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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 Mark Meadows; Interview with Former Presidential Candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with Former Presidential Candidate Sen. Cory Booker Aug 16, 2020

Show notes

First, Jake presses White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on President Trump’s false attacks on mail-in voting and the crisis at the Postal Service. Then, Jake interviews Sen. Bernie Sanders and asks him about progressive criticism of Sen. Kamala Harris. Finally, Jake asks Sen. Cory Booker about the significance of having Harris on the Democratic ticket and the racist attacks against her.

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Interview with White House Chief Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow; Interview with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Interview with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Aug 09, 2020

Show notes

First, Dana drills down into President Trump's new executive actions and tries to separate truth from fiction with White House chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow. Then, Dana gets reaction from Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and presses her on whether negotiations on Capitol Hill are dead. Finally, Dana talks to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine about his coronavirus test scare.

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Interview with White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx; Interview with House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn; Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson; Interview with former Georgia Gov. candidate Stacey Abrams Aug 02, 2020

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First, Dana presses White House coronavirus coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx on why the US is so far behind other countries in trying to contain the coronavirus. Then, Dana talks to House Majority Whip James Clyburn about the latest on the coronavirus aid negotiations on Capitol Hill. Then, Dana asks Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas about President Trump’s efforts to undermine confidence in the election. Then, Dana asks former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams about Joe Biden’s upcoming running mate announcement. Finally, Dana reflects on women in journalism and following in her mother's footsteps.

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Interview with White House coronavirus testing czar Adm. Brett Giroir; Interview with top White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow; Interview with Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Karen Bass; Interview with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Jul 26, 2020

Show notes

First, Jake presses Assistant Secretary for Health Adm. Brett Giroir on continued coronavirus testing supply shortages in the U.S. The, Jake talks to President Trump's top economic adviser Larry Kudlow about the administration's plan for another coronavirus relief package, with reaction from Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Karen Bass. Jake also talks to Rep. Bass about reports she's under consideration to be Joe Biden's running mate. Then, Jake talks to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot about President Trump's move to ramp up the federal law enforcement presence in her city. And Jake talks to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan about his critiques of the administration's coronavirus response.

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Interview with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti; Interview with Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves; Interview with Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley; Interview with Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler; Interview with House Democratic Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn Jul 19, 2020

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First, Jake talks with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves about increasing coronavirus cases across the country and whether they will implement a mask mandate or a stay-at-home order. Jake also interviews Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley and House Democratic Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn about the legacy of the late Rep. John Lewis. And Jake talks with Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler about protests in his city and the federal response.

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Interview with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos; Interview with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Interview with Miami-Dade County, Florida Mayor Carlos Gimenez; Interview with Fairfax County, Virginia School Superintendent Scott Brabrand Jul 12, 2020

Show notes

First, Dana presses Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on the administration’s push to reopen schools in the fall. Then, Dana gets House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s reaction to DeVos and her view on the current state of coronavirus relief negotiations in Congress. Then, Dana talks to Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez on the skyrocketing coronavirus case count in Florida. Finally, Dana visits a Virginia school district for a look at how educators are trying to adapt to the reality of teaching in the age of coronavirus.

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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

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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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