State of the Union - TopPodcast.com

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

State of the Union — News
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.

Copyright: © 2021 CNN

Latest Episodes:

Interview with Vaccine Czar Dr. Moncef Slaoui; Interview with Biden Transition Senior Adviser Jen Psaki; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan; Interview with Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton Nov 22, 2020

Show notes

First, Jake speaks with Operation Warp Speed Chief Scientific Adviser Dr. Moncef Slaoui about the plan to distribute the coronavirus vaccine and when most Americans can expect to be vaccinated. Then, Jake asks Biden Transition Senior Adviser Jen Psaki about when Biden plans to announce his Cabinet. Next, Jake presses Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan why most Republican leaders are reluctant join him in calling on President Trump to concede. Then, Jake talks to former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton about the potential damage President Trump is doing to American democracy. Finally, Jake closes with a message for officials participating in President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interview with NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine; Interview with Georgia Senate Candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock Nov 15, 2020

Show notes

First, in an exclusive interview, Jake talks to NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci about what the news of a potential vaccine means for Americans and if the alarming spread of coronavirus could force parts of the country to go back into lockdown. Next, Jake presses Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on how he’ll push President-elect Biden in a more liberal direction if Democrats don’t control the Senate. Then, Jake talks to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine about what he’s doing to address the alarming spike in coronavirus cases in his state. Next, with Democrats pinning their hopes for control of the Senate on two races in Georgia, Jake talks to one of the Democratic candidates, Rev. Raphael Warnock. Finally, Jake looks at how President Trump’s legal challenges to the election result are falling short across the map.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interview with senior Biden campaign adviser Symone Sanders; Interview with House Majority Whip Congressman James Clyburn; Interview with Utah Sen. Mitt Romney; Interview with former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams; Interview with New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Nov 08, 2020

Show notes

First, Jake discusses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' historic win with senior Biden campaign adviser Symone Sanders. Then, Jake asks House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn about his role in Joe Biden's victory. Next, Jake presses Utah Sen. Mitt Romney on if it's time for President Trump to concede. Then, Jake breaks down Democrats' dramatic gains in Georgia with former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. Next, Jake talks to New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about what Biden's win means for the progressive movement. Then, Jake asks Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan if he's disappointed that most Republicans have not joined him in acknowledging Biden as President-elect. Finally, Jake closes with a message for Republican officials who are standing by President Trump's baseless claims of election fraud.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interview with senior Biden campaign adviser Anita Dunn; Interview with Florida Sen. Rick Scott; Joint interview with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers; CNN Political Director David Chalian on paths to 270 electoral votes; Interview with former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg; Interview with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine; Analysis from CNN political experts Nov 01, 2020

Show notes

First, Jake talks to senior Biden campaign adviser Anita Dunn about Biden's potential paths to victory on Election Day. Next, Jake asks Florida Sen. Rick Scott which way he thinks his state will vote. Then, Jake presses "blue wall" Governors Gretchen Whitmer, Tom Wolf and Tony Evers on if Biden can flip their states blue again. Next, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down potential paths to 270 electoral votes for both candidates. Then, Jake presses former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on if he thinks his one-time rival Joe Biden's message is resonating. Next, Jake asks Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine about the situation in his state as coronavirus cases reach record levels. Plus, analysis from CNN's political experts, and a message from Jake on the importance of Americans exercising their voting rights.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interview with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows; Interview with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Interview with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; Tapper on the virus warning that was silenced102520 Oct 25, 2020

Show notes

First, Jake presses White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on the latest outbreak of the coronavirus in the Vice President's inner circle and surging virus counts across the country. Then, Jake asks Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi about the latest in the deadlocked stimulus negotiations in Congress and her plans to run for Speaker again in 2021. Next, Jake talks with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about where she disagrees with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden just nine days from Election Day. Finally, Jake remembers the early coronavirus warning from a CDC official that was silenced.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interview with senior Trump campaign adviser Lara Trump; Interview with Delaware Sen. Chris Coons; Interview with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker; Interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria Oct 18, 2020

Show notes

First, Jake presses senior Trump campaign adviser Lara Trump on President Trump's rallies amid the coronavirus pandemic and the 2020 presidential election. Next, Jake talks with Delaware Sen. Chris Coons about the Biden campaign and confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Then, Jake asks Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about rising coronavirus cases in his state. Then, Jake talks with CNN's Fareed Zakaria about what the world will looks like after the coronavirus pandemic ends. Finally, Jake takes a look at how the White House is marking "Character Counts" week.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interview with White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow; Interview with Biden deputy campaign manager Kate Bedingfield; Interview with Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono; Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Oct 11, 2020

Show notes

First, Jake presses White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on President Trump's constantly shifting position on a potential stimulus deal with Congress. Next, Jake asks Biden deputy campaign manager Kate Bedingfield why Biden won't say if he supports expanding the Supreme Court. Then, Jake talks to Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono about Democrats' strategy to oppose President Trump's Supreme Court pick, Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Finally, Jake talks with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about the troubling spike in coronavirus cases in his state.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interview with Dr. Sanjay Gupta; Interview with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine; Interview with Biden Campaign Senior Adviser Symone Sanders; Interview with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; Interview with former Trump Deputy Campaign Manager Rick Gates Oct 04, 2020

Show notes

First, Jake talks to CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta about the White House's mixed messaging on President Trump's condition. Then, Jake asks Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine about the possibility President Trump was contagious at the debate in his state. Next, Jake presses Biden campaign senior adviser Symone Sanders on how often Joe Biden will be tested for coronavirus. Then, Jake asks Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about the troubling spike in coronavirus cases in her state. Next, Jake talks to former Trump deputy campaign manager Rick Gates about his role at the heart of the Mueller investigation. Finally, Jake reflects on President Trump's coronavirus diagnosis.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interview with Jill Biden; Interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Interview with Sen. Tom Cotton; Interview with Sen. Joe Manchin; Interview with former Daily Show host Jon Stewart, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and Burn Pits 360 co-founder Rosie Torres Sep 27, 2020

Show notes

First, Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's reacts to President Trump's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Next, Jake presses Republican Sen. Tom Cotton on the GOP push to confirm Barrett just days before the election. Then, Jake pushes Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on the effort by some in his party to expand the size of the Supreme Court. Next, Jake sits down with former Second Lady Jill Biden ahead of the first presidential debate. Finally, Jake talks with former Daily Show host Jon Stewart, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and co-founder of Burn Bits 360 Rosie Torres about their efforts on behalf of sick veterans.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interview with former President Bill Clinton; Interview with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Interview with White House aide Marc Short; Interview with Admiral Brett Giroir; Interviews with Nina Totenberg of NPR, Joan Biskupic of CNN and Irin Carmon of New York Magazine Sep 20, 2020

Show notes

First, Jake talks with former President Bill Clinton about the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Then, he interviews Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and White House aide Marc Short about what comes next for the vacant high court seat. Next, Jake interviews Admiral Brett Giroir on the coronavirus death toll approaching 200,000 in the United States. Finally, Supreme Court reporters Nina Totenberg of NPR, Joan Biskupic of CNN and Irin Carmon of New York Magazine join Jake to reflect on Ginsburg's tenure on the Supreme Court.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Related Podcasts