
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 366 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan over President Trump pressure on the Justice Department to go after his political opponents. They also discuss ICE’s aggressive tactics and Trump firing... more
On CNN’s State of the Union, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joins Jake Tapper to respond to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Chicago and plans to deploy National Guard troops there against his will. Then, top Trump economic adviser Kevi... more
On CNN’s State of the Union, House Speaker Mike Johnson joins Jake to discuss the looming government shutdown and what will be on the table when Trump hosts Democratic leaders at the White House. Jake also presses Johnson over the Comey indictment an... more
On CNN's State of the Union, Dana Bash presses Chuck Schumer on whether Democrats will shut down the government. John Fetterman responds to Schumer and discusses whether Democrats can win back the Senate in 2026. Senator Markwayne Mullin responds to ... more
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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.
These 2 are elitist trash
Every time I see Dana I wonder if she’s wearing a mask to cover a lizard face, anyway keep up the propaganda!!
hello dana:
bernie sanders described aptly how i feel about the middle east. there is no room for antisemitism or any other violent rhetoric. Bernie makes this clear.
So far as Trump and Maga folks are concerned they use the situation as a political lever….. like Trump most of them don’t even know who Fredrick Douglas is, let alone Rabbi Leo Baeck
i’m sure they’d say the same of progressives such as myself or bernie. A sort of ideological circular debate.
Trump represents the Spirt of o... more
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A prominent source of insight into contemporary political issues, characterized by engaging interviews with influential figures from various sectors. The discussion ranges from pressing domestic policies, immigration enforcement, to global geopolitical dynamics, often incorporating a critical examination of governmental strategies and societal impacts. Noteworthy is the podcast's focus on holding public officials accountable, combining expert commentary with a range of perspectives that aim to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities of current events. The format encourages thought-provoking dialogue on both national and international stages, making it appealing to those interested in informed political discourse and public affairs... more
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Recent guests on State of the Union include:
1. Jake Sullivan
2. Cindy McCain
3. Ilhan Omar
4. Matthew Whitaker
5. Bernie Sanders
6. Bill Beach
7. Lee Zeldin
8. Jared Polis
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