The Takeout with Major Garrett

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Author Matthew Davis on Mount Rushmore's Tragic History [Extended Interview] Nov 28, 2025

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Major speaks with writer/author Matthew Davis on his book, "Biography of a Mountain," which discusses the controversy behind the construction of Mount Rushmore, how the national landmark was received by Native Americans, and how much of the history is erased from the memorial site. Listen to the full conversation here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 11/26/25 Nov 26, 2025

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Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot just blocks away from the White House. Major continues rolling coverage of the shooting. Nicole Sganga is on-site near the train stop where the shooting originated, Weijia Jiang reports on White House reaction, while CBS National Security Contributor Sam Vinograd as well as former FBI officials Katherine Schweit and Jeff Harp join with analysis. Weijia returns to discuss the latest in Ukraine, before Major speaks with NOTUS’ Daniella Diaz and 24SightNews’ editor Tom LoBianco as part of his reporter panel. Listen to the full episode here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 11/25/25 Nov 25, 2025

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The US says that Ukraine is close to signing on a peace deal, but Zelenskyy maintains that there are some details that still need to be ironed out, and Russia is being largely silent. Jennifer Jacobs joins from the White House to discuss the latest, while Fmr. Ambassador Bill Taylor provides analysis. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear penned an op-ed in the Washington Post, signaling that Democrats need to do more than hitting on affordability in order to gain rural voters. Major speaks with Gov. Beshear on what message he wants his party to send. Plus, multiple members of Congress faced the threat of censure in the House last week, causing chaos in the lower chamber. Virginia Democratic Representative Don Beyer joins “The Takeout” with new legislation to raise the threshold for censure. Join us right here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 11/24/25 Nov 24, 2025

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A judge dismisses the Justice Department’s cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Scott MacFarlane and CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi join to discuss. Former Trump ally and Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her exit from the House. The Pentagon is now investigating Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, following his involvement in a video where he urged military members not to follow illegal orders. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports the latest on both those developments. Plus, Major interviews author/writer Matthew Davis on his new book, “Biography of a Mountain,” which details the tragic history behind Mount Rushmore. Listen to the full episode here!

South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn [Extended Interview] Nov 22, 2025

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Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn joins Major for a longform interview about whether another government will shut down come January, who's the leader of the Democratic Party, and what legacy he hopes to leave. The former House Majority Whip is promoting his new book,"The First Eight," where he highlights the eight Black South Carolina congressmen who rose to power during the Reconstruction Era, and paved the way for his tenure.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 11/21/25 Nov 21, 2025

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President Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani: two leaders from the Big Apple meet at the White House. Political Director Fin Gomez and former Mayor Bill de Blasio join to discuss. Major interviews longtime South Carolina Democratic Representative Jim Clyburn about the state of the Democratic Party. Clyburn previews his new book, “The First Eight,” which highlights his predecessors: the eight South Carolina Black Representatives of Congress elected during Reconstruction. Plus, Merriam-Webster announces the terms that are being added to their new dictionary. Senior Editor Peter Sokolowski defines the words that made the cut. Join us right here for The Takeout!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 11/20/25 Nov 20, 2025

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Trump threatens six Democratic lawmakers on Truth Social, after they released a video calling on the military not to follow through on illegal orders. Nancy Cordes joins at the White House with the administration’s response. CBS News reports that the President has agreed to a 28-point peace plan between Russia and Ukraine, but Ukraine has yet to agree. Ambassador Bill Taylor joins Major on-set to discuss next steps. Plus, with just a week away from Thanksgiving, duck is becoming a cheaper alternative to turkey. Allison Tucker, National Accounts Manager at Maple Leaf Farms, provides an on-set cooking demonstration. Listen to the full episode here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 11/19/25 Nov 19, 2025

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After the House and Senate passed legislation calling for more transparency into the Epstein files, the bill is set to head to the President's desk. Nikole Killion is at Capitol Hill with more. The White House has sent Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to Ukraine to iron out a possible peace proposal. Margaret Brennan joins Major to discuss what this meeting means. Plus, Texas Republican Representative Jodey Arrington announces he will retire at the end of his term, to cap a decade-long career in the lower chamber. Major interviews the Budget Chairman on what led to his decision and what's next for the economy, following his meeting with Secretary Scott Bessent. All that and more on The Takeout!

Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, widow of Jamal Khashoggi [Extended Interview] Nov 19, 2025

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Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, the widow of late Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, joins Major on “The Takeout” to react to President Trump’s comments about her late husband and the Saudi Prince’s visit to the White House.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 11/18/25 Nov 19, 2025

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After Trump's shift on the Epstein files, the House passed legislation in a 417-1 vote calling for transparency. Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins to discuss. The President meets with Saudi Prince Mohammad bin Salman at the White House, and defended the leader after being asked a question about the late journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Major speaks with Khashoggi's widow, Hanan, for her reaction. Plus, the Education Department announces its first step to overhaul the agency as we see fit. Major interviews Secretary Linda McMahon on her new effort and what it could means for the students who rely on that funding.