The Takeout with Major Garrett

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The Takeout with Major Garrett, Sep 11, 2026 Sep 11, 2026

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Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks that killed thousands in New York, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon in the nation's capital. Nancy Cordes reports on President Trump's remarks at the Pentagon and VP Vance joining previous presidents at Ground Zero. Allison Turkel, the Special Master for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, speaks with Major about the organization's significance and how it is helping those impacted. We also have Major's interview with Andy Card, the chief of staff who informed then-President George W. Bush about the moment the planes hit the Twin Towers in New York. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/10/26 Sep 11, 2026

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The RNC is in its second day of the midterm convention, where President Trump is expected to headline once again. Ed O’Keefe is in Dallas, where the event is taking place. Major interviews RNC Chair Joe Gruters about how the party is going to message and navigate the midterms, with an unpopular war in Iran and rising gas prices. Ohio Senator Jon Husted, who’s also at the convention, discusses his perspective on data centers as well as the U.S. retaliatory tariffs against Canada, and how it’s impacting his re-election campaign against Fmr. Sen. Sherrod Brown. Plus, Stefany Shaheen joins the show, after winning her Democratic Primary and her hopes to beat her Republican opponent in the general election. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout".

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/9/26 Sep 09, 2026

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Nancy Cordes joins Major to discuss the Trump Administration's effort to retaliate against Canada, targeting motorcycles, dairy products and alcohol. Ed O'Keefe interviews James Talarico, who is counter-programming against his opponent Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Lone Star State. After winning uncontested in the New Hampshire Democratic gubernatorial primary, Cinde Warmington is set to face incumbent Kelly Ayotte in the general election. Warmington reacts to how U.S. retaliatory tariffs are hurting the state's relationship with Canada, and why she's the best candidate to beat the sitting governor. Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from the artificial intelligence company, warning that the new technology could kill humans in the next decade. Massachusetts Democratic Congresswoman Lori Trahan comments on that and her legislation, the FRONTIER Act, which would require Congress to provide independent regulation and safeguards for new software models. Plus, Major speaks with Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, who's joining from the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout."

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/8/26 Sep 09, 2026

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Major’s finally back in the anchor chair to host the show. Nancy Cordes is at the White House to recap the new developments after the Labor Day holiday, including the exit of Smithsonian Chief Lonnie Bunch. Ed O’Keefe is in Dallas to preview the Republican Midterm Convention. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases the state’s air quality report following the 9/11 attacks, as the city is just days ahead of the 25th year milestone. Sally Goldenberg from the New York Times discusses the report’s significance with Major. Plus, Anthony Salvanto and Kyle Kondik unveil their new “State by State” initiative where they’re detailing the notable races in the midterm elections. Join us for the full episode!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/4/26 Sep 04, 2026

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Nikole Killion anchors for Major. The judge in the Lindsay Clancy case declared a mistrial. Shanelle Kaul is in Massachusetts where the action unfolded, while Caroline Polisi reflects on the case and the prosecution's next steps. Nikole interviews CA Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton about his race and his new policies regarding removing phones from classrooms and data centers. Kris Van Cleave has new reporting where Illinois Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin criticize the FAA Administrator for allegedly holding air traffic controllers' raises "hostage." Plus, former Biden adviser Neera Tanden joins Nikole on-set after President Trump threatened to file a lawsuit against her think tank, the Center for American Progress. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout."

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/3/26 Sep 03, 2026

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As jurors are on their sixth day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the defense urges the judge to remove one of them from the case after the foreperson raises a concern. Shanelle Kaul is outside of the courthouse to report on the latest there. Caroline Polisi provides analysis on the judge’s instructions to the jury on reasonable doubt. A United States Postal Service whistleblower is sounding the alarm that the USPS’s new system for mail ballots could cause catastrophic issues before the midterm elections. Nancy interviews Virginia Democratic Rep. James Walkinshaw who sits on the House Oversight Committee to explain. Plus, a new Emerson College poll has Iowa Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn trailing behind his Democratic opponent, Rob Sand. Lahn joins “The Takeout” to discuss his race, where he stands on Trump’s tariffs and data centers in his state. Join us for the full episode here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/2/26 Sep 02, 2026

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Nancy Cordes anchors today's show. Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial are once again deadlocked, unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Shanelle Kaul continues her coverage from Plymouth, MA and Caroline Polisi is in New York to provide legal analysis. Gina Hinojosa, the Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee, joins to discuss her campaign against Gov. Abbott. State Rep. Hinojosa responds to Abbott's pause on data centers and explains why she believes she'll be the first Democratic Governor in more than three decades. Plus, NY Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi is on-set with Nancy to explain his op-ed warning against the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout."

The Takeout With Major Garrett 9/1/26 Sep 01, 2026

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CBS News Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe anchors for Major Garrett. We begin with Shanelle Kaul in Plymouth, MA where jurors are deadlocked in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. They ended deliberations for the day without reaching a verdict. CBS News Legal Contributor Caroline Polisi tells us what happens if the jury is deadlocked again and describes the process of declaring a mistrial. State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott discusses the U.S.-Venezuela oil deal, the floods in Nepal, and whether he would replace Karoline Leavitt as White House Press Secretary. Ed interviews Brad Lander, the Democratic nominee for NY's 10th Congressional District, about being heckled by anti-Israel protesters. Plus, Texas Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett discusses how a state house vote would cut polling sites in Tarrant County, where some of her constituents live. She also talks about her reluctance to campaign with Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico. Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts!

The Takeout With Major Garrett 8/31/26 Aug 31, 2026

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Ed O’Keefe fills in for Major. Weijia Jiang is at the White House to discuss the U.S. resuming strikes on Iran, and the Supreme Court decision to continue construction of the WH ballroom. Aaron MacLean gives analysis on the war with Iran, with the U.S. decision to target Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz. Matt Gutman is at the Grand Canyon, reporting on the flash floods have left two people dead and several people missing. Plus, Ed interviews three Democratic congressional candidates - Zach Dembo (KY-6), Christina Hines (MI-10), and Marni Von Wilpert (CA-48) - about what policies they would enact to improve cost of living for Americans, whether age plays a factor in running for Congress and who they would campaign with. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout.”

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/28/26 Aug 28, 2026

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Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial are on the second day of deliberations, and have yet to reach a verdict in the case. Shanelle Kaul is in Plymouth, MA to lay out the details. As the war in Iran reaches a six-month milestone, Margaret Brennan discusses whether the U.S. has reached their stated goals. Margaret also touches on the five years since the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, speaking with a former Chief of Staff to the Afghan National Army. With the U.S. being two weeks away from 9/11, Major interviews Arkansas Republican and House Intelligence Chair Rick Crawford to preview his committee’s report on how the nation’s security threats have evolved since the attacks 25 years ago. Plus, David Becker joins to recap the legal fight of mail-in ballots across the country. Join us for the full episode here.

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