

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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Sep 17, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/17/25
The Federal Reserve announces an interest rate cut. Jo Ling Kent discusses the impact it can have on consumers buying houses and cars. After her public firing, ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez shares her side of the story to members of Congress. Caitlin Huey-Burns covers the developments on Capitol Hill. Plus, Major sits down with House Oversight Chair James Comer about his reaction to Charlie Kirk's assassination and his committee's investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. You won't want to miss it, 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

Sep 16, 2025 • 55min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/16/25
The suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting appears in his first court appearance virtually. Former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen discusses more about the possible charges that he could face. FBI Director Kash Patel testifies on Capitol Hill, to defend his reaction to releasing information about the investigation in real-time. Scott MacFarlane explains the backlash he's getting from Democrats on the other side of the aisle. Plus, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett joins Major on-set about the country's latest offensive into Gaza and the UN Commission report that concludes Israel has committed genocide. Listen 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

Sep 16, 2025 • 26min
Extended Interview: Bill O'Reilly on his New Book, "Confronting Evil"
Major speaks with conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly about his latest novel, "Confronting Evil," which details how individuals in the US and authoritarian leaders abroad took advantage of groups of people to solidify their power. O'Reilly and his co-author Josh Hammer, delves into men like Adolf Hitler and Vladimir Putin, as well as lesser known people include Nathan Bedford Forrest, who was the architect behind the Ku Klux Klan.
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Sep 15, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/15/25
The suspect in Charlie Kirk's assassination refuses to speak with authorities as he awaits a court appearance tomorrow. Andres Gutierrez is in Utah with the latest. The White House indicated that they are close to a TikTok deal, just days away from the deadline for the social media platform to find a US buyer. Jo Ling Kent has more on what this news could mean for the app. Plus, Oklahoma City Republican Mayor David Holt makes the case to emphasize diversity in our country, rather than run away from it. 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

Sep 13, 2025 • 33min
Extended Interview: Baltimore Orioles Owner David Rubenstein
Major has a wide-ranging interview with David Rubenstein, co-founder of the private equity fund the Carlyle Group and principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles. They discuss how sports brings people together, how sports betting has affected treatment of athletes, his thoughts on a second Trump term and whether he believes an economic recession is on the horizon.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/12/25
Police arrested a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk. Carter Evans joins from Orem, UT, the site of the shooting. Weijia Jiang reports on President Trump’s interview with Fox and Friends and his answer about the suspect. Sam Vinograd and Tom Dupree discuss the non-conventional methods of the Trump Administration and the next steps of the investigation. Robert Draper, the New York Times staff writer who profiled Kirk earlier this year about his influence in the Republican Party. Plus, Major’s interview with Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein about the world of baseball, the role of sports in society and his sense of the current economy. Tune in 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

Sep 11, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/11/25
Major examines the life of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, the political violence incidents over the last decade and the impact that Kirk has on college students within his party and on the other side. Major speaks with Utah Senator John Curtis, whose home state was the site for Kirk’s shooting. Curtis says that the extremes on both sides are not healthy for this discussion and urged to drive out hate with love. Former White House Deputy Press Secretary Harrison Fields, who knew Charlie Kirk, gives his thoughts on Kirk's passing and influence. He also interviews three college students: two Republicans and one Democrat about the reach that Kirk had in those circles. 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

Sep 10, 2025 • 50min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/10/25
Major is in the chair for a special, breaking news version of “The Takeout”, reporting on the death of conservative figure and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Major speaks with reporters as well as newsmakers on both sides to discuss the shooting as well as the impact that Kirk had on the Republican Party. 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

Sep 9, 2025 • 48min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/9/25
There was a major revision in the jobs numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that concern some economists. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, analyzes what the findings mean. Despite President Trump disputing his signature, the Epstein birthday book is not going away anytime soon. Maryland Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin joins to discuss his reaction. Texas State Representative James Talarico discusses his announcement to run for his state’s Senate seat against John Cornyn. Major presses him on what makes his candidacy stand out from Democrats’ previous efforts to flip the seat blue. Plus, you will get a glimpse into Major’s interview with Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein at Camden Yards. You won’t want to miss 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

Sep 8, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/8/25
Nancy Cordes is in for Major today. Homeland Security announces an immigration operation in Chicago, called Operation Midway Blitz, to the dismay of Democratic lawmakers. Weijia Jiang joins from the White House to explain what we know. After an immigration raid over the weekend that workers at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, the Trump administration has reached a deal with South Korea’s foreign minister to bring the employees home. Camilo Montoya-Galvez comes on to discuss. Plus, the Wall Street Journal reports that HHS will announce a link betweenTylenol and autism. Nancy speaks with a doctor to debunk the claim. 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


