The Takeout with Major Garrett

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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/20/25 Aug 20, 2025

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After a short trip in North Carolina, Major is back at the anchor chair. While in the state, he had an extended interview with one of the state's Republican Senators: Thom Tillis, who decided not to run for re-election earlier this year. Sen. Tillis discusses a myriad of topics including the federal government's takeover of the District of Columbia, the war in Ukraine, and how the administration's immigration policy can alienate Hispanic voters. Throughout the hour, this show will weave clips of that interview with reaction from reporters on those particular beats. Tune in here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/19/25 Aug 19, 2025

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President Trump is planning to arrange a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy in the coming weeks. Nancy Cordes is at the White House about how Budapest is a possible location for the summit. A federal judge in Miami dismissed part of a case on "Alligator Alcatraz" earlier today, since some of the detained immigrants have now received legal counsel. Eunice Cho, the lead attorney for the case, speaks with Nikole about what the ruling means for the people she represents. Plus, Texas State Representative Nicole Collier stayed overnight at the Austin State House, after refusing a law enforcement escort request from Republican leadership. She joins to discuss the reason behind her protest and where she stands with how states like California are pursuing their redistricting efforts. All that and more on "The Takeout!"

Jeffrey Rosen, CEO of the National Constitution Center [Extended Interview] Aug 19, 2025

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Jeffrey Rosen joins "The Takeout" for an extended conversation about Trump's pledge to eliminate mail-in ballots, the federal government's role in immigration and his perspective on the makeup of the Supreme Court. If you're a historical buff interested in where the Founders stood on the foundation of our nation, then this is the conversation for you!

Tim Mayopoulos, CEO of Power Forward Communities [Extended Interview] Aug 19, 2025

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Major interviews Power Forward Communities CEO Tim Mayopoulos about how his organization's approved grant during the Biden Administration has now been called into question by the Trump White House. Mayopoulos discusses the affordable housing shortage and increasing prices of utility bills and how the funding would help to combat those issues. Listen to the full conversation here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/18/25 Aug 18, 2025

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Following Alaska's summit between Presidents Trump and Putin, members of the Administration meet with Zelenskyy and other European leaders to gauge the best next steps to end the war. Olivia Rinaldi joins from the White House to set up the meeting, while Gen. H.R. McMaster, former National Security Advisor and CBS News Foreign Policy Contributor, provide analysis as to what the Commander-in-Chief is thinking. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, the House Oversight Committee holds a closed-door deposition for Bill Barr, the Attorney General during Jeffrey Epstein's suicide to find additional information. Nikole Killion is at the desk with the latest. Plus, people are now using artificial intelligence chatbots for emotional connection. Major speaks with a psychiatrist to underscore the worries that this technology can pose to the public. Tune in here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/15/25 Aug 15, 2025

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It’s officially Summit Day for Presidents Trump and Putin, meeting at a joint base in Anchorage, Alaska. Margaret Brennan joins from Anchorage to detail what we know so far about the leaders’ arrival. John Sullivan, CBS News Contributor and Former US Ambassador to Russia, provides his expertise as someone who has been in the room with Putin. DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb sues the Trump Administration for their decision to federalize the police and deploying the National Guard. Jake Rosen breaks down the new case in the docket. Major interviews Gregg Pemberton, Chairman of the DC Police Union about his perspective on the new lawsuit. All that and more on The Takeout!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/14/25 Aug 14, 2025

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Homeless encampments are being cleared in Washington D.C., in part, to the President's efforts to crack down on crime. Jake Rosen and Gady Serralta, Director of the U.S. Marshals Service discuss more. Nancy Cordes and Former Ambassador John Bolton, who served as the National Security Advisor under Trump's 1st term, preview tomorrow's summit between Vladimir Putin and President Trump. Plus, California Republican Representative Kevin Kiley joins "The Takeout" in reaction to his Governor Gavin Newsom, calling to redraw maps of the state that would directly affect his district. Listen to the full episode here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/13/25 Aug 13, 2025

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Just days before Trump is set to meet his Russian counterpart in Alaska, he holds a call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and European leaders. Ed O'Keefe and analyst Sam Vinograd tell us what the Trump White House hopes to get from the meeting. With America inching close to the 250th year of its founding, the White House is ordering a review of eight of the Smithsonian's museums within Washington D.C. Samuel Redman, a History Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, calls the administration's directive "troubling," and warns of the historical implications. Plus, Major interviews Jimmy Williams, President of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, following his comment in the New York Times where he urges the Democratic Party to improve their outreach in working-class communities. Tune in to the full episode here!

DeMaurice Smith on his book, "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game" [Extended Interview] Aug 13, 2025

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Major interviews DeMaurice Smith, Former Executive Director of the NFL Players Association and author of the new book, "Turf Wars," where he provides a behind-the-scenes look of how the NFL responds to Colin Kaepernick's kneeling, workers' rights for players and President Trump's impact on the game. Smith even shares his perspective on some coaches within the sports league. Join us to hear the full conversation!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/12/25 Aug 12, 2025

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Inflation numbers are out and the National Guard arrives in the beginning of Trump's crackdown of crime in Washington D.C. Jo Ling Kent analyzes the numbers, while Scott MacFarlane explains how law enforcement officials will patrol the nation's capital. DeMaurice Smith, Former Executive Director of the NFL Players' Association, joins to discuss his new book, "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game." The book chronicles his tenure at the union, how he dealt with the sports league at a time during Colin Kaepernick kneeling and how that situation was reminiscent of the Civil Rights Movement. Plus, Taylor Swift announces her 12th album on the twelfth day of this month titled, "The Life of a Showgirl. Rolling Stone senior writer Brittany Spanos highlights what we can expect for the new release, and responds to some Swifties who may feel the pop star is overexposed in the music industry. All that and more on The Takeout!