

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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Sep 26, 2021 • 54min
Face the Nation on the Radio 9/26
On this week's "Face the Nation with moderator Margaret Brennan," confusion builds over who is eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters and when can they receive them. We'll hear from CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb. South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott discusses police reform and the migrant crisis on the Southern border and Washington Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal discusses infrastructure negotiations. Plus, interviews with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison about COVID-19, China and his country’s new security contract with the U.S and U.K. Finally, we sit down with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss press freedom in Turkey and the US exit from Afghanistan.
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Sep 19, 2021 • 1h 20min
EXTRA: Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb - Full Interview
Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan's full interview with the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Scott Gottlieb. Portions of the interview aired on the September 19, 2021 Face the Nation broadcast.
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Sep 19, 2021 • 53min
Face the Nation on the Radio 9/19
On this week's "Face the Nation," Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb joins us for a wide-ranging interview about his new book "Uncontrolled Spread: Why COVID-19 Crushed Us and How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic." Amid reports that the White House is considering vaccine mandates for travelers, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby breaks down the implications for his industry. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders joins us to discuss ongoing negotiations with fellow Democrats over an infrastructure package. NIH Director Francis Collins joins us to help make sense of new vaccine booster guidelines.
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Sep 12, 2021 • 53min
Face the Nation on the Radio 9/12
On this week's "Face the Nation," we'll discuss President Biden's new vaccine requirements with former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb. Meanwhile, the GOP plans to sue the Biden administration over the president's executive orders to require Covid vaccinations for as many as 100 million people in the US. GOP Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel will tell us why she thinks the mandate is “unconstitutional.” With CDC data showing child hospital admissions are higher in states with lower population vaccination, how are hospitals dealing with the surge in pediatric patients? We'll hear from Texas Children's Hospital Pathologist-In-Chief Dr. James Versalovic. Kids comprise more than one in four new COVID-19 cases across the U.S. New reports indicate the Pfizer vaccine could be approved by the FDA for use in children between 5-11 by the end of October. CBS's Mark Strassmann reports. There are concerns mounting on Capitol Hill about an upcoming right-wing rally in the nation's capital, how are lawmakers preparing for potential unrest following the January 6 attack? We'll talk ton Rep. Liz Cheney. (R-WY.) According to U.S intelligence officials, the Taliban claiming victory in Afghanistan is emboldening jihadist extremists and fueling propaganda. Charlie D'Agata reports that sources on the ground say "al Qaeda is intrinsically linked with the Taliban." The FBI released a report Saturday that shows September 11 hijackers had contact with Saudi Arabia associates in the U.S., though it did not include evidence that the Saudi gov't was complicit. Holly Williams is in Riyadh with a look at how the country is fighting extremism. CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell and Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) discuss the fight against terrorism 20 years after 9/11.Finally, 20 years ago, the terror attacks on 9/11 illustrated some of the worst humanity has to offer. But in reaction, some of the best -- courage in the face of danger, unity at an intensely divisive moment. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more on how a politically divided US could use more unity today.
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Sep 5, 2021 • 53min
Face the Nation on the Radio 9/5
On this week's "Face the Nation," guest moderated by Weijia Jiang, What should parents know about the Delta variant as children start school? We're joined by White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci. With the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan now complete, former Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon discusses America's security strategy moving forward. We'll hear from Louisiana's Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Sheng, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy about the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Plus, Texas Democratic Representative Veronica Escobar on strict new abortion regulations in her state and the latest on school reopenings in El Paso.
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Aug 29, 2021 • 50min
Face the Nation on the Radio 8/29
On this week's "Face the Nation," guest moderated by Ed O'Keefe, CBS News Foreign Correspondent Charlie D'Agata and CBS News National Security Correspondent report the latest on the violence in Kabul, Afghanistan. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan joins us to discuss President Biden’s evacuation and defense strategy in the wake of a deadly ISIS-K attack on the Kabul airport. We'll hear from Former U.S. Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon, who offers thoughts on the Biden administration’s response to a deadly ISIS-K attack and the threats going forward; Plus, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) discusses America's ongoing exit from Kabul and the security landscape moving forward. Hurricane Ida is expected to strike the Gulf Coast 16 years to the day as Hurricane Katrina. We hear from CBS News Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli and CBS News Correspondent Omar Villafranca. We will also hear from Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome. Finally, Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb breaks down the intelligence community’s latest review on COVID’s origins and what's next after FDA’s approval of Pfizer’s vaccine.
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Aug 22, 2021 • 50min
Face the Nation on the Radio 8/22
This week, how President Biden is addressing fallout after Afghanistan quickly falls to the Taliban. We hear from CBS's Foreign Correspondent Roxana Saberi, Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, Former Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker. Pus, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinkin joins us to discuss the Administration's next steps with Afghanistan. Fearing life under Taliban rule, several Afghan citizens and allies are desperately seeking escape. CBS's Holly Williams reports there are also increasing concerns that ISIS could use the chaos in Kabul to carry out an attack. CBS News Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli has the latest on Tropical Storm Henri. And Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joins us with the latest on the coronavirus, the Delta Variant, vaccines and more. CBS's Major Garrett guest-moderates this week's "Face the Nation."
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Aug 15, 2021 • 51min
Face the Nation on the Radio 8/15
On this week's "Face the Nation," White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Guest Moderator Nancy Cordes to discuss booster shots and keeping children safe as they return to school. Set to become New York's first female governor in under two weeks, NY Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul discusses the fallout of Governor Cuomo's resignation and her vision for the state. House Republican Whip Rep. Steve Scalise joins us to discuss efforts to increase vaccinations as his state of Louisiana battles one the nation's worst COVID surges. Broward County School Board Chair Dr. Rosalind Osgood talks about how to keep children & staff safe in the wake of losing four teachers to COVID-19 in just 24-hours. The latest on the situation in Afghanistan with CBS News Foreign Correspondent Roxana Saberi and CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin.
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Aug 8, 2021 • 50min
Face the Nation on the Radio 8/8
On this week's "Face the Nation," the Delta variant is surging, what should teachers, students and parents expect as they head back to school this fall? Guest Moderator John Dickerson is joined by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. Miami-Dade superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho weighs in on the controversy surrounding Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ order banning masks in schools. We'll hear from former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb with the latest on the COVID19 pandemic. Plus, author explains the concept of high conflict.
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Aug 1, 2021 • 51min
Face the Nation on the Radio 8/1
On this week's "Face the Nation," concerns over the highly contagious Delta Variant, and the CDC reversal of mask mandates. Guest Moderator John Dickerson is joined by White House Chief Medical Adviser and NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb. Meanwhile, Israel has officially started its COVID19 booster campaign for adults over 60, after data showed waning vaccine efficacy. What can the country's vaccine rollout teach us? We'll hear from Israel's Director of Public Health Services Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis. How do coronvairus spikes fueled by the Delta Variant change our economic outlook? What can we expect to happen when the handful of remaining federal COVID support programs expire? Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari breaks it all down. Plus, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin will join us to discuss the next steps for infrastructure legislation and the latest on efforts to protect to voting rights.
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