Episodes

  • Interviews with House Speaker Mike Johnson, California Senator-Elect Adam Schiff, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, Arizona Senator-Elect Ruben Gallego

    Interviews with House Speaker Mike Johnson, California Senator-Elect Adam Schiff, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, Arizona Senator-Elect Ruben Gallego
    Nov 18 2024
    On CNN's State of the Union, House Speaker Mike Johnson joins Jake Tapper to talk about Trump's plans for the border and the House Ethics Committee investigation into Congressman Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for Attorney General. Then, California Senator-Elect Adam Schiff sits down with Jake to discuss Trump's potential plans for retribution against his political opponents. Next, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman talks with Jake about Trump's win in Pennsylvania and ongoing fight in the Pennsylvania Senate election between Senator Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick. Finally, Arizona Senator-Elect Ruben Gallego joins Jake to talk about what Democrats need to do to win back Latino voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Interviews with Independent Senator Bernie Sanders; Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan

    Interviews with Independent Senator Bernie Sanders; Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan
    Nov 11 2024
    On CNN's State of the Union, Independent Senator Bernie Sanders joins Dana Bash to discuss his criticism that Democrats lost the 2024 election because they abandoned the working class. Then, Dana presses Republican Congressman Jim Jordan about Trump's plans to use the justice system to target political opponents, as well as his pledge to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. Finally, CNN commentators Ashley Allison, Scott Jennings, Jamal Simmons and Brad Todd talk with Dana about what they expect from a future Trump administration and their hopes for the rest of President Biden's term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Interviews with Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott

    Interviews with Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott
    Nov 4 2024
    On CNN's State of the Union, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman sits down with Dana Bash to talk about the final stretch of the presidential campaign and the deadlocked race in Pennsylvania. Then, Dana pushes South Carolina Senator Tim Scott to address Trump's false claims about election fraud and Trump's latest campaign messaging. Finally, CNN Political Commentators David Axelrod, David Urban, Bakari Sellers and Kristen Soltis Anderson talk with Dana about new polls and the push to win over women voters in the final hours before Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Interviews with Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance, Former GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney

    Interviews with Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance, Former GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney
    Oct 28 2024
    On CNN's State of the Union, Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance sits down with Jake Tapper to discuss former Chief of Staff John Kelly's description of Donald Trump as a "fascist" and criticism from other former Trump staffers. Then, former GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney joins Jake to respond to Vance's interview and to clarify her position on reproductive rights. Finally, Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Karen Finney and CNN Political Commentator Kristen Soltis Anderson join Jake to discuss both campaigns’ closing arguments and the latest polling as the presidential election enters the final stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Interviews with House Speaker Mike Johnson, Independent Senator Bernie Sanders

    Interviews with House Speaker Mike Johnson, Independent Senator Bernie Sanders
    Oct 20 2024
    On CNN's State of the Union, House Speaker Mike Johnson joins Jake Tapper react the Trump's vulgar comments about Arnold Palmer at a Pennsylvania rally and his rhetoric towards Democrats. Next, Independent Senator Bernie Sanders joins Jake to discuss the broad coalition forming behind Harirs and his message to voters concerned about her Gaza policy. Then, Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, Republican strategists Erin Perrine and Brad Todd, and CNN political commentator Bakari Sellers join Jake to break down the state of the race with 16 days until Election Day. Finally, Jake debunks unsubstantiated right-wing conspiracy theories surrounding this election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Interviews with Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock; Florida Congressman Byron Donalds; South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn

    Interviews with Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock; Florida Congressman Byron Donalds; South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn
    Oct 14 2024
    On CNN's State of the Union, Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock joins Dana Bash to discuss the state of the race in the battleground state of Georgia amid Democratic concerns over Black voter turnout. Then, Florida Congressman Byron Donalds joins Dana to discuss Trump’s play for Black men. Dana also presses Donalds on whether he will certify the 2024 election results. Next, South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn shares his concerns with Dana over Kamala Harris' efforts to win over Black men. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentators Scott Jennings and David Urban, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, and Democratic Strategist Doug Thornell join Dana to dig into Harris' polling plateau and the growing gender gap in the electorate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Interview with RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump; Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly; Maryland Senate Candidate Larry Hogan; ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt

    Interview with RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump; Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly; Maryland Senate Candidate Larry Hogan; ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt
    Oct 7 2024
    On CNN’s State of the Union, RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump joins Dana Bash to discuss the state of the race with 30 days go to. Dana also presses Trump over false claims about Hurricane Helene relief and the 2020 election. Then, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly joins Dana to discuss tensions in the Middle East and the state of the race in his critical battleground state. Next, Dana sits down with Maryland Senate Candidate Larry Hogan as he fights an uphill battle to win as a Republican in a blue state. Finally, ADL CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt joins Dana to discuss a new ADL report showing a surge in antisemitic incidents in the United States since the October 7 attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Interviews with White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby; South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham; Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker

    Interviews with White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby; South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham; Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker
    Sep 30 2024
    On CNN’s State of the Union, White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby joins Jake Tapper to discuss the upheaval in the Middle East after Israel killed the leader of Hezbollah. Next, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham sits down with Jake to discuss the devastation from Hurricane Helene, the unrest in the Middle East, and Trump’s focus on personal attacks against Kamala Harris. Then, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joins Jake from the critical battleground state of Arizona, where he is stumping for the Harris campaign. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Karen Finney, Republican strategist Erin Perrine, and former Harris communications director Ashley Etienne join Jake to discuss the latest in the 2024 race and discuss the upcoming vice presidential debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins