The Takeout with Major Garrett

The nation's capitol is in its first government shutdown in almost seven years. Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego joins the show to discuss. Plus, President Trump announced he's sending National Guard troops to Portland. Rep. Andrea Salinas, who represents Oregon's 6th congressional district, says the Commander-in-Chief doesn't have a case for this deployment. Major speaks with a federal employee who's been furloughed as a result of the shutdown. Join us right here 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

Defense Secretary Hegseth and President Trump deliver remarks at Quantico to top military brass questioning “woke” military standards. Illinois Democrat and former combat officer Sen. Tammy Duckworth weighs in. With the House out of session and the Senate to vote on a possible continuing resolution, Congress is on the heels of a possible government shutdown.  SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler discusses how a shutdown can affect funding for small businesses. 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

It’s a critical day at the White House with President Trump hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of both houses of Congress on a looming government shutdown.  We bring you the latest on the attempts to broker peace in Gaza.  The Takeout also interviews members from both sides of the aisle on how likely a shutdown is and what can be done to avoid it.   We also interview the Oregon Attorney General about their legal moves to try and stop President Trump from sending National Guard troops to Portland.   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

Caitlin Huey-Burns is in for Major today. Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on two counts. Jake Rosen discusses what we know, while Caitlin speaks with former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen and former DOJ deputy special counsel Peter Zeidenberg about the standing of the case. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks at the United Nations General Assembly today, while many nations chose to sit out of his speech in protest. Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro joins Caitlin to talk about Netanyahu's audience and the leader's perspective on a two-state solution. Plus, New York Democratic Representative and former federal prosecutor Dan Goldman, provides his legal expertise on the Comey indictment and why he's reluctant to endorse Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race. 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

The Trump Administration’s Department of Justice is considering an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for perjury, as they are days away from reaching the statute of limitations to prosecute him. Scott McaFarlane is with Major on the latest. Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council, discusses the newly-signed TikTok deal as well as the latest economic numbers and what it means for the job market. Plus, Dr. Oz, Administrator for the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services, joins Major on-set to discuss the President's recommendation for pregnant women to avoid the use of Tylenol during pregnancy. You won't want to miss it right here 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

A shooting at a Dallas ICE facility killed one person and left two people in critical condition. Camilo Montoya-Galvez speaks with acting ICE Director Todd Lyons about what the agency knows. The Republican majority has gotten smaller, as Adelita Grijalva wins the Arizona district that her late father used to hold. She reacts to the ICE shooting and adding her signature to the discharge petition on the Epstein files. Plus, multiple Republican candidates are vying for President Trump’s endorsement in the South Carolina Governor’s race. Major speaks with Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, one of the candidates running for that seat. 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

Major interviews Joe Manchin, the former West Virginia Senator, about his perspective on a government shutdown, the second Trump term, and whether he would pursue a presidential run. Manchin discusses his view of the Democratic Party in his latest book, “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense.”  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

Trump delivers remarks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York today. Ed O'Keefe joins Major on-set to discuss the toplines of that speech. Ohio Democratic Congressman Greg Landsman reacts to the President saying that recognizing Palestine as a free state is a win for Hamas. After Trump declines his meeting with Democratic leadership, Major has an extended interview with Former West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin about whether that refusal was a good idea, the chances of a possible government shutdown and the state of the Democratic Party. Manchin promotes his new book, "Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense." 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

Shortly before the announcement of late night host Jimmy Kimmel's return, Major held a wide-ranging interview with Greg Lukianoff, the President and CEO of Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Lukianoff discusses how the Trump Administration has dealt with the challenge of free speech following Charlie Kirk's assassination and the worries it can have on future speech. Tune in to the full conversation 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

Just a week after his on-air suspension, ABC announces that host Jimmy Kimmel will return to late night tomorrow evening. Major breaks it down with Washington Post media reporter Scott Nover. The White House declares that the FDA will look into a possible link between Tylenol and autism. Olivia Rinaldi joins from the White House to discuss the President's latest move, while gynecologist Dr. Steven Fleischman provides his medical perspective. Plus, Texas Senate Candidate Colin Allred joins "The Takeout" about his run in the Lone Star State and how the former Democratic representative hopes to turn the state blue for the first time in more than 20 years. Join us! 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