

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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Nov 22, 2019 • 43min
Rose and Shine: Breakfast with Congressman Max Rose
Freshman Rep. Max Rose (D-NY) sits down with Major for breakfast at The Dubliner on Capitol Hill to talk about why he was late to the party in endorsing the impeachment inquiry, and what made him change his mind.
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Nov 19, 2019 • 11min
Takeout Outtake Especial: Congressman Jamie Raskin
Takeout Tuesday! Come back to the table for more of Major's conversation with Maryland Democrat Jamie Raskin. Movies, music, books and why Raskin, a career law professor, decided to jump into politics. Recorded at Busboys and Poets in Takoma Park.
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Nov 15, 2019 • 46min
Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin
With the impeachment inquiry public hearings underway, Major asks Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) to make his case for the president's removal from office over breakfast at Busboys and Poets in Takoma Park. Plus: what's a whistleblower, really?
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Nov 12, 2019 • 13min
Takeout Outtake Especial: Senator Tim Scott
Takeout Tuesday! A continuation of Major’s conversation with Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) about two of Scott’s favorite movies and his favorite genre of music at Navy Yard's Ice Cream Jubilee. Also, Scott shares a personal story of how after flunking out of high school, he was able to find his footing and create a successful business and political career with the help of a former Chick-fil-A manager.
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Nov 8, 2019 • 44min
Ice Cream Social: Senator Tim Scott
We're back in D.C. for a fun time at Ice Cream Jubilee in Navy Yard with Senator Tim Scott (R-SC). Offerings include: impeachment, a potential government shutdown and President Trump's 2020 election chances. You're probably wondering: how many scoops did Major get? If we're talking dairy, it's three. But in term's of this week's news cycle: you'll have to press play to find out.
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Nov 5, 2019 • 11min
Takeout Outtake Especial: SC Governor Henry McMaster
Movies, music, books and more with South Carolina Republican Governor Henry McMaster. Major and Co. are at Lizard's Thicket in Columbia, SC. Join us!
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Nov 1, 2019 • 44min
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster
Major ventures to the Palmetto State to talk politics with South Carolina Governor and early Trump backer Henry McMaster (R-SC). Why did McMaster become the first statewide elected official anywhere to endorse then-candidate Trump in 2016? Which new gun laws does the governor support? What's up with abortion laws in South Carolina? We've got answers to all these questions, all served over breakfast at Lizard's Thicket in Columbia, SC.
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Oct 29, 2019 • 10min
Takeout Outtake Especial: The Movies
Takeout Tuesday! Our resident experts, National Security correspondent David Martin, Senior Foreign Affairs correspondent and moderator of Face the Nation Margaret Brennan, Chief Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and White House correspondent Paula Reid, go to the movies. Join us for lunch and a chat at Cafe Deluxe in Washington's West End neighborhood.
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Oct 25, 2019 • 44min
Resident Experts
Two weeks ago, we brought you Impeachment 101, an episode focused on the constitutional and legal basics of the impeachment inquiry. This week, we take a deeper dive with our resident experts - CBS News correspondents who cover the Pentagon, State Department, Congress, White House and Justice Department. National Security correspondent David Martin (1:43) explains why and how the US provides lethal foreign aid to Ukraine. Senior Foreign Affairs correspondent and moderator of Face the Nation Margaret (10:41) dives into the diplomatic side of the inquiry. Chief Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes (20:37) gives us a reality check on the procedural complaints from Republicans and whether there is actually a timeline for this process. And Paula Reid (30:44), White House correspondent and Justice Department watcher, delves into Attorney General Bill Barr's role and the West Wing's response. Join Major and company at Cafe Deluxe in Washington's West End.
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Oct 22, 2019 • 10min
Takeout Outtake Especial: Gun Safety Advocate Shannon Watts
Takeout Tuesday! More of Major's conversation with Shannon Watts, founder of Mom's Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Come for our trio of pop culture queries, stay for a discussion on federal gun policy. Major's eating a homemade hot dog with foie gras butter at The Purple Pig in Chicago.
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