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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 FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn; Interview with Austin Mayor Steve Adler; Interview with Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa; Interview with Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois Jul 05, 2020

Show notes

First, Dana Bash interviews FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn about a claim made by President Trump that 99% of coronavirus cases are "totally harmless.” Then, Dana speaks to Austin Mayor Steve Adler about his reaction to the President’s claim and how soon Austin hospitals will reach capacity. Next, Dana talks with GOP Senator Joni Ernst about President Trump’s leadership in the coronavirus crisis and her new book. Finally, Dana speaks to Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth about the debate over removing monuments and whether or not Joe Biden should pick a black woman as his Vice President.

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Interview with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar; Interview with former National Security Adviser John Bolton; Interview with Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina Jun 28, 2020

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First, Jake interviews Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar about the escalating coronavirus pandemic and how the United states is trying to stop it. Then, Jake talks with former National Security Adviser John Bolton in a wide-ranging interview on reports that Russia is offering a bounty for terrorists in Afghanistan to kill US troops and his experiences in the Trump White House. Then, Jake interviews Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina about the President retweeting a racist video and efforts to pass policing reform in Congress. Finally, Jake discusses the new film based on his book, "The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor."

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Interview with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler; Interview with former US Attorney Preet Bharara; Interview with White House adviser Peter Navarro; Interview with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms; Interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates Jun 21, 2020

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First, Jake talks with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler about the President’s decision to fire the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman and criticisms made by former National Security Adviser John Bolton about the impeachment investigation. Then, Jake interviews former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara on why President Trump and Attorney General Barr wanted Berman gone. Then, Jake speaks to White House adviser Peter Navarro when he defends President Trump’s "tongue in cheek" comment about slowing down coronavirus testing. Then, Jake speaks to Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms about the police response after two officers were charged in the death of Rayshard Brooks. Then, Jake interviews former Defense Secretary Robert Gates about his new book and his thoughts on President Trump’s leadership. Finally, Jake responds to President Trump's claim that he wanted to slow down coronavirus testing.

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Interview with House Democratic Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn; Interview with White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow; Interview with Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota; Interview with Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma Jun 14, 2020

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First, Jake talks with House Democratic Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn about the killing of Rayshard Brooks and upcoming policing reform legislation in Congress. Then, Jake interviews White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on the current recession and the lack of transparency in government coronavirus relief loans. Next, Jake talks with Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota about the 'defund the police' movement. Then, Jake talks with Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma about President Trump's upcoming rally this week in Tulsa. Finally, Jake takes on the "dead, racist losers" of the Confederacy -- and those who stand with them today.

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Interview with former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell; Interview with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson; Interview with Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Karen Bass Jun 07, 2020

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First, Jake talks with former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell in a wide-ranging interview on President Trump's leadership during nationwide protests on racial injustice and America's role in the world. Powell says he is supporting former Vice President Joe Biden in the 2020 election. Then, Jake interviews Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson on whether the President's recent comments and tweets are exacerbating racial tensions in the United States. Then, Jake asks Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Karen Bass about calls to defund the police and her legislation to address police brutality. Finally, Jake takes on the lies we've seen from local police departments about violent incidents caught on video.

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Interview with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter; Interview with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms; Interview with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker; Interview with National security adviser Robert O’Brien; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan May 31, 2020

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First, Jake talks with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter about the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota and protests nationwide over his death. Then, Jake interviews Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on the threat of coronavirus during these protests and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker on how to fight racism in the United States. Next, Jake talks with national security adviser Robert O’Brien about President Trump's response to the protests and riots across the country. Finally, Jake asks Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan about how he would handle this crisis differently than President Trump.

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Interview with White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett; Interview with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy; Interview with Florida Sen. Rick Scott; Interview with Florida Rep. Val Demings May 24, 2020

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First, Dana talks with White House adviser Kevin Hassett about the economic outlook during the coronavirus pandemic and another potential aid package from Congress. Then, Dana interviews New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy about beaches reopening on Memorial Day and how his state is reopening the economy. Next, Dana talks with Florida Sen. Rick Scott about President Trump ordering houses of worship open nationwide and how Florida is handling the coronavirus pandemic. Finally, Dana talks with Florida Rep. Val Demings about former Vice President Joe Biden's comment this week on black voters.

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Interview with Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar; Interview with California Gov. Gavin Newsom; Interview with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine; Interview with Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson. May 17, 2020

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First, Jake talks with Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar about the US testing response to the coronavirus pandemic and what's next as states being to reopen. Then, Jake talks to California Gov. Gavin Newsom about his state's looming budget deficit amid the coronavirus outbreak. Next, Jake talks to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine about efforts to reopen his state and whether students will be back in school this fall. And Jake presses Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson on his speculation about unmasking under the Obama administration. Finally, Jake responds to President Trump firing four inspectors general in six weeks.

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Interview with White House senior economic adviser Kevin Hassett; Interview with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker; Interview with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms; Interview with Regeneron CEO Leonard Schleifer. May 10, 2020

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First, Jake talks with White House senior economic adviser Kevin Hassett about dire new economic numbers during the coronavirus outbreak and new cases among White House staff. Then, Jake interviews Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about his plan to reopen his state in the face of continued new cases and deaths. Next, Jake talks with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms about her coronavirus response, the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery and speculation about the vice presidential nomination. Then, Jake talks with Regeneron CEO Leonard Schleifer about his search for an antibody treatment for coronavirus. Finally, Jake wishes everyone a Mother's Day.

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Interview with White House Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow; Interview with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan; Interview with Michigan Congressman and Libertarian Presidential Candidate Justin Amash May 03, 2020

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First, Jake interviews White House Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow on the status of further stimulus packages and the push within the White House to reopen the economy. Then, Jake talks with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer about the protests in her state and Joe Biden's denial of Tara Reade's sexual assault allegation. Next, Jake talks with Maryland GOP Governor Larry Hogan about his state's need for financial assistance from the federal government and his acquiring of tests from South Korea. Finally, Jake interviews Michigan Congressman and Libertarian Presidential Candidate Justin Amash about his White House bid.

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