The Takeout with Major Garrett

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White House Director of Legislative Affairs Eric Ueland Dec 20, 2019

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The House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump this week. So what happens next in the Senate? The president's point man on Capitol Hill, Eric Ueland, joins Major for chips and guac at MXDC. Who will lead the president's defense? Is Mr. Trump angry House Speaker Nancy Pelosi might delay a senate trial? And what about that scathing letter President Trump wrote to Pelosi? Eric Ueland has the answers. Join us.

Takeout Outtake Especial: CBS News 2020 Embeds Dec 17, 2019

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More of Major's conversation at Astro Beer Hall with three CBS News 2020 campaign embeds: Musadiq Bidar (Iowa), Nicole Sganga (New Hampshire) and LaCrai Mitchell (South Carolina). Since it's trendy for the presidential candidates to share their favorite music/movies/books, it's only right that we ask the folks who cover these candidates to do the same.

Life on the Trail: Catching Up with the CBS 2020 Embeds Dec 13, 2019

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CBS News 2020 Campaign Embeds Musadiq Bidar, Nicole Sganga and LaCrai Mitchell join Major for lunch at Astro Beer Hall in Washington D.C. to talk about what it’s like on the campaign trail in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina and the issues that are on voters’ minds—(hint: it’s not impeachment).

Takeout Outtake Especial: Norah O'Donnell Dec 10, 2019

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Takeout Tuesday! More of Major's conversation with anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News Norah O'Donnell. Norah's husband and chef Geoff Tracy sits in for this segment. Movies, music, books and more.

CBS Evening News Anchor Norah O'Donnell Dec 06, 2019

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Anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News Norah O'Donnell is Major's guest at Chef Geoff's in Northwest Washington. This week, the Evening News became the first daily network news program to originate from the nation's capital. Join us for pizza, popcorn and potstickers.

Takeout Outtake Especial: Reince Priebus Dec 03, 2019

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Former White House chief of staff Reince Priebus weighs in on the future of the Republican party and how the GOP needs to convert MAGA-hat wearing Trump supporters into reliable Republican votes once Trump is no longer on the ballot.

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Major's Extended Interview with Reince Priebus Nov 29, 2019

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Major sits down with President Trump’s former chief of staff Reince Priebus to discuss the new book 'A Warning' written by an anonymous senior Trump administration official. Press play on this extended cut of Major's CBS Sunday Morning piece while you feast on turkey day leftovers!

Takeout Outtake Especial: Congressman Max Rose Nov 26, 2019

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Major continues his conversation with freshman Rep. Max Rose (D-NY), and receives some clarity on how Rose defines populism, then learns about the New York lawmaker's interest in philosophy and...Kanye West. Join us!

Rose and Shine: Breakfast with Congressman Max Rose Nov 22, 2019

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Freshman Rep. Max Rose (D-NY) sits down with Major for breakfast at The Dubliner on Capitol Hill to talk about why he was late to the party in endorsing the impeachment inquiry, and what made him change his mind.

Takeout Outtake Especial: Congressman Jamie Raskin Nov 19, 2019

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Takeout Tuesday! Come back to the table for more of Major's conversation with Maryland Democrat Jamie Raskin. Movies, music, books and why Raskin, a career law professor, decided to jump into politics. Recorded at Busboys and Poets in Takoma Park.