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.
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December 23, 2025 • 30 mins
Major interviews former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O’Neill on how people can combat scam operations from hackers. Eric discusses these strategies in his latest book “Spies, Lies and Cybercrime", and even some shocking stories about how cybercriminals targeted individuals and businesses.
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December 19, 2025 • 46 mins
Trump’s Justice Department releases a portion of the Jeffrey Epstein files to a mixed reaction. Scott MacFarlane sets the scene for the files that the public has access to. Longtime Epstein Investigative Journalist Barry Levine & Yasmine Meyer, a lawyer for Epstein Survivors, provide analysis and reaction to the release. Major covers some breaking news about U.S. strikes in Syria with Ellee Watson, and ends the show with a goodbye ...
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December 18, 2025 • 49 mins
Officials have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect in the Brown University shooting. Katrina Kaufman begins from Providence, RI, awaiting a possible presser from law enforcement on their latest discovery. The White House announces their executive order to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug. Aaron Navarro is at the White House to detail what this means. Plus, Major conducts multiple interviews with lawmak...
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December 18, 2025 • 33 mins
Major has a wide-ranging interview with Chris Whipple about his profile on White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Major and Chris discuss her perspective on the boat strikes in Venezuela, reaction to pardons of January 6th offenders and her role in the administration. Chris provides his take on whether Wiles will receive backlash for her involvement in the piece.
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December 17, 2025 • 47 mins
Major starts tonight with Katrina Kaufman in Providence, RI as law enforcement officials are still looking for the person behind the shooting at Brown University. Katrina details the latest. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is not known for being in front of the camera, but a new longform piece from Vanity Fair provides an inside look into one of the most powerful women in the Trump Administration: her perspective on the Pres...
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December 16, 2025 • 49 mins
Major speaks with Tom Hanson on what we know about the shooting that happened at Brown University, before officials provide an update to the public. Jonathan Vigliotti joins from California with an update on the charges against Nick Reiner for the murders of his parents, Rob and Michelle. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, Speaker Johnson has decided not to put a vote on extending subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, to the ire of mod...
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December 15, 2025 • 59 mins
The show’s coverage begins with Tom Hanson in Providence, Rhode Island where the shooting at Brown University killed two students. Officials update the public with a new development that there’s a new person of interest in the investigation, even showing footage of them near the campus. Major speaks with Brown University senior Talia Levine about where she was and her reaction to the shooting, before pivoting to our second big stor...
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December 14, 2025 • 31 mins
Major has a wide-ranging interview with New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor. Major and Jodi discuss how the rise of artificial intelligence is affecting recent college graduates who are facing difficulty in the job market. They also go down memory lane on the challenges they faced transitioning from college to the journalism industry.
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December 13, 2025 • 33 mins
Major interviews Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) about their thoughts on ACA subsidies, the administration's immigration policies as well as the recent boat strikes in Venezuela. Padilla and Sheehy also discuss their joint legislation to boost wildfire prevention.
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December 12, 2025 • 47 mins
Major and Scott MacFarlane start out the show by discussing the photos released by the House Oversight Committee about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein with other powerful men, including President Trump and Fmr. President Bill Clinton. A judge has blocked the Trump Administration from detaining Kilmar Abrego-Garcia once again. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on his next steps. Plus, Senators from opposing sides of the aisle come...
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December 11, 2025 • 47 mins
Major begins his monologue discussing the backstory of ACA subsidies, how millions of Americans are affected by the measure, before reporting that both Democrat and Republican plans failed to pass the Senate, as was expected. Caitlin Huey-Burns explained the breakdown in plans for both parties, and spoke with Americans on Capitol Hill about how they're dealing with the rise in their premiums come January. Moments before the show we...
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December 11, 2025 • 29 mins
Major has a wide-ranging interview with ESPN Commentator Paul Finebaum about his decision not to run for Senate in Alabama. Finebaum also discusses his recent criticism of Notre Dame, amid their exclusion from the College Football Playoff as well as Indiana's shocking rise in college football. You won't want to miss it!
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December 10, 2025 • 47 mins
Major begins his monologue tonight with the perspectives of Pennsylvania voters, following President Trump's trip to Mount Pocono about the economy. They weigh in on what grade he should receive for his current policies. Nancy joins from the White House with more. Congress has yet to come up with a solution of whether subsidies for the Affordable Care Act should be extended, and if so, for how long. Doctor and Kansas Republican Sen...
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December 10, 2025 • 32 mins
Major has a wide-ranging interview with Leland Vittert, NewsNation Anchor and Author of “Born Lucky,” where he details his personal journey. From his autism diagnosis at age 8, to his decision to enter the journalism industry, Vittert details the impact that his father had on managing his diagnosis and his take on the current conversation that society is having on autism.
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December 9, 2025 • 47 mins
On the heels of his POLITICO interview, President Trump travels to Mount Pocono, PA to make his case on the economy. Nancy Cordes is at the event with more. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates tomorrow for the third time in a row. Jill Schlesinger previews what the decision means. Plus, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joins “The Takeout” to discuss what’s in the new $12 billion aid package to farmers. Listen to the fu...
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December 8, 2025 • 47 mins
After Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's 60 Minutes interview, President Trump criticizes his former ally on Truth Social, calling her "low IQ" and a "traitor." Nancy Cordes joins from the White House to discuss his comments, along with his announcement to provide relief to U.S. farmers. Jan Crawford is at the Supreme Court to detail arguments on whether the President's firing of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter was unconstitutional. ...
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December 5, 2025 • 47 mins
President Trump receives a new award called the FIFA Peace Prize during the World Draw. at the Kennedy Center. Trump meets with Canadian PM Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Weijia Jiang joins from the White House with more. Jamie Watson, former soccer player and match analyst with MLS Season Pass, breaks down the groups for the World Cup. Scott MacFarlane reports on what we know about the pipe bomb suspect, whil...
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December 4, 2025 • 47 mins
Select members of Congress were given a classified briefing on the Venezuela boat strike on September 2nd. While some matters were agreed upon, other issues, like whether a deadly second strike against two survivors was proper.Rep. Chrissy Houlahan joins The Takeout with her reaction to where things stand.That and much more on The Takeout.
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December 3, 2025 • 47 mins
A government report on "Signalgate" was released evaluating Defense Secretary Hegseth’s actions. Senator Jack Reed provides reaction to that, the boat strikes in Venezuela and what his response to an attack on land would be. That and more on "The Takeout".
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December 3, 2025 • 29 mins
David Shedd joins The Takeout with Major Garrett to discuss his new book, “he Great Heist: China’s Epic Campaign to Steal America’s Secrets”. He breaks down global threats, intelligence challenges, and America’s evolving role in the world. This episode offers clear, sharp insight into the issues shaping U.S. security today. Listen to the full conversation here!
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