The Takeout with Major Garrett

Members of Congress are getting access to unredacted Epstein documents at Capitol Hill. Nikole Killion joins to discuss reaction, while Jennifer Freeman, an attorney for Epstein survivors, provides analysis. Savannah Guthrie releases another video pleading for help in relation to the disappearance of her mother, Nancy. Andres Gutierrez reports on the latest in Tucson. A new CBS exclusive finds that only 14% of people arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actually had violent criminal records. Camilo Montoya-Galvez, who's behind the new reporting, breaks down the results. Plus, Meta, Facebook's parent company, faces a new lawsuit that claims their social media platforms have made kids vulnerable to sexual exploitation. Leading the charge behind the lawsuit, New Mexico's Attorney General Raul Torrez, joins "The Takeout" to discuss his reasoning behind the case. 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

A racist video was posted on President Trump’s social media account, depicting Fmr. First Lady Michelle Obama and Fmr. President Obama as “apes.” President Trump faced backlash from members within its own party, leading to the video being taken down. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House with more. Republican Strategist Melik Abdul and NAACP CEO Derrick Johnson provide analysis. After ending a partial government shutdown, Congress still faces an important divide on funding for immigration enforcement. Major interviews California Democratic Representative Jimmy Gomez for his perspective. Plus, the Winter Olympics are underway! Former Gold Medal Olympian John Naber and Major delve into the stories of past winners. 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 has a wide-ranging interview with longtime Nevada journalist Jon Ralston about his new book, "The Game Changer," which profiles the life and political influence of former Sen. Harry Reid. Jon discusses his rocky relationship with the former Senate Majority Leader, and what led to Reid choosing Ralston as his biographer.  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 starts at the White House with Weijia Jiang to break down President Trump’s interview with NBC News, where he says that “even though he is not happy” with the shootings in Minnesota, he has to “back” ICE officers. Meanwhile, in Arizona, authorities are still working to locate Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy. Andres Gutierrez is in Tucson detailing the latest. Plus, we’re days away from the Super Bowl: one of the biggest opportunities for sports gambling. Major interviews Fmr. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on his reaction to the recent popularity behind it and his worries about prediction markets. 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 speaks with Ben Terris, DC Correspondent for New York Magazine, about his recent reporting on President Trump's recent health bouts. Major and Ben discuss the bruising on the President's hands, his choice to take elevated levels of aspirin to achieve "thin blood", and his dozing during press conferences. Ben also details the unconventional ways that members of his administration comment on the President's health throughout his article. 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's Border Czar, Tom Homan, announces a drawdown of 700 officers from Minnesota. Nicole Sganga discusses what this means for the federal government's involvement in the state. Jordan Merson, an attorney for Epstein survivors, joins "The Takeout" to discuss with Major about how his clients have been affected by the release of the files, and the differing ways in which America and Europe are handling them. Plus, tucked into the appropriations legislation that the President signed into law, was the "Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act," a bill that would expand funding for pediatric research. Jessica and Daniel Evans have a 10-year-old daughter Charlotte who is dealing with osteosarcoma, and would benefit from the passage of the bill. Major interviews them on how Charlotte is doing, the next step of her treatment, and their reaction to the passage. 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

The House votes to end the partial government shutdown, and the legislation makes its way to President Trump's desk. Caitlin Huey-Burns is on Capitol Hill with more. Survivors are continuing to push for the Epstein files to be taken down from the Department of Justice website due to a lack of redactions that expose victims, while Fmr. Secy of State Hillary Clinton and Fmr. Pres. Bill Clinton agree to testify in front of the House Oversight committee, as part of their investigation. Scott MacFarlane explains all the moving threads. Plus, Texas Republican Congressman Troy Nehls is set to leave office, but his twin brother, Trever, has plans to replace him in the House. Major interviews both twins on a range of topics, from the government shutdown, immigration enforcement and even their favorite movies. 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 Amb. Moctezuma about his reaction to Peter Schweizer's book, "The Invisible Coup". Moctzeuma also discusses his perspective on whether the US, Mexico and Canada will come together for an updated USMCA trade deal, and the country's humanitarian assistance to Cuba.  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

Survivors are calling on the Department of Justice to take down the published Epstein files, citing that the agency has failed in their redactions. Scott MacFarlane is at the desk with more, and Major interviews Spencer Kuvin, an attorney for Epstein survivors. Congress is in the midst of a partial government shutdown, since both houses have yet to pass their appropriations bills. Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks it down at Capitol Hill. After flipping a Texas State Senate district that has historically been Republican for more than 30 years, Taylor Rehmet's victory worries members of the GOP. Rehmet joins "The Takeout" on the strategy that led to his win. Plus, South Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace provides her reaction to the release of the Epstein files, and a new profile from New York Magazine, quoting former staffers saying she mistreats her employees and has become erratic in her behavior. Join us right here 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

Major has a wide-ranging interview with Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State, who is also running for Governor. Secy. Benson discusses her reaction to the FBI raid at Fulton County Election Office, the threats that have been lobbied against her following the 2020 election, and Don Lemon's arrest for reporting at a Minneapolis church. 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