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State of the Union

Interviews with: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Tim Ryan, Gov. Chris Sununu

State of the Union

CNN

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3.41.2K Ratings

🗓️ 28 August 2022

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

Our main focus this week is on President Biden's controversial decision to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers.  First, Dana Bash asks Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren whether Biden's plan is fair for those Americans who have already worked to pay off their debt.  Next, Dana goes one-on-one with Ohio Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Tim Ryan, who says his party needs a renewed "laser-like focus on the economic well-being of the average person."  Then, Republican Gov. Chris Sununu slams the student loan forgiveness program, calling it "a really, really bad idea."  This week's panelists: Democratic strategist Paul Begala, former Trump White House Communications Director Alyssa Farah Griffin, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison and CNN Political Commentator Scott Jennings weigh in on Biden's student loan plan and if Democrats will be able to hold on to their control of the House and the Senate after the midterms. 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

Forgive and don't forget it, President Biden follows through on his promise to cancel

0:10.7

student loan debt.

0:11.7

It's a game-change.

0:13.2

But while Republicans oppose the move and progressives push for more, what effect will

0:17.5

it actually have on Americans and the economy?

0:20.5

I'll speak exclusively to Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren next, and making headway

0:26.6

Democrats see opportunity in key midterm races, as Republicans readjust on top issues.

0:33.1

Is the momentum enough for Democrats to keep the Senate and the House?

0:37.1

The Democratic nominee for Senate in Red State Ohio, Congressman Tim Ryan, joins me in

0:42.4

moments.

0:43.4

Plus, unsealed, the redacted Mar-a-Lago affidavits shed light on America's secrets at risk,

0:49.8

and the FBI's repeated efforts to get them back.

0:52.8

Would the former President or his associates face criminal charges?

0:56.6

I'll speak to the Republican governor of New Hampshire, Chris Sanunu, ahead.

1:01.2

Hello, I'm Dana Bash in Washington, where the state of our union is feeling competitive.

1:12.8

Democrats are starting to feel some optimism about holding on to the Senate and even dreaming

1:17.6

of keeping the House after a string of shifting political dynamics and policy moves.

1:22.8

Including this week's controversial decision by President Biden to forgive student loan

1:27.0

debt of up to $20,000 for some Americans.

1:30.7

The policy details are drawing critics on both sides of the aisle, but the move allows

1:34.9

the President to keep a campaign promise and will provide relief to tens of millions

1:39.7

of people.

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