Deadly Attack: The US Strikes Back

Deadly Attack: The US Strikes Back

July 19, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the US response to Iran's attack, political dynamics in Michigan and Pennsylvania, and features interviews with notable guests.

The US strikes back after Iran kills two American service members, with another missing. Is this conflict becoming President Trump's forever war? Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Retired Admiral James Stavridis sits down with Jake. Democrats split in Michigan, with Democrats' Senate hopes on the line, can a progressive win an all-important purple state? Dr. Abdul El-Sayed talked with Jake. Plus, with a seismic shift among Democrats over Israel, could Pennsylvania's John Fetterman leave Democrats behind? Jake asks the Senator. Plus, remembering political cartoonist Pat Oliphant and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jake

Guests: Retired Admiral James Stavridis, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed

Topics covered

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNN Podcasts

Places: Michigan, Pennsylvania

More episodes of State of the Union

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the State of the Union podcast page.