The Takeout with Major Garrett

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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/2/25 Sep 02, 2025

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President Trump is adamant about sending members of the National Guard to deal with crime in Chicago. The Democratic leadership in the state says otherwise. Nancy Cordes is at the White House with the latest. Congress is back in session, juggling all of the news’ topics on their agenda from the Epstein files to the government shutdown. Caitlin Huey-Burns sets the stage for Capitol Hill, before Major interviews North Carolina Republican Rep. Tim Moore from the Appropriations Committee. Plus, Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna will host a presser with victims, urging for the release of the Epstein files. Scott MacFarlane joins Major on-set with more. Listen to the full episode here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/29/25 Aug 29, 2025

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The Trump Administration announces that former Vice President Harris’ Secret Service detail has been revoked. Nancy Cordes is at the White House with more. Sam Vinograd joins Caitlin on-set to discuss how administrations determine whether someone’s Secret Service detail is extended. Ed O’Keefe teases a preview of his interview with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker that will air on Face the Nation this weekend. Ed questions the Governor on his reaction to a National Guard deployment in his state. Plus, it’s been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans. Caitlin speaks with Mitch Landrieu, who was the Lieutenant Governor during the time of the natural disaster, about his experience there. Listen to the full episode here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/28/25 Aug 28, 2025

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The Minneapolis community is still reeling from the shooting that killed two children and injured 18 others in a Catholic church. Caitlin speaks with Minnesota State Representative Emma Greenman about what can be done to prevent future shootings from happening in the state. Minnesota is also one of a dozen states suing TikTok, based on how it's affecting kids across the country. Attorney General Keith Ellison discusses his lawsuit with Caitiln and why he believes the social media platform is "digital nicotine." Plus, President Trump threatens to send members of the National Guard to Chicago. Illinois' Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton joins "The Takeout" to criticize the administration's decision and believes that this is his way to "bring chaos." Tune in to the full episode here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/27/25 Aug 27, 2025

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Tragedy strikes yet again, another mass shooting becomes the major headline of the day. This time a shooter opened fire on the side of a Catholic church in Minnesota during mass, killing two children and injuring 17 others. Ash-har Quirashi reports from Minneapolis on the latest on the shooting and the emotional toll. Scott MacFarlane and Sam Vinograd join on-set. Scott details the background of the shooter, while Sam discusses what next steps we can expect for the investigation. Caitlin Huey-Burns interviews Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb on his reaction to the Minneapolis shooting and the federal government's takeover of DC. Lastly, Caitlin speaks with Parkland shooting survivor Isabella Benjumea about what she would tell the kids and families affected by the tragedy.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/26/25 Aug 26, 2025

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Trump announced his firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook through a Truth Social post last night. Cook states she will not resign and hopes to take the battle to court. Aaron Navarro details the latest, while Abha Bhattarai and Tom Dupree analyze the economic and legal implications behind the firing. About 200 current and former FEMA employees signed onto a letter called the “Katrina Declaration,” warning about the long-term effects of the President’s cuts to the department. Former FEMA Spokesperson Jeremy Edwards, one of the signees, discusses his decision to sign onto the letter and how the changes within the agency are affecting how his fellow peers can respond to future storms. Plus, are you ready for it? Resident Swifties Nancy Cordes and Jo Ling Kent react to the news of Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce. They give their take on the happy news as well as their all-time favorite songs from the singer. All that and more on The Takeout!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/25/25 Aug 25, 2025

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Ed O'Keefe steps into the anchor chair, while Major is away. Just days after his release from a Tennessee jail, Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been arrested and is being processed for deportation to Uganda. Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins from Maryland, where a federal judge blocked his removal from the country. Maryland Democratic Representative Glenn Ivey, who attended today’s rally in support of Garcia, comes on-set to discuss more on congressional action. With the ongoing crackdown in the nation’s capital, President Trump has a new city in his crosshairs. Former WH Chief of Staff and longtime Chicago Democrat Bill Daley speaks about his concern for Trump’s threat to deploy members of the National Guard. Plus, former Elon Musk aide Katie Miller, speaks with Ed about her new podcast where she hopes to attract conservative women through lifestyle conversations with members of both sides of the aisle. Join us for the next episode here!

Author and Historian Jonathan Levy [Extended Interview] Aug 23, 2025

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Major speaks with Jonathan Levy about his 2021 release, "Ages of American Capitalism: A History of the United States," and how his book's themes describe the U.S. economic system today. Levy details the history behind the Federal Reserve and the way in which they have shaped economic policy after the 1970s, as well as where artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency can impact our economic future.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/22/25 Aug 22, 2025

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The Department of Justice releases the audio and transcripts of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s interview with Ghislane Maxwell. Jake Rosen and Caroline Polisi break down what we learned and what she has to gain from sharing her testimony. Major speaks with Bill Taylor, former Ambassador to Ukraine, about an update just one week following the US-Russia summit in Alaska. Lastly, AMC announces they will increase the number of commercials that consumers see in anticipation for their movies. Professor Tom Davenport gets into why the theatre company is doing this and what a better solution could be to entice moviegoers before summer releases. Tune in here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/21/25 Aug 21, 2025

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President Trump announces his patrol with D.C. police tonight. Ed O’Keefe is at the White House with more. California Republican and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins to break down his discontent about the redistricting efforts coming from Governor Gavin Newsom. Plus, Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt discusses his new book: a roadmap for conservatives to win in the court of law. All that and more on The Takeout!

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) [Extended Interview] Aug 21, 2025

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Major ventures out to North Carolina for an in-depth conversation with the state’s outgoing Republican Senator Thom Tillis. Sen. Tillis, who has decided not to run for re-election, describes what led to his decision as well as topical news of day: the takeover of Washington DC, redistricting efforts across the country, and Trump’s recent meeting with Putin. They discuss all of this at a nearby restaurant over dishes like hush puppies and collard greens. Listen to the full conversation right here!