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The Takeout with Major Garrett

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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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Friday · 44 min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/02/26
Major is here to end the week strong! The Protect College Sports Act passed in the Senate, but has yet to be voted on in the House. Texas Tech Megadonor Cody Campbell explains why he favors the legislation. As the U.S. announces its troop withdrawal from Iraq, a movie discusses the fallout after a Marine mistakenly fired on an Iraqi family in 2003. Reed Van Dyk directed the film, Dexter Filkins is the journalist behind The New Yorker piece that started it all, and Boyd Holbrook is the main actor in the movie. They all join to discuss. With Major's Padres making it to the Major League Baseball Playoffs, he speaks with Steve Phillips, the host of Leadoff Sport at MLB Network Radio, about what to make of the bracket. Join us for the full episode here!
Friday · 36 min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/01/26
President Trump is traveling to Republican strongholds Oklahoma, Texas, Alabama and Nebraska before the midterms. This comes as a new AP poll shows a majority of Republicans are dissatisfied with the President’s handling of the economy. Weijia Jiang is at the family table to discuss the president's recent interview with "Time", including his new comments on the Iran War. Joe Cirincione, a member of the Council of Foreign Relations, joins with analysis. We’re also learning more about the cockpit attack on a FlyDubai flight where the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to take control of the plane. Matt Gutman is in Tel Aviv with what we know and what we’re still trying to figure out. Plus, Vice President Vance is campaigning in Lakeland, Florida for Gubernatorial Nominee Byron Donalds. Cristian Benavides is in Orlando with more. Join us for the full episode here!
Thursday · 21 min
Director Alex Gibney On His New Documentary "Musk"
Major has an extended conversation with director Alex Gibney on his new documentary on Elon Musk.
Wednesday · 44 min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, Sep 30, 2026
On tonight's show we start with the latest on the incident aboard the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. We have a report from the airport after the co-pilot stabbed the pilot in the cockpit. We speak to passengers about the heroic actions taken aboard the airliner. Aaron MacLean tells us that tankers are finally moving through the Strait of Hormuz at nearly pre-war levels. When will oil prices drop? Kris Van Cleve talks to the CEO of Alaska Airlines about those high ticket costs and whether they will ever come down. You can listen to all that and more on The Takeout podcast.
Wednesday · 33 min
Simon Sebag Montefiore on "The Cauldron: The Making of the Middle East"
Major has an extended conversation with historian Simon Sebag Montefiore about the Trump Administration's handling of the Iran War. His new book "The Cauldron" provides a thorough background of the political events that shaped the Middle East from the 1900's to the present day.
Tuesday · 43 min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/26/26
President Trump and Speaker Johnson meet with AI executives at the White House. Nancy Cordes has the latest. Lindsay Clancy is back in court, after the previous murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News Legal Contributor Caroline Polisi joins to discuss the status of the case. Jack Smith testifies in front of Congress, to defend his former prosecutions of the President. Lee Holmes, former counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee is on-set with Major to dive into the testimony. Plus, ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson has a new piece on how he bet like a problem gambler on DraftKings and what happened next. Join us for the full episode here.
Monday · 44 min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/28/26
President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are set to meet with A.I. executives tomorrow. Ahead of that meeting, Nancy Cordes is at the North Lawn to preview what she’s expecting out of it. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy, joins Major to discuss the latest in the war in Iran. Kyle Kondik and Anthony Salvanto are providing analysis on the status of the midterms, just 36 days away from Election Day. Plus, Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is running for Governor of Georgia against Republican Rick Jackson. She discusses what she’s learned from leading during COVID, and makes her case about why she’s the best person to lead the Peach State. All that and more, right here on The Takeout!
September 26 · 28 min
Stephen Knott's "Conspirator In Chief"
Major speaks with history professor Stephen Knott about his latest book, "Conspirator in Chief: The Long Tradition of Conspiracy Theories in the American Presidency." In it, he argues that many U.S. presidents before Trump promoted conspiracy theories they didn't believe were true to boost public opinion. Knott explains it all, covering figures from Jefferson and Jackson to Woodrow Wilson and Trump. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!
September 25 · 43 min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, Sep 25, 2026
Weijia Jiang is at the White House to recap the three-day summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Former U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, provides his analysis of the state visit. Margaret Brennan joins Major on-set to preview her network exclusive interview with the Iranian President about the state of the war. Zachary Donnini, head of Data Science at VoteHub, is at the touchscreen discussing the races he has his eye on, with just 38 days before the midterm elections. Plus, Matt Calkins, CEO & Co-Founder of Appian, will break down the important developments in artificial intelligence this week. Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts.
September 24 · 45 min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/24/26
President Trump welcomes Xi Jinping to the White House for a state dinner, providing the pomp and circumstance. Weijia Jiang is at the White House covering that, in addition to the reinstatement of badge access for fellow outlets POLITICO, MSNOW and CNN. Steve Yates, a Senior Fellow for China and National Security Policy at the Heritage Foundation, joins to discuss the Trump-Xi summit. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers remarks at the United Nations General Assembly, where some people walked out during his speech. Aaron David Miller from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers his perspective. Plus, former CBS Miami anchor Elliott Rodriguez is running against former journalist turned Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar. He reacts to the recent direct-to-camera ad Salazar released about Trump's immigration policy, and explains his reasoning for entering the race. Join us here for the full episode.
September 24 · 32 min
Allan Lichtman’s Ranking of “Great American Presidents”
Major speaks with Allan Lichtman, History Professor at American University, who has accurately predicted nine of the last 11 presidential elections, about who he would rank as the best Presidents in U.S. history. Lichtman’s latest book, “Great American Presidents: The Twelve Who Transformed the Nation,” provides a 10-key system that determines his rating, one of which how effective they are acting in crisis.
September 23 · 43 min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/23/26
President Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House today. Nancy Cordes is at the White House to preview the meeting and report on the latest WH press ban on CNN, MSNOW & POLITICO. Major speaks with Hoover Institution Fellow Lanhee Chen for analysis on the Trump-Xi meeting. Jessica Piper, POLITICO’s Senior Data Reporter, breaks down the Republican financial advantage in ad spending over the Democrats and what it means for the midterms, in our new segment: Money Machine. Plus, Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI), the chair of the House Select Committee on the Communist China Party, provides his expectation of the Trump-Xi meeting and what deliverables he would like to come out of it. Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts.
September 22 · 44 min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/22/26
President Trump steps onto the world stage at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, threatening to "annihilate Iran" and saying Cuba "will fall". Ed O'Keefe is outside the United Nations and Ravi Agrawal, Editor-in-Chief of Foreign Policy, reacts to the President's remarks. With the divide growing between progressive and moderate Democrats before the midterms, where does the party stand? Rep. Analilia Mejia, a progressive Democrat who won her special election earlier this year, discusses her position. Plus, the U.S. Mint has unveiled commemorative coins honoring veterans with service dogs. The proceeds go to America's VetDogs, an organization that provides dogs for vets, first responders and active-duty military members. We’ll talk with the organization’s CEO and meet two adorable four-legged friends. Join us for the full episode here!
September 22 · 34 min
Axios’ Jim VandeHei on How to “Simplify” Your Life
Major speaks with Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei about his new book, “Simplify". Jim discusses a system to ease your life: confront the tasks in your schedule, delete the unnecessary things and amplify what makes you happy. Jim notes how he uses Artificial Intelligence as his "Chief Simplicity Officer" and how the technology helps in his everyday life.
September 21 · 44 min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/21/26
President Trump defends his administration's ban on CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO. Ed O'Keefe is in New York, where the President is meeting with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and is set to attend the United Nations General Assembly. Protesters in Austin are outraged after an ICE officer shot a Venezuelan immigrant while he was trying to deliver food. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the latest developments. Matt Gutman interviews Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio about his attendance at the UN General Assembly and the issues he's focused on. Plus, Independent Senate Candidate Todd Achilles discusses his campaign bid against longtime Idaho Sen. James Risch. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout.”
September 19 · 31 min
"Supermajority" Interview with Author Adam Jentleson
It's hard for either party on capitol hill to function with a narrow majority. Real change comes with a super majority. Democratic party insider Adam Jentleson argues in his new book titled "Supermajority: How Democrats Can Build Lasting Power" that the Democratic party needs to draw from the past to thrive in the present. Here's our conversation.
September 18 · 45 min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, Sep 18, 2026
President Trump posts on Truth Social that he's banning CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO from the White House. Weijia Jiang reports with the details. CBS News Contributor Matt Shumer reacts to Jo Ling Kent's exclusive interview with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and the latest developments in artificial intelligence. Anthony Salvanto discusses his new poll about how Americans feel about AI, whether they're worried it will take their jobs and its effect on society. Margaret Brennan previews the meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping, as well as her upcoming interview with Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar. Major interviews Adam Jentleson, former chief of staff to Sens. Harry Reid and John Fetterman, about his new book, "Supermajority," which details what he believes Democrats will need to pass substantial legislation. Plus, Major speaks with food critic Elazar Sontag and food journalist Tim Carman from the Washington Post about their ranking of the 40 best dishes in the nation's capital. You won't want to miss this, right here on "The Takeout."
September 18 · 35 min
Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) on AI, Charlie Kirk and why Americans need an "Off Ramp"
Major speaks with Utah Governor Spencer Cox on a variety of issues, including his concerns about artificial intelligence, his reflection on one year since the killing of Charlie Kirk, and his new book: "Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt." Cox's book discusses how people can lower the temperature during conversations with those of differing political parties and how to offer grace to people with whom they disagree.
September 17 · 44 min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/17/26
From CEOs to members of Congress, there have been growing calls for artificial intelligence to be regulated. Major interviews California Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu about his legislation that would require the Department of Homeland Security to provide a "kill switch" for any malicious AI software. It's been more than two years since Paul Whelan was released to the states, after being wrongfully detained in Russia. He is partnering with Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens on a bill that would help those wrongfully detained in other countries re-adjust to their new lives. Plus, Utah Governor Spencer Cox is on to discuss his new book, "Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt." He explains his stance on artificial intelligence, as well as his reflection on the 1-year commemoration of Charlie Kirk's death. All that and more, right here on The Takeout.
September 16 · 44 min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/16/26
The Federal Reserve decided to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announces the hike at the Fed headquarters today. Kelly O'Grady is in New York to detail what led to the decision. Nancy Cordes is in Gastonia, North Carolina where the President is campaigning for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. Major speaks with Katherine Robertson, Alabama's Chief Legal Counsel, about the state issuing a subpoena to OpenAI following its platform's breach of Hugging Face last month. Plus, Major interviews David Jolly, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Florida, about whether the state is set to have a Dem Governor in decades. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts

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