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 ...
Jul 08, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Fina...
Jul 01, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jun 24, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down with potential Trump VP pick Sen. Tom Cotton. Jake presses Cotton over Trump’s comments on supporting Ukraine and suggesting he would consider blanket pardons for all January 6 rioters. Next, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins Jake to discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, as well as to share his reflections on Sandy Hook shooting survivors graduating from high school. Finally, Scott Jennings, Ashley Allis...
Jun 17, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash asks National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about Israel’s successful raid to rescue four hostages kidnapped on October 7th, as well as reports of hundreds of Palestinian casualties as a result of the operation. Next, Trump VP hopeful South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem tells Dana that it would be “beneficial” for Trump to pick a woman as his running mate. After that, Dana asks Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about concerns RFK Jr.’s candidacy could hurt Biden in...
Jun 10, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast On CNN’s State of the Union, Kasie Hunt presses RNC co-chair Lara Trump on Donald Trump's historic guilty verdict. Then, Rep. Adam Schiff condemns a “dangerous appeal to violence” from Donald Trump post-verdict. Next, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu tells Kasie that he does not want the Republican presidential nominee to be convicted of anything but will vote for Trump anyway. Finally, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Scott Jennings, Kristen Soltis Anderson and Bakari Sellers join Kasie to discuss the fal...
Jun 03, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dana Bash asks potential Trump VP pick Sen. Tim Scott about Trump's false rhetoric surrounding the FBI search for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Then, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gives his take on the 2024 presidential election and Hillary Clinton’s criticism for Democrats on abortion. And former Congressman Patrick Kennedy endorses Joe Biden over his cousin Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Finally, Scott Jennings, Shermichael Singleton, Kate Bedingfield and Rahna Epting join Dana to break down the jeers...
May 27, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses Democratic Sen. John Fetterman on Biden's slipping support in Pennsylvania. Then, 2024 potential Trump VP pick Dr. Ben Carson tells Jake that he would love to debate Vice President Kamala Harris. Next, Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett tells Jake Tapper that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s comment during a late-night committee hearing about her eyelashes was “buying into a racist trope.” Also, Bakari Sellers, Ashley Allison, Brad Todd, and Alyssa Far...
May 20, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses potential Trump VP pick Sen. JD Vance on Trump’s comment that Jewish Americans who voted for President Biden “should be ashamed of themselves.” Then, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins Dana to discuss President Biden’s threat to withhold aid from Israel if it launches a Rafah offensive. Next, Scott Brown, Ashley Allison, Scott Jennings, and Karen Finney join Dana to discuss how both parties are responding to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presi...
May 13, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast On CNN’s State of the Union, potential Trump VP contender Gov. Doug Burgum brushes off Donald Trump comparing the Biden administration to the Gestapo but acknowledges that Joe Biden won the 2020 election despite Trump’s claims to the contrary. Then, Jake presses Biden campaign co-chair Mitch Landrieu over President Biden’s response to campus protests amid Democratic concern they could damage his campaign. Next, University of Florida President and former U.S. senator Ben Sasse joins Jake to expla...
May 06, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast On CNN’s State of the Union, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham tells Dana Bash that he will still support Donald Trump for president even if he’s convicted in his hush money trial. Then, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders tells Dana that antisemitic displays at college protests must be condemned but that they shouldn’t distract from criticism of Netanyahu’s handling in Gaza. Next, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins Dana to discuss the protests at USC and UCLA as well as her efforts to combat homelessness....
Apr 29, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast On CNN's State of the Union, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem tells Dana Bash she will support Donald Trump for president even if he's convicted in his New York hush money trial. Then, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tells Dana that RFK Jr qualifying for the ballot in Michigan will have "little effect" on the race there. Finally, Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX), Kate Bedingfield, Jamal Simmons, and Scott Jennings join Dana to discuss Trump's legal woes and Speaker Johnson's future after the House passed Ukrain...
Apr 22, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast On a special extended edition of CNN’s State of the Union, top Biden adviser John Kirby tells Jake Tapper that the White House doesn’t believe the “unprecedented” attack on Israel by Iran is the start of a broader regional war. IDF spokesman Col. Peter Lerner tells Jake that Israel is considering what it’s response to Iran will look like. Democratic Sen. Chris Coons tells Jake that he thinks Israel should “pause for a moment” before responding to the attack. Former National Security Adviser John...
Apr 15, 2024•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast On CNN’s State of the Union, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Turner tells CNN’s Jake Tapper that he agrees Russian propaganda has "infected” a portion of the Republican base. World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain warns that “children are dying as we speak” in Gaza. And, six months after the Hamas attack, an Israeli-American hostage family speaks out on efforts to bring back their son and brother. Plus, CNN’s Fareed Zakaria previews his new book “Age of Revolutions....
Apr 08, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast First, how Georgia Senator Reverend Rafael Warnock balances his faith with public service. Then, Maryland Governor Wes Moore talks about how Baltimore is starting the recovery after last week’s catastrophic bridge collapse. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces growing urgency as the GOP is split over aid to Ukraine. NY Rep. Mike Lawler weighs in on the effort to oust Johnson. Plus, Dana and the panel discuss Trump’s “USA Bible” and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Apr 01, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast First, Jake speaks with New York’s Democrat Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about Donald Trump and his deadline to post a $464M bond in a NY civil fraud case, Speaker Mike Johnson who is facing a new revolt from House Republicans after passing the Government Funding Bill and her calling on Joe Biden to cut off military aid to Israel. Then, a one-on-one with Republican Congressman Chip Roy, who voted against the Government Funding Bill, to discuss his thoughts on what better deal Mike John...
Mar 25, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast First, Dana interviews Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the negotiations for Israeli hostages held by Hamas and his response to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s call for “a new election” in Israel. Then, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins Dana to respond to Netanyahu. They also discuss House Speaker Mike Johnson suggestion that he may allow a vote on a standalone bill for aid to Ukraine. Next, Dana speaks with GOP Senator Mike Rounds about whether he will endorse Trump for Preside...
Mar 18, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast First, Jake talks with Dem. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock of Georgia about President Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s rallies in Georgia on Saturday. Georgia is a key battleground state for both men. Then, Jake talks with Rep. Senator James Lankford on Biden’s State of the Union address and in particular the factual assertions he made about the failed bipartisan border deal. Lankford was one of the authors of that deal. And, Jake has a one-on-one interview with the Democratic nominee for Governor of ...
Mar 11, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast First, President Biden tried take on his vulnerabilities this week and flipped the script on immigration. Dana presses Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on executive border action. Then, the Supreme Court announced it will arguments in April, over former president Trump’s claim of presidential immunity. Chair of the Judiciary Committee, Sen. Dick Durbin weighs in. Nikki Haley claims that Trump can’t beat Biden without the voters who are backing her. Sen. Markwayne Mullin offers his ...
Mar 04, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast First, Dana speaks with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to discuss congress blocking aid to Ukraine, Putin’s treatment of Navalny and the news that negotiators have agreed an outline of Israel-Hamas hostage deal. Then, Governor of Texas Greg Abbott dismisses speculation about Trump VP pick, weighs in on Alabama IVF ruling and is pressed on the border crisis. And, Governor of Michigan Gretchen Whitmer talks about the potential Biden protest in Michigan, says that the Michigan primary i...
Feb 26, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today Jake speaks to former Rep. Congresswoman Liz Cheney about the news of Alexey Navalny’s reported death in a Russian prison and then Trumps silence on the issue and Republican opposition to a bill that would send aid to Israel and Ukraine. Then, in a 1-on-1 interview with Rep. Senator Tim Scott talks about Trumps comments about not defending NATO allies and the fall of the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka to Russian forces. Plus, Jake and the panel discuss Trumps railing against $355 million dolla...
Feb 19, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast First, Jake interviews Senator Marco Rubio asking questions about Trumps statements about NATO and mocking Governor Haley’s husbands absence while he is deployed in Africa, Rubio’s opposition to a bill to help Israel and Ukraine and the choice by Senate GOP to torpedo a bipartisan US border security deal. Then, a one on one interview with Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein discussing President Biden’s not being charged after classified documents probe and statements about the presiden...
Feb 12, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast First, after the 3rd straight day of US strikes against Iran-backed militias in the Middle East, can America avoid a wider conflict? US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan joins us to break down the aftermath of this retaliation. Then, with just three weeks until Republicans in South Carolina vote, Donald Trump's team says it's over. But as Nikki Haley ups the ante, what's her end-game? GOP Presidential candidate Nikki Haley is here exclusively. And, President Biden swept South Carolina with...
Feb 04, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast First, President Biden embraces tougher immigration policies and pushes for Congress to pass a bipartisan border deal. But will Republicans balk amid pressure from Donald Trump? Dana asks key negotiator Sen. Chris Murphy. Then, with both Trump and President Biden looking past the primaries to November, has the general election already begun? Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joins Dana to discuss. And, with tensions high amid a standoff between Republican governors and federal officials at the b...
Jan 28, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast First, with just 2 days before the New Hampshire primary elections, Dana and CNN Political Director David Chalian dive into our brand new CNN poll that shows a clear lead for Donald Trump. As the former President makes his final pitch to primary voters, can anyone stop him? Next, Nikki Haley turns up the heat on Trump, while he tries to undercut Hayley with support from her home state. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott joins Dana exclusively to explain why he backed Doald Trump over his former gover...
Jan 21, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast First Jake goes one-on-one with GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, who responds to the final Des Moines Register poll showing him trailing significantly behind Trump and Haley ahead of the Iowa caucuses. Jake presses DeSantis on what a third place finish in Iowa would mean for the rest of his campaign and asks DeSantis if he underestimated Trump’s grip on the Republican Party. Next, Jake interviews Vermont Independent Senator Bernie Sanders about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and his pus...
Jan 14, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast First, with just a week to go to the Iowa Caucuses, Donald Trump is dominating the political conversation with wild and outlandish comments. Former Vice President Mike Pence joins Jake to discuss whether he plans to endorse any of Trump's 2024 rivals, the GOP's embrace of January 6 conspiracy theories, and his efforts to rally American support for Israel three months after the October 7 attacks. Then, facing political headwinds, President Biden tries to refocus the race on Donald Trump. As Biden...
Jan 07, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast First, with two weeks until the first votes of the 2024 election, Nikki Haley is still cleaning up her comments about the cause of the Civil War. How will she fare in New Hampshire? Governor of New Hampshire Chris Sununu, who is backing Nikki Haley, joins Dana exclusively. Then, the special counsel argues that former President Donald Trump does not have immunity as another state attempts to strike him from the ballot. Will the Supreme Court agree with this argument and weigh in to remove Trump f...
Dec 31, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast First, wildfires, hurricanes, extreme heat, 2023 was the year the world woke up to the climate change threat. What have we learned and what will next year look like? Chief Scientist Katharine Hayhoe joins Jake on the show to discuss our options. Next, World leaders agree to transition away from fossil fuels, the chief driver of the climate crisis. But with loopholes in the agreement, is it enough? Former Vice President Al Gore is ahead. Then, as Governments around the world struggle to combat cl...
Dec 24, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast First, with just a month until the Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump is quoting dictators such as Vladimir Putin and attacking immigrants. Will any of that matter, or will he still be his party's de facto nominee in a month's time? Jake asks Republican Presidential candidate Chris Christie. Then, polls flash more warning signs for President Biden as he makes his case for re-election. Could a potential new compromise in Congress hurt him and his party even more? Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, who is c...
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