Claim OwnershipState of the Union
Subscribed: 14,413Played: 271,398
Subscribe
© 2009-2025 CNN
Description
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.
364 Episodes
Reverse
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 Kevin Hassett joins Jake to discuss Trump’s handling of the shutdown and his threats to fire federal workers and slash funding for Democratic states. Next, Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego sits down with Jake to discuss his party’s shutdown strategy and whether they’re any closer to a deal to reopen the government. Finally, Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Republican Congressman Buddy Carter join CNN Political Commentators Shermichael Singleton and Xochitl Hinojosa to discuss the shutdown blame game, as well as the right-wing backlash to Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl halftime show.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1On 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 and Trump publicly pressuring the Justice Department to go after his political opponents. Then, former FBI Deputy Director and CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst Andrew McCabe joins Jake to respond to Comey’s indictment and questions over whether he is involved in the case. Then, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen tells Jake that Democratic leaders should “hold the line” ahead of the government shutdown. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Kate Bedingfield, Bakari Sellers, Kristen Soltis Anderson and CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings spar over the fallout from the Comey indictment.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Trump increasing pressure on the DOJ to investigate his political enemies. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett explains why she voted no to the Charlie Kirk resolution in the House.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN’s State of the Union, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joins Dana Bash on the latest in the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination, as well as his appeal to Americans to turn away from political violence. Then, Republican Senator and pastor James Lankford joins Dana to discuss the rise in political violence and what responsibility lawmakers have to lower the temperature. Next, Democratic Rep. Sarah Elfreth, Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, and CNN Senior Political Commentator David Urban break down the path forward for a deeply-divided American. After, the panelists share what’s giving them hope in a dark time. Finally, Dana warns about the impact social media algorithms are having on Americans.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses FL Surgeon General on him not conducting any study before calling to lift vaccine mandate. Doctor Paul Offit responds. And White House Border Czar Tom Homan says sanctuary cities across America will be seeing immigration raids this week. Our panelists Rep. Kim Schrier, Scott Jennings, Xochitl Hinojosa, and Shermichael Singleton discuss Vice President Vance's fiery twitter exchange and who the next leaders of the Democratic Party will be.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN’s State of the Union, Brianna Keilar and White House Senior Director for Counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka spar over right-wing claims about the prevalence of mass shootings by transgender people. Next, Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar joins to respond and discuss how her community is dealing with the aftermath of the Minneapolis school shooting. Then, Democratic Congressman Wesley Bell, Republican Congressman Buddy Carter, CNN Political Commentator Kate Bedingfield, and CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings discuss the upheaval at the CDC and confusion over vaccine access. Finally, World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain joins Brianna to share what she saw on a recent trip to Gaza, as well as to reflect on the anniversary of her husband John McCain’s passing.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN's State of the Union, Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses with Dana Bash New York's redistricting plans, the party's loss of voters, and the President reviewing exhibits within the Smithsonian museums. Former Chicago Mayor and U-S Ambassador Rahm Emanuel slams President Trump's new plans to send troops into Chicago and reacts to global experts officially declaring a man-made famine in Gaza city. Our Panelists Brad Todd, Xochitl Hinojosa, Jonah Goldberg and Karen Finney discuss new reporting on Trump's detailed plans to send troops into Chicago. Plus, California Governor Gavin Newsom's trolling of Trump on social media reaches level 10.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN’s State of the Union, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff joins Jake to discuss what he says was “substantial progress” in the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Then, Trump’s former vice president Mike Pence joins Jake to react to Trump rolling out the red carpet for Putin. Next, CNN Political Commentators Bakari Sellers, Brad Todd, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and former State Department Senior Adviser Nayyera Haq join Jake to discuss Trump’s summit, as well as his escalating redistricting push. Finally, Jake reflects on Trump’s summit and wonders whether his willingness to accommodate Putin may have made peace less likely.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash travels to Wheeling, West Virginia for an exclusive interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders. They discuss his push to bring his progressive message to red states, the Democratic Party’s struggles with working-class voters, the escalating showdown over redistricting in red and blue states, the situations in Ukraine and Gaza, and what the future holds for him and his movement.
Plus, US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker joins Dana to discuss President Trump’s summit with Vladimir Putin later this week in Alaska.
Finally, former Republican Gov. Scott Walker, Democratic Strategist Mo Elleithee, and CNN Political Commentators Kristen Soltis Anderson and Ashley Allison join Dana to break down this high-stakes moment for Trump’s economic and foreign policy agenda, as well as what the Texas redistricting fight means for the future of American democracy.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN’s State of the Union, after President Trump abruptly fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics over a weak jobs report, her predecessor William Beach – also appointed by Trump – tells Kasie Hunt Trump’s actions are “groundless” and “damaging.” Then, Kasie presses EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin over his push to gut the government’s ability to fight climate change by rolling back regulations on greenhouse gases. Next, Democratic Gov. Jared Polis joins Kasie to discuss tariffs and his party’s struggle to counter Trump across the board. Finally, Bernie Sanders adviser Faiz Shakir and CNN Political Commentators Kate Bedingfield, Brad Todd, and Jonah Goldberg join Kasie to break down Kamala Harris’ return to the spotlight as Democrats weigh who can win in 2028.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin discusses the Epstein controversy with Jake Tapper and what it will take for the Trump administration to move on from the crisis. White House Budget Director Russ Vought tells Jake Tapper about plans for another recissions package and the tools the administration might use to achieve spending cuts. Democratic Senator Mark Kelly discusses what he has been hearing from voters at townhalls about Democratic favorability problems and whether the US bears any blame for the starvation crisis in Gaza. And the panel weighs in.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses Senator Amy Klobuchar on why Democrats didn't release the Epstein files during the Biden Administration, Congressman Tim Burchett says Trump's call to release grand jury material in the Epstein case is a "good start." US hostage envoy Adam Boehler discusses the Trump administration’s prisoner exchange with Venezuela that freed ten detained US nationals. Former Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rourke weighs in on the GOP’s controversial push to redraw its congressional map to help Republicans. Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres, former Republican Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, former Trump campaign adviser Bryan Lanza, and CNN Political Commentator Karen Finney break down the state of both parties six months into President Trump’s second term.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses White House Border Czar Tom Homan over Trump’s immigration crackdown amid chaotic ICE raids in California. Next, California Sen. Alex Padilla sits down with Dana to respond. Then, Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales joins Dana amid growing calls for accountability after the deadly floods in his state. Finally, CNN Political Commentators David Urban and Kristen Soltis Anderson, Democratic Strategist Faiz Shakir, and Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell join Dana to break down MAGA’s revolt over Trump’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash speaks with Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro about the deadly floods ravaging his state. Then, Dana sits down with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss President Trump’s sweeping domestic policy legislation. They also discuss what will happen when Trump’s 90-day pause on tariffs ends later this week. Next, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins Dana to respond to Sec. Bessent and lay out the impact Trump’s law will have on his state. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings and CNN Political Commentators Jamal Simmons, Kate Bedingfield, and Shermichael Singleton join Dana to react to Elon Musk announcing plans to launch a new political party.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper speaks to Republican Senator Katie Britt about the President's domestic policy agenda as it nears its final vote in the Senate. Democratic Senator Mark Warner slams Republicans for supporting this bill while also what he knows about the state of Iran's nuclear program. Finally Republican Rep. Riley Moore, Democratic Rep. Chris Deluzio, Ashley Allison and Alyssa Farah Griffin discuss.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN's State of the Union, Kasie Hunt speaks to Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the aftermath of the U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. Democratic Senator Adam Schiff speaks about the congressional response to President Trump’s order to strike Iran arguing the action was "not constitutional." And Trump's former National Security Adviser says the Iran regime "is in trouble." Finally Joel Rubin, Scott Jennings, Xochitl Hinojosa and Rebecca Heinrichs discuss.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN’s State of the Union, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Dana Bash to react to the shocking assassination of a Minnesota state legislator and her husband, as well as the manhunt for the suspect behind the attack. Then, former Vice President Mike Pence joins Dana to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Dana also presses him on Trump’s decision to deploy US troops to Los Angeles. Next, California Senator Alex Padilla sits down with Dana after his confrontation with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem amid his state’s showdown with the Trump administration over immigration. After, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins to discuss the latest developments on the protests in her city. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Shermichael Singleton, Karen Finney, Brad Todd, and former Democratic Congressman Andy Levin break down a tense week in America.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN’s State of Union, Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán sits down with Dana Bash to react to President Trump’s stunning decision to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in her district and elsewhere in Los Angeles County. Then, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins Dana to react to the breaking news and lay out Democrats’ strategy for opposing Trump’s massive spending and tax cut bill. Next, Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin spars with Dana over Trump’s handling of the situation in Los Angeles and says it shows the need to pass his agenda. After, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson reacts to Defense Secretary Hegseth’s suggestion he could deploy active-duty Marines to Los Angeles. He also lays out his concerns with Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Finally, CNN Political Commentators Bakari Sellers, Xochitl Hinojosa, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis join Dana to discuss the breaking news out of California.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down for an exclusive interview with the man seen as the architect behind President Trump’s scorched-earth effort to upend the federal government, White House Budget Director Russ Vought. Then, House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins Dana to detail his party’s plan to counter Trump’s agenda, as well as respond to a new CNN poll showing Americans frustration with the Democratic Party. Next, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy pushes back against Republican messaging around President Trump’s massive spending and tax cut bill. Finally, Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, and CNN Political Commentators Jamal Simmons and Shermichael Singleton weigh in on Elon Musk’s exit from the Trump administration, as well as early 2028 moves by Democrats.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake presses House Speaker Mike Johnson on the impact the GOP tax and spending bill will have on the national debt and on Medicaid. Next, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson joins Jake to detail his concerns about the bill and his threat to sink it unless there are steeper spending cuts. Then, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet joins Jake to discuss how Democrats plan to counter the bill, as well as his frustrations with his own party in the wake of Trump’s electoral victory. Finally, CNN’s Dana Bash has a special report from Italy on an effort to honor Jewish American servicemembers killed overseas during World War II.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States
This was the worst interview ever. Dana allowed Tim to duck all the questions without holding him accountable. If you cannot get the answers to your questions, politely end the interview. It was hard to watch.
Boycotting CNN for promoting Trump and fascis
Expose the Republicans taking blood money from the gun lobby.
Scott Jenning's true expertise is as a gas lighter extraordinaire. There's no way in hell that he believes half the crap he says. The garbage he spews with a straight face would make Pinocchio blush.
softball questions
Bash is not just her name! I quit listening when Madame Speaker stopped talking
Keep trying Dana. Nancy is used to rude people like you.
Manchin is a cosponsor on the FOR THE PEOPLE ACT!!
I LOVE NANCY PELOSI!! YOU GO LADY! GET EM!!!
I'm sick of Pelosi
Hate crimes were UP last year, NOT DOWN!!!
Ya just keep pushing that "progressive wing". NEWS FLASH!! THEY DIDN'T WIN EITHER!!
Again with "but".
Again, she starts her sentence with "But..."; I don't think she understands what he just said.
why is Dana usurping the place of a GOP negotiator instead of listening to the expert guest? She misses the point, intent on "drilling down" on behalf of plan opponents, forcing him to repeat himself.
where is Jake? ☹
Dana Bash? ☹
McMaster, "I don't want to get political." Goes about bashing China for the virus. THAT is part of the problem! Bash the media. Then go about pushing a Republikkklan agenda! BOOOOOO!!
STFU Manchin!!
WHY would we listen to a Republikkklan?! They wanted to impeach Hillary when she held no public office!!