Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

This week on Face the Nation, we look ahead to 2024 with our year-end correspondent roundtables as we enter a consequential election year and as Congress’ to-do list grows. Plus, a reflection on political upheaval and global crisis during 2023. Finally, we discuss the good news from the past 12 months as the year comes to a close. 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

This week on Face the Nation, a new CBS News survey of voters in Iowa and New Hampshire shows a ray of hope for Republicans who want to deny Donald Trump the GOP nomination. We talk with former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, then turn to efforts being made on an immigration deal that could help free up funding to Ukraine and Israel. Rep. Tony Gonzales, Sen. Chris Coons and Ukraine's Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova join us. Plus, the year-end forecast from the Federal Reserve might actually make Americans feel better about the economy going into 2024. 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

On this podcast, Margaret Brennan talks to Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. James Lankford about the challenges facing the country's leaders, including inflation and immigration. They also discuss the ongoing war in Gaza and the need for policy change at the US-Mexico border. The podcast delves into the economy, the slow rollout of programs, and offers advice for the Speaker of the House.

This week on Face the Nation, US officials step up their pressure on Israel to do more to protect civilians as the Israeli offensive resumes. We have the latest on the conflict, plus we'll talk with House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner about his concerns about our own ability to prevent attacks here in the US. Six weeks out from the first votes in the 2024 presidential contest, we talk to GOP candidate and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. And former FDA head Dr. Scott Gottlieb is back to talk about the spike in respiratory illnesses among children. 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

Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani joins Face the Nation in first interview since Qatar helped broker the hostage deal between Hamas and Israel. 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

This week on Face the Nation, could the fragile temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas create space for a diplomatic breakthrough? We bring you an exclusive interview with one of the deal's architects, the Prime Minister of Qatar, on the fate of the remaining hostages, and how long this truce could last. Plus, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, and a look at the global consequences of Gaza's humanitarian crisis with the leaders of two of the U.N's aid organizations. Back at home, we check in on Congress' sprawling year-end to-do list, including a border deal that could tighten asylum rules. 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

This week on Face the Nation: From the Middle East to the Pacific Rim, America’s influence is being tested. Are we any closer to rescuing the more than 200 hostages still held by Hamas? We check in with some key players from the Biden administration, Capitol Hill, and around the world. Then, after President Biden's long-anticipated face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, what's next for America's relationship with its biggest rival? We hear from the bipartisan leaders of Congress' China committee. 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

President of Israel Isaac Herzog, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and International President of Doctors Without Borders Christos Christou discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, negotiations for hostages, and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. Also, updates on recent elections in the Middle East, the threat posed by Hamas, and the importance of Palestinian governance. Plus, analysis of school board elections highlighting controversies surrounding book banning, LGBTQ+ rights, and mask mandates.

For Country Caucus co-chairs Representative Tony Gonzales and Representative Jason Crow join "Face the Nation" to discuss bipartisanship.  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

On this episode, Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog discusses the Israeli military's focus on the ground campaign against armed terrorists and tunnel networks. The Palestinian Authority Ambassador calls for an immediate ceasefire and criticizes Israel's actions, while the urgent need for US aid in Ukraine to counter the ongoing threat from Russia is emphasized.