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State of the Union

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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Interviews with: US Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog, US Senator Chris Murphy, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Presidential Candidate Chris Christie from 2023-11-26T20:35

First, Dana is joined by US Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog amid questions about the remaining hostages and the future of the temporary truce between Hamas and Israel.  Then, with some hostages f...

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Interviews with: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer from 2023-11-19T17:05

First, Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer joins Jake to discuss the state of negotiations to free hostages being held by Hamas. Next, with just 2 months until voters weigh-in, a new Iowa r...

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Interviews with: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel from 2023-11-12T16:55

First, Dana talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his first CNN interview since the Israel-Hamas war began. Dana presses him on growing pressure for Israel to limit civilian casua...

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Interviews with: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Israeli UN Amb. Gilad Erdan from 2023-11-05T18:03

First, Dana speaks with CNN’s Jeremy Diamond about what he saw inside Gaza embedded with Israeli forces.  Then, Independent Senator Bernie Sanders joins Dana to discuss calls by some Democrats for ...

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Interviews with: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Intelligence Committee Republican Sen. James Lankford, GOP Candidate Chris Christie from 2023-10-29T15:48:19

Israel is extending its ground operations in Gaza. What will this mean for the region's future and the well-being of those held hostage by Hamas? Joining us on the show we have US National Security...

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Interviews with: House Intelligence Chairman Rep. Mike Turner, Former GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney from 2023-10-22T16:19:24

First, Israel escalates Gaza airstrikes ahead of a likely invasion as fear grows that the region could be drawn into the conflict. What is Israel's plan? President Biden cautions Israel to not be b...

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Interviews with: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw, Ambassador Michael Herzog, US Senator Marco Rubio from 2023-10-15T19:16:44

First, in the aftermath of a brutal terrorist attack by Hamas, Israel is now preparing for a ground war in Gaza and making it clear that this is only the beginning. Now the question is how civilian...

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Interviews with: Rep. Matt Gaetz, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from 2023-10-01T15:55:30

First: Crisis averted as a surprise deal to stave off a government shutdown has passed. After the house speaker makes a deal with Democrats will Republican hard-liners try to oust him? The Republic...

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Interviews with: Sec. Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Dick Durbin, Rep. Tim Burchett, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. from 2023-09-24T16:28:57

First: The United States government continues to be on the verge of shutting down. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says that a shutdown should be avoided because it would prevent government...

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Interviews with: Nikki Haley, Sec. Antony Blinken, Rep. Michael McCaul. from 2023-09-10T19:13

First: Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley talks about the statement from the G20 on the war in Ukraine, describes China as "an enemy", and says the US should stop immigrants from enterin...

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Interviews with: Secretary Gina Raimondo, Sen. Mike Rounds, and Rep. Nancy Mace. from 2023-09-03T17:03

First: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo talks to Dana Bash about US-China economic relations, the Biden administration's economic policy, and the economics of abortion restrictions. Next: Republica...

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Interviews with: Secretary Gina Raimondo, Sen. Mike Rounds, and Rep. Nancy Mace. from 2023-09-03T17:03

First: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo talks to Dana Bash about US-China economic relations, the Biden administration's economic policy, and the economics of abortion restrictions. Next: Republica...

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Interviews with: 2024 Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Family, Rep. Jamie Raskin, 2024 Candidate Asa Hutchinson, Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker from 2023-08-27T17:41:21

First, three black Americans and a white shooter are dead after an attack in Jacksonville, Florida. The FBI is investigating the case as a hate crime. Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramasw...

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Interviews with: Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono, GOP Presidential Candidate Will Hurd, and Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman from 2023-08-13T17:08:03

First, Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii joins Jake to discuss what she witnessed after touring the wildfire devastation on Maui. Jake asks Sen. Hirono whether the federal response to the Maui fires is e...

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Interviews with: John Lauro, Mike Pence, Chris Christie from 2023-08-06T15:23:17

First: Donald Trump lashes out after a 3rd indictment. How will he defend himself? Will he go to trial before the election? Trump's attorney John Lauro speaks.Next: Former Vice President and GOP pr...

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Interviews with: Vivek Ramaswamy, Chris Christie, Chris Murphy from 2023-07-30T16:09:40

First: As Donald Trump faces new charges with the potential for even more, he flexes his power over his party. Next: Republican presidential hopefuls take their message to key early states, but ca...

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Interviews with: Mike Pence, Nancy Pelosi, Gov. Spencer Cox, Gov. Jared Polis. from 2023-07-23T15:37:30

First: As Donald Trump faces a potential third indictment over his actions around January 6th, one of the leaders who was there that day, former Vice President Mike Pence, joins to answer if he thi...

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Interviews with: National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, GOP candidate Chris Christie, Sen. Mark Kelly from 2023-07-16T15:37:52

First, Jake Tapper and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan look at how deepening rifts in Congress are shaping defense priorities as Biden signals a drawn out war in Ukraine. Then, with the Iow...

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Interviews with: Rep. Michael McCaul, Rep. Barbara Lee from 2023-07-09T15:09:06

First, Jake goes one-on-one with House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) to ask him why he sees nothing wrong with Biden sending cluster bombs to Ukraine. Rep. McCaul...

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Interviews with: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Republican Presidential candidates Chris Christie and Will Hurd from 2023-07-02T16:40:51

First: Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez talks to Dana Bash about the Supreme Court’s decision to block President Joe Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness program. Next: United S...

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Interviews with: Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Ret. Gen. David Petraeus, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND) from 2023-06-25T16:47:12

First: Secretary of State Antony Blinken talks to Dana Bash about the latest developments in Russia and his recent trip to China, where he met with Xi Jinping.  Next: Retired General and former CI...

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Interviews with: Former Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ), Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH), Former Defense Sec. Mark Esper, Mayor Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) from 2023-06-18T15:32:33

First, Jake Tapper goes one-on-one with former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Christie tells Jake that former President Donald Trump is a “petulant child when someone disagrees with him” after...

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Interviews with: Judiciary Committee Chairman Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman, GOP 2024 presidential candidates Vivek Ramaswamy&Asa Hutchinson. from 2023-06-11T17:21:23

First, Dana goes one-on-one with Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan. Bash pushes Jordan on the acceptability of former President Trump sharing information with individuals with no securit...

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Interviews with: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Ken Buck, OMB Director Shalanda Young from 2023-06-04T15:37:36

First, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) sits down with Dana to react to CNN’s reporting that federal prosecutors have audio of former President Trump discussing a classified document he kept after leaving...

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Interviews with: Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH), Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison from 2023-05-28T15:37:32

First: President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an "agreement in principle" last night to raise the debt limit. But with lawmakers on both sides skeptical, do they have the votes to...

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Interviews with: National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Republican Senator Bill Cassidy from 2023-05-21T16:31:33

First, Jake Tapper goes one-on-one with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Biden’s decision  to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 jets and what changedthe President’s mind. Tapper also pre...

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Interviews with: Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas, Rep. Mark Green, Deputy Treasury Sec. Wally Adeyemo, Sen. Tammy Duckworth from 2023-05-14T15:38:28

With the flow of migrants into the U.S. lower than expected after the end of the Covid-era Title 42 border rule, Dana Bash asks Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about the latest updat...

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Interviews with: Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez, Sen. Dick Durbin, Rep. Mike Turner, Rep. Jim Himes from 2023-05-07T14:57:18

First, in a horrifying new normal, eight people were killed in a Texas shopping mall shooting rampage on Saturday. Jake interviews Texas State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who represents Uvalde, for his ...

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Interviews with: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Tom Emmer, Fmr. Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Arnold Schwarzenegger from 2023-04-30T15:29:59

First: House Republicans pass a debt ceiling bill meant to kick off talks, but Democrats say they won't negotiate unless a US default is averted. Dana Bash discusses the impasse with Senator Bernie...

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Interviews with: Senator Lindsey Graham&Senator Amy Klobuchar from 2023-04-23T17:13:49

First, Dana goes one-on-on with Republican Senator Lindsay Graham. He reacts to the US evacuation of American diplomats in Sudan amid escalating violence, as well as the SCOTUS ruling upholding acc...

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Interviews with: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Gov. Brian Kemp. from 2023-04-16T14:56:04

As more states make it harder for women to get abortion, the Supreme Court considers a challenge to abortion medication. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) sits down with Jake to answer how Democrats...

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Interviews with: Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Tony Gonzales from 2023-04-09T15:30:40

First, after a federal judge in Texas blocked the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, the Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra tells Dana Bash that women have access ...

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Interviews with: Lawyer Joe Tacopina, Lawyer Lanny Davis, Sen. Joe Manchin, Rep. Mike Turner, Rep. Dan Crenshaw. from 2023-04-02T16:47:07

First, as Donald Trump prepares for his day in court, what do we know about the evidence against the former president and how will his attorneys handle the case? Dana Bash speaks with Trump's perso...

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Interviews with: Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer, Intelligence Committee Chairman Sen. Mark Warner, Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and Rep. Ro Khanna. from 2023-03-26T16:44:09

First, Jake asks Senate Intelligence Chairman Mark Warner whether he’s concerned about Trump warning about "potential death and destruction” if he’s indicted in the Manhattan DA’s hush money probe....

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Interviews with: Gov. Chris Sununu, Sen. Mark Kelly, New York Times’ Maggie Haberman from 2023-03-19T18:40:37

Former President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post that he expects to be arrested on charges of hush money payments involving adult film actress Stormy Daniels and called on his supporters ...

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Interviews with: OMB Director Shalanda Young, Gary Cohn, Rep. Nancy Mace, Vivek Ramaswamy from 2023-03-12T17:36:28

First, guest anchor Kaitlan Collins sits down with the White House Director of Office Management and Budget Shalanda Young to discuss what actions the Biden administration will take to stabilize th...

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Interviews with: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson from 2023-03-05T16:59:30

First, Dana Bash speaks exclusively with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about Democrats' strategy for navigating a divided Congress, as well as President Biden's surprise announcement that h...

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Interviews with: National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel from 2023-02-26T18:53:33

First, Bash goes one-on-one with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, pressing him on Biden giving fighter jets to Ukraine and whether the US would support Ukraine taking Crimea back militarily...

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Interviews with: Rep. Michael McCaul, Rep. Mike Turner, Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Sen. Sherrod Brown from 2023-02-19T16:35:34

First, with tensions running high between the U.S. and China, CNN’s Pamela Brown asks House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Michael McCaul and Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Turn...

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Interviews with: Rep. Mike Turner, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Sen. Mike Rounds from 2023-02-12T16:01:36

First, the U.S. military has shot down a third flying object in just over a week. Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Mike Turner joins to answer if these objects are a threat and wha...

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Interviews with: Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Marco Rubio, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick from 2023-02-05T18:27:57

First: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg touts the takedown of the suspected Chinese spy balloon and previews President Biden's State of the Union address.  Next: Intelligence Committee Vice...

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Interviews with: Tyre Nichols' family attorney Ben Crump, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, plus an exclusive​ joint interview with Rep. Adam Schiff, Rep. Ilhan Omar, and Rep. Eric Swalwell. from 2023-01-29T18:31:06

First, Dana speaks with Tyre Nichols' family attorney Ben Crump, who says the horrific video of Nichols’ fatal beating by police is “a watershed moment for America”. Next, Dana discusses former Pr...

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Interviews with: CNN’s Andrew McCabe, CNN’s Juliette Kayyem, Sen. Dick Durbin, Sen. Joe Manchin, Rep. Michael McCaul from 2023-01-22T19:23:03

First, Dana begins after a press conference from Monterey Park, California brings more information from a mass shooting that killed least ten people inside a dance studio. Dana speaks with CNN Seni...

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Interviews with: Rep. James Comer, Rep. Jamie Raskin from 2023-01-15T16:00:04

First, Jake presses Republican House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer about why he wants to investigate Biden’s potential mishandling of classified documents but says investigating Trump is...

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Interviews with: Rep. Chip Roy, Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Rep. Katherine Clark from 2023-01-08T17:06:54

First, after a bruising fight, Kevin McCarthy finally grabs the speakership. But can he govern? Republican Rep. Chip Roy, the man who negotiated a deal to deliver McCarthy key votes, joins Jake Tap...

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Interviews with: Maryland Governor-elect Wes Moore, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Democratic Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer from 2023-01-01T18:29:50

First, Dana goes one-on-one with Maryland Governor-elect Wes Moore. They discuss why Moore thinks Democrats need to talk more about patriotism, his top priorities as he takes office, and Bash press...

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Update for December 25, 2022 from 2022-12-25T15:20:20

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Interviews with: Rep. Mike Gallagher, Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. Pat Toomey from 2022-12-18T16:00:53

First, Jake asks the incoming chairman of the new House Select Committee on China Rep. Mike Gallagher about his bill to completely ban TikTok in the US and what information China could be collectin...

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Interviews with: White House hostage negotiator Roger Carstens, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Legislative Affairs Director Louisa Terrell from 2022-12-11T16:00:30

First, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens joins Dana to discuss the trade to free Brittney Griner and his efforts to bring Paul Whelan home from Russia. Next, Sen. Berni...

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Interviews with: Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Congressman-elect Mike Lawler from 2022-12-04T20:44:05

First, Secretary of State Antony Blinken sits down with Jake Tapper to discuss why the Biden administration has not labeled Russia a state sponsor of terrorism despite calls to do so. Also, Jake a...

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Interviews with: Sen. Chris Murphy, Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Rep. Adam Schiff. from 2022-11-27T16:19:20

After another holiday marred by tragedy, President Biden vows to do more to stop gun violence. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut sits down with Dana to examine the prospects for more gun reform i...

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Exclusive interviews with: Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries&January 6 Select Committee member Rep. Adam Kinzinger from 2022-11-20T18:40:32

First, Jake goes one-on-one with the man on track to take over House Democratic leadership from Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries. Jake asks Jeffries about Pelosi’s impact on the party, how he wou...

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Interviews with: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro, Gov. Larry Hogan, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from 2022-11-13T17:50:35

First, re-elected Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer tells Dana Bash that her party's major wins in her state were the result of being "focused on the fundamentals" like infrastructure, inflation and s...

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Exclusive interviews with: Chairwoman of the Republican National Committee Ronna McDaniel, and Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar. from 2022-11-06T17:59:05

First, Dana goes one-on-one with Republican Party Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. She pushes McDaniel on whether Republicans should accept election results and whether she thinks think the Republicans a...

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Interviews with Sen. Rick Scott, North Carolina Senate Candidate Cheri Beasley from 2022-10-30T17:16:46

With only nine days to go until Election Day, Dana Bash sits down for a one-on-one interview with Senator Rick Scott. He shares his reaction to the brutal attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's hus...

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Interviews with: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Nancy Mace. from 2022-10-23T14:58:24

Amid looming recession fears, Sen. Bernie Sanders tells Jake that Democrats need to broaden their midterms message to include the economy and other challenges facing voters. Then, GOP Rep. Nancy Ma...

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Interviews with: Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Sen. Chris Murphy, Ambassador Bill Richardson from 2022-10-09T16:00:35

First, Jake presses Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on whether he supports the Federal Reserve potentially raising interest rates to get inflation under control and on his administration’s policy ...

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Interviews with: FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Sen. Rick Scott, Sen. Marco Rubio from 2022-10-02T14:52:19

Today’s show focuses on Hurricane Ian’s frightening devastation in Florida. With homes destroyed, lives lost, electricity not fully restored, and rescue efforts still underway, Dana speaks with FEM...

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Interviews with: UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, Rep. Adam Schiff, Former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen (D) and Bill Haslam (R) from 2022-09-25T15:29:13

First, United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss sits down with Jake Tapper for her exclusive first US interview. Jake asks the new British leader about her view of the state of the “special relation...

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Interviews with: New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Republican Senator Mike Rounds, US Ambassador to the United Nations  Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield. from 2022-09-18T18:21:57

First, Jake goes one-on-one with New York City Mayor Eric Adams. He says his city is “nearing its breaking point” and accuses Republican governors of creating a “humanitarian crisis” by sending tho...

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Remembering Queen Elizabeth, 9/11 from 2022-09-11T21:41:51

In this second of a two-part, four-hour State Of The Union, we look back at the Queen's enduring legacy as well as the attacks of September 11, 2001. To learn more about how CNN protects listener p...

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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 9/11 from 2022-09-11T21:41:08

In this first of a two-part, four-hour State Of The Union, we look back at the Queen's enduring legacy as well as the attacks of September 11, 2001. To learn more about how CNN protects listener pr...

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Interviews with: Deanne Criswell, Tiffany Smiley, Sen. Patty Murray from 2022-09-04T14:59:48

As campaign season ramps up, today’s show zeroes in on how top issues like the economy, education, and abortion are resonating in key midterm races.  But first, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell ...

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Interviews with: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Tim Ryan, Gov. Chris Sununu from 2022-08-28T16:39:20

Our main focus this week is on President Biden's controversial decision to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers.  First, Dana Bash asks Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren whether Bide...

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Interviews with: Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Adam Schiff, Rep. Dan Crenshaw from 2022-08-21T17:01:07

First, as Western states are experiencing a historic drought, CNN's Jake Tapper asks Arizona Senator Mark Kelly what recent federal restrictions to Arizona's supply of water from the Colorado River...

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Interviews with: House Intelligence Committee Member Rep. Mike Turner, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, and Governor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson. from 2022-08-14T17:50:42

First up, Brianna goes one-on-one with the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman Mike Turner. They discuss the stunning discovery of highly-classified material at former P...

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Exclusive joint interview with Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, plus Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams from 2022-08-07T16:54:25

First up, Dana has an exclusive bipartisan interview with Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal. They discuss whether the Democrats' tax and climate bill will help Americans struggling wit...

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Interviews with: Senator Joe Manchin, Senator Pat Toomey, Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese from 2022-07-31T16:27:05

First, Jake asks Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin why he agreed to sign onto Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's bill on healthcare, climate and taxes after previously signaling he would not support ...

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Interviews with: January 6 Committee Vice Chair Rep. Liz Cheney, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg from 2022-07-24T17:38:27

First, Jake goes one-on-one with January 6 Committee Vice Chair Rep. Liz Cheney on whether she believes the investigation has successfully made the case that former President Trump committed crimes...

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Interviews with: White House economic adviser Jared Bernstein, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Jan 6th committee member Elaine Luria from 2022-07-17T18:00:41

First: Inflation skyrockets at home while abroad President Biden makes nice with a leader he vowed to make a "pariah." Was it worth the price? Top White House economic adviser Jared Bernstein joins...

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Interviews with: Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Gov. Chris Sununu, Rep. Zoe Lofgren. from 2022-07-10T15:16:47

After a tragic 4th of July mass shooting, Jake speaks with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker about the missed warning signs and what changes are needed to ensure this doesn’t happen again. After, Jak...

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Interviews with: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Rep. Adam Kinzinger from 2022-07-03T16:22:07

First, Dana presses South Dakota Republican Governor Kristi Noem on if she supports paid parental leave and state-funded childcare after South Dakota banned all abortions except when the mother's l...

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Interviews with: Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson from 2022-06-26T18:17:07

First, Jake goes one-on-one with Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams on what the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will mean for her state, whether Biden is doing enough on abo...

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Interviews with: Rep. Adam Schiff, Rep. Fred Upton, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee from 2022-06-19T16:50:56

First, as the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol enters its third week of hearings, committee member Rep. Adam Schiff tells Dana Bash that this week's hearings...

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Interviews with: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Chris Jacobs, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, former Rep. Gabby Giffords. from 2022-06-12T17:15:24

First, Dana asks Congressman Jamie Raskin if the January 6th select committee can prove Donald Trump knew he lost the 2020 election while he publicly claimed victory. After, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-...

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Interviews with: Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Former Republican Rep. Denver Riggleman. from 2022-06-05T17:52:20

First, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy tells Jake the Senate is "closer than ever before" to passing new gun legislation but cautions, "Let's see if we land it."  Next, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimon...

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Interviews with: Texas State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, Sen. Dick Durbin, Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Rep. Adam Kinzinger from 2022-05-29T17:45:23

First, Dana interviews Uvalde State Sen. Roland Gutierrez about law enforcement waiting over an hour to breach the classroom at Robb Elementary School, whether the delay may have cost lives, and Gu...

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Interviews with White House Economic Adviser Brian Deese, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and Democratic Candidate for Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro from 2022-05-22T16:07:59

First, after the S&P 500 briefly fell into bear market territory last week, Dana presses White House Director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese on whether the United States is headed tow...

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Interviews with: Gov. Kathy Hochul, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Gov. Pete Ricketts, Finland President Sauli Niinistö. from 2022-05-15T15:19:48

First, Dana speaks with New York Governor Kathy Hochul after 10 people were fatally shot in a Buffalo supermarket by a gunman espousing white supremacist beliefs. Then, Dana asks Speaker of the Hou...

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Interviews with: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield. from 2022-05-08T16:55:48

First, Jake goes one-on-one with GOP Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves about the so-called "trigger law" in his state that would ban all abortions, except in cases of rape or to save the mother's li...

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Interviews with: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson from 2022-05-01T17:10:34

First, Dana goes one-on-one with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. They discuss the pandemic border rule that has divided Democrats as the U.S. prepares for a possible migrant surge, ...

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Interviews with: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Victoria Spartz, White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha from 2022-04-24T15:35:20

First, with inflation above 8%, Dana presses Sen. Elizabeth Warren on whether America could face a recession. Warren also weighs in on what Democrats need to do if they hope to stand a chance in th...

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Interview with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Dave Matthews performs a song to support refugees from 2022-04-17T15:56:48

In an exclusive interview, Jake sits down with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to cover a wide range of issues, including the sinking of one of Vladimir Putin’s premier naval ships, whether...

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Interviews with: National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Rep. Liz Cheney, former CIA Director General David Petraeus, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans from 2022-04-10T16:45:52

As the world expresses horror at Russia's indiscriminate attacks on Ukraine, and demands for justice grow, President Biden says the US will "ratchet up the pain" for Vladimir Putin. But can Russia'...

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Interviews with: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken; NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg; Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan; Ukrainian Parliament Member Anastasia Radina from 2022-04-03T17:19:43

First, Dana speaks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken about Putin’s change in military strategy, as Russian forces pull back from Kyiv. With Russia leaving behind evidence of civilian exec...

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Interviews with: Amb. to NATO Julianne Smith, Sen. Jim Risch, Sen. Cory Booker, Chef José Andrés, Ukrainian Amb. to the U.S. Oksana Markarova, Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Michael McCaul. from 2022-03-27T17:01:30

President Biden made international headlines this week when he went off-script during a speech in Poland, suggesting support for a regime change in Russia. Fresh off the NATO summit in Brussels, U....

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Interviews with: US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Polish Ambassador Marek Magierowski, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Former CIA Director General David Petraeus, The New Yorker Editor David Remnick and Staff Writer Masha Gessen from 2022-03-20T18:11:50

First, Jake checks in with Senior International Correspondent Ivan Watson, who is live in Ukraine, about Russia's increased attacks on civilian areas. Then, US Ambassador to the United Nations Lind...

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Interviews with: National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Sen. Rob Portman, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, Latvia President Egils Levits from 2022-03-13T17:47:30

First: Putin's forces strike a Ukrainian base just miles from the border with Poland. With millions of Ukrainians fleeing the violence, what is the US prepared to do to stop the killing? We ask Nat...

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Interviews with: US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Republican Sen. Mitt Romney, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova, Judiciary Chairman Sen. Dick Durbin. from 2022-02-27T20:25:05

First, Dana checks in with CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward, who is live in Ukraine, about the latest reports on the ground. Then, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thoma...

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Interviews with: Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Finland President Sauli Niinistö, and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis from 2022-02-20T17:38:58

First, Dana speaks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken about whether Russia's plan to invade Ukraine is already in motion, after a series of alleged false flag incidents in Eastern Ukraine and R...

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Interviews with: National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan from 2022-02-13T17:05:10

First: As Russian troops close in around Ukraine, the White House says an attack could happen any day now and that Americans need to get out now. Can war still be averted? Jake Tapper asks National...

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Exclusive joint interview with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin and Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Interview with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield from 2022-02-06T19:33:19

First, in rare joint interview, Jake speaks with key Senators Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski about how to work together in a deeply divided Congress. The three discuss if bipartisanship is still po...

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Interviews with: Sen. Bob Menendez, Sen. Jim Risch, Gov. Chris Sununu, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, and a special report. from 2022-01-30T16:09:03

First, Dana speaks with Sen. Bob Menendez and Sen. Jim Risch of the Foreign Relations Committee about the bipartisan group of Senators who are trying to prevent war between Russia and Ukraine. Next...

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Interviews with: Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Former Trump Advisers Alyssa Griffin and David Urban from 2022-01-23T17:57:57

First, Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins CNN's Dana Bash to discuss growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia after the British government released a statement saying that Russia is working...

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Interviews with: Rep. James Clyburn, Sen. Bill Cassidy, Rep. Michael McCaul, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. from 2022-01-16T16:40:11

On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jake sits down with House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn to examine how the civil rights leader’s legacy ties to voting rights battles in Congress today....

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Interviews with: Secretary of State Antony Blinken, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Governor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson. from 2022-01-09T18:40:44

First, Jake interviews Secretary of State Antony Blinken about Russian aggression overseas and the key test it represents for President Biden. The US vows “massive consequences” if Russia invades U...

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Interviews with: Rep. Bennie Thompson, Gov. Larry Hogan, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Remembering Sen. Harry Reid from 2022-01-02T16:17:02

First, Dana sits down with the Chairman of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack of the United States Capitol Rep. Bennie Thompson to review what the committee has learned abou...

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Interviews with: Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell, Republican Rep. Fred Upton, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and Longtime Hillary Clinton Aide Huma Abedin from 2021-12-26T16:56:12

First, Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell and Republican Rep. Fred Upton join CNN’s Dana Bash to discuss the hostility on Capitol Hill, the hate and polarization in communities across the country, and ...

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Interviews with: Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gov. Chris Sununu, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Rep. Ayanna Pressley. from 2021-12-19T18:01:36

First, Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci outlines how officials and health experts are responding to the Omicron surge that’s forcing event cancellations throughout the country. Then, with a ...

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Interviews with: Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell, Mayor of New York Bill de Blasio, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar from 2021-12-12T18:49:49

After an historic swarm of deadly tornadoes tore through six states in the Midwest and rescuers scramble to find survivors, Jake speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about the devastating imp...

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Interviews with: Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gov. Tate Reeves, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Sen. Chris Murphy. from 2021-12-05T16:38:41

First, Jake has Chief Medical Adviser to President Biden Dr. Anthony Fauci respond to GOP Senator Ron Johnson's claims that Fauci is creating fear and “overhyping” the threat from covid. Then, with...

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Interviews with: NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, Rep. Adam Schiff and Rep. Josh Gottheimer from 2021-11-28T19:07:29

First Dana talks with NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins about why the Omicron covid variant has experts worried and why it’s a prudent time for Americans who are eligible to get their booster shots....

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Interviews with New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears, Democratic candidate for Governor of Texas Beto O’Rourke, Chief Biden Medical Adviser Anthony Fauci. from 2021-11-21T16:58:28

First, Dana speaks with New Hampshire GOP Governor Chris Sununu about the cost and economic implications of Biden’s Build Back Better Act, his decision not to run for the Senate in 2022, and the st...

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Interviews with White House Economic Adviser Brian Deese, Republican Rep. Fred Upton, Democratic Rep. Karen Bass and Republican Rep. Anthony Gonzalez from 2021-11-14T16:59:18

First, Jake presses White House Director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese on what the Biden administration is doing to address soaring prices as inflation hits 6.2%.  Then, Jake discus...

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Interviews with US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer, New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams, Democratic Sen. Mark Warner and Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. from 2021-11-07T18:50

First, Dana presses Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on when American families can expect to see the results of the President’s promises that the infrastructure bill will "reduce supply chain bot...

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Interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken; Interview with Senator Bernie Sanders; Interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg from 2021-10-31T15:39:19

First, Dana examines President Biden’s overseas trip and how to bring Iran back into compliance with the nuclear agreement with Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Then, Dana sits down with Senate B...

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Interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Interview with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen; Interview with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson from 2021-10-24T15:47

First, Jake talks to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi about the ongoing social safety net bill negotiations. Next, Jake asks Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen about rising inflation and when ...

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Interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; Interview with Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger; Interview with Jon Stewart from 2021-10-17T15:12

First, Jake talks to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the Biden administration’s efforts to address growing supply chain disruptions in the US. Then, Jake asks Republican Rep. Adam Kin...

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Interview with Facebook executive Nick Clegg; Interview with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Interview with Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe, Interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci from 2021-10-15T17:43

First, Dana presses Facebook executive Nick Clegg on new research and whistleblower testimony alleging that his platform’s algorithms hurt teen users. Then, Dana talks with Democratic Sen. Amy Klob...

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Interview with House Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Pramila Jayapal; Interview with Senate Democratic Whip Sen. Dick Durbin; Interview with top Biden medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci from 2021-10-03T17:09

First, Dana sits down with the top progressive in the House, Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, about the latest in the social safety net and climate negotiations and what price tag she...

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Interview with House Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Pramila Jayapal; Interview with Problem Solvers Caucus Co-chair Rep. Josh Gottheimer; Interview with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; Interview with Republican Sen. Pat Toomey; Interview with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker from 2021-09-26T14:52:56

First, Jake talks to House Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Problem Solvers Caucus Co-chair Rep. Josh Gottheimer about liberals’ threat to block the bipartisan infrastructure ...

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Interview with Biden medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves; Interview with House Democratic Whip Rep. James Clyburn from 2021-09-19T16:26:03

First, Jake asks top Biden medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci about an FDA panel’s decision to recommend limiting booster shots to high-risk groups and people over the age of 65. Next, Jake presses ...

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Interview with US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy; Interview with Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia; Interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont; Interview with former National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice from 2021-09-12T15:42:03

First, Dana presses US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on President Joe Biden’s sweeping new vaccine mandates. Then, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia tells Dana about his problems with the curren...

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Presenting Total Recall: California's Political Circus from 2021-09-11T16:00

You probably remember that Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected Governor of California. But do you remember how it all happened? The blackouts, the budget and of course, the car tax! CNN’s Chief Polit...

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Interview with White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain; Interview with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Interview with Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger from 2021-09-05T15:21:05

First, Dana presses White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain on plans to offer vaccine booster shots to all Americans later this month. Next, Dana talks to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar about the Supre...

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Interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; Interview with Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger; Interview with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy; Interview with former Rep. Paul Mitchell from 2021-08-22T15:19:08

First, Brianna pushes National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on what steps the administration is taking to evacuate Americans and Afghans from Kabul. Next, Brianna talks to Republican Rep. Adam Ki...

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Interview with Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy; Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin; Interview with Democratic Rep. Cori Bush; Interview with Senior Biden Adviser Anita Dunn from 2021-08-08T17:47:44

First, Dana talks with Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana about his efforts to pass the bipartisan infrastructure deal, as well as his state’s fight against the Delta variant. Next, Judiciar...

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Interview with NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins; Interview with Maine Sen. Susan Collins; Interview with West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin; Interview with New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; Interview with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine from 2021-08-01T15:23

First, Jake talks to NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins about the CDC’s new mask guidance for vaccinated individuals. Then, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine joins Jake to discuss the status of ...

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Interview with Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Republican Sen. Pat Toomey; Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson; Interview with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown from 2021-07-25T18:42:50

First, Jake talks with President Biden’s Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci about the pandemic among unvaccinated Americans and the growing spread of the Delta variant. Then, Jake interviews R...

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Interview with Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy; Interview with Republican Sen. Rob Portman; Interview with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar from 2021-07-18T16:40:37

First, Dana talks with Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about coronavirus cases spreading across the country and misinformation spreading across social media. Then, Dana interviews Republican Sen. ...

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Interview with Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with New York City Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams; Interview with Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger; Interview with Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan from 2021-07-11T21:09:17

First, billionaire Richard Branson makes history with Virgin Galactic’s successful mission to the edge of space. Next, Jake presses Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci about the mixed mes...

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Interview with White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeffrey Zients, Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Interview with House Democratic Whip Rep. James Clyburn; Interview with Washington Sen. Patty Murry and Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro from 2021-07-04T17:37:56

First, Dana talks with White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeffrey Zients about the Biden administration’s failure to reach a July 4 vaccination goal and the threat posed by the Delta vari...

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Interview with Republican Sen. Mitt Romney; Interview with Senior White House Adviser Cedric Richmond from 2021-06-27T22:09

First, Jake talks to Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah about President Biden’s mixed messages on a bipartisan infrastructure deal, his thoughts on the compromise bill’s chances in the Senate, and...

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Interview with Budget Committee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick; Interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; Interview with Virginia Del. Danica Roem from 2021-06-20T22:19

First, Dana talks to Budget Committee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders about Democrats’ two-track push to pass infrastructure and other top priorities. Next, Dana interviews the co-chairs of the Proble...

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Interview with Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken; Interview with Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from 2021-06-13T19:34

First, Dana sits down with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in an exclusive, live interview on infrastructure negotiations, subpoenas by the Trump DOJ against Democratic lawmakers, a January 6 commission...

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Interview with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm; Interview with Maine Sen. Angus King; Interview with Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves from 2021-06-06T18:36:07

First, Jake asks Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm if President Biden is preparing to move forward on infrastructure without Republicans. Next, Jake talks to Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine a...

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Interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; Interview with Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand; Interview with Republican Rep. Michael McCaul; Interview with House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries from 2021-05-30T21:09:45

First, Jake presses Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on when the American people can expect an infrastructure bill to be passed. Then, Jake interviews Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of N...

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Interview with Senior Biden Adviser Cedric Richmond; Interview with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker; Interview with Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer; Interview with Former Ambassador and Sen. Scott Brown; Interview with Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath from 2021-05-23T19:27

First, Dana presses senior Biden adviser Cedric Richmond on the White House’s new infrastructure counteroffer to Republicans. Then, Dana talks to Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey about his...

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Interview with CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky; Interview with Republican Rep. Fred Upton; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan; Interview with former Rep. Jane Harman from 2021-05-16T17:17:33

First, Dana presses CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky on the new guidance that vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear masks and how local governments and businesses should adjust their poli...

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Interview with White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients; Interview with House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn; Interview with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox from 2021-05-09T15:07:17

First, Jake asks White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients about the steep decline in vaccinations in the US. Next, Jake talks to House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn of South C...

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Interview with Senior Biden Adviser Anita Dunn; Interview with Republican Sen. Susan Collins; Interview with Cindy McCain from 2021-05-04T03:17:48

First, Jake presses senior Biden adviser Anita Dunn on the state of infrastructure negotiations. Next, Jake talks to Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine about President Biden’s outreach to Repub...

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Interview with Vice President Kamala Harris; Interview with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin; Interview with Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito from 2021-04-25T17:08:21

First, Dana sits down for an exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris on the Derek Chauvin trial, efforts for police reform in the United States, the situation at the southern border, ...

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Interview with Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; Interview with California Rep. Karen Bass; Interview with Former House Speaker John Boehner from 2021-04-18T17:42

First, Dana asks Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci about the administration’s decision to temporarily pause the use of Johnson&Johnson vaccine. Next, Dana presses National Security Advi...

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Interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson; Interview with House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn from 2021-04-11T17:47:52

First, Jake presses Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the Biden administration’s effort to pass its $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal. Next, Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkans...

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Interview with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm; Interview with Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves; Interview with Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar from 2021-04-04T17:19:21

First, Jake presses Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on criticism that President Biden’s $2.3 trillion proposal goes well beyond focusing on infrastructure. Then, Jake talks with Senate Budget Co...

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Interview with Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock; Interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken; Look Ahead to Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s CNN Special Report; Interview with Georgia Rep. Nikema Williams from 2021-03-28T17:25:37

First, Dana talks to Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia about the new law restricting voting access in his state. Next, Dana presses Secretary of State Antony Blinken on US-Russia relations...

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Interview with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; Interview with Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin; Interview with GOP Reps. Young Kim and Michelle Steel; Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson from 2021-03-21T17:48:05

First, Dana presses Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on the Biden administration’s response to the growing surge at the border. Then, Dana talks to Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin...

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Interview with NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan; Interview with Voting Rights Activist Stacey Abrams; Interview with Texas Rep. Veronica Escobar from 2021-03-14T17:27

First, NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Jake to reflect on the one year anniversary of the beginning of the pandemic and look ahead to when life can begin to return to normal. Next, Jake pres...

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Interview with West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin; Interview with White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield; Interview with Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves; Interview with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from 2021-03-07T18:10:22

First, Jake talks to Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia about the $1.9 trillion covid relief package and his role in passing it in the Senate. Next, Jake interviews White House Communicat...

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Interview with NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki; Interview with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy; Interview with Delaware Sen. Chris Coons; Interview with California Rep. Karen Bass from 2021-02-28T19:09:16

First, Dana talks to NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci about the impact Johnson and Johnson’s single-shot vaccine will have on coronavirus in the United States. Then, Dana pushes White House Press S...

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Interview with top Biden adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Texas Rep. Michael McCaul; Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson; Interview with Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal from 2021-02-21T18:36:13

First, Dana asks Dr. Anthony Fauci about the vaccine rollout in the United States, the efforts to reopen America’s schools and whether Americans will still be wearing masks in 2022. Then, Dana talk...

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Interview with Impeachment Manager Del. Stacey Plaskett; Interview with Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan; Interview with CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky from 2021-02-14T17:14:43

First, Jake talks to impeachment manager Del. Stacey Plaskett about former President Trump’s acquittal. Then, Jake asks Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy about Senate Democrats’ decision not to call wi...

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Interview with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen; Interview with Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey; Interview with Budget Committee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley from 2021-02-07T19:22:53

First, Jake talks to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about President Biden’s $1.9 trillion covid relief package, amid criticism from Republicans and some Democrats that it’s too big. Next, Pennsylv...

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Interview with top Biden economic adviser Brian Deese; Interview with Republican Sen. Rob Portman; Interview with Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren; Interview with Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey from 2021-01-31T19:04:40

First, Dana presses President Biden’s top economic adviser on whether the administration is serious about finding a bipartisan covid relief bill. Next, Dana talks to Republican Sen. Rob Portman abo...

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Interview with Biden’s Health Secretary nominee Xavier Becerra; Interview with Republican Sen. Mitt Romney; Interview with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with Impeachment Manager Rep. Madeleine Dean from 2021-01-24T19:02

First, Dana presses Biden’s nominee for HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on what steps the administration is taking to improve the vaccine rollout in the US. Then, Dana asks Republican Sen. Mitt Romney...

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Interview with Lead Impeachment Manager Rep. Jamie Raskin; Interview with incoming Biden chief of staff Ron Klain; Interview with former Trump national security adviser H.R. McMaster; Interview with Democratic Whip Sen. Dick Durbin; Jake on Trump’s lies spreading like the virus from 2021-01-17T19:28:15

First, Jake interviews Lead Impeachment Manager Rep. Jamie Raskin on his strategy for the Senate trial and the loss of his 25-year-old son to depression. Then, Jake interviews incoming Biden chief ...

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Interview with House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn; Interview with Republican Sen. Pat Toomey; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan; Interview with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin from 2021-01-10T18:35:10

First, House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn joins Jake to preview House Democrats’ plan to impeach President Trump for the second time. Then, Jake presses Republican Sen. Pat Toomey about what re...

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Interview with US Surgeon General Jerome Adams; Interview with Republican Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio; Interview with Democratic Senate candidate Jon Ossoff of Georgia; Interview with Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams from 2021-01-03T19:12:50

First, Jake presses US Surgeon General Jerome Adams on the slow rollout of the coronavirus vaccine and whether to expect a surge in cases after the holidays. Then, Jake spars with Republican Gov. M...

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Interview with NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan; Interview with GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger; Interview with incoming progressive lawmakers Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush from 2020-12-27T18:25:58

First, Dana talks to NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci about the vaccine rollout and if Americans should expect a post-holiday covid surge. Next, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Maryland Gov. Lar...

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Interview with Operation Warp Speed chief scientific adviser Moncef Slaoui; Interview with Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah; Interview with Transportation Secretary-designate Pete Buttigieg; Interview with former CISA Director Chris Krebs. from 2020-12-20T18:13:35

First, Jake talks with Operation Warp Speed chief scientific adviser Moncef Slaoui on the latest efforts to distribute the coronavirus vaccine. Then, Jake interviews Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of ...

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Interview with FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn; Interview with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates; Interview with former Vice President Al Gore; Interview with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy; Interview with former Georgia Gov. candidate Stacey Abrams from 2020-12-13T17:31:20

First, Jake presses FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn on if the Trump administration politicized the vaccine approval process. Then, Jake talks with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on the US respon...

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Interview with Operation Warp Speed Chief Scientific Adviser Dr. Moncef Slaoui; Interview with Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan; Interview with Virginia Sen. Mark Warner; Interview with Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Karen Bass from 2020-12-06T18:26:44

First, Operation Warp Speed Chief Scientific Adviser Dr. Moncef Slaoui tells Jake what to expect once a coronavirus vaccine is approved. Then, Georgia’s Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan responds to...

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Interview with Admiral Brett Giroir; Interview with Republican Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri; Interview with incoming Republican Congresswomen Nancy Mace of South Carolina and Nicole Malliotakis of New York; Interview with Georgia Senate candidate Jon Ossoff from 2020-11-29T19:03:48

First, Dana talks with Admiral Brett Giroir about how Thanksgiving travel will affect the rising coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in the United States. Then, Dana presses Republican Sen. Roy ...

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Interview with Vaccine Czar Dr. Moncef Slaoui; Interview with Biden Transition Senior Adviser Jen Psaki; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan; Interview with Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton from 2020-11-22T18:58:54

First, Jake speaks with Operation Warp Speed Chief Scientific Adviser Dr. Moncef Slaoui about the plan to distribute the coronavirus vaccine and when most Americans can expect to be vaccinated. The...

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Interview with NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine; Interview with Georgia Senate Candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock from 2020-11-15T17:46:34

First, in an exclusive interview, Jake talks to NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci about what the news of a potential vaccine means for Americans and if the alarming spread of coronavirus could force...

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Interview with senior Biden campaign adviser Symone Sanders; Interview with House Majority Whip Congressman James Clyburn; Interview with Utah Sen. Mitt Romney; Interview with former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams; Interview with New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan from 2020-11-08T18:12:13

First, Jake discusses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' historic win with senior Biden campaign adviser Symone Sanders. Then, Jake asks House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn about his role in Joe Biden...

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Interview with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows; Interview with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Interview with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; Tapper on the virus warning that was silenced102520 from 2020-10-25T17:28

First, Jake presses White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on the latest outbreak of the coronavirus in the Vice President's inner circle and surging virus counts across the country. Then, Jake as...

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Interview with senior Trump campaign adviser Lara Trump; Interview with Delaware Sen. Chris Coons; Interview with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker; Interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria from 2020-10-18T17:45:32

First, Jake presses senior Trump campaign adviser Lara Trump on President Trump's rallies amid the coronavirus pandemic and the 2020 presidential election. Next, Jake talks with Delaware Sen. Chris...

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Interview with White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow; Interview with Biden deputy campaign manager Kate Bedingfield; Interview with Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono; Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson from 2020-10-11T16:30:51

First, Jake presses White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on President Trump's constantly shifting position on a potential stimulus deal with Congress. Next, Jake asks Biden deputy campaign man...

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Interview with Dr. Sanjay Gupta; Interview with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine; Interview with Biden Campaign Senior Adviser Symone Sanders; Interview with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; Interview with former Trump Deputy Campaign Manager Rick Gates from 2020-10-04T18:04:32

First, Jake talks to CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta about the White House's mixed messaging on President Trump's condition. Then, Jake asks Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine about the possibi...

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Interview with Jill Biden; Interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Interview with Sen. Tom Cotton; Interview with Sen. Joe Manchin; Interview with former Daily Show host Jon Stewart, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and Burn Pits 360 co-founder Rosie Torres from 2020-09-27T17:10:24

First, Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's reacts to President Trump's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Next, Jake presses Republican Sen. Tom Cotton on the GO...

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Interview with former President Bill Clinton; Interview with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Interview with White House aide Marc Short; Interview with Admiral Brett Giroir; Interviews with Nina Totenberg of NPR, Joan Biskupic of CNN and Irin Carmon of New York Magazine from 2020-09-20T18:07:16

First, Jake talks with former President Bill Clinton about the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Then, he interviews Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and White House aide M...

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Interview with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti; Interview with White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro; Interview with Florida Rep. Val Demings from 2020-09-13T17:14:15

First, Jake asks Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti about the record wildfires ravaging California, as well as President Trump's response to the crisis. Next, Jake confronts White House Trade Adviser ...

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Interview with Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Sen. Kamala Harris; Interview with Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie from 2020-09-06T15:52:46

First, Dana sits down for an exclusive wide-ranging interview with Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris. They discuss President Trump's coronavirus response and promises of a vac...

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Interview with Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson; Interview with House Intel Chair Rep. Adam Schiff; Interview with CBC Chair Rep. Karen Bass; Interview with FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor; Interview with WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike from 2020-08-30T16:57:25

First, Dana presses Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson on if President Trump is inflaming tensions following violence in Wisconsin and Oregon. Then, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff respon...

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Interview with Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf; Interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Interview with Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci from 2020-08-23T18:40:41

First, Jake presses Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf on President Trump's "law and order" messaging and his attacks on mail-in voting. Then, Jake talks to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi abo...

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Interview with White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows; Interview with Former Presidential Candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with Former Presidential Candidate Sen. Cory Booker from 2020-08-16T17:22:45

First, Jake presses White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on President Trump’s false attacks on mail-in voting and the crisis at the Postal Service. Then, Jake interviews Sen. Bernie Sanders and ...

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Interview with White House Chief Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow; Interview with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Interview with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine from 2020-08-09T17:04:51

First, Dana drills down into President Trump's new executive actions and tries to separate truth from fiction with White House chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow. Then, Dana gets reaction from Dem...

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Interview with White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx; Interview with House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn; Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson; Interview with former Georgia Gov. candidate Stacey Abrams from 2020-08-02T17:56:59

First, Dana presses White House coronavirus coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx on why the US is so far behind other countries in trying to contain the coronavirus. Then, Dana talks to House Majority Whip...

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Interview with White House coronavirus testing czar Adm. Brett Giroir; Interview with top White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow; Interview with Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Karen Bass; Interview with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan from 2020-07-26T18:15:20

First, Jake presses Assistant Secretary for Health Adm. Brett Giroir on continued coronavirus testing supply shortages in the U.S. The, Jake talks to President Trump's top economic adviser Larry Ku...

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Interview with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti; Interview with Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves; Interview with Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley; Interview with Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler; Interview with House Democratic Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn from 2020-07-19T16:33

First, Jake talks with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves about increasing coronavirus cases across the country and whether they will implement a mask mandate or a sta...

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Interview with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos; Interview with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Interview with Miami-Dade County, Florida Mayor Carlos Gimenez; Interview with Fairfax County, Virginia School Superintendent Scott Brabrand from 2020-07-12T16:40:30

First, Dana presses Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on the administration’s push to reopen schools in the fall. Then, Dana gets House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s reaction to DeVos and her view on the cu...

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Interview with FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn; Interview with Austin Mayor Steve Adler; Interview with Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa; Interview with Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois from 2020-07-05T17:28:04

First, Dana Bash interviews FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn about a claim made by President Trump that 99% of coronavirus cases are "totally harmless.” Then, Dana speaks to Austin Mayor Steve Adler a...

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Interview with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar; Interview with former National Security Adviser John Bolton; Interview with Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina from 2020-06-28T17:36:51

First, Jake interviews Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar about the escalating coronavirus pandemic and how the United states is trying to stop it. Then, Jake talks with former National ...

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Interview with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler; Interview with former US Attorney Preet Bharara; Interview with White House adviser Peter Navarro; Interview with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms; Interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates from 2020-06-21T18:30:45

First, Jake talks with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler about the President’s decision to fire the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman and criticis...

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Interview with House Democratic Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn; Interview with White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow; Interview with Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota; Interview with Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma from 2020-06-14T16:44:08

First, Jake talks with House Democratic Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn about the killing of Rayshard Brooks and upcoming policing reform legislation in Congress. Then, Jake interviews White House economic a...

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Interview with former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell; Interview with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson; Interview with Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Karen Bass from 2020-06-07T17:08:48

First, Jake talks with former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell in a wide-ranging interview on President Trump's leadership during nationwide protests on racial injustice and America's role in t...

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Interview with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter; Interview with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms; Interview with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker; Interview with National security adviser Robert O’Brien; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan from 2020-05-31T19:14:06

First, Jake talks with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter about the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota and protests nationwide over his death. Then, Jake interviews Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms o...

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Interview with White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett; Interview with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy; Interview with Florida Sen. Rick Scott; Interview with Florida Rep. Val Demings from 2020-05-24T17:49:39

First, Dana talks with White House adviser Kevin Hassett about the economic outlook during the coronavirus pandemic and another potential aid package from Congress. Then, Dana interviews New Jersey...

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Interview with Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar; Interview with California Gov. Gavin Newsom; Interview with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine; Interview with Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson. from 2020-05-17T16:46:15

First, Jake talks with Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar about the US testing response to the coronavirus pandemic and what's next as states being to reopen. Then, Jake talks to Cali...

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Interview with White House senior economic adviser Kevin Hassett; Interview with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker; Interview with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms; Interview with Regeneron CEO Leonard Schleifer. from 2020-05-10T17:37:55

First, Jake talks with White House senior economic adviser Kevin Hassett about dire new economic numbers during the coronavirus outbreak and new cases among White House staff. Then, Jake interviews...

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Interview with White House Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow; Interview with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan; Interview with Michigan Congressman and Libertarian Presidential Candidate Justin Amash from 2020-05-03T18:08:11

First, Jake interviews White House Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow on the status of further stimulus packages and the push within the White House to reopen the economy. Then, Jake talks with Michigan...

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Interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Interview with White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx; Interview with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis; Interview with former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams. from 2020-04-26T16:52:24

First, Jake interviews Speaker Nancy Pelosi on how Congress is responding to the coronavirus outbreak and her view of the Trump administration's response. Then, Jake talks with White House Coronavi...

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Interview with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin; Interview with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer; Interview with Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia; Interview with Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland; Interview with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan from 2020-04-19T16:26:56

First, Jake interviews Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on the latest in the negotiations in Congress for more small business loan funding and the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the economy...

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Interview with top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci; Interview with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy; Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson; Interview with New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham from 2020-04-12T16:01:51

First, Jake interviews top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci on whether the United States could have saved lives by starting social distancing measures earlier as the number of coronavirus...

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Interview with Secretary of Defense Mark Esper; Interview with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards; Interview with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker; Interview with House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn from 2020-04-05T17:06:11

First, Jake interviews Secretary of Defense Mark Esper about how the military is mobilizing to respond to coronavirus. Next, Jake talks with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards about the rapidly es...

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Interview with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Interview with top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci; Interview with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio; Interview with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; Interview with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee; Inte from 2020-03-29T15:41:16

First, Jake interviews Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus outbreak and the $2 trillion relief package passed by Congress this week. Next, Ja...

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Interview with FEMA administrator Peter Gaynor; Interview with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker; Interview with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. from 2020-03-22T17:03:49

First, Jake discusses the latest in the federal government's response to the coronavirus pandemic with FEMA administrator Peter Gaynor, including what officials are doing to get masks and other sup...

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Interview with the nation's top infectious disease official Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine; Interview with New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio from 2020-03-15T15:50:31

First, Brianna sits down with the nation's top infectious disease doctor, Anthony Fauci, on how bad the coronavirus outbreak could get, whether the US is prepared, the administrations response so f...

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Interview with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with Surgeon General Jerome Adams from 2020-03-08T16:25:41

First, Jake interviews presidential candidate and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders about the upcoming contests in the 2020 race, the effect of coronavirus on the campaign and why he says he's better tha...

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Interview with Vice President Mike Pence on the administration response to the coronavirus crisis; Interview with former Vice President Joe Biden on his big win in South Carolina; Reflecting on the US-Taliban agreement from 2020-03-01T20:18:01

First, Jake sits down with Vice President Mike Pence to discuss the first coronavirus death in the United States and what steps the administration is taking to combat the disease. Then, Jake talks ...

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Interview with former DNC Chair Howard Dean and CNN Political Commentator Mark McKinnon; Interview with Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy. from 2020-02-23T16:47:13

First, Jake breaks down Sanders' victory in the Nevada caucuses and the path forward for the other 2020 contenders with former DNC chair and Vermont Gov. Howard Dean and CNN Political Commentator M...

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Interview with 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg; Interview with 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Interview with Chief of Staff to the Vice President Marc Short; Interview with South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn. from 2020-02-16T18:26:03

First, Dana interviews former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg on his health care plans for union members in Nevada, attacks against his high-dollar fundraising strategy and his lack of support from...

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Interview with 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg; Interview with Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez. from 2020-02-09T17:28:19

First, Jake talks with 2020 presidential candidate and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders about the upcoming New Hampshire primary, whether his nomination would hurt moderate Democrats and the aftermath o...

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Interview with former South Bend Mayor and 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg; Interview with Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa. from 2020-02-02T16:35:49

First, Jake sits down with former South Bend Mayor and 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg to talk about tomorrow's Iowa caucuses, the latest in the Senate impeachment trial, his new attacks...

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Interview with Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford; Interview with House Impeachment Manager Rep. Zoe Lofgren; Interview with conservative lawyer George Conway; Remembering Jim Lehrer. from 2020-01-26T16:26

First, Jake sits down with Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford to talk about his views on the President's impeachment trial and his latest tweet attacking House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff...

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Interview with Trump legal team member Alan Dershowitz; Interview with Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown; Interview with impeachment manager Democratic Rep. Jason Crow. from 2020-01-19T17:14:30

First, CNN's Brianna Keilar talks with Trump legal team member Alan Dershowitz and CNN chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin about the constitutional arguments for and against removing President Donal...

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Interview with Defense Secretary Mark Esper, Interview with Republican Senator Mike Lee, Interview with 2020 presidential candidate Tom Steyer from 2020-01-12T17:19:02

First, Jake talks to Defense Secretary Mark Esper about the threat of Iran on US embassies and the intelligence that led to the death of Qasem Soleimani. Next, Jake talks with Republican Senator Mi...

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Interview with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Interview with 2020 presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Interview with 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Interview with House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff. from 2020-01-05T18:03:18

First, Jake talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about President Trump's strike against a top Iranian commander, discussing possible retaliation from the Iranians and questions from Congressio...

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Interview with Oren Segal, the VP of the ADL's Center on Extremism about the Hanukkah knife attacks in New York; Interview with Senator John Kennedy on the details of the Senate impeachment trial and President Trump's whistleblower tweet. Interview with C from 2019-12-29T17:35:04

First, Jake speaks with Oren Segal of the Anti-Defamation League about the horrific knife attack in New York and the recent string of anti-Semitic attacks in New York. Then, Jake talks to Republica...

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Interview with Presidential Candidate Amy Klobuchar; Interview with top Senate Republican Roy Blunt; Interview with Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin; Candidate closeup: selfies on the campaign trail from 2019-12-22T17:14:18

First, Dana talks to Presidential Candidate and Senate Judiciary Committee member Amy Klobuchar about the Democrats impeachment strategy and her buzzy debate performance. Next, Dana sits down with...

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Interview with Sen. Rand Paul; Interview with Sen. Sherrod Brown; Interview with Rep. Will Hurd; The fundamental question Republicans must answer on impeachment from 2019-12-15T17:15:59

First, Jake sits down with Republican Senator Rand Paul to talk about the articles of impeachment against President Trump and the upcoming Senate trial. Next, Jake talks to Democratic Senator Sherr...

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Interview with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler; Interview with Republican Rep. Mark Meadows from 2019-12-08T17:35:05

First, Dana sits down with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler to talk about the latest in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump and a possible vote on articles of impeachment...

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Interview with 2020 Presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Interview with Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren; Who is the Obama 2.0 of the 2020 campaign? from 2019-12-01T17:15:03

First, Dana sits down with 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota to talk about the latest in the impeachment inquiry, attacks over her opposition of free four-year college and...

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Interview with House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff; Interview with Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin from 2019-11-24T17:09:03

First, Jake sits down with House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff to break down the latest in the House impeachment inquiry and the public testimony this week about President Trump's dem...

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Interview with Intel committee member Republican Congressman Mike Turner; Interview with Democratic Senator Chris Murphy; What Mr. Rogers might teach us about the cruelties and divisions of today from 2019-11-17T17:20:57

First, Jake speaks to Republican Rep. Mike Turner of the Intelligence Committee about this week's testimony in the impeachment inquiry and President Trump's conduct in the Ukraine scandal. Then, Ja...

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Interview with Republican Senator Ron Johnson; 2020 presidential candidate, Senator Amy Klobuchar from 2019-11-10T17:17:59

First, Jake talks with Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson to discuss the July 25th phone call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky, the fact that witnesses say there was a...

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Interview with White House counselor Kellyanne Conway; Interview with House Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn; Interview with 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang and his wife, Evelyn. from 2019-11-03T16:06:45

First, Dana sits down with White House counselor Kellyanne Conway to talk about the President's request that Ukraine investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter, testimony from a...

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Interview with Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on the U.S. raid to kill ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi; Interview with Democratic Senator Chris Murphy on the Baghdadi raid and the impeachment inquiry; Interview with former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McC from 2019-10-27T18:32:33

First, Jake sits down with the Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, to discuss the details of the daring U.S. Special Forces raid to kill ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Then, Jake talks with Democr...

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Interview with South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg; Interview with Senator Amy Klobuchar; Interview with retired General David Petraeus; Jake on the legacy of Congressman Elijah Cummings from 2019-10-20T17:21:21

First, Jake sits down with Democratic presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg about the latest on the conflict in Syria, his attacks on 2020 opponents over Medicare for All and Secretary Hillar...

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Interview with Democratic Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg; Interview with Senator Kevin Cramer; Interview with Former Governor John Kasich from 2019-10-13T17:28:16

First, Jake speaks with Democratic presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg about President Trump's decision to pull troops out of Syria, the impeachment inquiry and Beto O'Rourke's proposal to ...

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Interview with Republican Presidential Candidates Mark Sanford and Joe Walsh; Interview with Democratic Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar; Jake looks at how history will judge Republican lawmakers for their response to President Trump's recent actions. from 2019-10-06T16:05:21

First, Jake speaks with two of President Trump's Republican challengers -former Congressmen Joe Walsh and Mark Sanford -who debate impeachment and whether they would vote for Trump over a Democrat....

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Interview with House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on the impeachment inquiry into President Trump; Interview with Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio on the whistleblower's complaint on Ukraine; Interview with 2020 presidential candidate from 2019-09-29T16:28:57

First, Jake talks with House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries about their impeachment inquiry into President Trump and Democrat. Then, Jake sits down with Republican Rep. Jim Jordan ...

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Interview with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Trump's Ukraine call, Iran sanctions, and the Trump administration's record on the climate crisis; Interview with House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff on Trump pushing Ukraine to investigate Biden and th from 2019-09-22T16:28

First, Jake sits down with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and presses him on President Trump's Ukraine call, new Iranian sanctions, and the Administration's lack of action on the climate crisis....

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Interview with Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on health care and 2020 politics; Interview with Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul on foreign policy and gun control; Interview with Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang on his freedom dividen from 2019-09-15T16:19:01

First, Jake sits down with South Bend Mayor and Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg to talk about his health care plan, plans for gun control in the Democratic Party and recent critici...

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Interview with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on the cancelled Camp David Taliban meeting; Interview with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar, on Afghanistan peace talks and gun control; Interview with 2020 Democratic presidential candid from 2019-09-08T16:22:13

First, Jake sits down with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to talk about Trump's cancelled meeting with the Taliban and Afghan leaders and what it would take for the U.S. to come back to the negoti...

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Interview with the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke on the shooting in Texas; Interview with acting FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor on Hurricane Dorian updates; Interview with Senator Rick Scott of Florida on preparations for Hurricane from 2019-09-02T16:30

First, Dana sits down with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke to talk about the tragic mass shooting in his home state of Texas, his proposal for mandatory gun-buybacks and what h...

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Interview with the Director of the National Economic Council Larry Kudlow on the the state of the economy and the G7 meetings; Interview with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with the late former Sen. McCain's wife, Ci from 2019-08-25T16:47:58

First, Brianna speaks with Director of the National Economic Council Larry Kudlow about President Trump's refusal to back down on tariffs, the likelihood of a trade deal with China by 2020 and the ...

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Interview with White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on the the state of the economy and the US-China trade war; Interview with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg; State of the Cartoonion: Making over the Statue of Liberty. from 2019-08-18T16:01:44

First, Jake sits down with White House trade adviser Peter Navarro to talk about growing recession fears, the Federal Reserve's decision to lower interest rates and whether or not American consumer...

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Interview with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke on white supremacy and gun control in the wake of the El Paso attack; Interview with Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan on the Mississippi ICE raids; Intervi from 2019-08-11T16:43

First, Jake talks with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke who says that President Trump was trying to shift focus from mass shootings by retweeting conspiracy theories and that he...

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SPECIAL EDITION: 2020 Democratic presidential candidates discuss El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio mass shootings; Beto O'Rourke, Pete Buttigieg, Julian Castro, Cory Booker, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, Tim Ryan. from 2019-08-04T20:54:49

First, Jake talks to former Texas Representative Beto O'Rourke live from El Paso about the recent mass shooting and white nationalism. Then, Jake talks to Mayor Pete Buttigieg about the the two sho...

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Interview with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders on President Trump's attacks on Rep. Elijah Cummings; Interview with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler on the Mueller hearing and impeachment proceedings; Interview wi from 2019-07-28T17:16:44

First, Jake sits down with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders about President Trump's recent attacks on Rep. Elijah Cummings and the city of Baltimore, fellow 2020 Democrati...

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Interview with 2020 presidential candidate Senator Cory Booker on President Trump attacking democratic Congresswomen; Interview with Chairman of Homeland Security Committee Ron Johnson on Trump's continued twitter attacks and the ongoing crisis at the bor from 2019-07-21T15:37:16

First, Dana talks with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Senator Cory Booker on President Trump attacking four progressive Congresswomen, the chance to face off against fellow 2020 Democratic...

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Interview with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Mayor Bill de Blasio on deportation raids in New York City; Interview with acting director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services Ken Cuccinelli on deportation raids; State of the Cartoonion on the from 2019-07-14T16:47:11

First, Jake talks with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Mayor Bill de Blasio on the deportation raids in New York City, the Obama-Biden deportation rate, President Trump's tweets on progressi...

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Interview with Michigan Rep. Justin Amash on his recent departure from the Republican Party; former Vice President Joe Biden on his 2020 campaign; a look at women in US sports and the World Cup from 2019-07-07T16:36:56

First, Jake Tapper sits down with Michigan Rep. Justin Amash to talk about leaving the Republican Party, his future as an independent and possible plans to run for president in 2020. Then, former V...

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Interview with Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and CNN's Fareed Zakaria on President Trump's last minute Kim Jong Un meeting; Interview with 2020 Presidential candidate, Senator Amy Klobuchar on North Korea, Immigration, and Russian from 2019-06-30T16:59:37

First, Brianna Keilar, filling in for Jake, talks with Fareed Zakaria and Director James Clapper about President Trump's meeting with Chairman Kim Jong Un, his invitation to Kim Jong Un to Washingt...

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Interview with South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg on his 2020 campaign for President; Interview with former Congressman Beto O'Rourke on his 2020 campaign for President; State of the Cartoonion on the 2020 candidates carpooling on the campaign trail. from 2019-06-16T15:49:23

First, Jake sits down with 2020 presidential candidate South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg on President Trump's willingness to accept foreign election interference, the latest tensions in Iran and star...

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Interview with Sen. Cory Booker on gun violence; Interview with acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan on immigration; Interview with House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn on impeachment; Interview with 2020 candidate Seth Moulton on post-traumat from 2019-06-02T16:35:17

First, Jake interviews 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker on the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, his proposal for federal gun licenses and his new call to being impeachment proceedings a...

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Interview with Sen. Kamala Harris of California on her 2020 presidential campaign; Political drama in "Veep" mirrors real-life DC from 2019-05-12T16:51:39

Jake travels to Oakland, California for an exclusive one-on-one interview with 2020 presidential candidate and California Sen. Kamala Harris. Harris talks about the latest news, including a potenti...

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Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar on the economy and her 2020 presidential campaign; Interview with Sen. Cory Booker in Newark, New Jersey on his record as mayor and his 2020 presidential campaign; State of the Cartoonion on the feud between Trump and Bid from 2019-05-05T15:56:31

First, Jake interviews Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota on the strong economy, her plan to fight addiction and fund mental health services, and her 2020 presidential campaign. Next, Jake ...

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Interview with the President's lawyer Rudy Giuliani on the Mueller report's findings; Interview with Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara to respond to Giuliani and dive into the legal implications of the report; Interview with 2020 candidate Congressman Ti from 2019-04-21T16:04:49

First, Jake speaks with CNN's Nic Robertson about the terror attacks in Sri Lanka. Next, the President's attorney Rudy Giuliani sits down with Jake to discuss the credibility of the Mueller report ...

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Interview with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler on President Trump's recent controversial moves on immigration and the imminent release of the special counsel report; Interview with Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida on the President's b from 2019-04-14T15:41

First, Jake talks with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler about Trump's offer to pardon a top border official if he went to jail to blocking asylum-seekers from entering the country, T...

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Interview with House Intelligence Committee chairman Adam Schiff on the special counsel report; Interview with White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Trump's pick for the Federal Reserve board; Interview with Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet on his like from 2019-04-07T15:19:06

First, Jake interviews the House Intelligence Committee chairman Adam Schiff about the pending release of the special counsel report and Democratic requests for President Trump's taxes. Next, Jake ...

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Interview with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler on the pending release of the main conclusions of the Mueller report; Interview with Senator Ted Cruz of Texas on the Russia investigation and President Trump's recognition of Israel's soverei from 2019-03-24T18:33

First, Dana interviews House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler on what to expect from Attorney General Bill Barr's summary of the Mueller report, how he plans to obtain the full Mueller rep...

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Interview with US Ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown on the Christchurch terror attack; Interview with Rep. Rashida Tlaib one of the only Muslims in Congress on the rise of white nationalism and the President's response. Interview with 2020 candidate a from 2019-03-17T16:42:03

First, Jake speaks with the US Ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown about the latest details on the Christchurch attack and the President's response to the tragedy. Then, Jake speaks with Michigan...

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Interview with 2020 presidential candidate and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro on controversial comments from Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar and his plans for slavery reparations; Interview with Texas Rep. Will Hurd on Presiden from 2019-03-10T16:21:09

First, Jake interviews 2020 presidential hopeful Julián Castro about divisions in the Democratic Party on reparations for slavery, the response to controversial comments by Democratic Rep. Ilhan Om...

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Interview with National Security Adviser John Bolton; Interview with Senate Intelligence Vice Chair Mark Warner; Interview with Louisiana GOP Senator John Kennedy; Interview with Michigan Representative Justin Amash; State of the Cartoonion: Michael Cohen from 2019-03-03T16:53:47

First, Jake sits down with the National Security Adviser John Bolton to discuss the fallout from the North Korea summit, negotiations with the Taliban, and the ongoing crisis in Venezuela. Then, th...

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Interview with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on American involvement with Venezuela and negotiations over North Korean denuclearization; Interview with Preet Bharara and Lisa Monaco on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation; State of the Cartooni from 2019-02-24T17:24:51

First, Jake interviews Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the Trump administration's plans to handle the political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela as well as next steps to achieve North Kore...

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Interview with potential Presidential contender and Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown; Interview with House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff on Trump's emergency and the latest Russia developments; Dana Bash takes a look at how women are shaping the political disc from 2019-02-17T16:39:13

First, Dana Bash talks to Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown about the President's national emergency declaration, medicare for all, whether he's running for President and more. Then, Dana speak...

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Interview with South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg on his campaign for President in 2020; Interview with Rep. Liz Cheney on the shutdown negotiations and Syria troop withdrawal; Interview with Sen. Chris Murphy on the Virginia scandals and the Green New Deal; from 2019-02-10T17:30:01

First, Jake interviews 2020 presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg about his run for the White House, the scandals plaguing top Democrats in Virginia and plans for a Green New Deal. Next, Jake talks w...

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Interview with Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe on Northam photo controversy and his potential 2020 run; interview with Senate Appropriations Chair Richard Shelby on the ongoing border wall negotiations; Panel discussion on Northam's changing stor from 2019-02-03T16:02:42

First, Jake talks with former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe about the racist photo controversy involving the current VA governor Ralph Northam including whether Northam should resign. Then, Jak...

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Interview with Florida Senator Marco Rubio on the end of the shutdown, the Roger Stone indictment, and Venezuela; Interview with Roger Stone associate Jerome Corsi; Interview with former Housing and Urban Development Secretary on his 2020 presidential ru from 2019-01-27T15:42:57

First, Jake interviews Florida Senator Marco Rubio on whether the GOP gained anything from the shutdown, the implications of the Roger Stone indictment, and the ongoing power struggle in Venezuela....

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Interview with President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani on the special counsel's Russia investigation; Interview with New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on the government shutdown and her 2020 bid; Interview with Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard from 2019-01-20T17:28:22

First, CNN's Jake Tapper interviews President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani on the special counsel investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and President Trump's involve...

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Interview with Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner on stunning new developments in the Russia investigation; Interview with Senate Homeland Security Committee Chair Ron Johnson on the longest-ever government shutdown; Interview with New Y from 2019-01-13T16:51:10

First, CNN's Jake Tapper interviews Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner on reports of the FBI's investigation into whether President Trump was working on behalf of the Russians and...

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Interview with acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney on the deaths on the government shutdown and the President Trump's border wall; Interview with Alabama Sen. Doug Jones on border security and Democratic politics ahead of the 2020 presidential from 2019-01-06T18:09:50

First, CNN's Jake Tapper sits down for a wide-ranging interview with acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, diving into the government shutdown and the standoff over President Trump's cal...

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Interview with White House counselor Kellyanne Conway on the deaths of two migrant children and the border wall; Interview with South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham on the government shutdown; Interview with former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe on a from 2018-12-30T17:35:50

First, CNN's Dana Bash talks with White House counselor Kellyanne Conway on President Trump pointing the blame at Democrats for the deaths of two migrant children at the US border, plus Day 9 of th...

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Interview with Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair Bob Corker on the shutdown and Trump's Syria decision; Interview with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul on his support of the President's Syria decision and the shutdown; Interview with incoming House Intel from 2018-12-23T17:53:21

First, Jake sits down with Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair Bob Corker to discuss the partial government shutdown, the resignations of Defense Secretary James Mattis and top diplomat in the...

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Interview with Maine Senator Susan Collins on Healthcare and latest on the investigations into the President; Interview with incoming House Oversight chair Rep. Elijah Cummings on his investigative priorities; Panel breaks down judge's controversial Obama from 2018-12-16T21:48:58

First, Jake sits down with Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins to discuss the Federal judge ruling Obamacare unconstitutional and the latest development in the investigations into President Trum...

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Interview with expected House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler on the latest Trump investigation developments; Interview with Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio on Mueller and Saudi Arabia; State of the Cartoonion: Trump's late night phone habits from 2018-12-09T17:06:06

First, Jake talks to the expected head of the House Judiciary Committee Jerry Nadler about the Mueller investigation and whether the Southern District of New York alleging Trump directed Cohen to c...

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Remembering George H.W. Bush with James Baker and Colin Powell; Interview with the Vice-chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee Mark Warner; Interview with Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown on Trump's trade maneuvering; Journalists and former aides remember P from 2018-12-02T16:51:04

First, Jake Tapper is joined by James Baker, President George H.W. Bush's best friend and former Chief of Staff and Secretary of State, about the former President's final days and lasting legacy. T...

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Interview with Iowa GOP Senator Joni Ernst; Interview with expected House Intelligence chair Adam Schiff; Panel with Rick Santorum, Jen Psaki, Bill Kristol, and Symone Sanders; Dana Bash's "Badass women" interview with Nancy Pelosi from 2018-11-25T16:54:04

First, Dana Bash talks to the incoming Vice Chair of the Senate Republican Conference, Joni Ernst about a potential government shut down, Trump's latest Khashoggi response, climate change, and the ...

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Interview with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst; Interview with the expected head of the House Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff; Panel with Rick Santorum, Jen Psaki, Bill Kristol, and Symone Sanders; Dana Bash's "Badass women" interview with Nancy Pelosi from 2018-11-25T16:41:49

Dana Bash talks to Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, the Incoming Vice Chair of the Senate Republican Conference, about a potential government shut down, Trump's Khashoggi responce, climate change, and the ...

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Interview with Arizona Senator Jeff Flake; Interview with former Georgia gov. candidate Stacey Abrams; Panel discussions with New Members of Congress Deb Haaland, Dan Crenshaw, and Chrissy Houlahan; State of the Cartoonion: HQ2 Hunger Games from 2018-11-18T17:53:16

Jake talks to Arizona Senator Jeff Flake about the CIA assesment that the Saudi Crown Prince likely ordered the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the Mueller investigation, and his potential 2020 presiden...

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Interview with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer; Interview with National Republican Senatorial Committee Cory Gardner; Interview with top House judiciary Democrat Jerry Nadler; How Trump's wild week is breaking from the norm from 2018-11-11T17:21:18

First, Jake talks Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer about the ongoing recounts in Florida, healthcare, and future of democratic party. Jake spars with the chairman on the NRSC, Senator Gory Ga...

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Interview with Georgia Democratic candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams; Interviews with RNC chair Ronna McDaniel and DNC chair Tom Perez ahead of Tuesday's election; Plus: key races to watch on Tuesday from 2018-11-04T17:07:56

First, Jake talks to Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams about Trump's attacks on her, health-care policy, gun control, and the investigation launched by her opponent into the Georgia Democratic Party f...

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Interview with Pittsburgh mayor Bill Peduto on the horrific synagogue shooting; Interview with Congressman Adam Schiff; Interview billionaire Democratic donor Tom Steyer; Interview with former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci; a clos from 2018-10-28T17:29:26

First, Jake talks to Pittsburgh mayor, Bill Peduto about the violent shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. Jake is then joined by the top Democrat on the House Intelligence committee, Adam Schiff...

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Interview with Tennessee Senator Bob Corker on Saudi Arabia's explanation for the death of Jamal Khashoggi; Interview with Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse on his new book; Interview with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti; State of the Cartoonion, Donald Trump from 2018-10-21T16:40:48

Live from Tampa, Florida ahead of tonight's gubernatorial debate, Jake talks to Tennessee Senator Bob Corker about Jamal Khashoggi's death, the U.S. response, and if the Saudi story is credible. Ja...

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Interview with Florida Senator Marco Rubio on Hurricane Michael and the missing Saudi Journalist; Interview with Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor, Stacey Abrams on reports of voter suppression in her race; Interview with Vermont Senator, Bernie S from 2018-10-14T16:11:04

First, Jake talks to Florida Senator Marco Rubio about Hurricane Michael, the effects of climate change, and the diplomatic fallout over the missing Saudi Journalist. Jake is then joined by Vermont...

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Interview with Maine Senator Susan Collins on her landmark Kavanaugh vote; Interview with Senate Judiciary Democrat Mazie Hirono; Interview with Ohio Governor John Kasich on Kavanaugh and the midterms; Melania's travels through Africa... but can't escape from 2018-10-07T16:50:38

First, Dana talks to Maine Senator Susan Collins about her decision to vote yes on Kavanaugh and her vote's implication. Then, Dana is joined by the Hawaii Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono to respon...

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Interview with U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley; Interview with Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono on the Kavanaugh allegations; State of the Cartoonion: Is Donald Trump Making America Read Again? from 2018-09-23T16:17:54

In this episode, Jake talks to the Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley about Brett Kavanaugh, North Korea's nuclear program, and the recent attack in Iran. Then, Jake is joined by the Dem...

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Interview with Democratic congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; Interview with Alabama Democratic Senator Doug Jones; Interview with former Special Counsel and author of the new book "Contempt" Ken Starr; Jake's take on Trump and Puerto Rico. from 2018-09-16T16:45:13

In this Sunday's episode, Jake talks to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about the President's denial of the death toll in Puerto Rico, the anonymous sexual assault allegation against Kavanaugh, and the co...

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Interview with Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum; Roundtable discussion with S.E. Cupp, Bakari Sellers, Tim Ryan, and Jan Brewer; Interview with South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and Former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman; A look at CNN' from 2018-09-02T16:28:35

Guest host Dana Bash is joined by Mayor of Tallahassee and Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum to discuss the issues surrounding his race against Republican Congressman Ron DeS...

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Interview with President Donald Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani; Interview with former Governor of Virginia Terry McAuliffe one year after Charlottesville; State of the Cartoonion, Donald Trump's swamp creatures from 2018-08-12T16:33:01

In this Sunday's episode, Jake talks to former Mayor of New York and President Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani about the ongoing Russia investigations and the possibility of Special Counsel Robert M...

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Interview with former Governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick; Interview with Republican Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Ed Royce of California; State of the Cartoonion, Manafort's style on trial. from 2018-08-05T15:22:37

Jake talks to former Governor of Massachusetts and potential 2020 candidate, Deval Patrick about racism in Trump's world, his view on the abolishing ICE, the Democratic cry for impeachment and his ...

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Interview with former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci; Interview with White House Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow; Interview with former mayor of New Orleans and potential 2020 candidate, Mitch Landrieu; State of the Cartoonian, Trump from 2018-07-29T16:10:51

In this Sunday's episode, Jake follows the week's explosive development in the Trump-Cohen saga - former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci weighs in and the President's straine...

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Interview with former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara on Trump lawyer memo: Interview with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy; Interview with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland from 2018-06-03T15:54:16

First, Dana Bash speaks with CNN senior legal analyst Preet Bharara about the recently released memo from Trump's legal team and the President's pardon powers. Then, Dana talks with House Majority ...

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Interview with Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani; Interview with James Clapper; State of the Cartoonion: Kim Jong Un taking Trump 101 from 2018-05-27T15:11:41

First, Dana Bash speaks to President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani about the special counsel investigation. Next, James Clapper joins Dana to discuss Giuliani calling him a "clown" and the potential...

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Interview with Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick; Interview with Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner; Interview with Jack Kennedy Schlossberg from 2018-05-20T18:34:49

First, Jake sits down with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to discuss the Santa Fe high school shooting and what steps should be taken to prevent another shooting. Next, Sen. Mark Warner joins Jake to t...

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Interview with National Security Adviser John Bolton; Interview Senator Bernie Sanders; Mother's Day advice from former first ladies from 2018-05-13T16:39:46

First, Jake sits down with National Security Adviser John Bolton to discuss the President's decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal, the President's preparation for his meeting with Kim Jong ...

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Interview with White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway on White House credibility; Interview with top Republican Senator Roy Blunt; Interview with top House Intelligence Democrat Adam Schiff; State of the Cartoonion: How Trump picks a doctor from 2018-05-06T16:22:28

First, Jake sits down with White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway to discuss when Trump learned of the Stormy Daniels payment and if there is a credibility crisis in the White House. Then, Jake ask...

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Interview with Sen. James Lankford; Interview with Gov. John Kasich; Interview with Stormy Lawyer Michael Avenatti; "The Hellfire Club" from 2018-04-29T15:42:44

On State of the Union, Jake Tapper talks to Sen. James Lankford about North Korea and the Russia investigation. Next, Jake sits down with Gov. John Kasich to discuss the Republican Party and midter...

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Interview with White House counselor Kellyanne Conway; Interview with Tennessee Senator Bob Corker; Trump's Secret Weapon from 2018-04-22T16:20:58

Guest anchor Dana Bash sits down with White House counselor Kellyanne Conway in the wake of a presidential tweet storm. She says the tweets explain themselves. Then, Dana is joined by outgoing Tenn...

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