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The Takeout with Major Garrett

The Takeout with Major Garrett

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 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.© 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/13/25

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/13/25
    Oct 13 2025
    President Trump travels to Jerusalem and Egypt to tout the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Nancy Cordes is in Egypt to set the scene for the next step of these negotiations. Haley Ott is in Tel Aviv, where hostages return to their loved ones. Major interviews Roger Carstens, former Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, provides his perspective with hostage reunification. Plus, Major speaks with Texas Republican Representative Wesley Hunt, about his recent announcement to run for Senate against John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Hunt discusses how he’ll distinguish himself from his GOP opponents. 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
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    47 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/10/25

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/10/25
    Oct 10 2025
    Russell Vought, head of the Office of Management and Budget, announces today that the RIFS, referring to reductions in force or layoffs of government employees have begun. Natalie Brand is at the White House to discuss what agencies will be affected. Major interviews California Democratic Congressman Mike Levin about his reaction to the layoffs of government employees and how the current government shutdown will prevent military members getting their paychecks. Plus, Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro joins Major to discuss Phase One of the peace deal and whether he's confident that both sides will meet their end of the deal. 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
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  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/9/25

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/9/25
    Oct 9 2025
    Major tackles the breaking news headline at the top of the show: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on charges of bank fraud and false statements. He speaks with Attorney and Legal Reporter Katrina Kaufman to discuss what we know. House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses his reasoning for not bringing the House back in session, Democrats holding the line on ACA subsidies and his reaction to the peace deal in the Middle East. Israeli Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, analyzes what he calls a "fragile" agreement between Israel and Hamas and how both sides can get to phase 2. Join us right here for 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
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