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The Takeout with Major Garrett

The Takeout with Major Garrett

By: CBS News
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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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  • Journalist Chris Whipple on his Vanity Fair profile with WH’s Susie Wiles [Extended Interview]

    Journalist Chris Whipple on his Vanity Fair profile with WH’s Susie Wiles [Extended Interview]
    Dec 18 2025
    Major has a wide-ranging interview with Chris Whipple about his profile on White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Major and Chris discuss her perspective on the boat strikes in Venezuela, reaction to pardons of January 6th offenders and her role in the administration. Chris provides his take on whether Wiles will receive backlash for her involvement in the piece. 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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    34 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 12/17/25

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 12/17/25
    Dec 17 2025
    Major starts tonight with Katrina Kaufman in Providence, RI as law enforcement officials are still looking for the person behind the shooting at Brown University. Katrina details the latest. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is not known for being in front of the camera, but a new longform piece from Vanity Fair provides an inside look into one of the most powerful women in the Trump Administration: her perspective on the President's boat strikes in Venezuela, his decision to pardon January 6 rioters and much more. Major speaks with Chris Whipple, the journalist behind the longform interview, about his takeaways with Wiles. Plus, Parkland survivor Cameron Kasky joins "The Takeout" to discuss his reasoning for running in New York's 12th Congressional District in an already crowded primary. 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
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    48 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 12/16/25

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 12/16/25
    Dec 16 2025
    Major speaks with Tom Hanson on what we know about the shooting that happened at Brown University, before officials provide an update to the public. Jonathan Vigliotti joins from California with an update on the charges against Nick Reiner for the murders of his parents, Rob and Michelle. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, Speaker Johnson has decided not to put a vote on extending subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, to the ire of moderate Republicans in his party. New York Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, who called the decision “idiotic,” joins to discuss his criticism. 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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    49 mins
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