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State of the Union

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Mar 29, 2020 • 1h 2min

Interview with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Interview with top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci; Interview with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio; Interview with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; Interview with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee; Inte

First, Jake interviews Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus outbreak and the $2 trillion relief package passed by Congress this week. Next, Jake talks with top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci about how long to expect the outbreak to last and what can be done to stop it. Then, Jake talks with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts about the status of the outbreaks in their areas and what they need from the federal government. And finally, Jake thanks medical workers on the front lines of the crisis.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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Mar 22, 2020 • 40min

Interview with FEMA administrator Peter Gaynor; Interview with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker; Interview with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.

First, Jake discusses the latest in the federal government's response to the coronavirus pandemic with FEMA administrator Peter Gaynor, including what officials are doing to get masks and other supplies to states as soon as possible. Next, Jake talks with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on his stay-at-home order over the coronavirus outbreak. Then, Jake interviews Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York about the impact of coronavirus in her district and the negotiations for a relief package in Congress. Then, Jake talks with the panel of Rep. Stephanie Murphy, Vivek Murthy, Dr. Jennifer Lee and Lanhee Chen discuss the government's response to coronavirus. Finally, Jake offers a reason for hope amid today's outbreak.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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Mar 15, 2020 • 40min

Interview with the nation's top infectious disease official Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine; Interview with New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio

First, Brianna sits down with the nation's top infectious disease doctor, Anthony Fauci, on how bad the coronavirus outbreak could get, whether the US is prepared, the administrations response so far and more. Next, Brianna interviews Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine on his decision to close schools and how Ohio is prepared to respond to the outbreak. Then, Brianna speaks with New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio on whether or not people should still be going out in his city and whether he is getting all he needs from the federal government. Then our panel of Scott Jennings, Karen Finney, Linda Chavez, and Rep. Ro Khanna break down the President's response and how his 2020 rivals are filling the void. Finally, Brianna offers a helpful reminder about the importance of social isolation.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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Mar 8, 2020 • 41min

Interview with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with Surgeon General Jerome Adams

First, Jake interviews presidential candidate and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders about the upcoming contests in the 2020 race, the effect of coronavirus on the campaign and why he says he's better than Joe Biden to take on President Trump. Then, Jake sits down with Surgeon General Jerome Adams about the spread of coronavirus in the United States, the number of individuals who have been tested so far and the President's response to the outbreak. Then, the panel of David Urban, Alexandra Rojas, Linda Chavez and Bakari Sellers joins Jake to break down the latest in the 2020 election and the US response to the coronavirus outbreak. Finally, Jake outlines the war between the President and the facts on the US coronavirus response.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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Mar 1, 2020 • 40min

Interview with Vice President Mike Pence on the administration response to the coronavirus crisis; Interview with former Vice President Joe Biden on his big win in South Carolina; Reflecting on the US-Taliban agreement

First, Jake sits down with Vice President Mike Pence to discuss the first coronavirus death in the United States and what steps the administration is taking to combat the disease. Then, Jake talks to former Vice President Joe Biden about his big win in the South Carolina primary and his momentum heading into Super Tuesday. Then, the panel of former Sen. Rick Santorum, Rebecca Katz, Amanda Carpenter and Van Jones discusses their predictions for Super Tuesday. Finally, Jake gives his take on the United States agreement with the Taliban.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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Feb 23, 2020 • 40min

Interview with former DNC Chair Howard Dean and CNN Political Commentator Mark McKinnon; Interview with Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy.

First, Jake breaks down Sanders' victory in the Nevada caucuses and the path forward for the other 2020 contenders with former DNC chair and Vermont Gov. Howard Dean and CNN Political Commentator Mark McKinnon. Then, Jake sits down with Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy to talk about Russian interference in the 2020 election and the latest on the presidential hopefuls after Nevada. Then, the panel of former Sen. Rick Santorum, Bakari Sellers, Linda Chavez and Alexandra Rojas discusses the Sanders campaign's path to the nomination and whether any other candidates can stop him. Finally, Jake gives his take on how President Trump is rewarding loyalists and punishing his enemies.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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Feb 16, 2020 • 41min

Interview with 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg; Interview with 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Interview with Chief of Staff to the Vice President Marc Short; Interview with South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn.

First, Dana interviews former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg on his health care plans for union members in Nevada, attacks against his high-dollar fundraising strategy and his lack of support from black voters. Then, Dana talks with Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar about the crisis at the Justice Department, her criminal justice record in Hennepin County and former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg's campaign. Next, Dana sits down with Chief of Staff to the Vice President Marc Short on the President's comments on Justice Department decisions and the President's support for stop-and-frisk. Finally, Dana interviews Democratic Rep. James Clyburn about the upcoming South Carolina primary and whether former Vice President Joe Biden's firewall there is still intact.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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Feb 9, 2020 • 41min

Interview with 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg; Interview with Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez.

First, Jake talks with 2020 presidential candidate and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders about the upcoming New Hampshire primary, whether his nomination would hurt moderate Democrats and the aftermath of the Iowa caucuses debacle. Then, Jake interviews 2020 presidential candidate and former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg about the upcoming New Hampshire primary, his criminal justice record in Indiana and attacks from opponents Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. Next, Jake sits down with Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez about the problems with the Iowa caucuses and whether voters should have concerns going forward. Then, former Sen. Rick Santorum, former Rep. Mia Love, Karen Finney and Wajahat Ali join Jake to talk about the President's acquittal in the Senate impeachment trial and his decisions to fire two key witnesses. Finally, Jake gives his take on President Trump's attacks on the faiths of Mitt Romney and Nancy Pelosi at the National Prayer Breakfast.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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Feb 2, 2020 • 41min

Interview with former South Bend Mayor and 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg; Interview with Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa.

First, Jake sits down with former South Bend Mayor and 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg to talk about tomorrow's Iowa caucuses, the latest in the Senate impeachment trial, his new attacks on his fellow 2020 opponents and his struggle to win over black voters. Then, Jake interviews Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa about her vote to reject calling additional witnesses in the impeachment trial and whether she thinks President Trump did anything wrong regarding Ukraine. Next, Democratic Rep. Cindy Axne of Iowa, Des Moines Register chief politics reporter Brianne Pfannenstiel, Jen Psaki, Andrew Gillum and Scott Jennings join Jake to talk about tomorrow's Iowa caucuses, which candidate has the winning message and what impeachment means for the 2020 campaign. Finally, Jake explains what a Senate acquittal could mean for future presidents after Trump.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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Jan 26, 2020 • 41min

Interview with Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford; Interview with House Impeachment Manager Rep. Zoe Lofgren; Interview with conservative lawyer George Conway; Remembering Jim Lehrer.

First, Jake sits down with Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford to talk about his views on the President's impeachment trial and his latest tweet attacking House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff. Next, Jake talks with House Impeachment Manager Rep. Zoe Lofgren about the case from Democrats against the President and efforts to compel witnesses to testify in the Senate trial. Then, Jake's interview with conservative lawyer George Conway from this week on how Republicans are navigating President Trump's impeachment trial. Next, Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith, former Rep. Mia Love, Wajahat Ali and David Urban join Jake to preview the week ahead in the Senate impeachment trial. Finally, Jake remembers former PBS NewsHour anchor Jim Lehrer, who died this week at age 85.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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