

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 5, 2025 • 48min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/5/25
Jobs numbers are out from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and it may not be the results that President Trump wanted. Jo Ling Kent discusses the cooling labor market and Trump’s ongoing criticism towards Fed Chair Jerome Powell. A New York Times report found that a 2019 Seal Team 6 Mission in North Korea led to the deaths of civilians in the country. Major speaks with one of the authors behind the fascinating report. Plus, Sports Illustrated senior fantasy football writer Michael Fabiano audits Major’s current fantasy team. You won’t want to miss it. Tune in 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 4, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/4/25
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gets grilled on The Hill from both Democrats and Republicans, following the firing of Senate-confirmed CDC Director Susan Monarez. Nikole Killion reports on the testy exchanges in the room, while Dr. Michael Osterholm warns of the long-term consequences that RFK Jr's actions on vaccines can have on public health. Norah O'Donnell joins Major to preview her interview with Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett to air on CBS Sunday Morning. Plus, some colleges are allowing students to bring their furry friends to help them acclimate to the college experience. Major interviews Jed Cummings, the Executive Director of Housing at the University of Northern Colorado: one of the colleges who have expanded their pet policies. Join us 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 3, 2025 • 46min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/3/25
Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are on Capitol Hill to urge the Justice Department to release any remaining files of the investigation. Major interviews one of the survivors about the increased attention to the case and what she hopes will come of this effort. After the ouster of CDC Director Susan Monarez, Democrats are calling for HHS Secretary RFK Jr. to resign. Obstetrician and Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall weighs in. Lastly, Major remembers his longtime mentor and CBS White House Correspondent Mark Knoller. 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 3, 2025 • 24min
Extended Interview: WSJ Reporters Drew Hinshaw and Joe Parkinson
Major interviews Wall Street Journal reporters Drew Hinshaw and Joe Parkinson about their new book: Swap: A Secret History of the New Cold War. Hinshaw and Parkinson discuss the imprisonment of Britney Griner, Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich in Russia and the behind the scenes details of how they made their way back to the United States. Tune in to the full conversation 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 2, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/2/25
President Trump is adamant about sending members of the National Guard to deal with crime in Chicago. The Democratic leadership in the state says otherwise. Nancy Cordes is at the White House with the latest. Congress is back in session, juggling all of the news’ topics on their agenda from the Epstein files to the government shutdown. Caitlin Huey-Burns sets the stage for Capitol Hill, before Major interviews North Carolina Republican Rep. Tim Moore from the Appropriations Committee. Plus, Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna will host a presser with victims, urging for the release of the Epstein files. Scott MacFarlane joins Major on-set with more. Listen to the full episode here!
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Aug 29, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/29/25
The Trump Administration announces that former Vice President Harris’ Secret Service detail has been revoked. Nancy Cordes is at the White House with more. Sam Vinograd joins Caitlin on-set to discuss how administrations determine whether someone’s Secret Service detail is extended. Ed O’Keefe teases a preview of his interview with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker that will air on Face the Nation this weekend. Ed questions the Governor on his reaction to a National Guard deployment in his state. Plus, it’s been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans. Caitlin speaks with Mitch Landrieu, who was the Lieutenant Governor during the time of the natural disaster, about his experience there. 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

Aug 28, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/28/25
The Minneapolis community is still reeling from the shooting that killed two children and injured 18 others in a Catholic church. Caitlin speaks with Minnesota State Representative Emma Greenman about what can be done to prevent future shootings from happening in the state. Minnesota is also one of a dozen states suing TikTok, based on how it's affecting kids across the country. Attorney General Keith Ellison discusses his lawsuit with Caitiln and why he believes the social media platform is "digital nicotine." Plus, President Trump threatens to send members of the National Guard to Chicago. Illinois' Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton joins "The Takeout" to criticize the administration's decision and believes that this is his way to "bring chaos." 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

Aug 27, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/27/25
Tragedy strikes yet again, another mass shooting becomes the major headline of the day. This time a shooter opened fire on the side of a Catholic church in Minnesota during mass, killing two children and injuring 17 others. Ash-har Quirashi reports from Minneapolis on the latest on the shooting and the emotional toll. Scott MacFarlane and Sam Vinograd join on-set. Scott details the background of the shooter, while Sam discusses what next steps we can expect for the investigation. Caitlin Huey-Burns interviews Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb on his reaction to the Minneapolis shooting and the federal government's takeover of DC. Lastly, Caitlin speaks with Parkland shooting survivor Isabella Benjumea about what she would tell the kids and families affected by the tragedy. 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

Aug 26, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/26/25
Trump announced his firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook through a Truth Social post last night. Cook states she will not resign and hopes to take the battle to court. Aaron Navarro details the latest, while Abha Bhattarai and Tom Dupree analyze the economic and legal implications behind the firing. About 200 current and former FEMA employees signed onto a letter called the “Katrina Declaration,” warning about the long-term effects of the President’s cuts to the department. Former FEMA Spokesperson Jeremy Edwards, one of the signees, discusses his decision to sign onto the letter and how the changes within the agency are affecting how his fellow peers can respond to future storms. Plus, are you ready for it? Resident Swifties Nancy Cordes and Jo Ling Kent react to the news of Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce. They give their take on the happy news as well as their all-time favorite songs from the singer. 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

Aug 25, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/25/25
Ed O'Keefe steps into the anchor chair, while Major is away. Just days after his release from a Tennessee jail, Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been arrested and is being processed for deportation to Uganda. Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins from Maryland, where a federal judge blocked his removal from the country. Maryland Democratic Representative Glenn Ivey, who attended today’s rally in support of Garcia, comes on-set to discuss more on congressional action. With the ongoing crackdown in the nation’s capital, President Trump has a new city in his crosshairs. Former WH Chief of Staff and longtime Chicago Democrat Bill Daley speaks about his concern for Trump’s threat to deploy members of the National Guard. Plus, former Elon Musk aide Katie Miller, speaks with Ed about her new podcast where she hopes to attract conservative women through lifestyle conversations with members of both sides of the aisle. Join us for the next 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


