Interviews with Republican Sen. Tom Cotton; Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy
On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down with potential Trump VP pick Sen. Tom Cotton. Jake presses Cotton over Trump’s comments on supporting Ukraine and suggesting he would consider blanket pardons for all January 6 rioters. Next, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins Jake to discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, as well as to share his reflections on Sandy Hook shooting survivors graduating from high school. Finally, Scott Jennings, Ashley Allison, Shermichael Singleton, and Ashley Etienne join Jake to react to Trump’s pitch to Black voters in Michigan, as well as the Biden campaign’s efforts to neutralize concerns over President Biden’s age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Juni 202443min
Interviews with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem; Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash asks National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about Israel’s successful raid to rescue four hostages kidnapped on October 7th, as well as reports of hundreds of Palestinian casualties as a result of the operation. Next, Trump VP hopeful South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem tells Dana that it would be “beneficial” for Trump to pick a woman as his running mate. After that, Dana asks Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about concerns RFK Jr.’s candidacy could hurt Biden in her critical state. Finally, Scott Jennings, Karen Finney, Bryan Lanza, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Dana to discuss what Trump should be looking for in a potential running mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Juni 202442min
Interviews with RNC co-chair Lara Trump; Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff; Republican Governor Chris Sununu
On CNN’s State of the Union, Kasie Hunt presses RNC co-chair Lara Trump on Donald Trump's historic guilty verdict. Then, Rep. Adam Schiff condemns a “dangerous appeal to violence” from Donald Trump post-verdict. Next, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu tells Kasie that he does not want the Republican presidential nominee to be convicted of anything but will vote for Trump anyway. Finally, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Scott Jennings, Kristen Soltis Anderson and Bakari Sellers join Kasie to discuss the fallout from Donald Trump's convictions and the state of the 2024 race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Juni 202442min
Interviews with Republican Sen. Tim Scott, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and former Congressman Patrick Kennedy
Dana Bash asks potential Trump VP pick Sen. Tim Scott about Trump's false rhetoric surrounding the FBI search for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Then, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gives his take on the 2024 presidential election and Hillary Clinton’s criticism for Democrats on abortion. And former Congressman Patrick Kennedy endorses Joe Biden over his cousin Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Finally, Scott Jennings, Shermichael Singleton, Kate Bedingfield and Rahna Epting join Dana to break down the jeers and cheers during Trump’s night at the Libertarian Party convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Maj 202441min
Interviews with Democratic Sen. John Fetterman; Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson; Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett
On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses Democratic Sen. John Fetterman on Biden's slipping support in Pennsylvania. Then, 2024 potential Trump VP pick Dr. Ben Carson tells Jake that he would love to debate Vice President Kamala Harris. Next, Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett tells Jake Tapper that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s comment during a late-night committee hearing about her eyelashes was “buying into a racist trope.” Also, Bakari Sellers, Ashley Allison, Brad Todd, and Alyssa Farah Griffin join Jake to discuss Joe Biden's push to appeal to Black voters, the state of the 2024 race and the latest scandal from a Supreme Court Justice. Finally, Jake, Ashley and Alyssa reflect on the life and legacy of their friend and member of the CNN family, Alice Stewart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Maj 202442min
Interviews with Republican Sen. JD Vance; Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy; FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell
On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses potential Trump VP pick Sen. JD Vance on Trump’s comment that Jewish Americans who voted for President Biden “should be ashamed of themselves.” Then, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins Dana to discuss President Biden’s threat to withhold aid from Israel if it launches a Rafah offensive. Next, Scott Brown, Ashley Allison, Scott Jennings, and Karen Finney join Dana to discuss how both parties are responding to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential bid. Dana also goes behind the scenes of disaster relief efforts with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell after tornadoes in Oklahoma, as part of her “Badass Women of Washington” series. Finally, Dana reflects on the life and legacy of her friend, former White House Counsel Jack Quinn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 Maj 202441min
Interviews with North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum; Biden Campaign Co-chair Mitch Landrieu; University of Florida President Ben Sasse
On CNN’s State of the Union, potential Trump VP contender Gov. Doug Burgum brushes off Donald Trump comparing the Biden administration to the Gestapo but acknowledges that Joe Biden won the 2020 election despite Trump’s claims to the contrary. Then, Jake presses Biden campaign co-chair Mitch Landrieu over President Biden’s response to campus protests amid Democratic concern they could damage his campaign. Next, University of Florida President and former U.S. senator Ben Sasse joins Jake to explain how his university has handled protests on campus. After, Kate Bedingfield, Jonah Goldberg, Ashley Allison and Marc Lotter join Jake to discuss the race to be Trump’s running mate. Finally, Jake reflects on the life and legacy of someone very important to the Tapper family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Maj 202444min
Interviews with South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin
On CNN’s State of the Union, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham tells Dana Bash that he will still support Donald Trump for president even if he’s convicted in his hush money trial. Then, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders tells Dana that antisemitic displays at college protests must be condemned but that they shouldn’t distract from criticism of Netanyahu’s handling in Gaza. Next, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins Dana to discuss the protests at USC and UCLA as well as her efforts to combat homelessness. After, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin tells Dana that he will protect peaceful protests in Virginia but not “hate speech and intimidation.” Finally, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), Ana Navarro, SE Cupp, and David Urban join Dana to discuss the White House Correspondents Dinner and troubling new poll numbers for President Biden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Apr 202443min
