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SOTU Behind the Scenes 5/19
A peek behind the Scenes of State of the Union for Sunday, May 19th and our interviews with White House Senior Adviser Dan Pfeiffer, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and our panel with Donna Brazile, Jessica...
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Memorial Day – Washington, D.C.
In recognition of Memorial Day, CNN Senior Producer Mike Roselli photographed monuments in Washington, D.C. dedicated to those who fought in America’s wars.
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Witnessing History
I can’t remember exactly when I heard this, and I’m not completely certain who said it (although I think I know) but it has been one of the more memorable observations passed along to me during my two...
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Ten-and-a-half secrets of the control room
A tiny peek into what goes on behind the scenes in our control room during our broadcasts. 10. There’s a special phrase we use to alert show staff to the presence of non-show staff/guests so we tone...
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Team SOTU: Celebrations 'r us
We at State of the Union work really hard to put on the best Sunday morning talk show each week. We think through program topics, book guests, do research, pull together sound, write scripts, as well...
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A singing General's Independence Day
A special behind the scenes at the Pentagon for Independence Day. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey talks to Candy Crowley about his 4th of July plans, including singing the national anthem at...
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SOTU exclusive: A peek behind the Pentagon curtain
Candy Crowley gets an exclusive behind the scenes tour of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey's office from the man himself.
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State of the Union fast facts
By CNN's Jen Buesinger Follow @jenbuesinger We’re a small staff here at State of the Union and Reliable Sources. Our team of 15 includes people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and skill sets. Here are...
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Introducing my wife to the beautiful game
By CNN's Jamie Gray Follow @jgraycnn I am the State of the Union team's resident Brit, raised in southwest London. You'll often find me regaling my colleagues with tall tales of life in a faraway land...
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Some Mother’s Day Love
By CNN's Susan Garraty President Barack Obama explained to a group of students last month while visiting Kuala Lumpur his biggest regret: he should have spent more time with his mother. In his 20’s and...
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