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State of the Union

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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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Ballot battle in Alaska heats up! President Trump and the DOJ clash over controversial candidates as the midterms approach. Listen to see what's at stake and who's making waves. Attorney General Todd Blanche discusses the DOJ's role in the Alaska Sen... more

Get the latest scoop on tight Senate races and candid interviews with candidates as the midterms heat up. Featuring Dana Bash with insights from Michigan and Maine.

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Join Jake Tapper in Washington for a powerful discussion on the state of the union, from ICE controversies to AI's looming impact. Special guests include Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Bill Gates.

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From Trump's economic policies to the unfolding Cornell scandal, our latest discussion delves deep into the stories shaping the nation. Don't miss these crucial conversations.

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Recent Guests

Ronna Romney McDaniel
Former Republican National Committee chair
Republican National Committee
Episode: Ballot Battles and Election Integrity: A Closer Look
Josh Shapiro
Pennsylvania governor seeking re-election
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Episode: Ballot Battles and Election Integrity: A Closer Look
Todd Blanche
United States attorney general
U.S. Department of Justice
Episode: Ballot Battles and Election Integrity: A Closer Look
Haley Stevens
U.S. representative from Michigan
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Ballot Battles and Election Integrity: A Closer Look
Troy Jackson
Democratic Senate candidate in Maine and former logger
Episode: Election Heat: Diesel, Debates, and Diplomacy
Chris Wright
U.S. Secretary of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
Episode: Election Heat: Diesel, Debates, and Diplomacy
Mike Rogers
Republican Senate candidate in Michigan and former congressman
Episode: Election Heat: Diesel, Debates, and Diplomacy
Markwayne Mullin
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary
Department of Homeland Security
Episode: Crossroads: The Impact of ICE and AI in Today's World
Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder and chair of the Gates Foundation
Gates Foundation
Episode: Crossroads: The Impact of ICE and AI in Today's World

Hosts

Jake Tapper
Host of the show, CNN correspondent known for in-depth political interviews and rigorous questioning.
Dana Bash
Co-host and lead interviewer with a reputation for sharp follow-ups and policy-focused questions.

Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Dana’s interview

    Dana, Great questioning of liar Greg Bongino today

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Debbie in AZ
    United States9 months ago
  • Based anti ai propaganda

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Mikael
    10 months ago
  • Love when the Sunday show posts Tuesday! Super useful to listen to stuff from 2 days ago. This used to post on, ya know, Sunday😅 like the other "Sunday" shows. Get it together, CNN.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    ProfessorChaos
    2 years ago
  • Tapper having a bash

    These 2 are elitist trash

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Numidia124
    United States2 years ago
  • Dana!

    Every time I see Dana I wonder if she’s wearing a mask to cover a lizard face, anyway keep up the propaganda!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Amazing Aquaman
    Canada2 years ago

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Guests and topics are seen as timely, with strong coverage of policy implications and real-world impacts.
Some listeners feel the host can be overly aggressive or biased, depending on guest.
Listeners praise the show for hard-hitting questions and thorough follow-ups when guests miss key points.

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Ballot Battles and Election Integrity: A Closer Look
Q: What are the top three things you'll do if you get another four years?
Shapiro names raising the minimum wage, creating jobs, codifying abortion rights in Pennsylvania's constitution, and pursuing a major housing plan.
Ballot Battles and Election Integrity: A Closer Look
Q: What exactly is the crime that the president says is being committed in Alaska?
Blanche says the concern is that a second candidate with the same name as the incumbent could confuse voters, and argues that federal law may allow the Justice Department to intervene.
Election Heat: Diesel, Debates, and Diplomacy
Q: How would you make that up? How would you pay for this?
Troy Jackson says he would roll back tax cuts for billionaires and reduce health care administrative costs, arguing that the country already spends enough to fund broader coverage.
Election Heat: Diesel, Debates, and Diplomacy
Q: Why did the president decide to waive these sanctions?
Chris Wright says the waiver applies only to diesel exports, which he argues could ease global supply constraints and encourage Russia to reduce its fighting.
Crossroads: The Impact of ICE and AI in Today's World
Q: Do you think they're being fully transparent and fully sincere with the public when it comes to their own concerns and fears with this technology and the true risks?
Gates says the industry has been open about its concerns, but policymakers and the public need greater awareness of AI's power and complexity. He calls for more sophisticated policy and safety oversight.

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This program features high-profile interviews with political leaders, policymakers, and policy experts, focusing on current events, governance, and national and international affairs. Episodes frequently contrast economic messaging with real-world costs, examine health and public policy debates, and analyze foreign policy strategies, security issues, and maneuvering within and between parties. Noteworthy are in-depth conversations that blend data-driven analysis with personal perspectives, often including panel insights and timely political developments. The format tends to prioritize tough questioning, diverse viewpoints, and actionable context for decision-makers, sponsors, and communications professionals evaluating policy-minded audienc... more

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1. Ronna Romney McDaniel
2. Josh Shapiro
3. Todd Blanche
4. Haley Stevens
5. Troy Jackson
6. Chris Wright
7. Mike Rogers
8. Markwayne Mullin

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