The Takeout with Major Garrett

The White House continues to defend its actions in Iran, with Defense Secretary Hegseth saying that the U.S. is "just getting started." Matt Gutman is in Tel Aviv, reporting on the air strikes and the difficulty Americans in the region face traveling back to the States. Nancy Cordes joins from the White House, after asking Karoline Leavitt about that very issue. Major interviews Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy on his reaction to the administration's involvement in Iran, and how lawmakers are pushing for a War Powers resolution. Plus, North Carolina Republican Senate Candidate Michael Whatley joins "The Takeout" following his primary win to discuss his plan for the general election against Fmr. Gov. Roy Cooper. 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

Major Garrett continues the week, anchoring from our Broadcast Center in New York. President Trump defends his decision to launch strikes in Iran during an Oval Office press spray. Matt Gutman joins from Tel Aviv, while Nancy Cordes is at the White House North Lawn. Voters are casting ballots in North Carolina, Arkansas and Texas, where Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces State Rep. James Talarico in the Democratic primary. Ed O'Keefe is in Austin at Talarico's headquarters with more. Plus, Major speaks with a North Carolina progressive candidate who switched her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican because of redistricting. Join us for the full episode! 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

Welcome to The Takeout. The U.S. and Israel have launched air strikes against Iran and Tehran's retaliatory assaults have killed six service members. Matt Gutman has the latest from Tel Aviv. Retired Navy rear admiral Mark Montgomery analyzes U.S. strategy. Next, Elliot Ackerman and David Bellavia offer two different views on Operation Epic Fury as President Trump refuses to rule out ground troops in Iran. Dan Levinson talks about U.S. operation and how it can hold the Iranian regime accountable. Plus, Daniella Diaz and Nicholas Wu join the reporter panel to discuss the president's war powers, the contentious Texas primary, and Maine's progressive Senate hopeful Graham Platner. 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

Welcome to The Takeout. Former President Bill Clinton testifies before the House Oversight Committee over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Nikole Killion has the latest from Chappaqua, New York. Next, former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall will explain the impacts of artificial intelligence in the military, as Anthropic and the Department of Defense engage in tense negotiations. Political strategists Laurie Watkins and Mark Bednar will join The Takeout to analyze New York City Mayor Mamdani’s second visit to the White House and the Artemis mission to the moon. 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 Takeout” is focusing its entire show on whether President Trump will intervene in Iran. Major’s jam-packed show includes Pennsylvania Republican Senator Dave McCormick, Washington Post Journalist Jason Rezaian, who was detained in Iran, Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan and Fmr. Retired General Frank McKenzie to weigh in on the question of Iran. 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

President Trump concluded the longest State of the Union address last night, and Major is set to break it down! Alabama Senator Katie Britt reacts to the President’s speech and the partial government shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security. New Mexico Representative Melanie Stansbury previews the upcoming depositions of fmr. President and Secretary of State Bill and Hillary Clinton about their involvement with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze joins "The Takeout," to reiterate her country's support for Ukraine, as the Russian invasion in Ukraine reaches its fourth year. 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

Tonight is the State of the Union address, where President Trump will provide his remarks on topics like the economy, immigration and the Epstein investigation. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will provide a preview of what to expect from the President, while Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego will state why he’s skipping the event. Plus, Epstein survivor Annie Farmer, who will join the address as a guest of California Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia. She will reiterate why it’s important to continue pushing for the files to be released. 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

From Boston to D.C., the Northeast grapples with a strong blizzard with varying inches of snow. Lilia Luciano trudges along the snow from New York City. Chilly weather is just an additional element to the ongoing partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which affects TSA workers at various airports. The agency abruptly ended TSA Pre-Check and Global Entry, before bringing back the former over the weekend, causing confusion for travelers. Nicole Sganga joins Major at the desk with the latest behind the confusion. Plus, the President’s State of the Union address is one day away. Bob Costa gives a preview as to what to expect from Trump’s address tomorrow night. Join us for 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

Supreme Court justices struck down President Trump’s tariffs in a 6-3 decision, in a crushing blow to his economic agenda. Jan Crawford joins Major at the desk to dissect both the majority and dissenting opinion. The President was informed of that decision while attending a meeting with the National Governors Association, with governors on both sides. Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who leads the association, discusses his reaction to the SCOTUS ruling, where his state stands with wildfires and his perspective on immigration enforcement in other states. Meanwhile, Texas continues early voting for races in the Lone Star State. Major interviews Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson, who’s running to retain her seat against former Rep. Colin Allred. 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 has a wide-ranging interview with Andrew Yang to discuss his latest book: "Hey Yang, Where's My Thousand Bucks." Yang discusses his worries about artificial intelligence eliminating jobs, why he is no longer a Democrat and what has made him laugh recently. An interesting conversation that you're not going to want to miss, 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