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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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Jul 10, 2026

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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/15/26 15.05.2026

An Iraqi national has been charged with planning terror attacks. Anna Schecter details what we know so far. President Trump ends his summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi and plans to head back to the U.S. Ed O’Keefe is at the White House North Lawn, recapping the important topics of the trip. California Democratic Representative Ro Khanna provides his perspective on the summit and explains...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/14/26 14.05.2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping laying down the gauntlet to President Trump, stating that Taiwan is their most important issue. Anna Coren continues her reporting from Beijing, breaking down what we know so far. Michigan Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin reacts to the summit between Trump and Xi, specifically voicing her worries about Taiwan and artificial intelligence. We're five days out from Georgia...

Elliot Ackerman & Adm. James Stavridis on Iran, artificial intelligence & their new novel "2084: A Novel of Future War"  14.05.2026

CBS News Contributor Elliot Ackerman & Admiral James Stavridis provide their perspectives on the war in Iran. They also have a new book out, "2084: A Novel of Future War", which is the third book in their series. It tackles issues of climate change, the rise of artificial intelligence and the connections between their novel and the present day. It's a conversation you won't want to miss, right...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/13/26 13.05.2026

President Trump continues his travel in Beijing. CBS News Foreign Correspondent Anna. Coren is there with more, while CBS News Contributor Sam Vinograd analyzes what to expect from meetings between Trump and President Xi. Nicole Sganga tosses to parts of her interview with DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin about security at the FIFA World Cup and the current state of Alligator Alcatraz. Booking.com C...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/12/26 12.05.2026

Just before heading to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing, President Trump told reporters he’s not thinking about Americans’ financial situations, when questioned on the war in Iran. Ed O’Keefe joins Major at the desk with more. Aaron MacLean provides analysis on the latest on the war in Iran, and his reaction on Pakistan’s role as mediator between the two countries. CBS News Contributor Patrick McGee pre...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/11/26 11.05.2026

Major and Ed tag team today’s show. Major begins the show in New York, following his interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Nancy Cordes joins from the White House with the toplines of her recent call with President Trump. CBS News Contributors H.R. McMaster and Elliot Ackerman react to Major’s interview. Ed then takes it away with a pivot to the latest on the Hantavirus with an...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/08/26 08.05.2026

CDC has designated a Level 3 response for the Hantavirus outbreak, after members on a cruise were first exposed. Dr. Celine Gounder notes what this means and how it differs from COVID. Virginia's State Supreme Court struck down the proposed congressional map in a 4-3 vote. This comes after voters in the state approved of a referendum that would've given Democrats four more seats. CBS News Election...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/07/26 07.05.2026

Caitlin Huey-Burns fills in for Major. The U.S. is awaiting Iran’s response to their proposal to end the war. Nancy Cordes joins from the White House with more. A suicide note allegedly linked to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been released. Anna Schecter reports on the latest and the response from the Department of Justice. Nicole Sganga details her CBS News investigation into the 13-m...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/06/26 06.05.2026

Caitlin Huey-Burns anchors today. From Secy. Rubio telling reporters that the war's new phase of Project Freedom to President Trump's announcement pausing the same project, the administration's provided mixed messaging about the war in Iran. Nancy Cordes and Aaron MacLean join to cut through the noise. Five of the seven Indiana Republican lawmakers who opposed the President's redistricting effort...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/05/26 05.05.2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefs reporters on what he calls the new stage of the war in Iran. Nancy Cordes joins from the White House North Lawn to report on his comments. It’s primary day in Ohio and Indiana, where several Republican state lawmakers bucked the President on his redistricting effort to gain more seats. Ed O’Keefe tosses to his interview with one of the lawmakers impacted. As m...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/04/26 05.05.2026

Weijia Jiang fills in for Major. Spirit Airlines shuts down over the weekend, citing high oil prices due to the war in Iran. Kris Van Cleave and Peter Greenberg discuss what this means for the airline industry. Two U.S. service members are reported missing in Morocco, while participating in a military exercise. Eleanor Watson details the latest. Plus, the Supreme Court temporarily blocks a lower c...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/01/26 01.05.2026

Caitlin Huey-Burns fills in for Major. CBS News confirms that Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as tomorrow. Kris van Cleave discusses the latest developments. Iran makes a new offer to settle the war, this as President Trump sends a letter to Congress, claiming that hostilities have terminated in the region. Aaron MacLean joins for analysis. U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro releases add...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/30/26 01.05.2026

Congress has finally funded the Department of Homeland Security, ending the partial government shutdown that lasted over 70 days concerning the agency. Nikole Killion is on Capitol Hill with more. Maine Governor Janet Mills suspends her Senate campaign, clearing the path for Graham Platner to become the Democratic nominee. Major speaks with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham about what thi...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/29/26 29.04.2026

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act, throwing out a Louisiana congressional map with two majority-minority districts. Jan Crawford breaks down how the justices reached their decision. Major interviews House Minority Whip Katherine Clark for her reaction, where Congress stands as the war in Iran reaches 60 days, and the ongoing partial shutdown of the Department of H...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/28/26 28.04.2026

Under Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the Department of Justice indicts former FBI Director James Comey once again. Katrina Kaufman joins Major in New York with more. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposes a new congressional map that, if passed, would likely give Republicans four extra seats in the House. Rep. Kathy Castor, a Florida Democrat, whose district would be impacted, reacts to the...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/27/26 27.04.2026

Major hosts from New York. Nicole Sganga and Ed O’Keefe report on the fallout from the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Acting Attorney General Blanche emphasizes that law enforcement did not fail. CBS News National Security Analyst Aaron MacLean provides analysis on the dinner as well as the latest on the Iran War. Adam Smith, Ranking Democrat of the House Armed Services Committ...

Anita McBride on the Importance of Founding First Ladies [Extended Interview] 25.04.2026

Major speaks with Anita McBride, the former Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush, about the role First Ladies have played in early presidential tenures. McBride, who’s also the co-chair of the InPursuit essay series, responds to the pieces of Abigail Adams and Dolly Madison garnered 10-15% more interest than that of the Presidents profiled.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/24/26 24.04.2026

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to travel to Islamabad to continue peace negotiations with Iran. These conversations follow President Trump's announcement of a three-week extension between Israel and Lebanon. Ed O'Keefe is at the White House with more. Major speaks with former Trump National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien to parse through all the details. A soldier involved in the capture...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/23/26 23.04.2026

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified on Capitol Hill, saying that the U.S.’ current trade relationship with Canada “sucks". Major interviews Ontario Premier Doug Ford for his response. Off the heels of the state’s first governor debate last night, California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra joins “The Takeout” to discuss his platform. Plus, Major continues his tribute to CBS News Radi...

NYT's Jodi Kantor on Finding Your Unique Career Path [Extended Interview] 23.04.2026

Major speaks with New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor about her new book, "How to Start: Discovering Your Life's Work". The book sets out to provide advice to recent college graduates looking to find the career they're most passionate about. Kantor also discusses her latest reporting on the Supreme Court's shadow docket. 

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/22/26 22.04.2026

Major returns to the anchor chair. Ed O'Keefe is at the White House reporting on the fluid situation between US and Iran, following the extended ceasefire announced by President Trump. Voters in Virginia approved a new map that would give Democrats a 10-1 majority in the state. Fin Gomez joins Major at the desk to discuss the results. Republican Senator Thom Tillis has vowed not to vote on Fed nom...

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/21/26 21.04.2026

Nikole Killion is in for Major Garrett. Moments before the show, President Trump announces an extension of the ceasefire between the US and Iran in a Truth Social post. Ed O'Keefe is at the White House with the news, while Sam Vinograd provides additional analysis about what this means. Florida Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from office, before a House Ethics hearing t...

Megan Garber on the Impact of Internet Culture with “Screen People” [Extended Interview] 21.04.2026

Major speaks with Megan Garber of The Atlantic, whose new book, “Screen People: How We Entertained Ourselves into a State of Emergency”, discusses her take on internet culture and how people are seen more as characters than given grace as being human. She also provides some solutions about how we should perceive the algorithm and taking back agency from technology. 

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/20/26 20.04.2026

U.S. forces seized an Iranian vessel over the weekend. President Trump’s messaging continues to change about whether he would reach another deal with Iran. Charlie D’Agata reports from Tel Aviv about the state of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron McLean joins Major at the touchscreen and Major touches on the breaking news that Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned with Ed O’Keefe at the White...

USA Today’s Susan Page on Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy [Extended Interview] 18.04.2026

Major interviews Susan Page, USA Today’s Washington Bureau Chief, to discuss her latest book, “The Queen and her Presidents”. The book highlights Queen Elizabeth’s relationships with several presidents throughout her multi-decade tenure. Page details the Queen’s impact on multiple world events like the Suez Canal as well as the World Wars. 

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