The Takeout with Major Garrett

It's officially a week of the government shutdown, and there is no solution in sight. White House Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer discusses how the shutdown affects the job market and whether workers will receive their back pay, once it comes to an end. North Dakota Republican Senator Kevin Cramer gives his perspective on where Republicans stand on a possible extension for ACA subsidies. With today marking two years since the war in Gaza began, Liran Berman, older brother of Gali and Ziv, speaks with Major about his optimism towards a peace deal. Plus, Major interviews Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov on his upcoming exhibition match, three decades after becoming a world champion. 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 is joined by science expert, Bill Nye the Science Guy, about his latest effort to prevent NASA from receiving massive cuts by the Trump Administration. Major has a wide-ranging interview with Nye about how the White House’s approach to science research and climate change, as well as the rise of artificial intelligence.  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 White House plans to send National Guard troops into Illinois and Oregon, while Democratic leaders of those states are pushing back in court. Ash-Har Quraishi is in Illinois, while Jessica Levinson analyzes the legal arguments of these deployments. Rob Lehman, leader of defense startup Saronic, talks about his business' latest venture: unmanned maritime drones for the Navy. Plus, Major has an extended conversation with Bill Nye the Science Guy about his effort to prevent the Trump Administration from cutting funding to NASA. 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

Two breaking news headlines to lead the show today: Hamas agrees to accept a proposal to release hostages in Gaza, and disgraced hip-hop media mogul Sean Combs sentenced to just over four years in prison. Major delves into the hostage deal with Ed O'Keefe and Margaret Brennan on the set, while Katrina Kaufman stands by outside the courthouse to break down the legal developments on Diddy. Adam Smith, Washington Representative and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, weighs in on the tension between the White House and Israeli government following the deal, as well as the US attack on an alleged drug boat off the Venezuelan coast. Plus, White House Correspondents and Swifties Olivia Rinaldi and Nancy Cordes speak with Major about their favorite songs off of Taylor Swift's new album "Life of a Showgirl." 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 interviews Darren Walker, the outgoing president of the Ford Foundation, about his life story, going from being born in a charity hospital with a single mom to his ascent in leading a philanthropic organization. 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 government shutdown continues on its second day, as the White House threatens mass firings. Vermont Democratic Senator Peter Welch speaks about his decision to hold the line, saying "it's the only leverage his party has to protect Americans." With Iowa Senator Joni Ernst's announcement earlier this year to exit the upper chamber, the state's seat is up for grabs in 2026. Iowa State Representative Josh Turek makes his pitch for why he's the best candidate to flip the state. Plus, Major speaks with NewsNation's Chief Washington Anchor Leland Vittert about his new book, Born Lucky, which highlights his life story and his autism diagnosis. 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

The nation's capitol is in its first government shutdown in almost seven years. Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego joins the show to discuss. Plus, President Trump announced he's sending National Guard troops to Portland. Rep. Andrea Salinas, who represents Oregon's 6th congressional district, says the Commander-in-Chief doesn't have a case for this deployment. Major speaks with a federal employee who's been furloughed as a result of the shutdown. 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

Defense Secretary Hegseth and President Trump deliver remarks at Quantico to top military brass questioning “woke” military standards. Illinois Democrat and former combat officer Sen. Tammy Duckworth weighs in. With the House out of session and the Senate to vote on a possible continuing resolution, Congress is on the heels of a possible government shutdown.  SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler discusses how a shutdown can affect funding for small businesses. Tune in to the full episode here! 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

It’s a critical day at the White House with President Trump hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of both houses of Congress on a looming government shutdown.  We bring you the latest on the attempts to broker peace in Gaza.  The Takeout also interviews members from both sides of the aisle on how likely a shutdown is and what can be done to avoid it.   We also interview the Oregon Attorney General about their legal moves to try and stop President Trump from sending National Guard troops to Portland.   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

Caitlin Huey-Burns is in for Major today. Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on two counts. Jake Rosen discusses what we know, while Caitlin speaks with former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen and former DOJ deputy special counsel Peter Zeidenberg about the standing of the case. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks at the United Nations General Assembly today, while many nations chose to sit out of his speech in protest. Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro joins Caitlin to talk about Netanyahu's audience and the leader's perspective on a two-state solution. Plus, New York Democratic Representative and former federal prosecutor Dan Goldman, provides his legal expertise on the Comey indictment and why he's reluctant to endorse Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race. 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