The Takeout with Major Garrett

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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/6/26 Aug 06, 2026

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Major speaks with Rep. Haley Stevens in her first interview since losing the Michigan Democratic primary for Senate to Abdul El-Sayed. They discuss her endorsement of him and how the party can unite for the upcoming general election. Then, Lindsey Reiser steps into the anchor chair to help overcome technical difficulties in Washington. She speaks with the head of a Centrist Democrat group about their new $15 million effort to campaign against the Democratic Socialists of America. CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest on water system attacks in at least a dozen states. All that and more on "The Takeout!"

Josh Kraushaar on the “DSA’s Achilles’ Heel” Aug 05, 2026

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After Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Michigan Democratic Party, Major speaks with Josh Kraushaar, Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish Insider, about how progressive candidates have signaled their opposition to Israel, when it comes to the war in Gaza. Kraushaar also discusses how members of the Republican Party like Thomas Massie and conservative host Tucker Carlson oppose the U.S. involvement in the war in Iran, and the role of AIPAC spending in these primary elections.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 08/05/26 Aug 05, 2026

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Major recaps the victories from last night's primaries. Ed O'Keefe is in Detroit, where Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Primary for Senate. William Lawrence won his Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, and is set to face incumbent Rep. Tom Barrett in the general election. David Becker discusses a Michigan Republican Primary where a candidate won by double digits, weeks after suspending his campaign. New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez announces his lawsuit against the Department of Justice, after failing to receive the unredacted version of the Epstein Files. He joins to explain what led to the decision and what his office hopes to receive from the agency. Plus, Jewish Insider Editor-in-Chief Josh Kraushaar speaks with Major about his new piece detailing what he calls the "DSA's Achilles' Heel," given the rise in Democratic socialist wins across the country. All that and more on "The Takeout!"

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/4/26 Aug 04, 2026

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Voters cast their ballots in several states including Michigan and Missouri. Ed O'Keefe is in Detroit following his interview with Abdul El-Sayed, the progressive candidate leading in the Democratic Primary. Aaron Navarro is in Grand Rapids to discuss El-Sayed's opponent, Haley Stevens. Major interviews Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz on a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence, the recent allegations surrounding Max Miller, and Cruz's legislation on name, image and likeness in college sports. Plus, Dr. Celine Gounder provides an update on the cyclosporiasis outbreak, after two people have died in Michigan. Listen to the full episode here.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 08/03/2026 Aug 03, 2026

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Republican Senators Cornyn and Tillis say they’ve made an agreement to advance Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination, after Blanche wrote an order to kill the Anti-Weaponization Fund. Nancy Cordes is at the White House with reaction from President Trump. Aaron MacLean is at the desk with Major to discuss the war in Iran, as both countries dispute whether they’re openly engaging in negotiations. Nicole Sganga reports on why federal prosecutors dropped charges against former Olympian David Hearn for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Plus, Caitlin Huey-Burns is on Capitol Hill with what we know about the allegations against Ohio Congressman Max Miller and how his ex-father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, is calling him to resign. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout.”

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 07/31/2026 Jul 31, 2026

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Sources tell CBS News the U.S. and Israel are preparing to attack energy-related targets in Iran. Those strikes could occur as soon as this week, pending presidential approval. Nancy Cordes is at the White House with the latest. She also recaps the President’s cabinet meeting at Camp David, where he said that the anti-weaponization fund is dead, but he wishes it wasn’t. Major interviews Dani Bensky, an Epstein survivor, who’s urging lawmakers to reject Todd Blanche’s nomination to become Attorney General. Plus, OpenAI and Anthropic have reported their models have gone “rogue” and hacked into other companies. A.I. expert Stephen Witt explains how potentially dangerous this could be. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout!”

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/30/26 Jul 30, 2026

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After Republican Sens. Cornyn and Tillis voiced their concerns surrounding the DOJ’s weaponization fund, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination is placed on hold. Nikole Killion is on Capitol Hill with the latest. Margaret Brennan joins Major at the desk with her reporting on the latest on the war in Iran. H.R. McMaster provides additional analysis. Rep. Ralph Norman speaks on his candidacy to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham: what he has to say about his opponent, Graham’s sister, Darline, him leading in an Emerson poll and his perspective on the SAVE Act. Plus, Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller faces serious domestic abuse allegations against his ex-wife Emily Moreno, the daughter of current Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno. Rolling Stone Politics Reporter Nikki McCann Ramirez discusses her latest reporting on this issue and how it affects his re-election campaign. Listen to the full episode here.

The Takeout with Major Garrett 7/29/26 Jul 29, 2026

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Dr. Anthony Fauci pleads the fifth more than 100 times at a Homeland Security hearing, led by Chairman and Kentucky Senator Rand Paul. Major interviews Senator Paul. Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, gives her perspective on Fauci, as someone who was side-by-side with him during the pandemic. Plus, we are less than a week away from the Michigan Senate Democratic Primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens. Longtime Democratic Congressman Debbie Dingell discusses that and her reaction to the state being placed earlier in the 2028 presidential primary calendar. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout!”

Evan Barker Has "Nothing Left" for the Democratic Party Jul 29, 2026

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Evan Barker went from fundraising for progressive candidates like Cori Bush and Ilhan Omar to casting her ballot for President Trump, all in a matter of six years. Her new book, "Nothing Left," details her transition from being a Democrat interning for then-candidate Obama in 2007 over the issue of healthcare to feeling ostracized from the party. She discusses her experience and the battle between the establishment and progressive factions of the Democratic Party.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/28/26 Jul 28, 2026

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Tonight on The Takeout, Lawmakers in Washington pay their final respects to South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. We'll have a report from Congressional Correspondent Nikole Killion and Major speaks with filmmaker Alex Holder who shares rare behind the scenes video of Senator Graham. California Congressman Ro Khanna discusses his economic tour, his detention in the West Bank, and the 2028 primary season. Plus, author Evan Barker talks about her new book "Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative" and Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu discusses his new YouTube series "Long Play: Winning the South".

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