

The Takeout with Major Garrett
CBS News
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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Jul 25, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/25/25
While President Trump is in Scotland, his Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche continued to meet with Epstein accomplice Ghislane Maxwell. Justice Correspondent Scott MacFarlane delivers the latest on the interview behind closed doors, and Weijia Jiang joins from Edinburgh to preview his meeting with EU President Ursula von der Leyen. One closely watched race in November will elect the first female governor in Virginia. Major interviews Republican nominee and current Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears on the agenda she wants to run for her campaign. Plus, environmentalist Albert Gore the 3rd speaks with Major about how green energy will be impacted through the Big, Beautiful Law in another installment of "Takeout Takeaway". Tune in 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.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 2025 • 23min
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on leading the Republican conference [Extended Interview]
As the House is set to begin August recess, Speaker Mike Johnson speaks with Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett on his legislative accomplishments and challenges ahead, including the risk of a government shutdown and the standstill over the Epstein files.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 48min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/24/25
Major highlights his wide-ranging interview with Speaker Johnson, where the top ranking House Republican discussed his perspective on the Epstein files, whether Trump should fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the successes behind the President’s budget law. He speaks with reporters and subject experts on all of these topics throughout the show to provide more analysis. Tune in 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.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 2025 • 48min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/23/25
A New report from the Wall Street Journal says President Trump was told by his Attorney General that he appears in the Epstein files. We have analysis of this and the accusations leveled by Tulsi Gabbard that former President Obama engaged in what she calls a coup in regards to alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election. Major also speaks with Rep. Ted Lieu about tonight's A.I. summit and his response to what the administration is trying to accomplish. 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.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/22/25
Videos show a Manhattan building where more than two dozen undocumented immigrant's are packed into a government building. Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, discusses his discontent with the released video and his outlook on the Trump Administration's immigration policy. Just days after Congress passed legislation to cut funding for public broadcasting, NPR newsroom chief Edith Chapin announces her resignation from the network. Ohio Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty speaks with Major about her concerns with the NPR and PBS cuts. Plus, Major speaks with professional poker player Phil Galfond about how the budget megabill will affect how sports gamblers are taxed.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 22min
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) on her letter urging Trump to modernize weather systems [Extended Interview]
Following the floods in Texas and New Mexico, Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington State calls on President Trump to provide funding that would upgrade weather technology and allow scientists to improve forecasts for extreme weather events. 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.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 2025 • 36min
Beto O'Rourke [Extended Interview]
Former Texas Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke discusses another possible Senate run, reacts to the President's push to redraw Texas maps for the midterm elections and how Democrats can revamp their strategy on resisting a second Trump administration. 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.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 2025 • 48min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/21/25
As the Epstein files continue to be a thorn in President Trump’s side, Major speaks with Tennessee Republican Congressman Tim Burchett, who is calling for the release of those documents. Anthony Salvanto discusses CBS News’ latest polling on “The Takeout” about how Americans are showing less support for the administration’s immigration policy. Plus, former Senate and presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke joins Major in-studio about whether he’ll run for Senate again, his thoughts on Texas redistricting and how Democrats can be better messengers during Trump’s second term. Join us! 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.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2025 • 48min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/18/25
Weijia Jiang anchors "The Takeout" today. As President Trump signs the Genius Act into law, she interviews Bo Hines, the Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, to discuss how the legislation will affect the crypto industry. Immigration reporter Camilo Montoya- Galvez joins the show to share his one-on-one interview with the acting ICE Director and how the agency's agents will continue to wear masks while detaining immigrants. Plus, the President wants Coca-Cola to use cane sugar in their U.S. products. Weijia speaks with an expert about whether the switch is feasible for the soda company. 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.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 2025 • 48min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/17/25
As White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reveals President Trump's vein diagnosis, Nancy Cordes and Dr. Jon Lapook join "The Takeout" to discuss what this means for the President and his prognosis. Congress holds Crypto Week on Capitol Hill, and the House just passed three bills dealing with the alternative form of currency. Major interviews House Majority Whip Tom Emmer to detail the impact, and where he expects the votes will go for the recission’s package. Plus, Peter Navarro, Senior Counselor for the President on Trade and Manufacturing, speaks with Major about Pence's response on the tariffs and where the U.S. stands on trade deals with other foreign nations. Tune in! 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.com/adchoices


