On “State of the Union,” Candy Crowley talks with Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey about Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel’s confirmation hearings, the U.S.. troop draw-down in Afghanistan and the al Qaeda threat in north Africa.

Then, the economy’s mixed signals, immigration reform and President Obama’s domestic policy agenda with former Obama policy adviser Melody Barnes, former Labor secretary Elaine Chao, Time magazine’s Michael Duffy and The Hill’s A.B. Stoddard.

Plus, a super bowl Sunday conversation about the dangers of football with Super Bowl XL MVP Hines Ward.

And, former football player and Fmr. Sen. George Allen on the lessons of politics and football.

Sunday at 9a & 12p eastern.

Watch a special preview about Sunday's program here.