Episode

Ben Sasse Is Going Home: Lessons on Life and Death

Podcast: The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
Published: Jul 27, 2026
Duration seconds: 3016
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Jake Tapper speaks with former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse, who is living with a terminal cancer diagnosis at the age of 54. Their decade-long history informs a deeply personal conversation on life, faith, and love in the face of mortality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices