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Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

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America’s premier Sunday morning public affairs program. For nearly 70 years, Face the Nation has sought to help audiences understand how current events affect their lives. Today, that mission remains the same. Hear moderator Margaret Brennan’s illuminating and informative interviews with elected officials, policy experts and foreign leaders. Face the Nation airs Sundays at 10:30 AM, ET on the CBS Television Network and at 12 PM, ET on the CBS News Streaming Network. Face the Nation is also available on Paramount+.

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Jul 6, 2026

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Face the Nation on the Radio 10/31 31.10.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan is joined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken for a wide-ranging interview including President Biden's climate action goals and the latest on the administration's diplomatic efforts around the world. With the FDA's emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5-11, how can we ensure kids of all backgrounds get a shot?...

EXTRA: Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad - Extended Interview 25.10.2021

"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan speaks with the former top U.S. envoy to Afghanistan who negotiated the America's withdrawal from the war earlier this year.

Face the Nation on the Radio 10/24 24.10.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation," Former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad joins Moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss his resignation and the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan. Mississippi Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson discusses the latest from the House select committee's probe into the January 6 insurrection. International Monetary Fund Chief Economist Gi...

Face the Nation on the Radio 10/17 17.10.2021

"Face the Nation" is pre-empted this week because of football, we will re-air a special edition of the CBS News "Weekend Roundup." hosted by Allison Keyes, this week, an FDA advisory panel approved Covid-19 booster shots for both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. At the same time President Biden is trying to mitigate inflation and high prices partly driven by gridlock at the nation's ports. Allis...

Face the Nation on the Radio 10/10 10.10.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation" with moderator Margaret Brennan, Mary Daly, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco joins us for an assessment on the pandemic economy following the latest jobs report. Former CISA Director and CBS News Cybersecrity expert Chris Krebs discusses the latest with Facebook following a whistleblower's blistering testimony and the state of misinfor...

Face the Nation on the Radio 10/3 03.10.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation," White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the grim milestone of 700,000 Covid19 deaths, and how a new treatment might help save lives. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb updates us on the booster rollout and new potential life-saving Covid19 treatments. With no infrastructure vote and a divided Democrat...

EXTRA: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison - Full Interview 29.09.2021

Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan's full interview with the Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison. Portions of the interview aired on the September 26, 2021 Face the Nation broadcast.

Face the Nation on the Radio 9/26 26.09.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation with moderator Margaret Brennan," confusion builds over who is eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters and when can they receive them. We'll hear from CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb. South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott discusses police reform and the migrant crisis on the Southern border and Washington Democr...

EXTRA: Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb - Full Interview 19.09.2021

Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan's full interview with the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Scott Gottlieb. Portions of the interview aired on the September 19, 2021 Face the Nation broadcast.

Face the Nation on the Radio 9/19 19.09.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation," Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb joins us for a wide-ranging interview about his new book "Uncontrolled Spread: Why COVID-19 Crushed Us and How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic." Amid reports that the White House is considering vaccine mandates for travelers, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby breaks down the implications for his industry. Vermont Senator Bernie...

Face the Nation on the Radio 9/12 12.09.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation," we'll discuss President Biden's new vaccine requirements with former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb. Meanwhile, the GOP plans to sue the Biden administration over the president's executive orders to require Covid vaccinations for as many as 100 million people in the US. GOP Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel will tell us why she thinks the mandate is “unconstitutional...

Face the Nation on the Radio 9/5 05.09.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation," guest moderated by Weijia Jiang, What should parents know about the Delta variant as children start school? We're joined by White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci. With the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan now complete, former Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon discusses America's security strategy moving forward. We'll hear from Loui...

Face the Nation on the Radio 8/29 29.08.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation," guest moderated by Ed O'Keefe, CBS News Foreign Correspondent Charlie D'Agata and CBS News National Security Correspondent report the latest on the violence in Kabul, Afghanistan. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan joins us to discuss President Biden’s evacuation and defense strategy in the wake of a deadly ISIS-K attack on the Kabul airport. We'l...

Face the Nation on the Radio 8/22 22.08.2021

This week, how President Biden is addressing fallout after Afghanistan quickly falls to the Taliban. We hear from CBS's Foreign Correspondent Roxana Saberi, Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, Former Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker. Pus, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinkin joins us to discuss the Administration's next steps with Afghanistan. Fearing life under Taliban rule, several Afghan...

Face the Nation on the Radio 8/15 15.08.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation," White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Guest Moderator Nancy Cordes to discuss booster shots and keeping children safe as they return to school. Set to become New York's first female governor in under two weeks, NY Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul discusses the fallout of Governor Cuomo's resignation and her vision for the state. House Republican Whip...

Face the Nation on the Radio 8/8 08.08.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation," the Delta variant is surging, what should teachers, students and parents expect as they head back to school this fall? Guest Moderator John Dickerson is joined by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. Miami-Dade superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho weighs in on the controversy surrounding Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ order bannin...

Face the Nation on the Radio 8/1 01.08.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation," concerns over the highly contagious Delta Variant, and the CDC reversal of mask mandates. Guest Moderator John Dickerson is joined by White House Chief Medical Adviser and NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb. Meanwhile, Israel has officially started its COVID19 booster campaign for adults over 60, after data showed wanin...

Face the Nation on the Radio, 7/25 25.07.2021

The Delta variant is driving the U.S. into a fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mark Strassmann reports that as cases spike across the country, vaccination rates will define the next phase of the virus. We'll hear from former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb and former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams about the risk this poses for everyone -- vaccinated and unvaccinated. Plus, interview...

Face the Nation on the Radio 7/18 18.07.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation," COVID-19 cases are spiking across the country and consumer prices are also on the rise. Guest moderator John Dickerson is joined by former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb to discuss the Delta variant. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger on inflation, David Becker, the executive director for the Center for Election Innovation and Research about election...

Face the Nation on the Radio 7/11 11.07.2021

Is the U.S. facing another surge of COVID-19? We hear from Dr. Anthony Fauci, and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb about how the Delta variant will affect the road to recovery. Meanwhile, as U.S. troops withdraw from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war, the stability of the region remains uncertain. Charlie D'Agata reports from Kabul on the potential threat to Afghans posed by the...

Face the Nation on the Radio 7/4 04.07.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation," with the highly contagious Delta variant on the rise, some officials are calling for a return to mask wearing -- even for fully vaccinated people. Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb joins us with his analysis. On this Fourth of July weekend, can we declare independence from the coronavirus? We'll talk to White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients...

Face the Nation on the Radio 6/27 27.06.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation," tragedy in Miami: What caused the building to collapse? Mark Strassmann is in Surfside, Florida, with the latest on the search and rescue efforts. Guest Moderator John Dickerson talks to Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL.) We'll hear from White House Senior Adviser Cedric Richmond and Senator Jon...

EXTRA: Smithsonian institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch III 20.06.2021

 Secretary Lonnie Bunch reflects on the importance of Juneteenth and discusses how museums collect artifacts of today for tomorrow

Face the Nation on the Radio 6/20 20.06.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation," the digital age Cold War, Russian and the rising threat of cyber crime. Guest Moderator John Dickerson speaks with House Intel Chair Rep. Adam Schiff and Russia expert Fiona Hill. This past week, President Biden declared Juneteenth, the day enslaved Blacks in Texas learned they were free, a federal holiday. We hear from Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch about the...

Face the Nation on the Radio 6/13 13.06.2021

On this week's "Face the Nation," American leadership is back in focus on the international stage as President Biden meets with western leaders. What's at stake as he prepares to come face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin? Moderator John Dickerson is joined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, to talk about America's return to diplomacy; Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) who is part of a...

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