Épisodes

  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 11/17/25
    Nov 17 2025
    After denouncing the Epstein Files on multiple occasions, President Trump is now calling for the House to vote that the Epstein files be released. Major speaks with Nancy Cordes at the White House and Epstein survivor, Danielle Bensky, about what this policy shift means. Florida Representative Maria Elvira Salazar comes on-set to promote her latest book that delves into her immigration policy called the Dignity Act. Plus, the President weighed in on Tucker Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes, defending the commentator. David Brody, Chief Political Analyst at Christian Broadcasting Network, discusses the fissures within the conservative movement as a result. Listen to the full episode here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 min
  • Extended Interview: Chris Matthews
    Nov 15 2025
    Major interviews political commentator and former “Hardball” anchor on what politicians can learn from Bobby Kennedy, in his new book: “Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters”. Matthews also discusses the state of the Democratic Party, and where RFK Jr. fits in this narrative. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 min
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 11/14/25
    Nov 14 2025
    President Trump announces on Truth Social that he has instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Democratic lawmakers and supporters into their connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Nancy Cordes joins from the White House to explain the about face. Ellee Watson and Sam Vinograd discuss the latest on the US strikes in Venezuela and CBS reporting on the options the President received from his senior advisors. Major interviews TSA Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl about how the airlines are bouncing back after the end of the government shutdown. Plus, political commentator Chris Matthews joins Major to discuss his latest book, "Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters". Listen to the full episode here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 min
  • Extended Interview: Mikhail Zygar on the War in Ukraine
    Nov 14 2025
    Major interviews Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar on his perspective on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Their conversation highlights his new book, “Dark Side of the Earth: Russia’s Short-Lived Victory over Totalitarianism,” that provides a historical narrative during the fall of the USSR and beyond. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 min
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 11/13/25
    Nov 13 2025
    Lawmakers will have to deal with the discharge petition to release the Epstein files, after Representative Adelita Grijalva became the 218th signature in the House. Major speaks with survivor Annie Farmer about her reaction. Longtime investigative reporter Barry Levine analyzes the email exchanges between Jeffrey Epstein and others about the President. Michael Warren, senior editor of the Dispatch, speaks with Major about the infighting at the Heritage Foundation, after their president defended Tucker Carlson's interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes. Plus, Major interviews Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar about his new book: "The Dark Side of the Earth," and how his historical narrative about the country sets the stage for the ongoing war in Ukraine. All that and more on The Takeout! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 min
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 11/12/25
    Nov 12 2025
    The Takeout is part of CBS News 24/7's continuing coverage of the House vote to end the government shutdown. Major has a jam-packed show today, speaking with Representatives from both sides of the aisle. He interviews California Congressman Ted Lieu, who's the Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, Oklahoma Republican Tom Cole, who leads the Appropriations Committee, and Pennsylvania Rep. Brendan Boyle, the Democratic Ranking Member on the Budget Committee. Major is also joined by CBS News Contributor Joel Payne and Former Michigan Republican Representative Fred Upton, who brings a special treat on-set. You won't want to miss it. Catch the full episode here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 min
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 11/11/25
    Nov 11 2025
    With the Senate-passed bill to end the shutdown, House members are making their way back to the lower chamber. Major speaks with California Democratic Congressman Mike Levin, who’s back in the nation’s capital, dissatisfied with his colleagues in the Senate for voting in favor of the legislation. Nicole Sganga discusses her investigative reporting about whether ICE officers are going beyond their use of force tactics against immigration protesters. Plus, Major speaks with Aarit Koul, winner of the annual National Civics Bee, about his win and future education plans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 min
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 11/10/25
    Nov 10 2025
    Eight senators joined Republicans for a vote over the weekend, leading to a possible deal on the government shutdown. House Democrats are disappointed by their peers in the upper chamber who compromised with members on the other side of the aisle. Major interviews two of those members: California Democratic Congressmen Ro Khanna and Jimmy Gomez for their reaction. The Trump Administration is trying to counter the affordability argument made by Democrats during the off-year elections. MoneyWatch Correspondent Kelly O’Grady explains the President’s strategy of floating multiple ideas such a 2,000 dividend for Americans and 50-year mortgage loans. Tune in to the full episode here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 min