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Bonus epsiode: Coping with COVID-19 Mar 25, 2020

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The coronavirus outbreak has changed the way we live. Aside from its potentially devastating physical health implications, the outbreak has taken a toll on Americans' psyche. What happens if I'm infected? What about older relatives? I just lost my job. What do I do? When can I see friends again? For this special bonus episode, available only to our podcast listeners, Major spoke with Dr. Lynn Bufka, a psychologist at the American Psychological Association, about how to cope with stress and anxiety during these most turbulent times. Recorded remotely via Zencastr.

New York Times Photographer Doug Mills Mar 20, 2020

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You may not know the name but you've almost certainly seen his work. Join Major for a delightful conversation with two-time Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times photographer Doug Mills. President Trump can't stand Doug's employer, but he thinks Doug is a "genius." Mills explains his approach to covering the White House and Capitol Hill and how he's made some of the recognizable photographs of the last thirty years. Recorded at the Newseum in Washington, DC (when the Newseum still existed, long before the coronavirus outbreak).

Bernie, Biden and Beer Mar 13, 2020

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Former Vice President Joe Biden has surged into the delegate lead while Senator Bernie Sanders says he's not going anywhere in the race for the Democratic nomination. Our political wisemen (and CBS News contributors) Terry Sullivan and Jamal Simmons join Major for fried chicken and beer at Astro Beer Hall in Washington, DC. Sullivan, a Republican, most recently managed Marco Rubio's 2016 presidential campaign. Simmons, a Democrat, worked for Bill Clinton and advised Barack Obama's campaign and White House.

Coronavirus 101 with Dr. Leana Wen Mar 06, 2020

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Public health expert and George Washington University professor Dr. Leana Wen answers your questions about Coronavirus. Join Major and Dr. Wen for lunch at Village Square Cafe in Baltimore. And while you're at it, WASH YOUR HANDS!

Fight for Your Rights: Activist Hawk Newsome Feb 28, 2020

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Hawk Newsome, chairman of Black Lives Matter-Greater New York, joins Major at The Lit. Bar in The Bronx. Newsome explains what the movement is all about and why he's "More like Malcolm and a lot less like Martin." The Lit. Bar opened nearly a year ago and is currently the only bookstore in The Bronx.

Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden Feb 21, 2020

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In 2016, Dr. Carla Hayden became the first African American and first woman to lead the Library of Congress, the largest such institution in the world. It catalogues and preserves more than 170 million items including books, movies, maps, recordings, and photos. Join us for breakfast in Baltimore at Village Square Cafe.

Love Your Enemies: Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks Feb 14, 2020

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Economist, author and French horn aficionado Arthur Brooks is Major's guest this week at Henrietta's Table in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Brooks, the former head of the right-leaning American Enterprise Institute, explains his recent encounter with President Trump and why he believes contempt in politics is pulling the country apart.

Whip It Good: Congressman Steve Scalise Feb 07, 2020

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House GOP Whip Steve Scalise joins Major at Matchbox on Capitol Hill to discuss the State of the Union, impeachment, the 2020 race and much, much more. Scalise, a Louisiana native, was wounded in the 2017 congressional baseball shooting. He explains his road to recovery and the voicemail he left his wife before being taken to the hospital.

Wrestling Over Witnesses: Congressman Jim Jordan Jan 31, 2020

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Ohio Republican Jim Jordan joins The Takeout from his office in the Rayburn House Office Building to discuss the ongoing Senate impeachment trial of President Trump as well as the possibility of former National Security Advisor John Bolton testifying as a witness. Jordan also discusses the Ohio State University wrestling scandal and answers the biggest question of all: how come he never wears a suit jacket?

The Takeout Outtake Especial: Congressman Dan Crenshaw Jan 28, 2020

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Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) talks about the ongoing Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. Plus: fun and games from Karbach Brewing Company in Houston, Texas!

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