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Apr 1, 2025 • 20min

BONUS POD: Shawn Fain, President of the United Automobile Workers Union

Shawn Fain, the President of the United Automobile Workers Union, joins Face the Nation to discuss the Trump administration’s new auto tariffs and the challenges facing organized labor. 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
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Mar 30, 2025 • 55min

Sen. Mark Warner, UAW President Shawn Fain, Rep. Jodey Arrington

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Mar 23, 2025 • 55min

NSA Mike Waltz, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Jim Himes

This week on Face the Nation, as the backlash over the Trump administration's deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members grows, we talk to White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, the head of the Senate Homeland Security Committee Kentucky Republican Rand Paul, and the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee Connecticut's Jim Himes. Plus, measle cases have now been reported in 18 states. We consult with former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb about that and the impact of the Trump administration's cuts to medical research. 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
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Mar 16, 2025 • 55min

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Governor Wes Moore, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Steve Witkoff

This week on Face the Nation, the U.S. launches a major military strike in the Middle East, as U.S. bombs rained down on dozens of Iran-backed Houthi militant targets in Yemen in a massive air and naval attack ordered by President Trump. How long will this military campaign last, and what kind of a response should we expect from Tehran? We get the latest from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.Special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff is just back from meeting with Putin, aimed at opening peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. We ask him what he learned and where things stand now. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham also weighs in.Finally, we hear from Democratic Governor of Maryland Wes Moore on the impact of cuts to the federal payroll, and Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell on the ripple effects of Trump's trade war with some of America's closest partners.It's all just ahead on Face the Nation. 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
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Mar 9, 2025 • 55min

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Ambassador Kirsten Hillman, Rep. Tom Suozzi, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump’s tariff threats rattle allies and adversaries alike, plus, the latest on the administration's immigration crackdown. The administration hopes the tariffs will pressure Canada and Mexico to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal migrants into the U.S. We ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if it's working, and the latest on the president's mass deportation mission. Kirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the US also weighs in and breaks down the costs and consequences of the growing trade war. Plus, with just days to go before a possible government shutdown, lawmakers unveil a new bill to avoid it. We hear a bipartisan conversation from the co-chairs of the congressional Problem Solvers Caucus, Pennsylvania Republican Brian Fitzpatrick and New York Democrat Tom Suozzi. Finally, Russia expert Fiona Hill, who served as a top National Security Council official during the first Trump administration, joins us to discuss Trump's diplomatic pivot on Ukraine. 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
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Mar 2, 2025 • 55min

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Mike Turner

This week on Face the Nation, the latest on the fallout following Friday's Oval Office brawl. The debacle seen, and heard, around the world as the meeting was meant to solidify an alliance between the U.S. and Ukraine, but instead melted down into a shouting match featuring President Trump and Vice President Vance versus Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.  U.S. and Ukrainian officials are in full damage control mode, with European leaders racing to bring both sides back together and move towards a resolution to the war in Ukraine. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent crafted the agreement with Ukraine that fell apart during that meeting. We talk to him about that as well as the Trump administration's plans to help the economy. Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly and Ohio Republican Mike Turner also weigh in on what the path forward for Ukraine looks like. On the eve of a wave of new tariffs from the Trump administration, Michigan Republican Congressman John James tells us how his district could be impacted. Finally, just before President Trump's first formal address to Congress, how do Americans think he's doing when it comes to tackling their priorities? We break down our new CBS polling for the latest.   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
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Feb 23, 2025 • 55min

Steve Witkoff, Gov. Kathy Hochul, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Scott Gottlieb

Guests Steve Witkoff, Trump's former top negotiator, discusses the complexities of Middle East peace talks and the delicate balance in Israel-Hamas negotiations. Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb highlights the urgent public health crises, focusing on alarming measles outbreaks and the need to combat vaccine misinformation. They dive into the repercussions of workforce cuts in health agencies and how these changes could affect American health oversight moving forward. Expect a thought-provoking discussion on governance, health, and international diplomacy.
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Feb 17, 2025 • 54min

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Rep. Dan Crenshaw

Secretary of State Marco Rubio shares insights on national security and America's role in Europe. Kevin Hassett discusses alarming inflation trends, including the skyrocketing egg prices. Dan Crenshaw reflects on the Munich Security Conference, weighing prospects for a peace deal in Ukraine. They delve into U.S. foreign policy challenges, the geopolitical landscape with Russia, and crucial actions Congress might take to support Ukraine amidst bipartisan tensions. Jamie Raskin also touches on the Justice Department's controversies around corruption allegations.
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Feb 9, 2025 • 55min

Rep. Michael McCaul, Rep.  Ilhan Omar, and Sen. Bill Hagerty

Michael McCaul, a Texas Republican Congressman and former chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins fellow Congress members Ilhan Omar and Bill Hagerty. They dive into President Trump's ongoing policy shifts, the confusion stemming from his bureaucratic overhaul, and its influence on law enforcement and intelligence. The trio discusses the dire need for effective U.S. foreign aid amid humanitarian crises, revealing complexities in managing aid delivery and the potential repercussions of cutting support to vulnerable nations.
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Feb 2, 2025 • 54min

Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Brian Mast, Sen. Bernie Sanders 

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump picks a tariff fight with America's top trade partners, federal workers brace for another tumultuous week and the fallout continues from Mr. Trump blaming diversity policies for the mid-air collision of an Army Black Hawk and a passenger jet. We'll talk with the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Virginia's Mark Warner, Vermont Independent Bernie Sanders...and the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Republican Brian Mast. On the good news front, American Keith Siegel has a happy family reunion following his release from Hamas captivity. We'll speak to his niece. 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

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