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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 US Surgeon General Jerome Adams; Interview with Republican Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio; Interview with Democratic Senate candidate Jon Ossoff of Georgia; Interview with Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams Jan 03, 2021

Show notes

First, Jake presses US Surgeon General Jerome Adams on the slow rollout of the coronavirus vaccine and whether to expect a surge in cases after the holidays. Then, Jake spars with Republican Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio about GOP efforts in Congress to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Next, Jake asks Democratic Senate candidate Jon Ossoff of Georgia and Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams about Tuesday’s runoff election for control of the senate. Finally, Jake takes on what the GOP election fight means for the role of American democracy in the world.

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Interview with NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan; Interview with GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger; Interview with incoming progressive lawmakers Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush Dec 27, 2020

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First, Dana talks to NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci about the vaccine rollout and if Americans should expect a post-holiday covid surge. Next, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan join Dana to reflect on their handling of the pandemic and what still needs to be done. Then, Dana asks Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois about what Congress is going to do if President Trump refuses to sign the coronavirus relief bill. Finally, incoming progressive lawmakers Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush join Dana to discuss how they plan to push their priorities through a closely-divided Congress.

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Interview with Operation Warp Speed chief scientific adviser Moncef Slaoui; Interview with Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah; Interview with Transportation Secretary-designate Pete Buttigieg; Interview with former CISA Director Chris Krebs. Dec 20, 2020

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First, Jake talks with Operation Warp Speed chief scientific adviser Moncef Slaoui on the latest efforts to distribute the coronavirus vaccine. Then, Jake interviews Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah on negotiations for a coronavirus relief bill in Congress and the Trump administration’s response to the cyberattack. Next, Jake asks Transportation Secretary-designate Pete Buttigieg about his priorities in a Biden administration. Finally, Jake talks with former CISA Director Chris Krebs about who is responsible for the cyberattack against the United States.

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Interview with FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn; Interview with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates; Interview with former Vice President Al Gore; Interview with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy; Interview with former Georgia Gov. candidate Stacey Abrams Dec 13, 2020

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First, Jake presses FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn on if the Trump administration politicized the vaccine approval process. Then, Jake talks with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on the US response to the coronavirus pandemic. Next, former Vice President Al Gore joins Jake to reflect on his decision to concede the 2000 election 20 years later. Then, Jake asks Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy if he thinks the Senate will be able to approve a bipartisan coronavirus relief bill by the end of the year. Next, Jake asks former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams about Democrats’ efforts to flip Georgia’s Senate seats in the January runoff election. Finally, Jake looks at the ways the Trump presidency exposed major issues with America’s political system.

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Interview with Operation Warp Speed Chief Scientific Adviser Dr. Moncef Slaoui; Interview with Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan; Interview with Virginia Sen. Mark Warner; Interview with Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Karen Bass Dec 06, 2020

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First, Operation Warp Speed Chief Scientific Adviser Dr. Moncef Slaoui tells Jake what to expect once a coronavirus vaccine is approved. Then, Georgia’s Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan responds to President Trump’s baseless claims of a rigged election in his state. Next, Jake talks to Virginia Sen. Mark Warner on his efforts to push a bipartisan coronavirus relief bill through Congress. Finally, Jake asks Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Karen Bass on whether President-elect Biden needs to include more minority voices in his Cabinet.

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Interview with Admiral Brett Giroir; Interview with Republican Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri; Interview with incoming Republican Congresswomen Nancy Mace of South Carolina and Nicole Malliotakis of New York; Interview with Georgia Senate candidate Jon Ossoff Nov 29, 2020

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First, Dana talks with Admiral Brett Giroir about how Thanksgiving travel will affect the rising coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in the United States. Then, Dana presses Republican Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri on the 2020 election when he says that it's "likely" that President-elect Biden will be sworn in this January, but refuses to call him the president-elect. Then, Dana interviews incoming Republican Congresswomen Nancy Mace of South Carolina and Nicole Malliotakis of New York on the rising number of GOP women in the House. Finally, Georgia Senate candidate Jon Ossoff makes his case for why he should win his runoff election.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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