The Takeout with Major Garrett

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Impeachment 101 Oct 11, 2019

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What is it? How does it work? Glad you asked. Major sits down with constitutional scholar and CBS News legal contributor Kim Wehle at Il Canale in Georgetown for pizza, and a primer on the impeachment process.

Admiral William McRaven Oct 04, 2019

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Join us for a special edition of The Takeout, recorded at The Texas Tribune Festival in Austin, Texas. Major sits down with Adm. William McRaven (ret) to discuss Ukraine, impeachment, President Trump, Osama bin Laden, his career and more. Recorded on September 27.

Takeout Outtake Especial: Senator Michael Bennet Oct 01, 2019

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Takeout Tuesday! More of Major's conversation with Senator and 2020 contender Michael Bennet (D-CO). Movies, music, book and more. We're eating breakfast at The Dubliner on Capitol Hill. Pull up a chair!

Democratic Presidential Candidate Michael Bennet Sep 27, 2019

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Colorado senator and 2020 Democratic candidate Michael Bennet joins Major for pancakes and eggs at The Dubliner on Capitol Hill. The usually mild mannered senator has choice words for President Trump, gives his take on the 2020 race and delves into key issues like health care and gun policy.

Takeout Outtake Especial: Interior Secretary David Bernhardt Sep 24, 2019

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Takeout Tuesday! More of Major's conversation with Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, recorded at the base of the newly reopened Washington Monument. Major explores the administration's changes to the Endangered Species Act and the maintenance backlogs at America's National Parks. Plus, the three threshold questions. Join us!

Washington's New Monument: David Bernhardt Sep 20, 2019

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Listen up, Takeouters! Interior Secretary David Bernhardt gives Major a sneak peek of the newly renovated Washington Monument. Come along for the ride - up the new fancy elevator and down the 896 stairs. This week the monument opened back up to the public after more than 3 years of construction.

Takeout Outtake Especial: Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall Sep 17, 2019

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Takeout Tuesday! More of Major's conversation with Irish Ambassador to the United States Daniel Mulhall. On the menu: Indiana Jones, yacht rock, James Joyce, poetry and an Irish slang quiz. Pull up a chair.

Corned Beef, Cabbage and Brexit Sep 13, 2019

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Why should Americans care about the UK leaving the European Union? Irish Ambassador to the US Daniel Mulhall joins Major for a twist on a traditional Irish lunch and explains why breaking up with the UK is hard to do. Food by Chef Jess. Drinks by Nue Vodka.

Takeout Outtake Especial: NPR's Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis Sep 10, 2019

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Takeout Tuesday! Movies, music, books and our very own news quiz. Join us for more of Major's conversation with the hosts of NPR's "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me" Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis. Recorded at Founding Farmers in Tysons Corner.

Humor Me: Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis Sep 06, 2019

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Need a laugh? Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis, the front men for NPR's hit show "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!" join Major for breakfast at Founding Farmers in Tysons Corner, Virginia. On the menu: how their comedy news quiz is made each week, Bill's superb career in journalism and a little bit about Donald Trump. Join us.