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State of the Union

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Aug 26, 2024 • 45min

Interviews with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker; Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham

On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker joins Jake to unpack the Democratic National Convention and the challenges facing the Harris campaign between now and November. Next, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham joins Jake to discuss Trump’s struggle to settle on a consistent message against Harris. Then, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentators Karen Finney and Kate Bedingfield, and Republican strategist Brad Todd join Jake to break down how Harris is framing her campaign for voters, as well as RFK Jr.’s decision to endorse Trump and what it could mean for the 2024 race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 19, 2024 • 43min

Interviews with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker; New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu

On CNN’s State of the Union, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins Jake Tapper to discuss what Vice President Harris’ candidacy means for Democrats’ efforts to take back the House. Then, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sits down with Jake to preview the Chicago convention, as well as the risk for protests targeting the DNC. Next, Jake presses New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu over Trump’s personal attacks against Vice President Harris. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentators David Urban and David Axelrod and CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison and Kristen Soltis Anderson join Jake to break down new polls showing Harris leading Trump nationally for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 11, 2024 • 45min

Interviews with Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Sen. JD Vance; Former Democratic Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg; Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders

On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down with Republican vice presidential nominee for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss his attacks on Gov. Tim Walz’s military record, his criticism of top Democrats as “childless cat ladies,” the future of abortion under a Trump presidency, and much more. Then, former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg joins Dana to respond to Vance’s claim that he and other top Democrats are “anti-child.” Finally, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins Dana to discuss the economic message and policies he thinks the Harris-Walz need to focus on to win in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 5, 2024 • 46min

Interviews with Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler; Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin; Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer; Former Republican Georgia Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan

On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler, the only Black woman in the U.S. Senate, reacts to Trump’s attacks on Harris’ race and tells Dana Bash it's "the only card he's got to play." Next, Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin defends Trump’s attacks on Georgia’s GOP governor. Then, Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer tells Dana that the U.S. is "preparing for every possibility" as Iran threatens to retaliate against Israel. Finally, Former Republican Georgia Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, Republican Strategists Matt Mowers and Shermichael Singleton join Dana to break down who they think Harris should consider for her VP pick and Donald Trump's latest attack on a GOP Governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 28, 2024 • 43min

Interviews with Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren; Republican Sen. Tom Cotton; Democratic Gov. Tim Walz

On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren tells Jake Tapper that Vice President Kamala Harris is “the right person to lead” on key issues in this election. Next, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton criticizes Harris’ record and calls her a “dangerous liberal.” Then, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins Jake to discuss why he decided to call Trump “weird” and whether he would serve as Harris’ running mate if asked. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings and CNN Political Commentators Kristen Soltis Anderson, Jamal Simmons, and Kate Bedingfield join Jake to break down the new dynamic in the 2024 race and who they think Harris should consider for her VP pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 22, 2024 • 46min

Interviews with Independent Sen. Joe Manchin; Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson; Democratic Rep. James Clyburn; Democratic Gov. Jared Polis

On CNN’s State of the Union, Independent Sen. Joe Manchin tells Jake Tapper that he believes it’s time for President Biden to “pass the torch” and step aside as a presidential candidate. Then, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson tells Jake that Democrats could face “legal hurdles” if they try to replace President Biden as their nominee. Next, Democratic Rep. James Clyburn tells Jake that he still supports President Biden, saying “he will be our nominee if he stays in the race.” Finally, Democratic Gov. Jared Polis tells Jake that “the burden is on” President Biden to show he can turn his campaign around and beat Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 14, 2024 • 50min

Interviews with Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, Senate candidate Dave McCormick and coverage of Trump’s assassination attempt

On CNN’s State of the Union, Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey and Senate candidate Dave McCormick join CNN’s Jake Tapper to react to an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday night. Reporters Evan Perez, MJ Lee and Kristen Holmes; law enforcement analysts Jonathan Wackrow, Charles Ramsey, Andrew McCabe and Juliette Kayyem; and panelists Ashley Allison, David Urban, David Axelrod and Kirsten Soltis Anderson join Jake for their analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 8, 2024 • 43min

Interviews with Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy; Republican Sen. Marco Rubio

On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy tells Dana Bash that President Biden “needs to do more” to show voters he’s up to the job and able to defeat Donald Trump. Then, potential Trump VP pick Sen. Marco Rubio joins Dana to discuss Trump’s imminent decision on who should be his running mate. Finally, Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Shermichael Singleton, and Democratic strategist Doug Thornell join Dana to break down the crisis embroiling President Biden’s re-election effort. The panel also discusses how much of an impact Trump’s VP pick will have on the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 1, 2024 • 44min

Interviews with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi; Rep. James Clyburn; Sen. Lindsey Graham

After President Biden’s rocky debate performance sends Democrats into a panic, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins CNN’s State of the Union and tells Dana Bash “let us not make a judgment about a presidency on one debate.” Next, top Biden ally Rep. James Clyburn tells Dana that Biden had a “bad performance” but blames it on “preparation overload.” Then, Dana presses Trump supporter Sen. Lindsey Graham about why Trump’s repeated falsehoods on the debate stage don’t give Republicans any pause. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison, Kate Bedingfield, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings join Dana to break down the fallout from the debate and what it means for the 2024 race moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 24, 2024 • 44min

Interviews with Republican Gov. Doug Burgum; Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul; David Axelrod and former Gov. Scott Walker

On CNN’s State of the Union, potential Trump VP pick North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum sits down with guest anchor Kaitlan Collins to preview the upcoming CNN debate, as well as Trump’s search for a running mate. Kaitlan also presses Burgum for repeatedly claiming that the US is a “dictatorship” under President Biden. Next, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joins Kaitlan to discuss her advice for President Biden ahead of the debate, as well as controversial comments by a top progressive in the House who’s locked in a tight re-election fight. Then, former Obama adviser David Axelrod and former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker join Kaitlan to break down what they think the candidates should do in the debate. Finally, David Urban, Jamal Simmons, Bakari Sellers, and Alyssa Farah Griffin join Kaitlan to preview the debate and break down the different strategies Trump and Biden might take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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