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State of the Union

State of the Union

By: CNN Podcasts
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Summary

 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
  • From Hantavirus to Gerrymandering Battles

    From Hantavirus to Gerrymandering Battles
    May 10 2026
    Jake Tapper sits down with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to discuss the hantavirus response, plus we dive into the gerrymandering wars with political leaders. How will the hantavirus cruise ship incident influence global health policies? Take a deep dive into critical issues: the impact of the hantavirus on public health strategies and the all-important gerrymandering debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Interviews with US Attorney Jeanine Pirro; Republican Senator Thom Tillis; Former Congressman Barney Frank

    Interviews with US Attorney Jeanine Pirro; Republican Senator Thom Tillis; Former Congressman Barney Frank
    May 3 2026
    On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake sits down with US Attorney Jeanine Pirro to discuss the investigation into the alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter. Jake also presses Pirro on whether she’s ruling out reopening the criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Next, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis – who pushed the administration to drop the probe – joins Jake to respond. After, former Democratic Congressman Barney Frank, who just entered hospice care, joins Jake to reflect on his life and his views on Donald Trump and the future of the Democratic Party. Finally, former Republican Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, former Democratic Congressman Conor Lamb, and CNN Political Commentator Shermichael Singleton join Jake to discuss the escalating redistricting fight and what it means for the midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • 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
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