

The Takeout with Major Garrett
CBS News
The Takeout, hosted by CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, is a never-take-yourself-too-seriously daily show that harnesses the best and latest reporting from CBS News. Its motto: relentlessly curious, steadfastly non-ideological. Featuring unique guest interviews, investigative journalism and the day’s biggest events, The Takeout will also simplify and explain the complexities and acronyms of official Washington. The show is driven by national politics but lives comfortably in deep discussions of economics, pop culture, sports and technology.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/12/25
Police arrested a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk. Carter Evans joins from Orem, UT, the site of the shooting. Weijia Jiang reports on President Trump’s interview with Fox and Friends and his answer about the suspect. Sam Vinograd and Tom Dupree discuss the non-conventional methods of the Trump Administration and the next steps of the investigation. Robert Draper, the New York Times staff writer who profiled Kirk earlier this year about his influence in the Republican Party. Plus, Major’s interview with Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein about the world of baseball, the role of sports in society and his sense of the current economy. Tune in 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

Sep 11, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/11/25
Major examines the life of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, the political violence incidents over the last decade and the impact that Kirk has on college students within his party and on the other side. Major speaks with Utah Senator John Curtis, whose home state was the site for Kirk’s shooting. Curtis says that the extremes on both sides are not healthy for this discussion and urged to drive out hate with love. Former White House Deputy Press Secretary Harrison Fields, who knew Charlie Kirk, gives his thoughts on Kirk's passing and influence. He also interviews three college students: two Republicans and one Democrat about the reach that Kirk had in those circles. 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

Sep 10, 2025 • 50min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/10/25
Major is in the chair for a special, breaking news version of “The Takeout”, reporting on the death of conservative figure and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Major speaks with reporters as well as newsmakers on both sides to discuss the shooting as well as the impact that Kirk had on the Republican Party. 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

Sep 9, 2025 • 48min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/9/25
There was a major revision in the jobs numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that concern some economists. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, analyzes what the findings mean. Despite President Trump disputing his signature, the Epstein birthday book is not going away anytime soon. Maryland Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin joins to discuss his reaction. Texas State Representative James Talarico discusses his announcement to run for his state’s Senate seat against John Cornyn. Major presses him on what makes his candidacy stand out from Democrats’ previous efforts to flip the seat blue. Plus, you will get a glimpse into Major’s interview with Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein at Camden Yards. You won’t want to miss 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

Sep 8, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/8/25
Nancy Cordes is in for Major today. Homeland Security announces an immigration operation in Chicago, called Operation Midway Blitz, to the dismay of Democratic lawmakers. Weijia Jiang joins from the White House to explain what we know. After an immigration raid over the weekend that workers at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, the Trump administration has reached a deal with South Korea’s foreign minister to bring the employees home. Camilo Montoya-Galvez comes on to discuss. Plus, the Wall Street Journal reports that HHS will announce a link betweenTylenol and autism. Nancy speaks with a doctor to debunk the claim. 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

Sep 5, 2025 • 48min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/5/25
Jobs numbers are out from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and it may not be the results that President Trump wanted. Jo Ling Kent discusses the cooling labor market and Trump’s ongoing criticism towards Fed Chair Jerome Powell. A New York Times report found that a 2019 Seal Team 6 Mission in North Korea led to the deaths of civilians in the country. Major speaks with one of the authors behind the fascinating report. Plus, Sports Illustrated senior fantasy football writer Michael Fabiano audits Major’s current fantasy team. You won’t want to miss it. Tune in 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

Sep 4, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/4/25
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gets grilled on The Hill from both Democrats and Republicans, following the firing of Senate-confirmed CDC Director Susan Monarez. Nikole Killion reports on the testy exchanges in the room, while Dr. Michael Osterholm warns of the long-term consequences that RFK Jr's actions on vaccines can have on public health. Norah O'Donnell joins Major to preview her interview with Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett to air on CBS Sunday Morning. Plus, some colleges are allowing students to bring their furry friends to help them acclimate to the college experience. Major interviews Jed Cummings, the Executive Director of Housing at the University of Northern Colorado: one of the colleges who have expanded their pet policies. Join us 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

Sep 3, 2025 • 46min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/3/25
Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are on Capitol Hill to urge the Justice Department to release any remaining files of the investigation. Major interviews one of the survivors about the increased attention to the case and what she hopes will come of this effort. After the ouster of CDC Director Susan Monarez, Democrats are calling for HHS Secretary RFK Jr. to resign. Obstetrician and Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall weighs in. Lastly, Major remembers his longtime mentor and CBS White House Correspondent Mark Knoller. 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

Sep 3, 2025 • 24min
WSJ Reporters Drew Hinshaw and Joe Parkinson [Extended Interview]
Major interviews Wall Street Journal reporters Drew Hinshaw and Joe Parkinson about their new book: Swap: A Secret History of the New Cold War. Hinshaw and Parkinson discuss the imprisonment of Britney Griner, Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich in Russia and the behind the scenes details of how they made their way back to the United States. 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

Sep 2, 2025 • 47min
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 9/2/25
President Trump is adamant about sending members of the National Guard to deal with crime in Chicago. The Democratic leadership in the state says otherwise. Nancy Cordes is at the White House with the latest. Congress is back in session, juggling all of the news’ topics on their agenda from the Epstein files to the government shutdown. Caitlin Huey-Burns sets the stage for Capitol Hill, before Major interviews North Carolina Republican Rep. Tim Moore from the Appropriations Committee. Plus, Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna will host a presser with victims, urging for the release of the Epstein files. Scott MacFarlane joins Major on-set with more. Listen to the full episode here!
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