The Takeout with Major Garrett

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

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 3/06/26

March 6, 2026 • 47 mins
President Trump posts on Truth Social that the U.S. will not make a deal with Iran unless there's an "unconditional surrender." Major interviews Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on CBS' latest reporting that Russia is sharing its intelligence with Iran, and the ramifications of their alliance. CBS News National Security Adviser Aaron MacLean joins Major to discuss. Major hands off the rest of the show to White House Correspondent Wei...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 3/05/26

March 5, 2026 • 54 mins
President Trump ousts his Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, following the tough questioning she received from members of Congress. Nancy Cordes joins from the White House to explain the new development, and who the President has picked as her successor. Vermont Democratic Senator Peter Welch provides his perspective on Noem's reassignment and confirming her replacement. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Admiral Brad Coo...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 3/04/26

March 4, 2026 • 47 mins
The White House continues to defend its actions in Iran, with Defense Secretary Hegseth saying that the U.S. is "just getting started." Matt Gutman is in Tel Aviv, reporting on the air strikes and the difficulty Americans in the region face traveling back to the States. Nancy Cordes joins from the White House, after asking Karoline Leavitt about that very issue. Major interviews Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy on his re...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 3/03/26

March 3, 2026 • 47 mins
Major Garrett continues the week, anchoring from our Broadcast Center in New York. President Trump defends his decision to launch strikes in Iran during an Oval Office press spray. Matt Gutman joins from Tel Aviv, while Nancy Cordes is at the White House North Lawn. Voters are casting ballots in North Carolina, Arkansas and Texas, where Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces State Rep. James Talarico in the Democratic primary. Ed O'Keefe is i...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 3/02/26

March 2, 2026 • 47 mins
Welcome to The Takeout. The U.S. and Israel have launched air strikes against Iran and Tehran's retaliatory assaults have killed six service members. Matt Gutman has the latest from Tel Aviv. Retired Navy rear admiral Mark Montgomery analyzes U.S. strategy. Next, Elliot Ackerman and David Bellavia offer two different views on Operation Epic Fury as President Trump refuses to rule out ground troops in Iran. Dan Levinson talks about ...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/27/26

February 27, 2026 • 47 mins
Welcome to The Takeout. Former President Bill Clinton testifies before the House Oversight Committee over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Nikole Killion has the latest from Chappaqua, New York. Next, former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall will explain the impacts of artificial intelligence in the military, as Anthropic and the Department of Defense engage in tense negotiations. Political strategists Laurie Watkins and Mark Bednar wi...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/26/26

February 26, 2026 • 51 mins
“The Takeout” is focusing its entire show on whether President Trump will intervene in Iran. Major’s jam-packed show includes Pennsylvania Republican Senator Dave McCormick, Washington Post Journalist Jason Rezaian, who was detained in Iran, Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan and Fmr. Retired General Frank McKenzie to weigh in on the question of Iran. Listen to the full episode here. To learn more about listener data and ...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/25/26

February 25, 2026 • 51 mins
President Trump concluded the longest State of the Union address last night, and Major is set to break it down! Alabama Senator Katie Britt reacts to the President’s speech and the partial government shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security. New Mexico Representative Melanie Stansbury previews the upcoming depositions of fmr. President and Secretary of State Bill and Hillary Clinton about their involvement with the late sex...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/24/26

February 24, 2026 • 47 mins
Tonight is the State of the Union address, where President Trump will provide his remarks on topics like the economy, immigration and the Epstein investigation. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will provide a preview of what to expect from the President, while Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego will state why he’s skipping the event. Plus, Epstein survivor Annie Farmer, who will join the address as a guest of California De...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/23/26

February 24, 2026 • 47 mins
From Boston to D.C., the Northeast grapples with a strong blizzard with varying inches of snow. Lilia Luciano trudges along the snow from New York City. Chilly weather is just an additional element to the ongoing partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which affects TSA workers at various airports. The agency abruptly ended TSA Pre-Check and Global Entry, before bringing back the former over the weekend,...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/20/26

February 20, 2026 • 47 mins
Supreme Court justices struck down President Trump’s tariffs in a 6-3 decision, in a crushing blow to his economic agenda. Jan Crawford joins Major at the desk to dissect both the majority and dissenting opinion. The President was informed of that decision while attending a meeting with the National Governors Association, with governors on both sides. Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who leads the association, discusses his re...
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Fmr. 2020 Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang on the dangers of AI [Extended Interview]

February 20, 2026 • 28 mins
Major has a wide-ranging interview with Andrew Yang to discuss his latest book: "Hey Yang, Where's My Thousand Bucks." Yang discusses his worries about artificial intelligence eliminating jobs, why he is no longer a Democrat and what has made him laugh recently. An interesting conversation that you're not going to want to miss, right here on The Takeout! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/19/26

February 19, 2026 • 47 mins
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested for suspicion of misconduct, where the maximum sentence could be life imprisonment. Imtiaz Tyab is in London to tell us what we know, while Major interviews Sky and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of late Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre. Former 2020 Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang has a new book, where he warns about the rise of artificial ...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/18/26

February 18, 2026 • 47 mins
Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in California, where the prosecution alleges Meta was aware that kids under 13 used their platforms, and created mechanisms that made them addicted. Carter Evans is in Los Angeles with more. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioned in today's briefing that the U.S. has many reasons to conduct strikes against Iran. Charlie D'Agata joins Major at the desk to discuss CBS' latest reporting ...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/17/26

February 17, 2026 • 47 mins
Longtime Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson died this morning. Major started the show with Ed O’Keefe at the White House on how President Trump reacted to his passing. Georgia Senator and Reverend Raphael Warnock provides his tribute to Rev. Jackson, and how Jackson’s legacy paved the way for his run. Andres Gutierrez is in Tucson, AZ to provide the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie, where investigators are now looking into gun...
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Political Analyst Terry Sullivan on His Travels to Antarctica and Mount Everest [Extended Interview]

February 17, 2026 • 37 mins
Major spoke with CBS News Contributor, Terry Sullivan, about his recent trip to the coldest continent in Antarctica. Sullivan explains the differences between traveling outside of your comfort zone with his long-time experience in running political campaigns in the past. An interesting conversation that you're not going to want to miss! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/16/26

February 16, 2026 • 47 mins
Secretary of State Marco Rubio provides reassuring remarks at the Munich Security Conference declaring the U.S. as "a child of Europe" over the weekend. European officials conclude that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's cause of death was due to a frog dart poison. Elliott Abrams, Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council of Foreign Relations and Fmr. Deputy National Security Advisor to George HW Bush, provid...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/13/26

February 13, 2026 • 47 mins
Two ICE Agents placed on leave after allegedly lying about accusing immigrants of using a shovel as a weapon against them in a Minnesota shooting on January 14. Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Nicole Sganga report on what we know about the new investigation. Congress has failed to make an agreement on funding for Department of Homeland Security, which will lead to a partial government shutdown, set to affect ICE, Customs and Border Prote...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/12/26

February 12, 2026 • 47 mins
White House Border Czar Tom Homan announces a further drawdown of ICE officers from Minnesota, thereby ending Operation Metro Surge. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on his remarks. The search continues for Nancy Guthrie, mother of “TODAY” Show anchor Savannah Guthrie. Andres Gutierrez joins from Tucson, Arizona to discuss the latest development: black gloves found in the investigation. Plus, a grand jury has declined to indict the si...
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/11/26

February 11, 2026 • 45 mins
Ed O'Keefe anchors “The Takeout” yet again, on such a jam-packed day of news. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets President Trump at the White House to discuss Iran. Weijia Jiang joins from the North Lawn, and Ed interviews Fmr. Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog for his perspective. Fireworks erupt between Attorney General Pam Bondi and lawmakers on both sides about her handling of the Epstein files at a House Judiciary...
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