Face The Nation Season 63 Episode 22 Sanders, Johnson, Hickenlooper
- May 29, 2016
In Face The Nation season 63 episode 22, titled "Sanders, Johnson, Hickenlooper," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews three prominent politicians. The episode begins with an interview with Senator Bernie Sanders, who discusses his campaign for the Democratic nomination for president. He talks about his platform, which includes Medicare for All, free college tuition, and combating climate change. Sanders also discusses his electability and his differences with other frontrunners in the race.
Next, Brennan interviews Senator Ron Johnson, who is the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Johnson discusses the recent whistleblower complaint regarding President Trump's interactions with the Ukrainian president and the subsequent impeachment inquiry. He defends the president and argues that there was no quid pro quo involved. Johnson also discusses his committee's investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation.
The episode concludes with an interview with former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, who recently dropped out of the Democratic presidential race and announced that he will run for Senate. Hickenlooper discusses why he decided to run for Senate and his plans to defeat Republican incumbent Cory Gardner. He also talks about his record as governor and his stance on various key issues, including gun control and climate change.
Throughout the episode, Brennan provides context and analysis for each interview and poses questions that challenge each politician on their stances and statements. The episode covers a range of important issues, from healthcare and education to national security and impeachment. Overall, the episode provides insightful and informative interviews with three high-profile politicians, shedding light on their perspectives and plans for the future.