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Refugee Crisis in Ukraine: International Rescue Committee's David Miliband Apr 08, 2022

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More than 4 million Ukrainians have fled their war-torn homeland since late February. An untold number are displaced inside the country and some are trapped at home without access to water, electricity or heat in places like Mariupol. This week, Major interviews David Miliband, former British Foreign Secretary and current head of the International Rescue Committee, to discuss the ongoing refugee crisis in Eastern Europe and the brutality of Vladimir Putin's assault on Ukraine.

The January 6 Investigation: CBS News Correspondents Robert Costa and Scott MacFarlane Apr 01, 2022

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This week, join us for a conversation about the January 6th investigation with CBS News correspondents Robert Costa and Scott MacFarlane. MacFarlane has tracked the legal fallout from the Capitol riot and the House select committee working to uncover what happened that day. Costa, and his reporting partner at The Washington Post Bob Woodward, broke two major stories in recent days. The wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas repeatedly texted President Trump's chief of staff to urge him to pursue challenges to the 2020 election results. Separately, Costa and Woodward reported on internal White House documents that revealed a 7-hour gap in Mr. Trump's phone logs when rioters ransacked the Capitol on January 6th, 2021.

Major and company are at Chef Geoff's in Washington, DC's West End neighborhood.

The Russian Cyber Threat: Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) Mar 25, 2022

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This week, Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee Mark Warner (D-VA) joined Major Garrett to discuss where things stand one month into Russia’s attacks on Ukraine.

“I so wish I knew,” if and when Russians were planning on using chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine, Warner said, adding that “[Russian leader Vladimir] Putin has become a more and more and more isolated figure” and could lash out in the coming days as Ukrainian forces continue to keep Russian forces from completing their takeover of the country. Warner applauded the U.S. intelligence community for its “forward leaning” moves like publicly sharing that Russia was planning a coup to topple Ukrainian leadership, and that Russia could use a false flag to escalate their aggression.

He and Garrett also discussed this week’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the death of Madeleine Albright.

Putin's Miscalculation: General H.R. McMaster (ret.) on the Russia-Ukraine War Mar 18, 2022

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This week, CBS News foreign policy and national security contributor H.R. McMaster joins Major to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine. McMaster, who served as a National Security Advisor to former president Donald Trump, said that whatever actions the United States would take if there were millions of deaths, "we should do it right now," adding that U.S. officials need to stop talking about a potential World War Three because it plays into Russian leader Vladimir Putin's playbook. Join us.

Debating Aid to Ukraine: Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) Mar 11, 2022

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Join us this week for Major's conversation with the co-chairman of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, Illinois Democrat Rep. Mike Quigley. He says he has seen enough suffering in Ukraine and is now calling for a no fly zone there. Quigley also believes the US should treat the embattled nation as if it were part of NATO. That view is out of step with the White House and most of his colleagues on Capitol Hill. But Quigley says waiting any longer means prolonged Ukrainian bloodshed.

War in Ukraine: EU Ambassador to the US Stavros Lambrinidis Mar 04, 2022

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According to the UN, about a million refugees have fled Ukraine for points west in just seven days of fighting. Mostly women and children, they're headed for safety in neighboring European countries. Ambassador of the European Union to the United States Stavros Lambrinidis joins Major this week at Ris in Washington's West End neighborhood to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, the unfolding refugee crisis, Europe's response and what off-ramps are available, if any, to stem escalating violence.

The Attica Prison Rebellion: Filmmaker Stanley Nelson Jr. Feb 25, 2022

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The 1971 Attica Prison riot was among the bloodiest domestic conflicts in recent American history. Major speaks with director Stanley Nelson whose new documentary, “Attica,” brings to bare the savage horrors of the 5-day standoff. Nelson explains how race and politics contributed to a riot that left 43 dead - all but one at the hands of law enforcement gunfire. Join us.

Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX) Feb 18, 2022

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Major is joined by Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX)to discuss the former NFL player's takeaways from Super Bowl LVI, his recent trip to Ukraine and Democrats' chances of maintaining a majority in the next Congress. Plus: a can’t-miss discussion on election integrity.

CBS News's Jamie Yuccas at the Beijing Winter Olympics Feb 11, 2022

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Want to know what's it's like to cover the Winter Olympics? CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins Major from her temporary posting in Beijing. Jamie details the intensive COVID protocols in place for athletes, officials and journalists and explains the creature comforts inside the so-called "closed loop." There's been virtually no natural snowfall since the opening ceremonies, yet the games go on. Jamie explains how. Plus, reporting under the watchful eye of the Chinese government. Join us.

Cub Reporter Carl Bernstein Feb 04, 2022

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Legendary journalist Carl Bernstein - yes, THAT Carl Bernstein - joins Major this week to talk about his new book "Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom" which chronicles the early part of his reporting career. Before Watergate and the Washington Post, Bernstein was a so-so student with a passion for newspapering. Bernstein talks about his cub reporter days at the Washington Evening Star, covering President Kennedy's assassination and objectivity in news coverage. Join us.

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