The Takeout with Major Garrett

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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/1/26 Jun 01, 2026

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CBS News has learned that the Trump Administration will drop the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. Ed O’Keefe discusses his latest reporting. President Trump posts on Truth Social that conversations are ongoing with Iran, while the country’s state media asserts negotiations are suspended. Aaron MacLean provides analysis on the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran. Voters in California will cast their ballots in multiple primaries, including the races for the Los Angeles Mayor and Governor. POLITICO’s Melanie Mason joins to preview these races and how the newly drawn maps will affect congressional primaries. Plus, Major will speak with TMZ DC’s co-Managing Editors Jacob Wasserman and Charlie Cotton about the tabloid’s effort to cover politics in the nation’s capitol. Join us for the full episode here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/29/26 May 29, 2026

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On tonight's edition of The Takeout...Major starts with Nancy Cordes on the latest confusion over Iran negotiations. Margaret Brennan joins with part of her interview with Ukranian President Zelenskyy. We'll have Epstein survivor Annie Farmer on to react to Pam Bondi's closed door testimony on the release of the Epstein files. And super progressive candidate Chris Rabb discusses his campaign for a House seat in one of the country's most liberal districts. That and more on The Takeout podcast.

Lois Romano, Author of "AN INCONVENIENT WIDOW: The Torment, Trial, and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln" May 29, 2026

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Major sits down with veteran journalist Lois Romano to discuss her new biography "An Inconvenient Widow: The Torment, Trial, and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln". The rare and extensive profile of the former first lady looks at her life before and after her husband's assassination. Romano and Major break down Mary Todd Lincoln's mental health struggles, discussing how they'd be treated today and how misogyny has shaped the public's perception of her. Romano also details how Mary shaped the role of the first lady with her ground-breaking presence in Washington.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/28/26 May 29, 2026

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Welcome to the Takeout. President Trump is pushing for a $250 bill featuring himself, but his political currency with Republicans is wavering after last week's fallout over the anti-weaponization fund. Conflicting messages about a lasting ceasefire with Iran continued today, even after reports that Iran launched a ballistic missile towards Kuwait. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down the threat of Ebola for exposed Americans who will be sent to a Kenyan treatment facility, there are concerns about their level of care. CEO of the Atlantic Nick Thompson sits down with Major to talk about why young people are not fully embracing AI. Finally, Washington bureau chief for the Atlanta Journal Constitution Tia Mitchell and NOTUS senior editor Dave Levinthal break down the contentious LA mayor race, Georgia senate primaries and a lot more.

Extended Interview: Ben Rhodes May 28, 2026

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In a compelling interview with Major, Ben Rhodes reflects on his upcoming book, “All We Say”, which tells the history of 15 speeches that define America 250 years after its founding. Rhodes, who served as Deputy National Security Advisor to President Barack Obama, shared his thoughts on the Iran war, why he thinks the Obama White House “did get right” the 2015 nuclear deal, and the state of the Democratic Party as it faces backlash over the handling of the 2024 election autopsy release. From Martin Luther King’s "I have a dream" speech to right- and left-wing populism in America, Rhodes gives his first-hand account to Major and how the nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence under the presidency of Trump.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/27/26 May 27, 2026

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Welcome to The Takeout. Texas senate race is set following Ken Paxton’s decisive run off win as President Trump declares he doesn’t “care about the midterms.” A tale of two incumbents: Rep. Christian Menefee speaks to Major about his agenda and generational shift after defeating Al Green. A peace deal with Iran is at stalemate but Trump claims Tehran is “negotiating on fumes.” CBS News national security contributor Joe Zacks analyzes a potential deal and its implications for Washington. Finally, political strategists Joel Payne and T.W. Arrighi zero in on why Jill Biden told CBS Sunday Morning she was "frightened" by her husband's 2024 debate performance, and was concerned he might be having a stroke.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/26/26 May 26, 2026

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Welcome to The Takeout. President Trump asserts his third medical exam "checked out perfectly” as questions are raised over his health. Nancy Cordes has the latest from the White House. Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson joins The Takeout to discuss the Justice Department’s “anti-weaponization” fund and what it entails for the Republicans. Next, Aaron MacLean explains the Qatar talks aimed at ending the war in the Middle East and Iran's end goal. Finally, political panelists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Terry Sullivan explain the heated Cornyn-Paxton Senate primary runoff in Texas.

Jon Krakauer, Author of "Into Thin Air" on the 1996 Mount Everest Disaster, 30 Years Later May 23, 2026

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Major conducts a wide-ranging interview with author Jon Krakauer, three decades after the 1996 Mount Everest disaster. Jon reflects on the time that has passed since the release of his 1997 book "Into Thin Air", which chronicles his first-hand account of the journey and what ultimately led to the deaths of twelve people.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/22/26 May 23, 2026

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Aaron MacLean and Sam Vinograd join Major at the top of the show to discuss the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's Director of National Intelligence. They both detail the role of the ODNI, what the shift in leadership will mean for the administration, and the latest on the war in Iran. As the President defends his proposal of the anti-weaponization fund in a Truth Social post, Michael Cohen speaks with Major about wanting to apply for the fund. Plus, Maryland Democratic Congressman Glenn Ivey and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join "The Takeout" to reflect on six years since George Floyd's death and their renewed push for policing reform. Join us for the full episode here.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/21/26 May 21, 2026

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Major begins the show with Ebola, discussing with Dr. Celine Gounder how the virus has spread within the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the travel restrictions to neighboring African countries. Nikole Killion explains her latest reporting, where some Republicans, staunch allies of the President, are not sold on the Department of Justice's Anti-Weaponization Fund. Georgetown Law's Rupa Bhattacharya provides legal analysis on this fund and whether there is precedent for it. Major has a wide-ranging interview with Former Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene about her reaction to Rep. Thomas Massie losing his primary, the role foreign funding played in that race, and her takeaways on this year's Georgia elections. Plus, former Sen. Lamar Alexander discusses his new memoir, "The Education of a Senator: From JFK to Trump," and his worries about the Republican Party not holding President Trump accountable. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout".

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