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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.
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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/1/26
Jul 100:45:09Tap to summarizePresident Trump’s reported earning $1 billion from his crypto ventures. Weijia Jiang joins Major at the desk for the 10,000 foot view and Andrea Fuller from the New York Times provides in-depth analysis of the financial disclosures. Anthony Salvanto recaps the victories in Colorado’s primaries, including democratic socialist Melat Kiros beating 15-term incumbent Diana Degette. Plus, there are reports that Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce will be at Madison Square Garden. CBS’ resident Swifties Olivia Rinaldi and Gabrielle Ake discuss the importance of the place for Taylor, as she’s set to celebrate this big moment. Join us for the full episode here!
Transcribe →Daniel Squadron, Co-Founder of The States Project
Jul 100:22:58Tap to summarizeMajor speaks with Daniel Squadron, who is the co-founder of the States Project. Squadron utilizes his prior experience as a former NY State Senator for his latest book "The Fourth Branch," which discusses the importance of state legislatures across the country. He elaborates on how states have acted on issues before the federal government and explains that gaining representation in these chambers is the best way for Democrats to attain power.
Transcribe →The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/30/26
Jun 3000:43:10Tap to summarizeSupreme Court justices handed down their final decisions of this year’s term. Their rulings upheld state bans on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports, while also maintaining birthright citizenship as issued in the Constitution. Jan Crawford gives an overview of the rulings. NAACP General Counsel Kristen Clarke responds to the birthright citizenship ruling, and Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador gives his perspective on the decision regarding transgender athletes. With Democratic Socialist wins in New York, DC and Seattle, Major interviews the co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, Ashik Siddique about the rise of these candidates and what to expect in Colorado's 1st congressional district, where socialist Melat Kiros is set to take on 15-term Congresswoman Diana DeGette. Plus, Nikole Killion is on Capitol Hill, where Rep. Tom Kean has returned to office after being absent for four months. She explains the reason for his absence and what is next for the congressman facing a re-election campaign. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout!"
Transcribe →Abdul El-Sayed, Senate Candidate (D-MI)
Jun 3000:30:32Tap to summarizeMajor has a wide-ranging interview with Abdul El-Sayed, the leading Democratic candidate in the Michigan Senate race. With the Democrat primary set for August 4th, the progressive candidate explains why he classifies the war in Gaza as a “genocide,” his deleted posts calling for defunding the police and his support to abolish ICE.
Transcribe →The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/29/26
Jun 3000:45:29Tap to summarizeThe Supreme Court hands down split rulings on the role of the Trump Administration. Jan Crawford breaks down their decisions to expand presidential firing power and their refusal to hear the President's appeal of his civil case against E. Jean Carroll. David Becker elaborates on their verdict that states can count mail-in ballots after Election Day. After CA State Senator Scott Wiener was harassed at a Trans March over the weekend, he joins "The Takeout" to respond. Plus, we are several weeks away from the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, where progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed is leading in the polls. Major interviews El-Sayed on his previous posts to defund the police & him defining the war in Gaza as a "genocide." Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.
Transcribe →The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/26/26
Jun 2600:44:06Tap to summarizeWelcome to The Takeout. The Epstein saga continues on Capitol Hill as billionaire financier Leon Black appears before the House Oversight Committee. Democratic committee member Suhas Subramanyam tells Major what he witnessed during the closed interview. Next, Aaron MacLean explains retaliatory U.S. strikes against Iran and what recent Iranian attacks on a commercial ship entails for the vessel traffic transmitting the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, former U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Kacey White analysis last night’s loss against Turkey, the Golden Boot race, and the success of the 2026 World Cup. And finally, John McCarthy and T.W. Arrighi join the Takeout Tavern to discuss why Vice President Vance downplayed Watergate, progressive Michigan candidate endorsement by Sen. Van Hollen, and Gov. Newsom’s national billionaire tax proposal.
Transcribe →The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/25/26
Jun 2500:43:22Tap to summarizeIran strikes a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, after Secretary of State Rubio rejects Iran's idea to charge tolls for ships entering the strait. Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House, while Elliot Ackerman provides analysis. NOTUS Congressional Reporter Paul Kane explains the fallout from President Trump's meeting with Senate Republicans, including a shouting match between him and Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy. CBS News Legal Contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down today's Supreme Court decisions, which provided two wins for the Trump Administration's immigration policy. After three progressive victories in New York, Major interviews New Democrat Coalition Chair and Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider about what those wins mean and his coalition's strategy if Democrats gain power in the House. All that and more, right here on The Takeout!
Transcribe →The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/24/26
Jun 2500:44:00Tap to summarizeNYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is the big winner after Tuesday’s primaries in the Big Apple. Three candidates that he backed in congressional primaries went on to beat establishment incumbent candidates. Fin Gomez and Anthony Salvanto break down what these victories mean. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, President Trump meets with Senate Republicans after cancelling his signing of the bipartisan housing legislation: the Road to Housing Act. Taurean Small is there to explain. Plus, fresh off of her primary win, NY Democratic Congressional Nominee Cait Conley joins “The Takeout” to discuss her strategy to beat incumbent Republican Mike Lawler in the general election. Join us here for the full episode!
Transcribe →The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/23/26
Jun 2300:43:27Tap to summarizePresident Trump says that Iran allowed nuclear inspectors to head to enrichment sites in the country, while the Tehran leadership says otherwise. Weijia Jiang reports on the latest, while Sam Vinograd has analysis. Voters are heading to the polls in New York City, Utah, Maryland & South Carolina. Shanelle Kaul is in New York, where Zohran Mamdani's endorsement will be a factor in three congressional races in the state. Skyler Henry is covering the South Carolina governor runoff elections, where Trump originally endorsed Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, and has now thrown support behind Alan Wilson, her opponent. Major interviews Todd Gloria, the mayor of his hometown, San Diego, to discuss housing affordability following the Senate passage of the Road to Housing Act. Plus, Kelly O'Grady is in a local pub in Boston, where fans of the England soccer team are closely watching their team face Ghana in the World Cup. All that and more on “The Takeout!”
Transcribe →John Leganski's "Glory, Grief & The Gavel" and Handling Tight Margins in the House
Jun 2300:29:06Tap to summarizeMajor had a wide-ranging interview with John Leganski, Deputy Chief of Staff to Fmr. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Leganski's new book, "Glory, Grief & The Gavel", chronicles the multiple rounds that led to McCarthy's rise as third in line to the President and, ultimately, what led to his fall, through the motion to vacate.
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