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

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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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! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...
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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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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.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract...
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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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.co...
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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". To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.c...
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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! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...
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December 2, 2025 47 mins
Major covers the Pentagon’s second strike on a suspected drug boat with reporting from Weijia Jiang and analysis from a national security expert. Lawmakers Kevin Kiley and Sam Liccardo explain their bipartisan plan to extend ACA tax credits. Scott MacFarlane details questions surrounding FBI Director Kash Patel’s use of a government jet. Major also speaks with David Shedd about his new book The Great Heist on China’s sweeping campa...
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December 1, 2025 47 mins
After a Washington Post report came out that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered military officials to kill all survivors on a September 2 attack, the Trump Administration is explaining its actions. Ed O'Keefe discusses the White House reaction, lawyer Jamil Jaffer discusses the legal ramifications of these strikes, and Florida Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz joins Major to condemn the actions from the White Ho...
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Major speaks with writer/author Matthew Davis on his book, "Biography of a Mountain," which discusses the controversy behind the construction of Mount Rushmore, how the national landmark was received by Native Americans, and how much of the history is erased from the memorial site. Listen to the full conversation here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...
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November 26, 2025 48 mins
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot just blocks away from the White House. Major continues rolling coverage of the shooting. Nicole Sganga is on-site near the train stop where the shooting originated, Weijia Jiang reports on White House reaction, while CBS National Security Contributor Sam Vinograd as well as former FBI officials Katherine Schweit and Jeff Harp join with analysis. Weijia returns to discuss the...
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November 25, 2025 47 mins
The US says that Ukraine is close to signing on a peace deal, but Zelenskyy maintains that there are some details that still need to be ironed out, and Russia is being largely silent. Jennifer Jacobs joins from the White House to discuss the latest, while Fmr. Ambassador Bill Taylor provides analysis. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear penned an op-ed in the Washington Post, signaling that Democrats need to do more than hitting on affo...
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November 24, 2025 47 mins
A judge dismisses the Justice Department’s cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Scott MacFarlane and CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi join to discuss. Former Trump ally and Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her exit from the House. The Pentagon is now investigating Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, following his involvement in a video where he urged military me...
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Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn joins Major for a longform interview about whether another government will shut down come January, who's the leader of the Democratic Party, and what legacy he hopes to leave. The former House Majority Whip is promoting his new book,"The First Eight," where he highlights the eight Black South Carolina congressmen who rose to power during the Reconstruction Era, and paved the way for his tenure. To lea...
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November 21, 2025 47 mins
President Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani: two leaders from the Big Apple meet at the White House. Political Director Fin Gomez and former Mayor Bill de Blasio join to discuss. Major interviews longtime South Carolina Democratic Representative Jim Clyburn about the state of the Democratic Party. Clyburn previews his new book, “The First Eight,” which highlights his predecessors: the eight South Carolina Black Representativ...
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November 20, 2025 47 mins
Trump threatens six Democratic lawmakers on Truth Social, after they released a video calling on the military not to follow through on illegal orders. Nancy Cordes joins at the White House with the administration’s response. CBS News reports that the President has agreed to a 28-point peace plan between Russia and Ukraine, but Ukraine has yet to agree. Ambassador Bill Taylor joins Major on-set to discuss next steps. Plus, with just...
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November 19, 2025 47 mins
After the House and Senate passed legislation calling for more transparency into the Epstein files, the bill is set to head to the President's desk. Nikole Killion is at Capitol Hill with more. The White House has sent Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to Ukraine to iron out a possible peace proposal. Margaret Brennan joins Major to discuss what this meeting means. Plus, Texas Republican Representative Jodey Arrington announces he will r...
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