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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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Latest Episodes:

Interview with White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain; Interview with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Interview with Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger Sep 05, 2021

Show notes

First, Dana presses White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain on plans to offer vaccine booster shots to all Americans later this month. Next, Dana talks to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar about the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas’ near-total abortion ban to stand. Finally, Dana asks Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger about Republican efforts to obstruct the House January 6 Committee probe.

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Interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; Interview with Republican Sen. Mitt Romney; Interview with Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton and Republican Rep. Peter Meijer; Interview with Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards; Interview with Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Democratic Sen. Chris Muphy; Interview with former Afghan Ambassador to the US Roya Rahmani and human rights activist Yasmeen Hassan Aug 29, 2021

Show notes

A special two-hour State of the Union. First, Jake presses National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on the security situation in Kabul as the US closes in on its deadline to leave Afghanistan. Then, Republican Sen. Mitt Romney tells Jake that both the Trump and Biden administrations bear responsibility for the chaos in Afghanistan. Next, Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton and Republican Rep. Peter Meijer join Jake to discuss what they saw on the ground during their secret trip to Kabul. After that, Jake honors the memory of the 13 US service members killed in the terror attack in Kabul. Then, Jake talks with Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards about his state’s preparations as Hurricane Ida bears down on the Gulf Coast. Next, Jake asks Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci if schools should mandate vaccines. Then, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy responds to criticism of how the Biden administration handled the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Finally, Jake talks with former Afghan Ambassador to the US Roya Rahmani and human rights activist Yasmeen Hassan about the plight of women in Afghanistan now that the Taliban have taken control again.

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Interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; Interview with Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger; Interview with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy; Interview with former Rep. Paul Mitchell Aug 22, 2021

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First, Brianna pushes National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on what steps the administration is taking to evacuate Americans and Afghans from Kabul. Next, Brianna talks to Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger, an Afghan War veteran, about resistance by some in his party to efforts to resettle Afghan refugees in the United States. Then, Brianna asks Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the administration’s new guidance that all Americans should get a covid booster shot. Finally, State of the Union shares a special end-of-life interview with former Republican Rep. Paul Mitchell, who passed away earlier this week after a long fight with cancer.

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Interview with Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy; Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin; Interview with Democratic Rep. Cori Bush; Interview with Senior Biden Adviser Anita Dunn Aug 08, 2021

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First, Dana talks with Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana about his efforts to pass the bipartisan infrastructure deal, as well as his state’s fight against the Delta variant. Next, Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Dick Durbin joins Dana to discuss his investigation into former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the election. Then, Dana asks Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri about her successful fight to prevent eviction protections from expiring. After that, Dana sits down with senior Biden adviser Anita Dunn about her trailblazing career in politics. Finally, Dana previews her new special on Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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Interview with NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins; Interview with Maine Sen. Susan Collins; Interview with West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin; Interview with New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; Interview with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Aug 01, 2021

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First, Jake talks to NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins about the CDC’s new mask guidance for vaccinated individuals. Then, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine joins Jake to discuss the status of the bipartisan infrastructure deal in the Senate. Next, Jake presses Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia on if he’s committed to passing both an infrastructure deal and a sweeping reconciliation package. After that, Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York tells Jake her party’s failure to extend the CDC’s eviction freeze before it expired is unacceptable. Finally, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine joins Jake to discuss his efforts to contain the spread of the Delta variant and drive-up vaccinations in his state.

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Interview with Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Republican Sen. Pat Toomey; Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson; Interview with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Jul 25, 2021

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First, Jake talks with President Biden’s Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci about the pandemic among unvaccinated Americans and the growing spread of the Delta variant. Then, Jake interviews Republican Sen. Pat Toomey about the latest on the infrastructure negotiations on Capitol Hill. Next, Jake speaks to Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas about what can be done to combat vaccine hesitancy in his state. Finally, Jake talks with Democratic Governor Kate Brown of Oregon about climate change playing a role in the fires in her state.

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Interview with Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy; Interview with Republican Sen. Rob Portman; Interview with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar Jul 18, 2021

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First, Dana talks with Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about coronavirus cases spreading across the country and misinformation spreading across social media. Then, Dana interviews Republican Sen. Rob Portman about the latest on the infrastructure negotiations on Capitol Hill. Next, Dana asks Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar about her push for voting rights legislation and whether Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer should retire. Finally, Dana marks one year since the death of civil rights icon and Democratic Rep. John Lewis.

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Interview with Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with New York City Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams; Interview with Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger; Interview with Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan Jul 11, 2021

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First, billionaire Richard Branson makes history with Virgin Galactic’s successful mission to the edge of space. Next, Jake presses Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci about the mixed messages on whether covid vaccine booster shots will ultimately be necessary. Then, Jake interviews Democratic New York Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams about his plans for New York City if he is elected in November. After that, Jake talks to Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois about the US withdrawal from Afghanistan as well as Republican efforts to politicize covid vaccination efforts here at home. Finally, Jake asks Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan about what the US withdrawal will mean for Afghan women and girls.

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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 Jul 04, 2021

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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.

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Interview with Republican Sen. Mitt Romney; Interview with Senior White House Adviser Cedric Richmond Jun 27, 2021

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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.

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