Interviews with: Rep. Michael McCaul, Rep. Barbara Lee

State of the Union

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3.4 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2023

⏱️ 41 minutes

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First, Jake goes one-on-one with House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) to ask him why he sees nothing wrong with Biden sending cluster bombs to Ukraine. Rep. McCaul also responds to the Biden administration’s efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations with China. Next, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calf.) breaks with the Biden administration over its decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine. Jake also asks Rep. Lee, notably the only House member to vote against the war in Afghanistan, about a State Department report faulting the Biden administration’s handling of the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. And, this week’s panel discusses which Republican candidates can reach the Iowa 2024 caucuses, if Gov. DeSantis can reverse his slump in the polls, former Vice President Pence’s response to a voter on January 6, and whether President Biden can ease voters’ concerns about his age. Finally, Jake shares details about his new fictional thriller, “All the Demons Are Here.” 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	As President Biden heads overseas to shore up support for Ukraine, he says the U.S. will
0:12.4	send them a controversial weapon.
0:14.4	It was a very difficult decision in my part.
0:17.4	But isn't the right one?
0:18.4	Alaskan House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCall and the only House member
0:22.4	who voted against the Afghanistan War, Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee.
0:27.0	Next, and party of one Republican set a date for the Iowa caucuses where Donald Trump's
0:32.8	rivals are trying to gain steam while he zeroes in on his closest opponent.
0:37.8	He's got no personality.
0:39.2	Does Ron DeSantis have a new plan to turn things around?
0:42.8	He is the man to do it.
0:44.0	My panel will discuss ahead.
0:46.0	Plus, Mercury Rising, a record-breaking heat wave blankets the globe.
0:50.7	Overseas Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pushes China on climate.
0:54.7	We have a duty to cooperate.
0:57.2	But is any country doing enough to stop the climate threat?
1:02.2	Hello, I'm Jake Tapper in Washington, where the State of our Union is wondering about long-term
1:12.8	consequences just days after announcing his controversial decision.
1:17.4	To send cluster bombs to Ukraine, a weapon his administration once referred to as constituting
1:22.1	a potential war crime, President Biden is heading overseas this morning, where he and
1:26.9	the larger NATO alliance will face a key task over whether they can remain united as they
1:31.4	face down numerous thorny international challenges.
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