Episodes

  • Interviews with White House Border Czar Tom Homan; Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar

    Interviews with White House Border Czar Tom Homan; Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar
    Feb 17 2025
    On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses White House border czar Tom Homan over allegations that the Trump administration dropped corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams in exchange for his cooperation on immigration enforcement. Then, with Trump pushing the limits of presidential power, Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins Dana to discuss how she thinks Congress and the courts need to respond. Next, Republican Rep. Riley Moore, Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen, and CNN Political Commentators Kristen Soltis Anderson and Jamal Simmons join Dana to discuss Trump’s blitz on the federal government. They also break down Vice President JD Vance’s blistering message for America’s allies in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Interviews with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem; Democratic Senator Cory Booker

    Interviews with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem; Democratic Senator Cory Booker
    Feb 9 2025
    On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to discuss her recent trip to Guantanamo Bay. Dana presses Noem for specifics on Trump’s plan to house tens of thousands of migrants at Guantanamo, as well as questions over his legal authority to do so. Dana also challenges Noem over Elon Musk accessing American’s personal data, including at DHS. Then, Sen. Cory Booker joins Dana to discuss Democrats’ struggle to respond to Trump and Musk’s sweeping overhaul of government. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Kate Bedingfield, Shermichael Singleton, Xochitl Hinojosa, and Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings spar over Musk’s role in government and what it means for Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Interviews with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy; Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine

    Interviews with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy; Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine
    Feb 2 2025
    On CNN's State of the Union, new Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins Jake Tapper to discuss the latest in the investigation into the deadly midair collision in Washington, DC. Jake also challenges Duffy over President Trump's claims that diversity initiatives were to blame for the accident. Then, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine joins Jake to voice his concerns about overcrowding at Reagan National Airport and Trump's handling of the disaster. They also discuss Elon Musk's growing role in the federal government. Finally, Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari, former Republican Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, and political commentators Brad Todd and Bakari Sellers join Jake to break down Trump's new trade war with Mexico and Canada and Democrats' struggle to respond to Trump's actions so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Interviews with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham; Illinois Governor JB Pritzker

    Interviews with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham; Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
    Jan 27 2025
    On CNN’s State of the Union, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham sits down with Dana to discuss Trump’s controversial decisions to pardon violent January 6 rioters and fire independent inspectors general, as well as Trump’s plans for the future of Gaza. Next, Gov. JB Pritzker joins Dana to react to the Trump administration’s planned immigration raids in Chicago and other cities, as well as his view of how Democrats should approach Trump in his second term. Finally, CNN political commentators Karen Finney, Brad Todd, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Democratic Rep. Josh Harder join Dana to break down Trump’s headspinning first week as he moves quickly to reshape the federal government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Interviews with Incoming National Security Adviser Michael Waltz; Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan; Former Ambassador Rahm Emanuel; The families of Israeli-American hostages Edan Alexander and Omer Neutra

    Interviews with Incoming National Security Adviser Michael Waltz; Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan; Former Ambassador Rahm Emanuel; The families of Israeli-American hostages Edan Alexander and Omer Neutra
    Jan 20 2025
    On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down with incoming National Security Adviser Michael Waltz to discuss the ceasefire in Gaza and the future of TikTok in the United States. Then, Dana discusses Trump’s plans to take aggressive immigration action as soon as he takes office. Next, former Ambassador and Obama White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel joins Dana to discuss the global challenges facing the new administration and how Democrats should confront Trump in his second term. After, the families of Israeli-American hostages Edan Alexander and Omer Neutra join Dana to reflect on the start of the ceasefire in Gaza and their hopes for an end to the war. Finally, Republican strategist Erin Perinne, CNN Political Commentator Bakari Sellers, and CNN Senior Political Commentators David Urban and David Axelrod join Dana to discuss the road ahead for Democrats as Trump prepares to take office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Interviews with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell; Republican Sen. Katie Britt; National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan

    Interviews with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell; Republican Sen. Katie Britt; National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan
    Jan 13 2025
    On this week’s State of the Union, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins CNN’s Jake Tapper to discuss the response to the devastating California wildfires. Then, Republican Sen. Katie Britt joins Jake to discuss her immigration bill, as well as concerns over Trump’s nominee for Attorney General. Next, Jake sits down with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to assess the Biden administration’s foreign policy legacy as it prepares to hand the reins to the Trump administration. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Brad Todd, Kate Bedingfield, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and executive director of Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service Mo Elleithee join Jake to discuss the feud between Gov. Gavin Newsom and President-elect Trump amid the California wildfires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Interviews with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Republican Sen. Jim Banks; Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly; New Members of Congress Rep. Brandon Gill, Rep. Yassamin Ansari, Rep. Riley Moore, and Rep. Adam Gray

    Interviews with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Republican Sen. Jim Banks; Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly; New Members of Congress Rep. Brandon Gill, Rep. Yassamin Ansari, Rep. Riley Moore, and Rep. Adam Gray
    Jan 5 2025
    On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins Jake to discuss the certification of Trump’s election win and the legacy of January 6. Then, Republican Sen. Jim Banks joins Jake to discuss how Republicans will get Trump’s agenda through Congress. Next, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly joins Jake to discuss the New Orleans terror attack and Trump’s national security nominees. Finally, Jake sits down with four new members of Congress – Republicans Rep. Brandon Gill and Rep. Riley Moore and Democrats Rep. Yassamin Ansari and Rep. Adam Gray – to discuss they dynamics they’ll have to navigate in the 119th Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Interviews with Democratic Sen. Andy Kim; Republican Gov. Chris Sununu

    Interviews with Democratic Sen. Andy Kim; Republican Gov. Chris Sununu
    Dec 30 2024
    On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down with new Democratic Sen. Andy Kim to discuss becoming the first Korean American elected to the Senate, how he plans to navigate a second Trump presidency, and his concerns over the legacy of January 6. Then, outgoing Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu join Dana to reflect on his time in office and the evolution of the GOP under Donald Trump. Finally, CNN political commentators Scott Jennings, Bakari Sellers, Karen Finney, and Kristen Soltis Anderson join Dana to preview what to expect in Trump’s second term and break down Biden’s legacy as his presidency comes to a close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins