The Takeout with Major Garrett

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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/24/26 Apr 24, 2026

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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to travel to Islamabad to continue peace negotiations with Iran. These conversations follow President Trump's announcement of a three-week extension between Israel and Lebanon. Ed O'Keefe is at the White House with more. Major speaks with former Trump National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien to parse through all the details. A soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro allegedly placed bets on the prediction market platform Polymarket before the raid went public, gaining over $400,000. Nicole Sganga joins Major at the desk to explain the latest. Plus, Sami Sage, founder of BETCHES, discusses how influencers and mainstream media outlets collaborated to reveal and vet the reporting that led to former Congressman Eric Swalwell's resignation. Join us for the full episode here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/23/26 Apr 23, 2026

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified on Capitol Hill, saying that the U.S.’ current trade relationship with Canada “sucks". Major interviews Ontario Premier Doug Ford for his response. Off the heels of the state’s first governor debate last night, California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra joins “The Takeout” to discuss his platform. Plus, Major continues his tribute to CBS News Radio. This time, he shares a snippet of when the radio covered Japan’s surrender which led to the end of World War II. All that and more right here on The Takeout!

NYT's Jodi Kantor on Finding Your Unique Career Path [Extended Interview] Apr 23, 2026

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Major speaks with New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor about her new book, "How to Start: Discovering Your Life's Work". The book sets out to provide advice to recent college graduates looking to find the career they're most passionate about. Kantor also discusses her latest reporting on the Supreme Court's shadow docket.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/22/26 Apr 22, 2026

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Major returns to the anchor chair. Ed O'Keefe is at the White House reporting on the fluid situation between US and Iran, following the extended ceasefire announced by President Trump. Voters in Virginia approved a new map that would give Democrats a 10-1 majority in the state. Fin Gomez joins Major at the desk to discuss the results. Republican Senator Thom Tillis has vowed not to vote on Fed nominee Kevin Warsh, until Trump ends his probe against current Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Tillis joins the show to explain. House Armed Services member and Colorado Democrat Jason Crow speaks with Major about his reaction to the war in Iran. Major plays a snippet of the 1932 Republican National Convention radio broadcast. It's the first day of Major's month-long tribute for the radio division. Join us for the full episode here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/21/26 Apr 21, 2026

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Nikole Killion is in for Major Garrett. Moments before the show, President Trump announces an extension of the ceasefire between the US and Iran in a Truth Social post. Ed O'Keefe is at the White House with the news, while Sam Vinograd provides additional analysis about what this means. Florida Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from office, before a House Ethics hearing that would've determined her punishment for violating campaign finance laws. Taurean Small is at Capitol Hill with more. Plus, Virginia voters are casting their ballots today. They will vote on a redistricting measure that would bolster Democratic support in the state. David Becker joins Nikole to discuss. Nikole also interviews former Republican Senator and Governor George Allen about his reaction. Listen to the full episode here!

Megan Garber on the Impact of Internet Culture with “Screen People” [Extended Interview] Apr 21, 2026

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Major speaks with Megan Garber of The Atlantic, whose new book, “Screen People: How We Entertained Ourselves into a State of Emergency”, discusses her take on internet culture and how people are seen more as characters than given grace as being human. She also provides some solutions about how we should perceive the algorithm and taking back agency from technology.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/20/26 Apr 20, 2026

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U.S. forces seized an Iranian vessel over the weekend. President Trump’s messaging continues to change about whether he would reach another deal with Iran. Charlie D’Agata reports from Tel Aviv about the state of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron McLean joins Major at the touchscreen and Major touches on the breaking news that Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned with Ed O’Keefe at the White House. Jake Rosen discusses FBI Director Kash Patel’s new lawsuit against The Atlantic after their reporting that accuses Patel of excessive drinking and absence in his position that has worried his peers at the agency. Plus, Major interviews former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms about her gubernatorial run and Bill Nye the Science Guy about his advocacy in pushing for members of Congress to stop proposed cuts to NASA. All that and more on The Takeout!

USA Today’s Susan Page on Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy [Extended Interview] Apr 18, 2026

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Major interviews Susan Page, USA Today’s Washington Bureau Chief, to discuss her latest book, “The Queen and her Presidents”. The book highlights Queen Elizabeth’s relationships with several presidents throughout her multi-decade tenure. Page details the Queen’s impact on multiple world events like the Suez Canal as well as the World Wars.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/17/26 Apr 17, 2026

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President Trump announces on Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz is open, yet the U.S. blockade continues. Eleanor Watson joins Major on-set to parse through the details, while Aaron MacLean is at the touchscreen with analysis. The California Governor's race continues to heat up, after former Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign due to sexual assault claims. Will this be the opening Democrats need to take over? Major interviews San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, one of the Democratic gubernatorial candidates, about what sets him apart from the crowded field. Plus, William Henry Harrison had one of the shortest tenures in presidential history. He's often overlooked in U.S. politics, but Major speaks with author/educator Sharon McMahon about the lessons we take away from his presidency. All that and more, right here on The Takeout!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/16/26 Apr 17, 2026

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Charlie D’Agata joins from Israel to break down the latest going on with the war in Iran. CBS News National Security Contributor Joe Zacks provides additional analysis. With two members of Congress resigning to avoid expulsion resolutions from their peers, Major speaks with Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, who has been behind the recent efforts. Rep. Luna claims that there’s a Senator who may have committed sexual misconduct and breaks the news on our air. Plus, former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax kills his wife before ending his life in their home. Nicole Sganga joins Major at the desk with more. Listen to the full episode here.