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 about the impetus of the attack and the role of the former president. Next, as Omicron causes a tidal wave of hospitalizations, travel delays, and school closures, Dana asks Chief Medical Adviser to the President Dr. Anthony Fauci if Americans should be preparing for major societal disruptions in the comin...
Jan 02, 2022•45 min
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 their thoughts on the whitewashing of the Capitol insurrection. Then, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy details how the pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of America's youth. Finally, longtime aide to Hillary Clinton Huma Abedin is the author of "Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds." She tell...
Dec 26, 2021•40 min
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 record number of statewide hospitalizations, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu summarizes his plan to reduce the spread. Next, Senator Bernie Sanders responds to breaking news that Senator Joe Manchin says he will vote to sink Biden’s Build Back Better bill. After that, Jake presses January 6th House Sel...
Dec 19, 2021•50 min
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 impact on his community and asks FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell about what the federal government is doing to help. Next, with Covid cases on the rise and vaccine resistance still high in parts of the United States, how far should the government go to make sure everyone gets vaccinated? New York Mayor...
Dec 12, 2021•44 min
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 the fate of nationwide abortion rights in limbo, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves tells Jake he’s cautiously optimistic the Supreme Court will ultimately overturn Roe v. Wade. Next, Rep. Ilhan Omar joins Jake to outline what congressional action should be taken against GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert for suggesti...
Dec 05, 2021•42 min
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. Next, Dana asks GOP Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, if his state is ready to deal with the Omicron variant, given Arkansas' low vaccination rate. Then, they discuss how Biden ‘needs to correct’ his response to inflation, and Hutchinson says that House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy should condemn ...
Nov 28, 2021•40 min
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 state of the Republican Party. Then Dana sits down with Republican Winsome Sears who recently became the first woman elected lieutenant governor in Virginia. Dana also presses Sears on her position on vaccine requirements and how race should be taught about in schools. Next, Dana asks Democratic candidat...
Nov 21, 2021•44 min
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 discusses Steve Bannon's indictment with Republican Rep. Fred Upton and asks him whether he would be willing to vote to hold former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena. He also discusses the death threats he received after voting for the bipartisan infrastructure bill...
Nov 14, 2021•40 min
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 bottlenecks now and for decades to come" and "ease inflationary pressure." Then, Dana interviews Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer, who gives behind-the-scenes insight into the Democrats’ internal negotiations over the infrastructure bill and Biden’s social safety net bill. Next, Dana sits down with Republi...
Nov 07, 2021•49 min
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 Budget Committee chairman Senator Bernie Sanders to discuss how to build consensus building among Democrats ahead of a possible Tuesday vote on Biden’s infrastructure and social safety net packages. Next, Dana looks ahead to a tight gubernatorial race in Virginia. Finally, Dana speaks with Transportatio...
Oct 31, 2021•40 min
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 Americans can expect a return to normal. Then, Jake interviews Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson about vaccine mandates in his state of Arkansas. Finally, Jake calls out some GOP leaders for joking about Alec Baldwin after the actor fired a prop gun on the set of "Rust," killing the cinematographer an...
Oct 24, 2021•49 min
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 Kinzinger about how far the House January 6 Committee is willing to go to compel testimony from defiant Trump allies. And comedian Jon Stewart joins Jake to discuss his return to television and why he’s still hopeful for the future of America. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit c...
Oct 17, 2021•48 min
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 Klobuchar of Minnesota about policy solutions for social media and Democratic efforts to pass a $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill. Next, Dana sits down with Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe about his unexpectedly tight race just three weeks away. Finally, Dana interviews chief Biden medical...
Oct 15, 2021•46 min
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’s willing to accept. Then, Dana asks Senate Democratic Whip Sen. Dick Durbin about his view on key moderates Sen. Joe Manchin and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, as well as the looming deadline to lift the debt ceiling. Next, Dana talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci about when vaccines will be ready for children and th...
Oct 03, 2021•40 min
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 Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on what he’s doing to reverse his state’s worst-in-the-nation Covid death rate. Finally, Jake talks to House Democratic Whip Rep. James Clyburn about his party’s efforts to pass both the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the reconciliation package by the end of the month. ...
Sep 19, 2021•47 min
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 current negotiations for a $3.5 trillion reconciliation package. Next, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont lays out his plan to get the sweeping Biden agenda through a narrowly-divided Congress. Finally, former National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice tells Dana how she remembers 9/11 after 20 years. To learn m...
Sep 12, 2021•43 min
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 Political Correspondent, Dana Bash, takes you back to the origins of the 2003 California Recall and talks with Schwarzenegger and the man he beat, Gray Davis to learn why this election became such a circus. If you like what you hear, go to https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/total-recall and follow Total Rec...
Sep 11, 2021•27 min
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 Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas’ near-total abortion ban to stand. Finally, Dana asks Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger about Republican efforts to obstruct the House January 6 Committee probe. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices...
Sep 05, 2021•41 min
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 Kinzinger, an Afghan War veteran, about resistance by some in his party to efforts to resettle Afghan refugees in the United States. Then, Brianna asks Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the administration’s new guidance that all Americans should get a covid booster shot. Finally, State of the Union ...
Aug 22, 2021•41 min
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, Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Dick Durbin joins Dana to discuss his investigation into former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the election. Then, Dana asks Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri about her successful fight to prevent eviction protections from expiring. After that, Dana sits down with s...
Aug 08, 2021•41 min
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 the bipartisan infrastructure deal in the Senate. Next, Jake presses Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia on if he’s committed to passing both an infrastructure deal and a sweeping reconciliation package. After that, Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York tells Jake her party’s fa...
Aug 01, 2021•53 min
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 Republican Sen. Pat Toomey about the latest on the infrastructure negotiations on Capitol Hill. Next, Jake speaks to Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas about what can be done to combat vaccine hesitancy in his state. Finally, Jake talks with Democratic Governor Kate Brown of Oregon about cli...
Jul 25, 2021•41 min
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. Rob Portman about the latest on the infrastructure negotiations on Capitol Hill. Next, Dana asks Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar about her push for voting rights legislation and whether Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer should retire. Finally, Dana marks one year since the death of civil rights icon a...
Jul 18, 2021•41 min
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 messages on whether covid vaccine booster shots will ultimately be necessary. Then, Jake interviews Democratic New York Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams about his plans for New York City if he is elected in November. After that, Jake talks to Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois about the US withdrawal ...
Jul 11, 2021•49 min
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 variant. Next, Dana interviews Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about the possibility of a looming spike in his state, his view on the bipartisan infrastructure deal and his move to send National Guard troops to the border. Then, Dana talks with House Democratic Whip Rep. James Clyburn about the January 6 sele...
Jul 04, 2021•41 min
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 his warning for the White House on threats posed by Russia and China. Next, Jake presses Senior White House Adviser Cedric Richmond about President Biden’s reversal on his pledge not to sign a bipartisan infrastructure deal unless it was paired with Democrats’ sweeping reconciliation plan. Then, Jake ...
Jun 27, 2021•45 min
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 Problem Solvers Caucus, Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, about their efforts to push a bipartisan infrastructure deal through Congress. Then, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan joins Dana to respond to bipartisan criticism of President Biden’s response to Russia. Fi...
Jun 20, 2021•41 min
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, recent comments by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and more. Then, Dana talks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken ahead of President Biden’s meeting with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday in Geneva. Finally, Dana interviews Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about the progressive push for infrastructure ...
Jun 13, 2021•45 min
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 about the growing cybersecurity threat against the US as well as Democrats’ voting rights push in the Senate. Then, Jake presses Republican Gov. Tate Reeves of Mississippi on why his state is ranked last in the country in terms of vaccinations. Finally, Jake comments on Republican leaders’ decision to e...
Jun 06, 2021•41 min
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 New York about her bill to reform the military justice system and whether the Biden Administration should pass infrastructure without Republican support. Next, Jake talks to Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas about his findings on the origin of coronavirus and a new restrictive voting bill in his h...
May 30, 2021•45 min
