Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

President Biden spent part of his Labor Day weekend touring damage left behind by Hurricane Idalia in Florida Notably absent? Potential rival and the current Republican governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis. With four months to go until the first primary contest... we'll take a closer look at the state of the presidential race. GOP candidate Nikki Haley joins us, we'll ask her how she's keeping up as the former president continues to dominate the polls. And we'll speak with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who recently delivered a speech in an early primary state, calling on the Democratic Party to do more for working class voters. What about a potential independent ticket? We'll talk with former Maryland governor Republican Larry Hogan, who is a leader of a bi-partisan group that could launch a presidential bid. Will Hogan be on it? Then, as President Biden gets ready to travel to Asia for a meeting with world leaders this week, we'll hear from Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo who just got back from her trip to Beijing. What did she accomplish amid growing tensions between the U.S. and China? 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 U.S. Osprey crashes in Australia with 23 Marines on board and three people are killed in a racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida. Plus, in the wake of the first GOP presidential primary debate, candidates Mike Pence and Chris Christie join Nancy Cordes. You'll also hear from a bipartisan duo looking for solutions to the looming "child care cliff," South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace and California Democrat Ro Khanna. Finally, Russia expert Fiona Hill weighs in on the mysterious plane crash that killed Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin after his failed coup attempt against Vladimir Putin. 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 podcast discusses the aftermath of the Maui fires, a West Coast hurricane, and the new GOP primary polling. It includes interviews with key officials, updates on extreme weather events, and discussions on fall vaccines for COVID, flu, and RSV. The impact of climate change, search and rescue efforts, and federal assistance to Hawaii are also addressed.

This week on Face the Nation, the fires in Maui are now the deadliest in more than a century. Plus, another special counsel investigation is announced, this time focused on the president's son Hunter. Also, Iran is set to free 5 Americans, wrongfully held there for years -- what is Washington giving Tehran in exchange? We'll hear from the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Mike Turner, and Neda Sharghi, the sister of one of the prisoners  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, the third indictment of Donald Trump takes center stage in what could be the most serious case yet against the former President. Host Major Garrett spoke with three Trump administration officials who could offer key testimony in the case: Vice President Mike Pence, and two who told Trump there was NO evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, Attorney General Bill Barr and the head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, now a CBS News expert and analyst, Chris Krebs. Trump attorney John Lauro joined the show to discuss his legal defense strategy. Plus: Former congressman and GOP hopeful Will Hurd and Minnesota Democrat Rep. Dean Phillips. 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, we'll take a look at new charges filed against former President Trump in the classified documents case. Margaret Brennan speaks with two of his Republican presidential primary opponents, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley and former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson. Also, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari discusses some optimistic signs when it comes to the economy. Plus, a new CBS News poll takes a look at Americans' views on climate change and San Antonio's mayor Ron Nirenberg weighs in on how extreme heat is impacting his city. 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, extreme heat continues to smash records around the world and tactics being taken by Texas officials at the border to deter migrants comes under scrutiny. As July slogs on, so do the miserable temperatures and brutal severe weather episodes that are dominating the summer of '23. There's no denying it's hot or that the high temperatures are raising concerns about the future of the planet, but what can be done at this point? We'll talk to Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. Her city is one of the hottest spots in the country. Then, the Justice Department orders the removal of floating barriers in the Rio Grande after reports of injuries to migrants trying to enter the U.S. We'll ask Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales about some of the measures being used and his new immigration proposal. Plus, the culture wars on the campaign trail intensify as Vice President Kamala Harris blasts new Florida guidelines for teaching Black history in schools. We'll talk to former New Jersey Governor and Republican candidate Chris Christie about that and a possible third indictment facing former President Trump. Finally, the facts surrounding gender-affirming care with the head of the organization that sets the guidelines for treatment, Dr. Marci Bowers.  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," Margaret Brennan speaks to National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Rep. Michael McCaul. Plus, a look at the extreme weather. 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, climate change, the global economy, and war in eastern Europe all come to a head as President Biden prepares for an overseas summit with NATO allies. Record breaking heat is driving Americans to seek cooler temperatures, even President Biden hit the beach over the weekend to recharge before he leaves for Europe. We spoke exclusively with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen from Beijing about her efforts to lower tension between the world’s two largest economies, even as trade disputes ramp up. The war in Ukraine reached the 500 day mark as President Biden made what he called a "difficult" decision to send controversial cluster bombs to help defeat the Russians. Democratic Senator Chris Coons, and Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova joined us. Plus, we'll take a look at a new push by the nation's governors to help children's mental health with Utah's Republican Governor Spencer Cox. 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, the Supreme Court wraps up its session with some blockbuster decisions reinforcing its conservative power, dealing potentially serious blows to some younger voters when it comes to education. Margaret spoke with former Vice President and 2024 GOP contender Mike Pence about the conservative take on the court's decisions, plus he's just back from Ukraine. University of California president Michael Drake will tell us how the UC system ensures a diverse student body following the state's own ban on affirmative action decades ago. Plus, Obama administration Attorney General Eric Holder joins the show for a liberal perspective on this week's SCOTUS news. Also, We'll talk with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the criticism of the FAA, and what's in the works when it comes to dealing with the impact of climate change on airline travel. Finally, can you tell the difference between an artificial intelligence generated image and a real one? We'll help you learn what to look for to tell the real deal from the AI fakes. 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