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State of the Union

State of the Union

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 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.2009-2026 CNN Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Crisis at the White House Correspondents' Dinner: A Night of Fear and Heroism

    Crisis at the White House Correspondents' Dinner: A Night of Fear and Heroism
    Apr 26 2026
    Breaking news from the White House Correspondents' Dinner: An attack unfolds with President Trump at the center. Hear first-hand accounts from witnesses and experts on the latest episode of political violence in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Interviews with Energy Secretary Chris Wright; Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

    Interviews with Energy Secretary Chris Wright; Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik
    Apr 19 2026
    On CNN’s State of the Union, Energy Secretary Chris Wright joins Jake Tapper to discuss the crisis over the Strait of Hormuz and when gas prices will begin to go down. Next, Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joins Jake to discuss her new book, “Poisoned Ivies.” They also spar over President Trump’s threats to end Iranian civilization. Then, Democratic Congressman Ami Bera, Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, and CNN political commentators Brad Todd and Kate Bedingfield discuss the redistricting vote in Virginia and the Trump administration’s fight – and subsequent détente – with Pope Leo. Finally, Jake rolls the tape on Trump judicial nominees dodging on questions of whether he lost the 2020 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Interviews with Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley; Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner

    Interviews with Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley; Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner
    Apr 12 2026
    On CNN’s State of the Union, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley joins Dana Bash to react to President Trump’s announcement that the US will impose a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran talks failed to reach a deal. Haley tells Bash that Trump is “calling Iran’s bluff” and also says he needs to confront China over its support for Iran. After, Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner joins Dana to discuss what happens next after US-Iran talks failed to reach a deal to end the war. After, Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman and CNN Political Commentators Jamal Simmons, David Urban, and Kristen Soltis Anderson discuss the sexual assault allegations against Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, as well as early moves by potential 2028 presidential candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
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