The Takeout with Major Garrett
The Takeout, hosted by CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, is a never-take-yourself-too-seriously daily show that harnesses the best and latest reporting from CBS News. Its motto: relentlessly curious, steadfastly non-ideological. Featuring unique guest interviews, investigative journalism and the day’s biggest events, The Takeout will also simplify and explain the complexities and acronyms of official Washington. The show is driven by national politics but lives comfortably in deep discussions of economics, pop culture, sports and technology.
Episodes
October 9, 2025 • 47 mins
Major tackles the breaking news headline at the top of the show: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on charges of bank fraud and false statements. He speaks with Attorney and Legal Reporter Katrina Kaufman to discuss what we know. House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses his reasoning for not bringing the House back in session, Democrats holding the line on ACA subsidies and his reaction to the peace deal in the Middle Ea...
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October 8, 2025 • 42 mins
Major Garrett is joined by Swifties and fellow CBS News colleagues Olivia Rinaldi, Gabrielle Ake and Nancy Cordes to provide an in-depth conversation about themes of the singer's latest project, "The Life of a Showgirl." The discussion surrounds where each person started listening to Taylor Swift, the concerts they've attended and even a dissection of Major's favorites off the album. You won't want to miss this!
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October 8, 2025 • 46 mins
Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty in a Virginia courtroom today. Scott MacFarlane and former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen speak with Major about the case and what to expect from both sides. President Trump signals that he may travel to Egypt, while negotiators are seeking a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Aaron Navarro is at the White House with the latest. Plus, the government shutdown is in its eight...
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October 7, 2025 • 46 mins
It's officially a week of the government shutdown, and there is no solution in sight. White House Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer discusses how the shutdown affects the job market and whether workers will receive their back pay, once it comes to an end. North Dakota Republican Senator Kevin Cramer gives his perspective on where Republicans stand on a possible extension for ACA subsidies. With today marking two years since the w...
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October 6, 2025 • 20 mins
Major is joined by science expert, Bill Nye the Science Guy, about his latest effort to prevent NASA from receiving massive cuts by the Trump Administration. Major has a wide-ranging interview with Nye about how the White House’s approach to science research and climate change, as well as the rise of artificial intelligence.
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October 6, 2025 • 46 mins
The White House plans to send National Guard troops into Illinois and Oregon, while Democratic leaders of those states are pushing back in court. Ash-Har Quraishi is in Illinois, while Jessica Levinson analyzes the legal arguments of these deployments. Rob Lehman, leader of defense startup Saronic, talks about his business' latest venture: unmanned maritime drones for the Navy. Plus, Major has an extended conversation with Bill Nye...
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October 3, 2025 • 40 mins
Two breaking news headlines to lead the show today: Hamas agrees to accept a proposal to release hostages in Gaza, and disgraced hip-hop media mogul Sean Combs sentenced to just over four years in prison. Major delves into the hostage deal with Ed O'Keefe and Margaret Brennan on the set, while Katrina Kaufman stands by outside the courthouse to break down the legal developments on Diddy. Adam Smith, Washington Representative and Ra...
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October 3, 2025 • 8 mins
Major interviews Darren Walker, the outgoing president of the Ford Foundation, about his life story, going from being born in a charity hospital with a single mom to his ascent in leading a philanthropic organization.
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October 2, 2025 • 46 mins
The government shutdown continues on its second day, as the White House threatens mass firings. Vermont Democratic Senator Peter Welch speaks about his decision to hold the line, saying "it's the only leverage his party has to protect Americans." With Iowa Senator Joni Ernst's announcement earlier this year to exit the upper chamber, the state's seat is up for grabs in 2026. Iowa State Representative Josh Turek makes his pitch for ...
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October 1, 2025 • 46 mins
The nation's capitol is in its first government shutdown in almost seven years. Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego joins the show to discuss. Plus, President Trump announced he's sending National Guard troops to Portland. Rep. Andrea Salinas, who represents Oregon's 6th congressional district, says the Commander-in-Chief doesn't have a case for this deployment. Major speaks with a federal employee who's been furloughed as a r...
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September 30, 2025 • 44 mins
Defense Secretary Hegseth and President Trump deliver remarks at Quantico to top military brass questioning “woke” military standards. Illinois Democrat and former combat officer Sen. Tammy Duckworth weighs in. With the House out of session and the Senate to vote on a possible continuing resolution, Congress is on the heels of a possible government shutdown. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler discusses how a shutdown can affect fund...
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September 29, 2025 • 47 mins
It’s a critical day at the White House with President Trump hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of both houses of Congress on a looming government shutdown. We bring you the latest on the attempts to broker peace in Gaza. The Takeout also interviews members from both sides of the aisle on how likely a shutdown is and what can be done to avoid it. We also interview the Oregon Attorney General about thei...
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September 26, 2025 • 47 mins
Caitlin Huey-Burns is in for Major today. Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on two counts. Jake Rosen discusses what we know, while Caitlin speaks with former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen and former DOJ deputy special counsel Peter Zeidenberg about the standing of the case. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks at the United Nations General Assembly today, while many nations chose to sit ou...
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September 25, 2025 • 46 mins
The Trump Administration’s Department of Justice is considering an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for perjury, as they are days away from reaching the statute of limitations to prosecute him. Scott McaFarlane is with Major on the latest. Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council, discusses the newly-signed TikTok deal as well as the latest economic numbers and what it means for the job market. Plus, Dr...
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September 24, 2025 • 47 mins
A shooting at a Dallas ICE facility killed one person and left two people in critical condition. Camilo Montoya-Galvez speaks with acting ICE Director Todd Lyons about what the agency knows. The Republican majority has gotten smaller, as Adelita Grijalva wins the Arizona district that her late father used to hold. She reacts to the ICE shooting and adding her signature to the discharge petition on the Epstein files. Plus, multiple ...
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September 23, 2025 • 39 mins
Major interviews Joe Manchin, the former West Virginia Senator, about his perspective on a government shutdown, the second Trump term, and whether he would pursue a presidential run. Manchin discusses his view of the Democratic Party in his latest book, “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense.”
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September 23, 2025 • 46 mins
Trump delivers remarks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York today. Ed O'Keefe joins Major on-set to discuss the toplines of that speech. Ohio Democratic Congressman Greg Landsman reacts to the President saying that recognizing Palestine as a free state is a win for Hamas. After Trump declines his meeting with Democratic leadership, Major has an extended interview with Former West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin about whe...
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September 22, 2025 • 24 mins
Shortly before the announcement of late night host Jimmy Kimmel's return, Major held a wide-ranging interview with Greg Lukianoff, the President and CEO of Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Lukianoff discusses how the Trump Administration has dealt with the challenge of free speech following Charlie Kirk's assassination and the worries it can have on future speech. Tune in to the full conversation here!
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September 22, 2025 • 46 mins
Just a week after his on-air suspension, ABC announces that host Jimmy Kimmel will return to late night tomorrow evening. Major breaks it down with Washington Post media reporter Scott Nover. The White House declares that the FDA will look into a possible link between Tylenol and autism. Olivia Rinaldi joins from the White House to discuss the President's latest move, while gynecologist Dr. Steven Fleischman provides his medical pe...
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September 19, 2025 • 47 mins
Nikole Killion is in for Major Garrett today. Today, the CDC's Immunization Advisory Committee voted to stop recomending the Covid-19 vaccine, instead ruling it's an individual's choice. Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, explains what the panel's decision means for America's public health. Preparations for Charlie Kirk's Sunday funeral are underway. Conservative commentator Michael ...
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