Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

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Face the Nation on the Radio 11/14 Nov 14, 2021

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On this week's "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan's exclusive interview with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who discusses inflation, Democrats tax plans, and how the Biden administration is approaching ongoing supply chain disruptions. Inflation and supply chain woes continue to put full COVID recovery into question. Just when can Americans expect to see any relief? We check in with Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari. Is Delta done or are we in for another wave? Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb updates us on boosters, vaccines for children, and new treatments in the fight against COVID. Colorado Governor Jared Polis joins us for a look at how the COVID pandemic continues to grip Colorado and just how new vaccine guidelines can help stop the spread. After the hottest summer ever recorded in the United States, what are global leaders doing to combat the climate crisis? We'll talk to World Bank Group President David Malpass.

Face the Nation on the Radio 11/7 Nov 07, 2021

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On this week's "Face the Nation" with moderator Margaret Brennan; late Friday, the House passed President Biden's 1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill, a key part to the president's ambitious social agenda. Will these major projects begin by the Spring? We'll hear from Cedric Richmond, the Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. Senator Tim Kaine tells us how Democrats on Capitol Hill are responding to their losses on Election Day. CBS News’s chief political analyst John Dickerson and Cook Political Report Editor in Chief Amy Walter walk us through what Tuesday’s election results could mean for next year’s midterm elections. Former FDA Commission Dr. Scott Gottlieb has the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic. And FedEx Chairman and CEO Fred Smith joins us to discuss how his company is handling ongoing supply chain disruptions.

Face the Nation on the Radio 10/31 Oct 31, 2021

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On this week's "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan is joined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken for a wide-ranging interview including President Biden's climate action goals and the latest on the administration's diplomatic efforts around the world.

With the FDA's emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5-11, how can we ensure kids of all backgrounds get a shot? We're joined by Dr. Claire Boogaard, Medical Director of the COVID-19 Vaccine Program at Children's National Hospital.

Supply chain issues have Americans on edge -- how will it impact the holiday season? How will the president's Build Back Better plan help the American worker? We'll hear from Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

While Democrats push ahead with climate-focused legislation, what's the Conservative answer to fixing the environment? We get the latest on policy with Utah Republican Rep. John Curtis.

With Democrats whipping votes to pass Mr. Biden's ambitious spending plan, what parts are critical for Americans, including the environment? Rep. Ro Khanna of California joins us for a look at the latest out of Capitol Hill.

CBS's Ed O'Keefe has a preview of the Virginia governor’s race, the biggest political contest on Election Day. Can Terry McAuliffe win again by nationalizing the race? Or will Glenn Youngkin’s hyperlocal focus on education succeed?

EXTRA: Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad - Extended Interview Oct 25, 2021

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"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan speaks with the former top U.S. envoy to Afghanistan who negotiated the America's withdrawal from the war earlier this year.

Face the Nation on the Radio 10/24 Oct 24, 2021

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On this week's "Face the Nation," Former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad joins Moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss his resignation and the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan. Mississippi Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson discusses the latest from the House select committee's probe into the January 6 insurrection. International Monetary Fund Chief Economist Gita Gopinath discusses inflation and the ongoing U.S. supply chain issues. Finally, Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb updates us on COVID-19 vaccines for children and the state of the pandemic.

Face the Nation on the Radio 10/17 Oct 17, 2021

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"Face the Nation" is pre-empted this week because of football, we will re-air a special edition of the CBS News "Weekend Roundup." hosted by Allison Keyes, this week, an FDA advisory panel approved Covid-19 booster shots for both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. At the same time President Biden is trying to mitigate inflation and high prices partly driven by gridlock at the nation's ports. Allison gets the latest on what the president has to say about all of this from CBS's Ed O'Keefe. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses the inflation problem with Allison. Amid inflation and rising prices, there are things worried consumers can do to cut back. Reporter Jake Reiner explains. CBS's Alex Tin has the latest on the decision from the FDA advisory panel. But , CBS's Meg Oliver reports from Montana, that the coronavirus is surging in rural America. The White House says it will lift travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign nationals on November 8th for both air travel and land borders. CBS's Adrienne Bard in Mexico City says that announcement hit close to home. There's new guidance from experts on how millions of Americans use aspirin. CBS's Dr. Tara Narula reports. Help is on the way for the community of Benton Harbor, Michigan. Due to old lead pipes, residents have had to drink bottled eater for at least a year and a half because of contaminated drinking water. Reporter Andrew Feather has more. The late Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman at the center of some of the most extraordinary discoveries in medical science, is finally being honored by the World Health Organization for research using her cells without her knowledge or consent. CBS's Elaine Cobbe reports. Kean University in New Jersey is known as one of the top ten most diverse facilities in the Northern U-S. CBS's Lisa Mateo tells us its president moved to make sure the staff reflected the student population. In this week's Kaleidoscope, Allison is joined by Taisha Saintil at the non-profit Haitian Bridge Alliance. She discusses the plight of Haitian migrants trying to make their way from South America to the U-S to seek asylum. Thousands who camped under a bridge on the Southern border are gone -- many of them sent back to Haiti with limited housing, food and water. The actor who played Star Trek's Captain James T-Kirk finally went to space for real. CBS's Peter King tells us it blew William Shatner's mind. CBS's Elise Preston has a story that sounds like a Disney movie, involving a Montana Park Ranger, a little girl and her bear. One of the nation's leading authorities on autism, Temple Grandin, is out with a new book. CBS's Jaime Wax reports. Finally, Chicago legend, historian and activist Timuel Black, died this week at the age of 102. Allison talks to Chicago Sun-Times Reporter Maudlyne Ihejirika about the life of an elder statesman -- mourned by many, including former President Barack Obama.

Face the Nation on the Radio 10/10 Oct 10, 2021

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On this week's "Face the Nation" with moderator Margaret Brennan, Mary Daly, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco joins us for an assessment on the pandemic economy following the latest jobs report. Former CISA Director and CBS News Cybersecrity expert Chris Krebs discusses the latest with Facebook following a whistleblower's blistering testimony and the state of misinformation online. Fiona Hill, former National Security Council Director for European and Russian Affairs, joins us to discuss populism and US strategy toward Russia. Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff discusses the January 6th insurrection and his new book, “Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy And Still Could.” Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb updates us on the Biden administration's COVID-19 response and the latest on vaccines for kids. Finally, CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto on a new CBS News Poll: Will Parents Get Their Younger Kids Vaccinated?

Face the Nation on the Radio 10/3 Oct 03, 2021

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On this week's "Face the Nation," White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the grim milestone of 700,000 Covid19 deaths, and how a new treatment might help save lives. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb updates us on the booster rollout and new potential life-saving Covid19 treatments. With no infrastructure vote and a divided Democratic party, President Biden's domestic agenda is at stake. We'll talk with New York's Alexandria Ocasio-Cortezabout what it will take to get the president's top legislative priorities passed. We'll also hear from Governor Jim Justice (WV-R) joins us to discuss infrastructure and why his state is still lagging in vaccinations. Finally, New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker discusses the Biden agenda and the state of police reform negotiations.

EXTRA: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison - Full Interview Sep 29, 2021

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Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan's full interview with the Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison. Portions of the interview aired on the September 26, 2021 Face the Nation broadcast.

Face the Nation on the Radio 9/26 Sep 26, 2021

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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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