Interviews with White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby; South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham; Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker

On CNN’s State of the Union, White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby joins Jake Tapper to discuss the upheaval in the Middle East after Israel killed the leader of Hezbollah. Next, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham sits down with Jake to discuss the devastation from Hurricane Helene, the unrest in the Middle East, and Trump’s focus on personal attacks against Kamala Harris. Then, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joins Jake from the critical battleground state of Arizona, where he is stumping for the Harris campaign. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Karen Finney, Republican strategist Erin Perrine, and former Harris communications director Ashley Etienne join Jake to discuss the latest in the 2024 race and discuss the upcoming vice presidential debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices