Interviews with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox; Republican Senator James Lankford; Democratic Rep. Sarah Elfreth and Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley

State of the Union

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3.4 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 14 September 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joins Dana Bash on the latest in the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination, as well as his appeal to Americans to turn away from political violence. Then, Republican Senator and pastor James Lankford joins Dana to discuss the rise in political violence and what responsibility lawmakers have to lower the temperature. Next, Democratic Rep. Sarah Elfreth, Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, and CNN Senior Political Commentator David Urban break down the path forward for a deeply-divided American. After, the panelists share what’s giving them hope in a dark time. Finally, Dana warns about the impact social media algorithms are having on Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Watershed moment.
0:07.0	Charlie Kirk's assassination shakes America.
0:10.0	You have no idea what you just have unleashed.
0:12.0	As Utah's governor offers a path forward.
0:16.0	We have to find an off-ramp.
0:18.0	What are authorities learning about the shooter's motivation? And where does the nation go from here?
0:23.6	Utah Governor Spencer Cox is next.
0:26.6	And radicalization.
0:28.6	Another shooter goes down an online rabbit hole.
0:31.6	We've got an entire generation that is struggling, that has been lost.
0:35.6	Should our leaders do more to stop it?
0:38.3	Intelligence Committee Senator James Lankford joins me live and pointing fingers.
0:44.2	The blame game in Washington.
0:46.5	Democrats own this 100%.
0:48.4	Oh, please.
0:49.9	Why don't you start with the president of the United States?
0:52.1	As President Trump and his allies say they'll go after their enemies on the left, is there
0:58.0	any hope for middle ground?
1:00.0	Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle join our panel ahead.
1:08.0	Hello, I'm Dana Bash in Washington, where the state of our union is sad and worried.
1:15.8	There are rising questions this weekend about the challenges facing America.
1:20.4	A suspect is in custody charged with the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk,
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