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Face the Nation on the Radio 3/27/22 Mar 27, 2022

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This week on “Face the Nation” guest moderator John Dickerson discusses Russia’s assault on Ukraine as it grinds into a second month. Joining will be former CIA Acting Director Michael Morell. Also on the program will be CBS National Security correspondent David Martin. There will also be insight from former Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch. Former senator Will Hurd on his new book “American Reboot," and argues that Republicans need to admit the 2020 election was legitimately decided. And Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on the investigation into the January 6th insurrection at the capitol.

Face the Nation on the Radio 3/20/22 Mar 20, 2022

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This week on “Face the Nation” with no end in sight for the war in Ukraine moderator Margaret Brennan has exclusive interviews with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the new weapons being sent to Ukraine and the diplomatic approach to arming them. Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Qin Gang on the relations between the U.S. and China after President Biden warns Beijing not to help Russia with its invasion. Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova on her country’s battle against Russia. A rare Sunday interview with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. And former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb on the latest Covid news.

Face the Nation on the Radio 3/13 Mar 13, 2022

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Jake Sullivan, National Security Adviser to President Biden joins to discuss reports Iran fired an overnight missile that landed near the U.S. consulate in Iraq. He also spoke about the continued conflict in Ukraine. Dmytro Kuleba, Ukrainian Foreign Minister says “President Putin definitely believes that Ukraine has no right to exist as a country. He doesn't recognize our identity. He says we are Russians, we are not Ukrainians.” Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, says the Russian economy is being hit hard by sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the West. Anthony Salvanto, CBS' News executive director of elections and surveys breaks down the latest CBS News poll on Americans' feelings on the war in Ukraine and rising gas prices. Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz tells Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan the Federal Reserve can either raise interest rates and risk a recession, or allow inflation to continue to rise. The mRNA technology Pfizer used to develop their COVID-19 vaccine has the potential to cure certain types of cancer, says CEO Albert Bourla.

Face the Nation on the Radio 03/06 Mar 06, 2022

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Secretary of State Anthony Blinken talked about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the latest on the Iran nuclear deal. Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) joined moderator Margaret Brennan about the crisis in Ukraine and the January six committee. U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi says, “...We need this to stop because without the war stopping, people will just continue to pour out of the country.” Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova discusses the latest developments in the country.

Face the Nation on the Radio 2/27/22 Feb 27, 2022

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On this week's "Face the Nation," with moderator Margaret Brennan; after months of warnings from U.S. officials, Russian President Putin launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine. Former National Security Adviser H.R McMaster provides his analysis on what the US can do next.We'll hear from US. Ambassador to U.S Linda Thomas Greenfield and Rep. Liz Cheney about the ongoing full-scale assault of Ukraine. CBS's Charlie D'Agata reports that street battles broke out in Kharkiv as Ukrainian soldiers and civilians struggled to keep control of the city. CBS's Mark Strassmann reports on the economic ripple effects for the global economy stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, what effect will the Russian attack on Ukraine have on the global economy. We'll talk to World Bank President David Malpass. This past week, President Biden officially named federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court. Majority Whip James Clyburn provides perspective on the historic nomination.

Face the Nation on the Radio 2/20/22 Feb 20, 2022

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On this week's "Face the Nation" with moderator Margaret Brennan. Breaking News -- CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin reported moments ago on "Face the Nation" that Russian troops have been given orders to invade Ukraine. Before Sunday's news, President Biden announced Friday that the U.S had "no reason to believe" Moscow had decided to move forward with an invasion. We'll hear from Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Russia's U.S Ambassador Anatoly Antonov, and Ukraine's U.S Ambassador Oksana Markarova. According to U.S Intelligence, increased cyber attacks are meant to be the opening act of the invasion. Senator Chris Krebs discusses the U.S U.S. strategy to combat this warfare. Where does America’s belief of a pending Russian invasion of Ukraine leave NATO? This Sunday, we talk to Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg for answers to that critical question and more. Uncertainty over the Russia-Ukraine crisis sent the market into flux over the last two weeks. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger explains. Finally, we learned that Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for COVID-19. Buckingham Palace has announced that the 95-year-old monarch is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms.” She is expected to continue “light duties at Windsor over the coming week.”

Face the Nation on the Radio 2/13/22 Feb 13, 2022

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On this week's "Face the Nation" with moderator Margaret Brennan, Inflation worries, lifted mask mandates, and updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the January 6th insurrection. We'll hear from National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, CBS's David Martin, Federal Reserve President Mary Daly, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. Rep. Kinzinger (R-IL.) We'll get our weekly covid update from former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb. Plus, a new CBS News poll on the mental health of children as education continues during the pandemic.

Face the Nation on the Radio 2/6/22 Feb 06, 2022

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On this week's "Face the Nation" with moderator Margaret Brennan; Former National Security Adviser H.R McMaster discusses how the Biden administration is handling relations with Russia, China and more. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) shares his thoughts on the U.S.-China relationship as the Olympic games kick off in Beijing. The U.S. added 467-thousand jobs in January -- surprising economists. We'll hear from Deputy Treasury Secretary Wall Adeyemo about the administration's next steps for economic recovery. Former FDA Commissioner and Pfizer board member Dr. Scott Gottlieb has the latest on the developments with a coronavirus vaccine for children under 5 years old. Finally, we hear from those who voice their concerns about parenting during the pandemic.

Face the Nation on the Radio 1/30/22 Jan 30, 2022

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On this week's "Face the Nation" with moderator Margaret Brennan, Ukrainian President Zelensky is asking the U.S. to tone down the rhetoric around a possible Russian invasion of his country. She discusses how her country is viewing Russia's military build-up on their border. is asking the U.S. to tone down the rhetoric around a possible Russian invasion of his country. One of President Biden's top diplomats, Victoria Nuland, joins discusses efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Ukraine-Russia Crisis. House Majority Whip James Clybburn (D-SC) says he urged President Biden to nominate a black woman to the Supreme Court back in 2020. Following the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer, he believes South Carolina judge Michelle Childs should be the one. Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) discusses President Biden’s pending Supreme Court nomination and the latest in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia crisis. Finally, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb has the latest on the coronavirus -- including new variants, guidelines, and more.

Face the Nation on the Radio 1/23 Jan 23, 2022

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On this week's "Face the Nation" with moderator Margaret Brennan; after a week of escalating tensions and even more military buildup at the Russia-Ukraine border, we ask Secretary of State Antony Blinken what the U.S. is prepared to do in the event of more Russian aggression. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, discusses what Congress can do to deter a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. We'll also get the latest out of Ukraine from CBS's Holly Williams. Meanwhile, the House committee investigating the January 6 attack received a big win after the Supreme Court dismissed former President Trump’s plea to hold over 700 documents from the committee. We hear from Committee Chair Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS.) Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb has the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 and under. Finally, we hear from a "Listening to America" focus group, who do not believe we are in a better place now with the pandemic than a year ago.

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