The Takeout with Major Garrett

After receiving a lackluster July jobs report, President Trump responds by firing the Commissioner of Labor Statistics. Major speaks with Kevin Hassett, the Director of the National Economic Council for the administration on the rationale behind the termination. Face the Nation's Margaret Brennan joins us to tease her interview with Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and to provide additional context about Special Envoy Witkoff and Ambassador to Israel Huckabee's trip to Gaza. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency rolled back the finding that greenhouse gases contribute to climate change. What EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin had to say about that finding and cuts to the agency during this tenure. 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

A day before the administration's tariff deadline, President Trump announces a 90-day extension to negotiate a trade deal with Mexico. Kelly O'Grady details the latest. Maryland lawmakers attempt to tour an ICE facility in Baltimore, only to be turned away. One of the members denied from entering the building, Democratic Representative Glenn Ivey, speaks with Major in-studio about his experience. Plus, she won her 2024 re-election campaign after months of a hard-fought legal battle over thousands of votes. Now, she testifies in Congress about the worry of election suppression. North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs joins Major to discuss her case. Join us right here 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

The Federal Reserve announces its decision to keep interest rates steady. Kelly O'Grady joins to discuss, and Major interviews Trump's top trade advisor Peter Navarro on-set for additional analysis. Navarro gives his analysis on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the administration's news to place a 25% tariff on India as well as where the President stands on tariff negotiations with China. Six months after the plane crash at Reagan Airport killed 67 people, the National Transportation Safety Board opens an investigation into the incident to determine what went wrong. Kris Van Cleave details the takeaways from the hearing. Plus, Texas House Republicans unveil a new congressional map in hopes of picking up additional seats during the midterm elections. How the Lone Star State's initiative is leading others to consider their maps before 2026. All 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.com/adchoices

Major opens the show with the details of the Park Avenue shooting in Manhattan, where the suspect tried to target the NFL. He speaks with Anna Schecter about how the gunman was able to acquire a rifle and kill four people, despite his record of mental health issues. A CBS News Exclusive finds  there may have been an intentional edit in the so called "missing minute" prison surveillance video leading up to Jeffrey Epstein's suicide, raising more questions than answers. Scott MacFarlane joins on-set to discuss, and Major interviews investigative journalist Barry Levine, who's covered Epstein for decades. Plus, President Trump has condemned his predecessor's use of the autopen during his term. But who has the power of the autopen? He speaks with the person behind the machine during the Clinton Administration. Join us right here 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

During his Scotland trip, President Trump clinches a deal with the European Union, shortens the ceasefire timeline for Putin and promises to deliver aid to Gazans facing a hunger crisis. Weijia Jiang is in Edinburgh with more. Ghislane Maxwell's attorney appeals to the President in hopes of getting his client leniency, if not a possible pardon. Scott MacFarlane breaks down the strategy behind his appeal and Major speaks with the lawyer who represents some of Epstein's victims for his perspective. Plus, Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego joins to discuss Delta Airlines' decision to use AI to determine flight prices and how that can affect you as a consumer. Join us right here 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

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

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. 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

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

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

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. 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