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State of the Union

Hosted by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, State of the Union features interviews with top newsmakers on politics and policy—covering Washington, the country, and the world.

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Interviews with US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer, New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams, Democratic Sen. Mark Warner and Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. Nov 07, 2021

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First, Dana presses Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on when American families can expect to see the results of the President’s promises that the infrastructure bill will "reduce supply chain bottlenecks now and for decades to come" and "ease inflationary pressure." Then, Dana interviews Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer, who gives behind-the-scenes insight into the Democrats’ internal negotiations over the infrastructure bill and Biden’s social safety net bill. Next, Dana sits down with Republican Gov. Larry Hogan to discuss Glenn Youngkin’s win in the Virginia gubernatorial election and how his strategy successfully connected with voters, followed by an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner, where Dana asks if the infrastructure bill had been passed sooner, would Terry McAuliffe be the Governor-elect of Virginia right now? Finally, Dana interviews New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams about his intention “to get back to the basics” and focus on child literacy and public safety.

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Interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken; Interview with Senator Bernie Sanders; Interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Oct 31, 2021

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First, Dana examines President Biden’s overseas trip and how to bring Iran back into compliance with the nuclear agreement with Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Then, Dana sits down with Senate Budget Committee chairman Senator Bernie Sanders to discuss how to build consensus building among Democrats ahead of a possible Tuesday vote on Biden’s infrastructure and social safety net packages. Next, Dana looks ahead to a tight gubernatorial race in Virginia. Finally, Dana speaks with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to find out what caused the supply chain blockages and what the US is doing to fix it.

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Interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Interview with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen; Interview with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson Oct 24, 2021

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First, Jake talks to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi about the ongoing social safety net bill negotiations. Next, Jake asks Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen about rising inflation and when Americans can expect a return to normal. Then, Jake interviews Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson about vaccine mandates in his state of Arkansas. Finally, Jake calls out some GOP leaders for joking about Alec Baldwin after the actor fired a prop gun on the set of "Rust," killing the cinematographer and injuring the director.

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Interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; Interview with Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger; Interview with Jon Stewart Oct 17, 2021

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First, Jake talks to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the Biden administration’s efforts to address growing supply chain disruptions in the US. Then, Jake asks Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger about how far the House January 6 Committee is willing to go to compel testimony from defiant Trump allies. And comedian Jon Stewart joins Jake to discuss his return to television and why he’s still hopeful for the future of America.

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Interview with Facebook executive Nick Clegg; Interview with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Interview with Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe, Interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci Oct 15, 2021

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First, Dana presses Facebook executive Nick Clegg on new research and whistleblower testimony alleging that his platform’s algorithms hurt teen users. Then, Dana talks with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota about policy solutions for social media and Democratic efforts to pass a $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill. Next, Dana sits down with Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe about his unexpectedly tight race just three weeks away. Finally, Dana interviews chief Biden medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci about the latest in the pandemic and how to trick or treat safely this fall.

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Interview with House Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Pramila Jayapal; Interview with Senate Democratic Whip Sen. Dick Durbin; Interview with top Biden medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci Oct 03, 2021

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First, Dana sits down with the top progressive in the House, Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, about the latest in the social safety net and climate negotiations and what price tag she’s willing to accept. Then, Dana asks Senate Democratic Whip Sen. Dick Durbin about his view on key moderates Sen. Joe Manchin and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, as well as the looming deadline to lift the debt ceiling. Next, Dana talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci about when vaccines will be ready for children and the climbing numbers of Americans claiming religious exemptions. Finally, Dana visits a sea of white flags on the National Mall to remember the 700,000 deaths in the pandemic.

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Interview with House Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Pramila Jayapal; Interview with Problem Solvers Caucus Co-chair Rep. Josh Gottheimer; Interview with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; Interview with Republican Sen. Pat Toomey; Interview with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker Sep 26, 2021

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First, Jake talks to House Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Problem Solvers Caucus Co-chair Rep. Josh Gottheimer about liberals’ threat to block the bipartisan infrastructure deal if there isn’t an agreement on Democrats’ sweeping $3.5 trillion reconciliation plan. Then, Jake presses Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the Biden administration’s response the surge in Haitian migrants at the southern border. Next, Jake interviews Republican Sen. Pat Toomey about his party’s refusal to raise the debt ceiling. Finally, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker joins Jake to discuss the collapse of bipartisan police reform negotiations.

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Interview with Biden medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves; Interview with House Democratic Whip Rep. James Clyburn Sep 19, 2021

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First, Jake asks top Biden medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci about an FDA panel’s decision to recommend limiting booster shots to high-risk groups and people over the age of 65. Next, Jake presses Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on what he’s doing to reverse his state’s worst-in-the-nation Covid death rate. Finally, Jake talks to House Democratic Whip Rep. James Clyburn about his party’s efforts to pass both the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the reconciliation package by the end of the month.

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Interview with US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy; Interview with Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia; Interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont; Interview with former National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice Sep 12, 2021

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First, Dana presses US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on President Joe Biden’s sweeping new vaccine mandates. Then, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia tells Dana about his problems with the current negotiations for a $3.5 trillion reconciliation package. Next, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont lays out his plan to get the sweeping Biden agenda through a narrowly-divided Congress. Finally, former National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice tells Dana how she remembers 9/11 after 20 years.

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Presenting Total Recall: California's Political Circus Sep 11, 2021

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You probably remember that Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected Governor of California. But do you remember how it all happened? The blackouts, the budget and of course, the car tax! CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent, Dana Bash, takes you back to the origins of the 2003 California Recall and talks with Schwarzenegger and the man he beat, Gray Davis to learn why this election became such a circus.

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