in his state, his view on the bipartisan infrastructure deal and his move to send National Guard troops to the border. Then, Dana talks with House Democratic Whip Rep. James Clyburn about the January 6 select committee, the push for a sweeping election law rewrite and the fate of police reform negotiations. Finally, Dana sits down with Washington Sen. Patty Murray and Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro about how women are making a difference on Capitol Hill.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 27, 2021 • 45min

Interview with Republican Sen. Mitt Romney; Interview with Senior White House Adviser Cedric Richmond

First, Jake talks to Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah about President Biden’s mixed messages on a bipartisan infrastructure deal, his thoughts on the compromise bill’s chances in the Senate, and his warning for the White House on threats posed by Russia and China. Next, Jake presses Senior White House Adviser Cedric Richmond about President Biden’s reversal on his pledge not to sign a bipartisan infrastructure deal unless it was paired with Democrats’ sweeping reconciliation plan. Then, Jake comments on former President Trump and elected Republicans’ continued efforts to push the big lie that the 2020 election was stolen. Finally, Jake reflects on the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 20, 2021 • 41min

Interview with Budget Committee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick; Interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; Interview with Virginia Del. Danica Roem

First, Dana talks to Budget Committee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders about Democrats’ two-track push to pass infrastructure and other top priorities. Next, Dana interviews the co-chairs of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, about their efforts to push a bipartisan infrastructure deal through Congress. Then, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan joins Dana to respond to bipartisan criticism of President Biden’s response to Russia. Finally, Dana sits down with Virginia Del. Danica Roem to her trailblazing role as the first openly transgender person to be elected to and serve in a state legislature.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 13, 2021 • 45min

Interview with Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken; Interview with Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

First, Dana sits down with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in an exclusive, live interview on infrastructure negotiations, subpoenas by the Trump DOJ against Democratic lawmakers, a January 6 commission, recent comments by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and more. Then, Dana talks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken ahead of President Biden’s meeting with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday in Geneva. Finally, Dana interviews Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about the progressive push for infrastructure and voting rights, the Garland Justice Department, recent comments by Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar and whether Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer should retire.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 6, 2021 • 41min

Interview with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm; Interview with Maine Sen. Angus King; Interview with Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves

First, Jake asks Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm if President Biden is preparing to move forward on infrastructure without Republicans. Next, Jake talks to Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about the growing cybersecurity threat against the US as well as Democrats’ voting rights push in the Senate. Then, Jake presses Republican Gov. Tate Reeves of Mississippi on why his state is ranked last in the country in terms of vaccinations. Finally, Jake comments on Republican leaders’ decision to effectively give former President Trump a pass on his election lies.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 30, 2021 • 45min

Interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; Interview with Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand; Interview with Republican Rep. Michael McCaul; Interview with House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

First, Jake presses Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on when the American people can expect an infrastructure bill to be passed. Then, Jake interviews Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York about her bill to reform the military justice system and whether the Biden Administration should pass infrastructure without Republican support. Next, Jake talks to Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas about his findings on the origin of coronavirus and a new restrictive voting bill in his home state. Finally, Jake speaks to House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries about what comes next in the investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 23, 2021 • 48min

Interview with Senior Biden Adviser Cedric Richmond; Interview with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker; Interview with Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer; Interview with Former Ambassador and Sen. Scott Brown; Interview with Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath

First, Dana presses senior Biden adviser Cedric Richmond on the White House’s new infrastructure counteroffer to Republicans. Then, Dana talks to Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey about his efforts to reach a police reform compromise in Congress. Next, Dana asks Republican Rep. Peter Meijer about GOP leaders’ decision to oppose a bipartisan commission to investigate the Capitol attack. Then, former Massachusetts senator and Trump ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown joins Dana to discuss his party’s continued embrace of lies about the 2020 election. Finally, Dana sits down with Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath to discuss her efforts to combat gun violence after her son’s murder.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 16, 2021 • 41min

Interview with CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky; Interview with Republican Rep. Fred Upton; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan; Interview with former Rep. Jane Harman

First, Dana presses CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky on the new guidance that vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear masks and how local governments and businesses should adjust their policies. Then, Dana talks with Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan about the state of his party and GOP efforts to whitewash the January 6 insurrection. Next, Dana interviews Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Michigan on the latest in the pandemic fight and his views on the future of the GOP. Finally, Dana talks with former Democratic Rep. Jane Harman of California about the growing conflict in the Middle East and her new book, “Insanity Defense.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 9, 2021 • 41min

Interview with White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients; Interview with House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn; Interview with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox

First, Jake asks White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients about the steep decline in vaccinations in the US. Next, Jake talks to House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina about Democrats’ efforts to pass voting rights legislation and police reform in Congress. Finally, Republican Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah joins Jake to discuss the divide within his own party over truth and lies about the November election.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 4, 2021 • 42min

Interview with Senior Biden Adviser Anita Dunn; Interview with Republican Sen. Susan Collins; Interview with Cindy McCain

First, Jake presses senior Biden adviser Anita Dunn on the state of infrastructure negotiations. Next, Jake talks to Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine about President Biden’s outreach to Republicans and the state of the Republican Party. Then, Cindy McCain joins Jake to discuss her new memoir and life with the late Sen. John McCain. Finally, Jake examines Republican leaders’ problem with telling the truth.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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