State of the Union

On CNN's State of the Union, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman sits down with Dana Bash to talk about the final stretch of the presidential campaign and the deadlocked race in Pennsylvania. Then, Dana pushes South Carolina Senator Tim Scott to address Trump's false claims about election fraud and Trump's latest campaign messaging. Finally, CNN Political Commentators David Axelrod, David Urban, Bakari Sellers and Kristen Soltis Anderson talk with Dana about new polls and the push to win over women voters in the final hours before Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN's State of the Union, Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance sits down with Jake Tapper to discuss former Chief of Staff John Kelly's description of Donald Trump as a "fascist" and criticism from other former Trump staffers. Then, former GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney joins Jake to respond to Vance's interview and to clarify her position on reproductive rights. Finally, Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Karen Finney and CNN Political Commentator Kristen Soltis Anderson join Jake to discuss both campaigns’ closing arguments and the latest polling as the presidential election enters the final stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN's State of the Union, House Speaker Mike Johnson joins Jake Tapper react the Trump's vulgar comments about Arnold Palmer at a Pennsylvania rally and his rhetoric towards Democrats. Next, Independent Senator Bernie Sanders joins Jake to discuss the broad coalition forming behind Harirs and his message to voters concerned about her Gaza policy. Then, Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, Republican strategists Erin Perrine and Brad Todd, and CNN political commentator Bakari Sellers join Jake to break down the state of the race with 16 days until Election Day. Finally, Jake debunks unsubstantiated right-wing conspiracy theories surrounding this election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN's State of the Union, Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock joins Dana Bash to discuss the state of the race in the battleground state of Georgia amid Democratic concerns over Black voter turnout. Then, Florida Congressman Byron Donalds joins Dana to discuss Trump’s play for Black men. Dana also presses Donalds on whether he will certify the 2024 election results. Next, South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn shares his concerns with Dana over Kamala Harris' efforts to win over Black men. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentators Scott Jennings and David Urban, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, and Democratic Strategist Doug Thornell join Dana to dig into Harris' polling plateau and the growing gender gap in the electorate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump joins Dana Bash to discuss the state of the race with 30 days go to. Dana also presses Trump over false claims about Hurricane Helene relief and the 2020 election. Then, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly joins Dana to discuss tensions in the Middle East and the state of the race in his critical battleground state. Next, Dana sits down with Maryland Senate Candidate Larry Hogan as he fights an uphill battle to win as a Republican in a blue state. Finally, ADL CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt joins Dana to discuss a new ADL report showing a surge in antisemitic incidents in the United States since the October 7 attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby joins Jake Tapper to discuss the upheaval in the Middle East after Israel killed the leader of Hezbollah. Next, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham sits down with Jake to discuss the devastation from Hurricane Helene, the unrest in the Middle East, and Trump’s focus on personal attacks against Kamala Harris. Then, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joins Jake from the critical battleground state of Arizona, where he is stumping for the Harris campaign. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Karen Finney, Republican strategist Erin Perrine, and former Harris communications director Ashley Etienne join Jake to discuss the latest in the 2024 race and discuss the upcoming vice presidential debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins Jake Tapper to respond to Donald Trump saying women “will no longer be thinking about abortion” if he wins. Then, Jake challenges Republican Sen. Tom Cotton over Trump’s comments suggesting Jewish voters would bear some blame if he loses in November. Next, Democratic North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein joins Jake to respond to the controversy engulfing his Republican opponent. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Kate Bedingfield and Jamal Simmons and Republican strategists Erin Perrine and Brad Todd join Jake to discuss what the controversy in North Carolina could mean for the presidential race, as well as new national polling showing Harris leading Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On State of the Union, Dana Bash challenges Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance on why he's continuing to spread baseless rumors about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Then, Springfield Mayor Rob Rue joins Dana to respond to Vance and discuss the security threats in his town. Next, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro breaks down the neck-and-neck race in his critical state. Finally, the panel discusses Trump's struggle to stay on message post-debate and the latest polling in the 2024 race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg joins Dana to discuss how he thinks Vice President Kamala Harris should handle Republican attacks over the Afghanistan withdrawal. Then, Dana presses Sen. Tom Cotton on the Georgia school shooting and DOJ allegations of Russian support for right-wing media. Next, Democratic Sen. John Fetterman joins Dana to provide insight into what rural Pennsylvania voters want in the 2024 presidential race. After that, the panel digs into how Donald Trump and Kamala Harris should prepare for their first face-to-face debate. Finally, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock asks, "Why does this keep happening here?" after the tragic shooting at a Georgia high school and the politics of guns in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, IDF International Spokesperson Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani joins Dana to discuss the tragic news that the bodies of six hostages, including an American citizen, have been recovered from Gaza. Then, the parents of another Israeli-American still being held hostage in Gaza tell Dana that more needs to be done by Israeli and American leaders to secure the hostages’ relea3se. Next, Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff joins Dana to react to the tragic news out of Israel and to discuss the latest developments in the 2024 race. After that, former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Dana joins Dana to preview how she is helping Trump prepare for his debate with Kamala Harris. Dana also presses Gabbard on Trump’s controversial visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Finally, the panel breaks down Trump’s struggle to settle on a consistent abortion message as the presidential debate enters the final stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker joins Jake to unpack the Democratic National Convention and the challenges facing the Harris campaign between now and November. Next, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham joins Jake to discuss Trump’s struggle to settle on a consistent message against Harris. Then, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentators Karen Finney and Kate Bedingfield, and Republican strategist Brad Todd join Jake to break down how Harris is framing her campaign for voters, as well as RFK Jr.’s decision to endorse Trump and what it could mean for the 2024 race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins Jake Tapper to discuss what Vice President Harris’ candidacy means for Democrats’ efforts to take back the House. Then, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sits down with Jake to preview the Chicago convention, as well as the risk for protests targeting the DNC. Next, Jake presses New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu over Trump’s personal attacks against Vice President Harris. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentators David Urban and David Axelrod and CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison and Kristen Soltis Anderson join Jake to break down new polls showing Harris leading Trump nationally for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down with Republican vice presidential nominee for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss his attacks on Gov. Tim Walz’s military record, his criticism of top Democrats as “childless cat ladies,” the future of abortion under a Trump presidency, and much more. Then, former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg joins Dana to respond to Vance’s claim that he and other top Democrats are “anti-child.” Finally, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins Dana to discuss the economic message and policies he thinks the Harris-Walz need to focus on to win in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler, the only Black woman in the U.S. Senate, reacts to Trump’s attacks on Harris’ race and tells Dana Bash it's "the only card he's got to play." Next, Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin defends Trump’s attacks on Georgia’s GOP governor. Then, Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer tells Dana that the U.S. is "preparing for every possibility" as Iran threatens to retaliate against Israel. Finally, Former Republican Georgia Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, Republican Strategists Matt Mowers and Shermichael Singleton join Dana to break down who they think Harris should consider for her VP pick and Donald Trump's latest attack on a GOP Governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren tells Jake Tapper that Vice President Kamala Harris is “the right person to lead” on key issues in this election. Next, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton criticizes Harris’ record and calls her a “dangerous liberal.” Then, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins Jake to discuss why he decided to call Trump “weird” and whether he would serve as Harris’ running mate if asked. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings and CNN Political Commentators Kristen Soltis Anderson, Jamal Simmons, and Kate Bedingfield join Jake to break down the new dynamic in the 2024 race and who they think Harris should consider for her VP pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Independent Sen. Joe Manchin tells Jake Tapper that he believes it’s time for President Biden to “pass the torch” and step aside as a presidential candidate. Then, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson tells Jake that Democrats could face “legal hurdles” if they try to replace President Biden as their nominee. Next, Democratic Rep. James Clyburn tells Jake that he still supports President Biden, saying “he will be our nominee if he stays in the race.” Finally, Democratic Gov. Jared Polis tells Jake that “the burden is on” President Biden to show he can turn his campaign around and beat Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey and Senate candidate Dave McCormick join CNN’s Jake Tapper to react to an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday night. Reporters Evan Perez, MJ Lee and Kristen Holmes; law enforcement analysts Jonathan Wackrow, Charles Ramsey, Andrew McCabe and Juliette Kayyem; and panelists Ashley Allison, David Urban, David Axelrod and Kirsten Soltis Anderson join Jake for their analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy tells Dana Bash that President Biden “needs to do more” to show voters he’s up to the job and able to defeat Donald Trump. Then, potential Trump VP pick Sen. Marco Rubio joins Dana to discuss Trump’s imminent decision on who should be his running mate. Finally, Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Shermichael Singleton, and Democratic strategist Doug Thornell join Dana to break down the crisis embroiling President Biden’s re-election effort. The panel also discusses how much of an impact Trump’s VP pick will have on the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After President Biden’s rocky debate performance sends Democrats into a panic, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins CNN’s State of the Union and tells Dana Bash “let us not make a judgment about a presidency on one debate.” Next, top Biden ally Rep. James Clyburn tells Dana that Biden had a “bad performance” but blames it on “preparation overload.” Then, Dana presses Trump supporter Sen. Lindsey Graham about why Trump’s repeated falsehoods on the debate stage don’t give Republicans any pause. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison, Kate Bedingfield, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings join Dana to break down the fallout from the debate and what it means for the 2024 race moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, potential Trump VP pick North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum sits down with guest anchor Kaitlan Collins to preview the upcoming CNN debate, as well as Trump’s search for a running mate. Kaitlan also presses Burgum for repeatedly claiming that the US is a “dictatorship” under President Biden. Next, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joins Kaitlan to discuss her advice for President Biden ahead of the debate, as well as controversial comments by a top progressive in the House who’s locked in a tight re-election fight. Then, former Obama adviser David Axelrod and former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker join Kaitlan to break down what they think the candidates should do in the debate. Finally, David Urban, Jamal Simmons, Bakari Sellers, and Alyssa Farah Griffin join Kaitlan to preview the debate and break down the different strategies Trump and Biden might take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices