Interview with Defense Secretary Mark Esper, Interview with Republican Senator Mike Lee, Interview with 2020 presidential candidate Tom Steyer

State of the Union

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🗓️ 12 January 2020

⏱️ 40 minutes

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First, Jake talks to Defense Secretary Mark Esper about the threat of Iran on US embassies and the intelligence that led to the death of Qasem Soleimani. Next, Jake talks with Republican Senator Mike Lee on the intelligence briefing he received about the Iran strike and whether there was a threat to US embassies. Then, Jake interviews 2020 presidential candidate Tom Steyer on his campaign spending and what makes him qualified to be the next Commander in Chief. Next, Jake speaks to a panel of Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, Mia Love, Wajahat Ali and Rick Santorum about a new CNN/Des Moines Register poll out of Iowa showing a Bernie Sanders resurgence and the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. Finally, in light of the tensions with Iran, Jake wonders if "trust us" is enough of a message?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	War powers.
0:05.0	President Trump claims a new reason for the Solomani strike.
0:10.0	They were looking to blow up our embassy.
0:12.0	As even some Republicans in Congress aimed to block strike. They were looking to blow up our embassy.
0:12.6	As even some Republicans in Congress aim to block any further U.S. attacks.
0:16.9	I still haven't had the questions answered.
0:19.4	Why does the administration's rationale keep shifting. I'll speak to defense
0:23.4	secretary Mark Asper and Republican senator Mike Lee next. And can I get a witness?
0:28.6	Speaker Pelosi says she'll hand over the articles of impeachment this week.
0:33.2	But did Democrats gain any leverage?
0:35.4	Or will Leader McConnell be able to block witnesses from testifying?
0:38.3	I did nothing wrong.
0:39.4	They don't even know what the hell is going wrong.
0:41.6	Plus, closing arguments.
0:43.6	Six Democratic hopefuls prepare to take the CNN debate stage
0:46.7	Tuesday as one candidate resurges in Iowa
0:50.3	and another surprises with early state polling.
0:53.2	I want to have a sweeping victory, honestly.
0:55.0	But have voters made up their minds,
0:57.0	an exclusive with presidential candidate Tom Steyer.. union is busy. The US Senate is preparing to move forward with the president's
1:13.6	impeachment trial. 2020 Democrats are gearing up for the very last debate
1:16.8	before Iowa voters make their choice on February 3rd, but this morning the White
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