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Face the Nation on the Radio 1/17 Jan 17, 2021

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Just two weeks after pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol Building, President-elect Joe Biden will officially be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. Security officials are on high alert not only in the nation's capital, but across the country. We'll have the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, as the death toll continues to rise, and concerns over another strain of the virus. Plus -- a new CBS News poll on the vaccine rollout and the state of U.S democracy. Stay tuned for these stories and more on this week's "Face the Nation."

Facing Forward Trailer Jan 17, 2021

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Margaret Brennan and the Face the Nation team bring you insight and detail into the tectonic shifts underway in the US and around the globe including how the pandemic fallout and recovery affect you and your family. Check out our new podcast Facing Forward. Margaret will be talking with key economic and political leaders, corporate players, and influencers reshaping America and the world. Subscribe to Facing Forward on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Face the Nation on the Radio 1/10/2021 Jan 10, 2021

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Exactly two weeks before President-Elect Joe Biden is sworn into the Oval Office, Pro-Trump rioters stormed Capitol Hill, leaving multiple people dead. On this week's "Face the Nation," we discuss the security measures that will be taken on Inauguration day, as well as the latest calls for President Trump's impeachment over his role in the protests. Moderator Margaret Brennan talks to Senators Roy Blunt (R-MI), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Washing D.C Mayor Muriel Bowser. Former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director Chris Krebs weighs in on the latest on growing online threats and disinformation campaigns amid news of Mr. Trump's Twitter ban. Plus, we get reactions from former "Face the Nation" moderators Bob Schieffer and John Dickerson, and CBS's Mark Strassmann reports on reactions to the attacks around the world. Finally, we'll get the latest on the coronavirus, and the distribution of the vaccine with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb.

Face the Nation on the Radio 1/3/21 Jan 03, 2021

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The long wait -- as a COVID-19 vaccine roll out continues -- but why is it taking so long to get the shots to most Americans? We talk to Operation Warp Speed's chief adviser Moncef Slaoui as well as former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. We'll hear from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti about the surge in coronavirus cases in LA. Meanwhile, Republican Senator Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas says nearly 1/4 of the Senate GOP plans to challenge President-Elect Biden's 2020 win. Moderator Margaret Brennan will have all that and more on this week's "Face the Nation."

Face the Nation on the Radio 12/27 Dec 27, 2020

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On this week's "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan talks to Nashville Mayor, John Cooper and the former Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterintelligence Unit, about the explosion that rocked the city on Christmas Day. As always, we'll hear from former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb for the latest on COVID-19. Plus Per tradition, we talk to some of the authors, whose books have been named "some of the year's best."

Face the Nation on the Radio 12/20 Dec 20, 2020

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Moderator Margaret Brennan talks to Surgeon General, Jerome Adams and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb about the latest COVID-19 vaccine news. We'll also talk to President-elect Joe Biden's incoming Chief of Staff, Ronald Klain about Mr. Biden's coronavirus vaccine plan. An analysis of these stories and more on this week's "Face the Nation,

Face the Nation on the Radio 12/13 Dec 13, 2020

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On this week's "Face the Nation," the FDA has approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use -- how quickly can it be distributed -- as coronavirus cases continue to surge? We hear from Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. Plus interviews with Louisiana Democratic Congressman Cedric Richmond, who is soon leaving Congress to join the Biden White House as a senior adviser, Bob Garrett of Hackensack Meridian Health, which is the leading not-for-profit health care organization, and as President Trump continues to contest the results of the 2020 election, why do some Republicans insist on overturning the results? We hear from CBS News Elections and Surveys Director. Anthony Salvanto.

Face the Nation on the Radio 12/6 Dec 06, 2020

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What is being done to help overwhelmed hospitals? Plus, racing to manufacture and distribute the COVID-19 vaccines? We'll hear from Operation Warp Speed’s Moncef Slaoui, Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Chicago Mayor Lori Lighfoot and more on this week's "Face the Nation."

Face the Nation on the Radio 11/29 Nov 29, 2020

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As many travel on Thanksgiving weekend, experts warn of a surge in coronavirus cases. We hear from White House COVID-19 task Force coordinator Deborah Birx, and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. We'll have interviews with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, and El Paso Mayor Dee Margo, about the rising cases in their cities. Plus, we'll hear from "Feeding America's" Clarie Babineaux-Fontenot, and World Food Programme chief David Beasley about feeding the nation’s hungry over the holidays. These stories on this week's "Face the Nation."

Face the Nation on the Radio 11/22 Nov 22, 2020

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The CDC is warning people to stay home this Thanksgiving, as Coronavirus cases skyrocket across the country. We hear from Dr. Anthony Fauci about the latest numbers, and a possible vaccine. Plus -- interviews with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, CVS Pharmacy CEO, Larry Merlo, President-elect Joe Biden's senior advisor, Symone Sanders, and Former United States National Security Advisor, H.R McMaster. Stay tuned for more on this week's "Face the Nation."