EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 45 MIN
Interviews with Energy Secretary Chris Wright; Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik
from State of the Union · host CNN Podcasts
On CNN’s State of the Union, Energy Secretary Chris Wright joins Jake Tapper to discuss the crisis over the Strait of Hormuz and when gas prices will begin to go down. Next, Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joins Jake to discuss her new book, “Poisoned Ivies.” They also spar over President Trump’s threats to end Iranian civilization. Then, Democratic Congressman Ami Bera, Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, and CNN political commentators Brad Todd and Kate Bedingfield discuss the redistricting vote in Virginia and the Trump administration’s fight – and subsequent détente – with Pope Leo. Finally, Jake rolls the tape on Trump judicial nominees dodging on questions of whether he lost the 2020 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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On CNN’s State of the Union, Energy Secretary Chris Wright joins Jake Tapper to discuss the crisis over the Strait of Hormuz and when gas prices will begin to go down. Next, Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joins Jake to discuss her new book, “Poisoned Ivies.” They also spar over President Trump’s threats to end Iranian civilization. Then, Democratic Congressman Ami Bera, Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, and CNN political commentators Brad Todd and Kate Bedingfield discuss the redistricting vote in Virginia and the Trump administration’s fight – and subsequent détente – with Pope Leo. Finally, Jake rolls the tape on Trump judicial nominees dodging on questions of whether he lost the 2020 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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