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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
Episodes
  • McKay Coppins’ Year as a Degenerate Sports Gambler [Extended Interview]

    McKay Coppins’ Year as a Degenerate Sports Gambler [Extended Interview]
    Mar 21 2026
    Major has a wide-ranging interview with McKay Coppins, staff writer for The Atlantic, on his piece about how quickly he was absorbed into the sports betting world. He received $10,000 from the publication to bet on NFL games and he goes into detail about how it affected his relationship with his family. An interesting conversation you won’t want to miss! 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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    38 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 3/20/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 3/20/26
    Mar 20 2026
    Ed O'Keefe steps into the anchor chair tonight. The Pentagon is preparing to potentially send U.S. troops into Iran, while President Trump dismisses the idea of a ceasefire in a gaggle with reporters. Charlie D'Agata starts the show from Tel Aviv, while Weijia Jiang is at the White House North Lawn. The Senate is in town this weekend, hoping to get one step closer to passing legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security. Taurean Small is on Capitol Hill with more. Plus, New Mexico Congresswoman Teresa Leger-Fernandez responds to Dolores Huerta's sexual allegations against Cesar Chavez. She details how these new developments have affected the Hispanic and Native American communities in her district. The World Food Programme estimates that millions of people in the region will face food insecurity if the war in Iran doesn't end by mid-year. Matthew Hollingworth, Assistant Executive Director of the World Food Programme's Global Operations, joins to explain how the war is exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in neighboring countries. 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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    48 mins
  • CBS News' Steve Hartman on his Oscar-winning documentary "All the Empty Rooms" [Extended Interview]

    CBS News' Steve Hartman on his Oscar-winning documentary "All the Empty Rooms" [Extended Interview]
    Mar 20 2026
    Major interviews Hartman about his documentary "All the Empty Rooms", which highlights how parents of children killed in school shootings have maintained their children's rooms following their absence. He delves into why he started this project, the nuanced and careful approach he took with affected loved ones, and his reaction after winning the Oscar. 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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    18 mins
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