United States of Scandal with Jake Tapper: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

CNN Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent Jake Tapper goes behind the headlines to investigate some of the most outrageous and iconic political controversies of the modern era in the new CNN Original Series United States of Scandal with Jake Tapper.

Across six lively episodes, United States of Scandal examines what drives someone to break the rules and what happens when they are caught. Weaving together a rich tapestry of archival footage and illuminating conversations with some of the most famous and infamous figures in US politics, Tapper invites viewers into the stranger-than-fiction stories of sensational American political scandals. Featuring his signature wit and Emmy® Award-winning reporting, Tapper decodes the truth from spin in these legendary tales of ego, corruption, and collapse.

Series details

• Title: United States of Scandal with Jake Tapper
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Crime, History, Legal
• Premiere date: 2024-02-18
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: CNN
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 74753
• TVDB ID: 446247

Cast and credited roles

• Jake Tapper — Host

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2024-02-18; final listed air date 2024-03-24; episode order: 6.
• Season 2: premiered 2025-03-09; final listed air date 2025-04-13; episode order: 6.

Source and licence

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