

Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan
CBS News
America’s premier Sunday morning public affairs program. For nearly 70 years, Face the Nation has sought to help audiences understand how current events affect their lives. Today, that mission remains the same. Hear moderator Margaret Brennan’s illuminating and informative interviews with elected officials, policy experts and foreign leaders.Face the Nation airs Sundays at 10:30 AM, ET on the CBS Television Network and at 12 PM, ET on the CBS News Streaming Network. Face the Nation is also available on Paramount+.
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Aug 4, 2025 • 17min
Extended Interview: USTR Jamieson Greer
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joins Face the Nation to discuss the Trump administration's tariff policy.
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Aug 3, 2025 • 51min
USTR Jamieson Greer, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Dr. Mehmet Oz
Jamieson Greer, a former trade representative under President Trump, shares insights on current trade negotiations and the implications of tariffs. Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, discusses the economy's response to these tariffs. Canadian Minister Dominic LeBlanc weighs in on U.S.-Canada trade relations. Dr. Mehmet Oz sheds light on changes to Medicaid, while Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights challenges in rural healthcare and the impact of federal policies in New Mexico. It’s a thought-provoking dive into critical economic and healthcare issues.

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Jul 27, 2025 • 55min
OMB Director Russell Vought, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Ohio State President Ted Carter
This week features seasoned journalists and political figures, including Elizabeth Palmer, senior foreign correspondent; Russell Vought, the White House budget director; Chris Van Hollen, Maryland senator; and Jean-Noël Barrot, French foreign minister. They delve into the implications of Trump's budget cuts and partisan tensions over funding essential social programs. Barrot discusses France's diplomatic efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the need for international cooperation. Vought and Van Hollen also explore the complexities of the U.S. economic policy amidst rising tensions.

Jul 20, 2025 • 54min
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Rep. Jim Himes, Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, and Mayor Karen Bass
This week on Face the Nation, the clock ticks as tariff deadlines loom. The Trump administration promised 90 deals in 90 days, but that didn't happen and if the goalposts move again, will Americans face a summer price hike as steep tariffs kick in? We ask one of the key negotiators, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Plus, we take a look at the unfolding battle over interest rates with Democratic Congressman Jim Himes, who sits on the House Financial Services Committee. Then, as ICE ramps up deportation efforts, we sit down with Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to discuss the latest at the agency and the criticisms of its enforcement policies. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also weighs in and discusses the impact of those ICE arrests in her city. Finally, as the administration crosses a key milestone, we check in with CBS News Executive Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto on what Americans think of President Trump’s first six months in office. 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

Jul 13, 2025 • 55min
Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Rand Paul
It's been one year since the Butler, Pennsylvania assassination attempt on President Trump. We have a first look at a Senate report that has new findings on what went wrong. The Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee Senator Rand Paul joins us with the conclusions from his new report. Then, in Texas, the grueling task of cleanup and recovery continues ten days after massive flooding killed at least 129 people -- with dozens more still missing. Was it a preventable tragedy? We talk with Washington's Senator Maria Cantwell, the top Democrat on the committee that oversees the National Weather Service. And, with Russian attacks on Ukraine intensifying, and the president's increasing annoyance with Vladimir Putin, we get an update from the two senators pushing for punishing sanctions on Russia, South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham and Connecticut Democrat Richard Blumenthal. Finally, House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill joins to help us understand the complicated world of cryptocurrency. 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

Jul 6, 2025 • 54min
NEC Director Kevin Hassett, Rep. Tom Suozzi, Ken Burns
This week on Face the Nation, disastrous flash floods kill dozens in
Texas. We'll have the latest on the tragedy. Plus, after a long week
lobbying for votes and cutting deals with his fellow Republicans, the
president spent the Fourth of July celebrating the nation's 249th birthday by enacting his signature tax cut and spending plan. But Democrats, and even some Republicans, are not happy with the bills's projected debt and deficit increases, cuts to Medicaid, and other provisions. We talk with the head of the White House National Economic Council Kevin Hassett. New York Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi joins us to discuss his party's plan to build on voter apprehension about the new law. Finally, CBS Evening News Co-Anchor John Dickerson talks to filmmaker and historian Ken Burns about his new project as America moves towards marking our 250th year. He tells us why the lessons learned by our forefathers still apply today. 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

Jul 5, 2025 • 58min
Extended Interview: Ken Burns
As the U.S. celebrates 249 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, CBS Evening News co-anchor John Dickerson spoke with documentarian Ken Burns about his new film on the American Revolution and the importance of telling the story of American History. 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

Jun 30, 2025 • 27min
Extended Interview: International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi
The director general of the nucelar watchdog agency the International Atomic Energy Agency spoke with Margaret Brennan about the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and Tehran's nuclear capabilities. 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

Jun 29, 2025 • 55min
Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Michael McCaul, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi
This week on Face the Nation, President Trump turns his focus to getting his Big Beautiful Bill through Congress after a week of foreign policy wins. President Trump warned his party Saturday that refusing to support his signature domestic spending bill would be an act of the "ultimate betrayal.” We’ll discuss the legislation’s path forward and the surprising string of foreign policy successes last week with the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Virginia's Mark Warner. Texas House Republican Michael McCaul also weighs in. Then, what's next when it comes to Iran? We'll talk with the head of the IAEA, the watchdog agency who monitors nuclear capabilities in Iran, Rafael Mariano Grossi and speak to Iran's ambassador to the U.N., Amir Saeid Iravani. Finally, former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb will join us for a reality check on new developments with vaccines and health policy. 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

Jun 22, 2025 • 55min
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Sen. Tim Kaine, Reps. Ro Khanna & Thomas Massie
This week on Face the Nation, breaking news shocks the world as President Trump makes good on his threat to use American firepower to bomb Iranian nuclear sites. Is this an isolated mission, or did the recent actions further escalate tensions in the already volatile Middle East conflict? We speak with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the success of the strikes and the chances of further diplomacy. Plus, hear from Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, and two House members with very different political ideologies who are united when it comes to the U.S. intervention in the Middle East. Finally, expert analysis on how this might unfold from former CENTCOM Commander, retired General Frank McKenzie. 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