8/11: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump federalizes D.C. police, deploys National Guard; New book looks at man’s journey finding purpose in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains delivering mail
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How a post office job saved a man's life
Stephen Starring Grant, a consultant laid off during the pandemic, found purpose as a mailman in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Grant shares his story in the new book "Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home," and joins "The Takeout" to reflect on his experiences.
The rising threat of AI propaganda
Some experts say false narratives generated by artificial intelligence can pose a threat to global politics. Brett Benson, associate professor of political science at Vanderbilt University, joins "The Takeout" to explain why he believes the era of AI propaganda is here.
Data centers' impact on electricity costs
As the number of energy-intensive data centers needed to power Big Tech rises in the U.S., so are Americans' electricity bills. Ari Peskoe, director of the Electricity Law Initiative at Harvard Law School, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Why Trump's deal with Nvidia, AMD is unusual
Artificial intelligence chipmakers Nvidia and AMD have come to an unusual export agreement with President Trump: Both will pay the U.S. government 15% of revenue generated by sales of select AI chips in China. Toluse Olorunnipa, staff writer for The Atlantic, and Sophia Cai, Politico White House reporter, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Active oil, gas rigs down in 2nd Trump term
President Trump's pledge to "drill baby drill" during his second term is not playing out in the oil patch or fracking zones, with rig counts down since Inauguration Day, according to energy technology company Baker Hughes. Robert Rapier, editor-in-chief of Shale Magazine, joins "The Takeout" to explain why.
CDC workers speak out on shooting
The gunman in Friday's deadly shooting outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters had become fixated and outspoken against the COVID-19 vaccine, according to what his family told police. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder spoke with some CDC employees about the role medical misinformation played in the shooting.
How Trump takeover could affect D.C. residents
President Trump declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., on Monday and announced that the federal government has taken control of the police department. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains how the move will impact the city's residents.
Trump says Putin summit is "feel out meeting"
President Trump says Friday's summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska is a "feel out meeting" to see if the Russian president is ready to make a peace deal with Ukraine. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Representative Terri Sewell on "The Takeout"
Representative Terri Sewell joins Major Garrett for this week's edition of "The Takeout" to discuss the future of voting rights in the U.S. and the fallout from the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Brad Raffensperger on "The Takeout"
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins Major Garrett for this week's edition of "The Takeout" to discuss the impact of false claims of 2020 election fraud and the fallout from the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Dan Patterson on "The Takeout"
Dan Patterson discusses the evolution and implementation of disinformation.
Comedian Frank Caliendo on "The Takeout"
Comedian Frank Caliendo joins Major Garett for this week's holiday episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his humorous career of impersonating celebrities and past presidents and how he's managing to stay funny during the pandemic.
Pollster Robert Cahaly on "The Takeout'
Pollster Robert Cahaly of the Trafalgar Group joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the accuracy and importance of political polling.
Representative Byron Donalds on "The Takeout"
Congressman Byron Donalds joins Major Garrett in this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the current political divide in the House and what he expects from the upcoming 2022 midterm elections.
Cook Political Report's Dave Wasserman on "The Takeout"
Cook Political Report's Dave Wasserman joined Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss redistricting, gerrymandering and previewing the 2022 midterm elections.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger on "The Takeout"
Virginia Representative Abigail Spanberger sits down with Major Garrett for this week's edition of "The Takeout" to discuss what Democrats need to do for the midterm elections.
David Drucker on "The Takeout"
Washington Examiner senior political correspondent David Drucker joins Major Garrett for this week's edition of "The Takeout" to discuss former President Donald Trump's influence on the Republican Party heading into the 2024 elections.
Author Tim Mak on "The Takeout"
Journalist and author Tim Mak sits down with Major Garrett on this week's edition of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "Misfire: Inside the Downfall of the NRA" and the ongoing turmoil within the gun rights organization.
David Pogue on "The Takeout"
Journalist and author David Pogue sat down with Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book "How to Prepare for Climate Change" and his new podcast "Unsung Science."
French Ambassador Philippe Etienne on "The Takeout"
French Ambassador Philippe Etienne joins Major Garrett on this week's edition of "The Takeout" to discuss the recent hit to U.S.-French diplomacy, and how the two countries can ease the strained relationship. Then, they discuss what Western allies need to do as China's influence rises in the Indo-Pacific region. Plus, a look the rich history between France and the U.S. and how a "good chef" can make or break a diplomatic negotiation.
Nature photographer Jim Balog on "The Takeout"
Nature photographer Jim Balog joined Major Garrett to talk about his new book "The Human Element," in which he documents wildfires and the melting of sea ice, and he also shared stories of how he captured the images on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Representative Pramila Jayapal on "The Takeout"
Representative Pramila Jayapal discuss the ongoing bipartisan infrastructure bill negotiations, as well as a potentially watered down "soft infrastructure" bill that would provide better social safety nets for Americans on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
National Education Association President Rebecca Pringle on "The Takeout"
National Education Association President Rebecca Pringle discusses school reopenings, the debate on mask and vaccine mandates, critical race theory and teachers leaving the workforce en masse on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."