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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.

Copyright: © 2021 CNN

Latest Episodes:

Interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Interview with White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx; Interview with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis; Interview with former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams. Apr 26, 2020

Show notes

First, Jake interviews Speaker Nancy Pelosi on how Congress is responding to the coronavirus outbreak and her view of the Trump administration's response. Then, Jake talks with White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx on efforts to ramp up testing in the United States and President Trump's recent comments on disinfectants. Next, Jake talks with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis about his efforts to begin to reopen his state's economy despite warnings from public health officials. And Jake interviews former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams on the reopening effort in Georgia and vice presidential nominee speculation. Finally, Jake breaks down President Trump's "incredibly bizarre" comments on light and disinfectants and tells him to defer to the experts.

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Interview with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin; Interview with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer; Interview with Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia; Interview with Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland; Interview with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan Apr 19, 2020

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First, Jake interviews Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on the latest in the negotiations in Congress for more small business loan funding and the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the economy. Then, Jake talks with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer about his view on the possible deal and the administration's coronavirus testing system. Then, Jake talks with three governors about the coronavirus outbreaks in their states: Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia, Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan. Finally, Jake gives his take on the lack of coronavirus testing in the United States.

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Interview with top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci; Interview with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy; Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson; Interview with New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Apr 12, 2020

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First, Jake interviews top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci on whether the United States could have saved lives by starting social distancing measures earlier as the number of coronavirus deaths in the United States continues to climb. Next, Jake talks about the coronavirus response throughout the country with three key governors: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. And finally, Jake breaks down the President's responses (or non-responses) to tough questions from the press.

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Interview with Secretary of Defense Mark Esper; Interview with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards; Interview with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker; Interview with House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn Apr 05, 2020

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First, Jake interviews Secretary of Defense Mark Esper about how the military is mobilizing to respond to coronavirus. Next, Jake talks with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards about the rapidly escalating crisis in his state. Then, Jake talks with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker about how his state is obtaining lifesaving medical supplies. Next, Jake speaks with House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, who was selected to chair the House committee overseeing stimulus spending. And finally, Jake has a question for President Trump.

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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 Mar 29, 2020

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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.

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Interview with FEMA administrator Peter Gaynor; Interview with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker; Interview with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. Mar 22, 2020

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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.

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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 Mar 15, 2020

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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.

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Interview with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with Surgeon General Jerome Adams Mar 08, 2020

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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.

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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 Mar 01, 2020

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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.

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Interview with former DNC Chair Howard Dean and CNN Political Commentator Mark McKinnon; Interview with Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy. Feb 23, 2020

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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.

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