The Takeout

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Politics, policy and a side of pop culture: Major Garrett serves up a balanced diet of serious discussion, humor and food...for thought.

  • 47 minutes 33 seconds
    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/03/26

    Iran shoots a U.S. fighter jet, signaling an escalation of the war. Major speaks with Maryland Democrat Jamie Raskin about the latest developments there. Nancy Cordes joins from the White House North Lawn to explain the administration's reaction, while Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson is at the desk to detail what we know. The Artemis mission continues its 3rd day, as four astronauts journey toward the Moon. Mark Strassmann is at the Houston Space Center in Texas with more details. Plus, Ed O'Keefe previews his sit-down interview with Maryland Governor Wes Moore about his reaction to the war in Iran. All that and more right here on "The Takeout".

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    3 April 2026, 11:02 pm
  • 47 minutes 43 seconds
    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/02/26

    President Trump announces that Attorney General Pam Bondi will no longer serve in her role, and that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche would take over in the interim. Nancy Cordes joins from the White House to report on  what led to the President’s decision, while Jake Rosen gives a clearer picture inside the Department of Justice. NASA receives the “go” they need for the four astronauts to continue their Artemis II mission to sling shot around the moon. Kris Van Cleave is at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to break the news with Major. Plus, after Trump attends Wednesday’s open arguments at the Supreme Court whether justices will determine whether to uphold his executive order on birthright citizenship, it seems that the judges are skeptical to do so. Jessica Levinson will break it down. All that and more on The Takeout! 

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    2 April 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 47 minutes 45 seconds
    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 3/31/26

    Gas prices have hit around $4 for the first time since 2022. Lana Zak joins from Iowa to discuss how the rise is affecting farmers in the state. CBS' Weijia Jiang interviews President Trump about his reaction and whether he's sticking to his four-to-six-week timetable on the Iran war. Ambassador John Bolton, former National Security Advisor during the first Trump administration, also weighs in on the administration's involvement in Iran. Plus, we're a day away from the Artemis II launch, where four astronauts are set to go around the moon. Former NASA Astronaut Chris Cassidy explains. Listen to the full episode here!

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    31 March 2026, 11:30 pm
  • 48 minutes 10 seconds
    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 3/30/26

    Today marks the 30th day of the war in Iran, and the Trump administration maintains that it will last between 4-6 weeks. Ed O'Keefe joins from the White House North Lawn, where we show you his exchange with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about how the President balances continuing negotiations with Iran, while having hundreds of special forces in the region. Nicole Sganga joins Major at the desk, reporting on the latest developments with airports across the country. Congress takes its two-week recess, even though Democrats and Republicans have yet to pass legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security. House Oversight Chair and Kentucky Republican James Comer responds to the breakdown. Plus, what if you could stop your sports team from leaving your state? Texas Democratic Congressman Greg Casar has legislation that would do just that, where teams have to give a one year notice before leaving the communities their players are in. Join us for the full episode here!

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    30 March 2026, 10:30 pm
  • 47 minutes 30 seconds
    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 3/27/26

    The Senate passed legislation that would fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, except ICE and CBP. House Speaker Mike Johnson doesn't believe that's enough; instead, aiming for a 60-day CR to fund the entire DHS. Taurean Small joins from Capitol Hill to discuss the latest. Olivia Rinaldi is in Miami, where President Trump is set to give remarks after signing an executive order to pay TSA agents. Nikole interviews Florida Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz about her reaction to Speaker Johnson's proposal. After the FBI seized materials related to the 2020 election in January, Fulton County attorneys are now urging a federal judge to order the return of those documents. David Becker is at the desk with more. Plus, NASA will begin another mission next week, with four astronauts set to orbit the Moon. CBS Space Contributor Christian Davenport breaks it down. All that and more on The Takeout!

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    27 March 2026, 10:53 pm
  • 47 minutes 23 seconds
    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 3/26/26

    It’s day 41 of the partial government shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security. TSA workers are expected to miss yet another paycheck. Shawna Mizelle joins from Bush International Airport, where the wait times are just over four hours. TSA Worker Angela Grana, who serves as the Colorado Regional Vice President at AFGE Local 1127, reacts to how this shutdown is impacting her colleagues. President Trump announces that he will pause strikes on Iran for ten additional days. Ed O’Keefe joins from the White House to discuss what this indicates. Nikole interviews South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace about her concerns regarding the administration’s involvement in Iran. Plus, Collis Temple, the first Black basketball player at LSU, testifies about college sports on Capitol Hill. Nikole asks him about his personal story and where he stands, as March Madness is underway. A conversation you won’t want to miss, right here on “The Takeout".

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    26 March 2026, 10:56 pm
  • 47 minutes 40 seconds
    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 3/25/26

    Nikole Killion tackles today's important headlines. Nicole Sganga continues her coverage in Houston, where long lines wrap around the George Bush Intercontinental Airport and wait times last multiple hours. TSA workers still have not received their paychecks as the US enters day 40 of the partial government shutdown. Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen joins from Capitol Hill to discuss the hold-up between Democrats, Republicans and the White House. There are ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt went on to assert that President Trump will "unleash hell" if the country doesn't make a deal. Ed O'Keefe is at the White House with the latest, while Nikole interviews Illinois Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth about Congress's lack of involvement in this war. Listen to the full episode here!

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    25 March 2026, 11:07 pm
  • 47 minutes 34 seconds
    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 3/24/26

    Nikole Killion sits in the anchor chair for the rest of the week. Wait times and call-out times persist at airports, with the ongoing government shutdown affecting TSA workers' paychecks. Nicole Sganga is joining from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston with the latest. New York Republican Congressman Nick LaLota just traveled from LaGuardia Airport back to Capitol Hill. He discusses what he knows about the crash, and his perspective on what Republicans should do regarding DHS funding. President Trump mentions receiving a gift from Iran while the five-day ceasefire continues between the two nations. CBS News Contributor Joe Zacks joins Nikole at the desk for analysis. Additionally, suspicious oil investments occurred around the time President Trump announced those negotiations on Truth Social. CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger addresses the unusual spike and what it means for the markets. All that and more on The Takeout!

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    24 March 2026, 11:14 pm
  • 47 minutes 27 seconds
    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 3/23/26

    A collision at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night leaves two pilots dead and multiple passengers hospitalized. Lines continue to form at airports across the country, as TSA agents call out for not getting their paychecks. Tom Hanson joins from New York where the crash happened. Skyler Henry is in Atlanta, while Kris Van Cleave provides additional analysis from LAX in Los Angeles. President Trump says that he will delay strikes in Iran for about 5 days, following what he calls “productive conversations” with Iran. Aaron MacLean analyzes what we know at the touchscreen. Plus, the Supreme Court hears a case that will determine whether mail-in ballots can be counted after Election Day. Jessica Levinson breaks the oral arguments down, while RNC General Counsel’s Mike Hurst provides his perspective. Join us for the full episode here!

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    23 March 2026, 11:30 pm
  • 38 minutes 27 seconds
    McKay Coppins’ Year as a Degenerate Sports Gambler [Extended Interview]

    Major has a wide-ranging interview with McKay Coppins, staff writer for The Atlantic, on his piece about how quickly he was absorbed into the sports betting world. He received $10,000 from the publication to bet on NFL games and he goes into detail about how it affected his relationship with his family. An interesting conversation you won’t want to miss!

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    21 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 47 minutes 45 seconds
    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 3/20/26

    Ed O'Keefe steps into the anchor chair tonight. The Pentagon is preparing to potentially send U.S. troops into Iran, while President Trump dismisses the idea of a ceasefire in a gaggle with reporters. Charlie D'Agata starts the show from Tel Aviv, while Weijia Jiang is at the White House North Lawn. The Senate is in town this weekend, hoping to get one step closer to passing legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security. Taurean Small is on Capitol Hill with more. Plus, New Mexico Congresswoman Teresa Leger-Fernandez responds to Dolores Huerta's sexual allegations against Cesar Chavez. She details how these new developments have affected the Hispanic and Native American communities in her district. The World Food Programme estimates that millions of people in the region will face food insecurity if the war in Iran doesn't end by mid-year. Matthew Hollingworth, Assistant Executive Director of the World Food Programme's Global Operations, joins to explain how the war is exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in neighboring countries. All that and more on The Takeout.

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    20 March 2026, 10:32 pm
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