The Takeout with Major Garrett

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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/27/26 Aug 27, 2026

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The prosecution and defense have laid out their closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy case. The 12-member jury will now deliberate on whether they believe the Massachusetts woman should be held criminally responsible for killing her three children. Shanelle Kaul is outside the courtroom where the arguments took place. Jessica Levinson explains the prosecution's argument, while Caroline Polisi recaps the defense's case. Ed O'Keefe is in Houston, where President Trump is set to campaign for Attorney General Ken Paxton, who's running for the Senate against James Talarico. Plus, Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans in the U.S. is set to expire on September 9. Major interviews Daysi Gonzalez, who falls under temporary protected status and has lived in the country for most of her life, about her pending deportation order. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout."

Colin Woodard’s “American Nations” Aug 27, 2026

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Major interviews Colin Woodard on his 2011 book “American Nations,” where he theorizes that there is not one America, but in fact, the U.S. map is shaped by 11 regional cultures that are in constant conflict with one another. “American Nations” is the first book in a trilogy where Woodard breaks down how multiple themes of colonization, individual liberty and the role of the government has impacted where these cultures fall on the spectrum.

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

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Nancy Cordes is at the White House, covering the President’s comments on the war with Iran. Sam Vinograd discusses the CIA Director’s trip to Russia and what it means for the ongoing conflict. She also touches on the relationship between Russia and North Korea, and how North Korea is helping Russia in their war against Ukraine. Bob Costa recaps the South Carolina Special Runoff, where Sen. Darline Graham defeated Rep. Ralph Norman. She’s set to face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in the general election. Kelly O’Grady reports on the $17B settlement Meta reached with multiple states, on the claims that their addictive social media platforms endanger children. Plus, it’s National Dog Day, and to celebrate, Major speaks with the most famous canines on Capitol Hill: Babydog, the bulldog of West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice and gets the Senator’s take on Republicans’ chances in the midterm elections. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/25/26 Aug 25, 2026

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We begin the show with the death of music legend Dolly Parton. CBS News Senior Culture Correspondent Anthony Mason discusses the life and legacy of the country superstar. Nancy Cordes is at the White House to discuss trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada. Major talks with Ontario Premier Doug Ford about the trade war and his explosive comments about President Trump. Michigan Republican Rep. Tom Barrett weighs in the tariff fight as well. He also discusses his new legislation on data centers. Ed O’Keefe is in South Carolina for the Republican Senate Runoff Primary between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman. All that and more on “The Takeout.”

The Takeout with Major Garrett, August 24, 2026 Aug 24, 2026

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces new sanctions on Iran. Nancy Cordes is at the White House with the details and Aaron MacLean analyzes this latest development. The Supreme Court allows President Trump to enforce an executive order to overhaul mail-in voting for now. Jessica Levinson explains the breaking news. The judge in the Lindsay Clancy trial has denied the defense’s request for a mistrial. Shanelle Kaul is in Plymouth, MA, outside of the courthouse to discuss. Plus, the Pentagon has fired three members of the Stars and Stripes military newspaper, including its editor-in-chief Erik Slavin. Slavin joins "The Takeout" to tell his side of the story, following his ouster. Join us for the full episode here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/21/26 Aug 21, 2026

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Margaret Brennan and Elliot Ackerman begin the show with the latest developments of the war in Iran. Jan Crawford joins with an update from the Supreme Court, who temporarily allows the construction of the White House ballroom, to give them more time before making a decision. Nicholas Reynolds from the Post & Courier gives a deep dive into the South Carolina Republican Senate runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman. Plus, a new POLITICO report found that there’s a rise in A.I.-generated congressional legislation. Owen Dahlkamp, discusses the impact this has on the Office of Legislative Counsel, who has to sift through the bills before passage. All that and more right here on “The Takeout.”

Reggie Love, Former Body Man to President Obama Aug 21, 2026

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Major interviews Reggie Love, a former body man for President Obama. As a personal aide, he discusses how the job requires a variety of skills: carrying bags, picking up groceries, executing scheduled events and providing emotional support. Reggie also details his conversation with Obama on the first day of his presidency and what he learned from the overall experience.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/20/26 Aug 20, 2026

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Major is over the moon to hit our 300th episode. The next big number he's tackling: the U.S. debt reaching a record $40 trillion. Nancy Cordes is at the White House to explain how we reached this point and what the Trump Administration believes it needs to do to combat it. Matthew Kroenig from the Atlantic Council joins to react to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's threat to enact the "toughest sanctions in history" on Iran. The House Ethics Committee announced earlier this week that it would investigate Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) regarding alleged sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior with a staffer. Major interviews his Democratic Socialist opponent, Angela Gonzales-Torres, about her reaction to the allegations and the important issues she's tackling in her campaign. Plus, on the 300th episode, Major says goodbye to the red chairs in the conversation corner and unveils the new chairs set to take their place, right here on "The Takeout."

The Takeout with Major Garrett 8/19/26 Aug 19, 2026

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Major begins the show with Nancy Cordes at the White House on how the President views negotiations with Iran, his decision to cancel 50% tariffs against Canada, and North Korea’s nuclear stockpile. Aaron MacLean provides analysis on Trump’s claim that North Korea has 57 powerful nuclear weapons and what it says about the country’s threat. CBS Miami's Jim DeFede discusses the results of the Florida primaries, where Democratic Socialist candidate Angie Nixon pulls an upset over Alexander Vindman in the Senate primary. Byron Donalds wins his gubernatorial primary handily, and is set to face former Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly in the general election. With Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's executive order imposing strict guardrails on data center construction, Major interviews his Republican gubernatorial opponent Stacy Garrity about her response to the order and whether he's gone far enough. Plus, President Trump is touting the drop in prescription drug prices for Americans. CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz joins Major on-set to explain the change and why the administration's taking the credit. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout."

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/18/26 Aug 18, 2026

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Voters cast their ballots in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming. CBS News Contributor Marc Caputo joins Major to preview the primaries in the Sunshine State, where Rep. Byron Donalds hopes to be the first Black Governor and Rep. Cory Mills fights for his seat, following domestic violence allegations. Anthony Salvanto explains how redistricting has impacted Florida, and the nonpartisan Alaska primary that involves ranked-choice voting. Ina Fried, Senior Technology Correspondent at Axios, discusses OpenAI's new venture: ChatGPT for teenagers. Plus, the Lindsay Clancy trial in Massachusetts has started a conversation about postpartum psychosis. Jessica Levinson explores the illness and what the defense needs to do to win the case. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

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