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State of the Union

Interview with CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky; Interview with Republican Rep. Fred Upton; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan; Interview with former Rep. Jane Harman

State of the Union

CNN

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3.4 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 16 May 2021

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

First, Dana presses CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky on the new guidance that vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear masks and how local governments and businesses should adjust their policies. Then, Dana talks with Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan about the state of his party and GOP efforts to whitewash the January 6 insurrection. Next, Dana interviews Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Michigan on the latest in the pandemic fight and his views on the future of the GOP. Finally, Dana talks with former Democratic Rep. Jane Harman of California about the growing conflict in the Middle East and her new book, “Insanity Defense.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Masks off. The CDC says it's okay to take off that mask if you're vaccinated.

0:11.3

We can get back to some sense of normalcy.

0:14.7

But the surprise move has states scrambling to figure out how best to keep everyone safe.

0:19.6

I'll speak to CDC director Rochelle Wollensky and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan next.

0:25.4

And rewriting history. A top Republican strikes a deal with Democrats to investigate the

0:31.2

Capitol insurrection. As some members are denying the horrors of that day and another is expelled

0:37.5

from leadership for telling the truth. What next? Michigan Republican Congressman Fred

0:42.4

Upton joins me exclusively in moments. Plus, put to the test a cyber attack that has gas pumps

0:49.1

running dry. Rockets and missiles flying in the Middle East as President Biden faces challenges

0:54.6

at home in abroad. Is he doing enough? I'll speak to former Congresswoman and foreign policy

0:59.6

expert Jane Harmon ahead.

1:08.4

Hello, I'm Dana Bashan, Washington, where the state of our union is relieved and confused.

1:13.8

After the CDC announced fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear masks or practice

1:19.2

social distancing outdoors or inside with some exceptions. That decision made after data showed

1:25.3

vaccinated people are very unlikely to get sick from COVID even from variants and are very

1:31.7

unlikely to spread it to others. Public health experts hope this will be another carrot dangling

1:37.8

in front of people who are still hesitant about getting the shots. But alongside celebrations

1:43.5

this week, a fair amount of uncertainty. States and businesses are scrambling to decide whether

1:49.0

they can trust the honor system. For example, you can shop at Walmart, mask-free, but if you need

1:54.3

something at Target, you better run back to the car and grab your mask. So, some are worrying

1:59.6

about the CDC's about face on indoor masking for vaccinated people and whether that will prompt

2:05.8

unvaccinated people to also drop their masks. Well joining me now is the director for the Centers

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