Episodes

  • 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
  • Interviews with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; Republican Sen. Tom Cotton; Democratic North Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Stein

    Interviews with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; Republican Sen. Tom Cotton; Democratic North Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Stein
    Sep 23 2024
    On CNN’s State of the Union, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins Jake Tapper to respond to Donald Trump saying women “will no longer be thinking about abortion” if he wins. Then, Jake challenges Republican Sen. Tom Cotton over Trump’s comments suggesting Jewish voters would bear some blame if he loses in November. Next, Democratic North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein joins Jake to respond to the controversy engulfing his Republican opponent. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Kate Bedingfield and Jamal Simmons and Republican strategists Erin Perrine and Brad Todd join Jake to discuss what the controversy in North Carolina could mean for the presidential race, as well as new national polling showing Harris leading Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Interviews with Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Sen. JD Vance; Springfield, OH Mayor Rob Rue; Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro

    Interviews with Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Sen. JD Vance; Springfield, OH Mayor Rob Rue; Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
    Sep 16 2024
    On State of the Union, Dana Bash challenges Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance on why he's continuing to spread baseless rumors about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Then, Springfield Mayor Rob Rue joins Dana to respond to Vance and discuss the security threats in his town. Next, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro breaks down the neck-and-neck race in his critical state. Finally, the panel discusses Trump's struggle to stay on message post-debate and the latest polling in the 2024 race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Interview with Former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton, Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, and Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock

    Interview with Former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton, Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, and Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock
    Sep 9 2024
    On CNN’s State of the Union, Former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg joins Dana to discuss how he thinks Vice President Kamala Harris should handle Republican attacks over the Afghanistan withdrawal. Then, Dana presses Sen. Tom Cotton on the Georgia school shooting and DOJ allegations of Russian support for right-wing media. Next, Democratic Sen. John Fetterman joins Dana to provide insight into what rural Pennsylvania voters want in the 2024 presidential race. After that, the panel digs into how Donald Trump and Kamala Harris should prepare for their first face-to-face debate. Finally, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock asks, "Why does this keep happening here?" after the tragic shooting at a Georgia high school and the politics of guns in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins