The Takeout with Major Garrett

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Live from Houston, it's Congressman Dan Crenshaw! Jan 24, 2020

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The Takeout hits the road with Congressman Dan Crenshaw, Republican from Texas. Crenshaw, a retired Navy SEAL, lost his right eye after being struck by an IED in Afghanistan. Join us for Crenshaw's unlikely journey from the military to the campaign trail to Saturday Night Live and Capitol Hill. We're at Karbach Brewing Company in Houston!

Takeout Outtake Especial: Rep. Debbie Dingell Jan 21, 2020

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More of Major's conversation with Michigan Democrat Rep. Debbie Dingell, recorded over breakfast at The Dubliner on Capitol Hill. Dingell explains her approach to working across the aisle and, of course, the three threshold questions: Dingell's favorite movies, music and books.

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Jan 17, 2020

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Rep. Debbie Dingell, Democrat from Michigan, joins Major at The Dubliner on Capitol Hill. Dingell explains why she was slow to support impeaching President Trump, how she views the 2020 race, what it's like to be attacked by the president, her experience with the #metoo movement and her late husband's legacy and how she's forging her own. Join us.

Takeout Outtake Especial: Enes Kanter Jan 14, 2020

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Sports junkies rejoice: this week's Outtake at Bourbon Steak in Georgetown with NBA player Enes Kanter is basketball-centric. Major and Enes chat about prepping for big games and locker room chemistry. Plus: the three threshold questions!

No Man's Land: NBA Player Enes Kanter Jan 10, 2020

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Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter joins Major for dinner at Bourbon Steak in Georgetown to discuss issues bigger than basketball: free speech and human rights. The Turkish-born Kanter is an outspoken critic of the president of Turkey, which has jailed more journalists than any other country. The Celtics star is now without a passport, but as you'll discover on this episode, his voice is stronger than ever.

Takeout Outtake Especial: Bob Garfield Jan 07, 2020

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We all know how divisive our current political environment is, but what can you - the everyday American - do about it? We continue discussing radio host and author Bob Garfield's new book 'American Manifesto: Saving Democracy from Villains, Vandals, and Ourselves.' Plus: fun and games!

Mister On the Media: Host and Author Bob Garfield Jan 03, 2020

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Radio host and author Bob Garfield is Major's guest over breakfast at Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C. Garfield, the cohost of WNYC's weekly show On the Media, discusses his new book 'American Manifesto: Saving Democracy from Villians, Vandals, and Ourselves.' On the menu: American identity, the rise of Trumpism and the Facebook-Google duopoly.

Takeout Outtake Especial: Dorothy Butler Gilliam and Kwame Onwuachi Dec 31, 2019

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Takeout Tuesday! Chef Kwame Onwuachi joins Major and trailblazing journalist Dorothy Butler Gilliam for more from Kith and Kin in Washington, DC's Wharf neighborhood. Join us!

Trailblazer: Dorothy Butler Gilliam Dec 27, 2019

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Author and trailblazing journalist Dorothy Butler Gilliam joins Major at Kith and Kin in DC's Wharf neighborhood. In the 1960s, Gilliam became the first female African American to be hired by the Washington Post. Her book, "Trailblazer," chronicles her journalism career and her efforts to make America's newsrooms look more like America.

Takeout Outtake Especial: White House Legislative Affairs Director Eric Ueland Dec 24, 2019

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More of Major's conversation with President Trump's liaison to Capitol Hill, Eric Ueland. Ueland explains why, after a career spent working for mostly traditional Republicans, he opted to work for this not-so-traditional administration. And don't miss the three threshold questions: Eric's go-to movies, music and books.