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Hosted by NCS’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, State of the Union options interviews with prime newsmakers on politics and coverage—protecting Washington, the nation, and the world.

Interviews with Arnold Schwarzenegger; Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy; NCS’s Abby Phillip Oct 26, 2025
On NCS’s State of the Union, former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger joins Jake to debate his opposition to California’s redistricting push. Then, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins Jake to answer Trump’s new Canada tariffs and the ongoing stalemate over the authorities shutdown. Next, NCS Senior Political Commentator Adam Kinzinger and NCS Political Commentators Brad Todd, Xochitl Hinojosa, and Kristen Soltis Anderson break down the potential political fallout from the shutdown, in addition to Trump’s stunning demolition of the White House East Wing. Finally, NCS’s Abby Phillip sits down with Jake to debate her new ebook on the far-reaching legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson.