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.
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.
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.
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Ex-Homeland chief Chad Wolf on "The Takeout"
Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf joins Major Garrett to discuss the Department of Homeland Security's offer to assist the U.S. Capitol Police during the January 6 assault on the Capitol on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Representative Peter Meijer on "The Takeout"
Republican Congressman Peter Meijer of Michigan joins Major to talk about repercussions of second impeachment vote, the future of the GOP with or without Donald Trump, and the upcoming vote for President Biden's coronavirus relief package on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Econ adviser Jared Bernstein on "The Takeout"
White House Council of Economic Advisers member Jared Bernstein joins Major to talk about the American Relief Plan, economic inequality caused by the pandemic, and the debate over a $15 national minimum wage on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Ex-QAnon follower Jitarth Jadeja on "The Takeout"
Jitarth Jadeja, a former QAnon supporter who spent two years in the grip of online conspiracy theories, opens up about his experience of joining — and then exiting — that world, on "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Congressman Adam Schiff on "The Takeout"
Congressman Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, joins Major to talk about the state of the Republican Party, the role of QAnon in the GOP and national security, and how Democrats hope to pass relief legislation for America on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Former Senator Joe Lieberman on "The Takeout"
Former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman joins Major to talk about the upcoming impeachment trial of former President Trump, the domestic terror threats across America, and his thoughts on the Democrats' hopes to eliminate the filibuster on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Representatve Pramila Jayapal on "The Takeout"
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington state, joins Major Garrett to talk about her experience inside the Capitol as violent insurrectionists attacked Congress; contracting COVID-19 after hiding for safety in close quarters with unmasked members of Congress; and the upcoming Trump impeachment trial on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Congressman Adam Kinzinger on "The Takeout"
Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois joins Major Garrett to talk about the impeachment vote, hiding in the Capitol during the insurrection as well as the Trump legacy on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Election law expert David Becker on "The Takeout"
CBS News election law expert David Becker addresses the objections over certifying the electoral votes, and debunks Georgia signature fraud claims on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
D.C. Attorney Genera Karl Racine on "The Takeout"
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine discusses the importance of attorney generals in the U.S., the history of hate in the nation and steps the Biden administration can take to tackle justice reform on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Italy's ambassador to U.S. on "The Takeout"
Italy's ambassador to the United States, Armando Varricchio, sits down with Major Garrett to discuss his country's relationship with President Trump and the incoming Biden administration on this week's edition of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Sen. Klobuchar & Rep. Emmer on "The Takeout"
Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, and Congressman Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, join Major for a conversation about congressional leaders' negotiations over a coronavirus relief bill on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Philanthropist David Rubenstein on "The Takeout"
Billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein joins Major to discuss the transfer of power in the White House and the impact "the Trump effect" has on American politics on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Dr. Anthony Fauci on "The Takeout"
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, joins Major for a conversation about U.K.'s approval of COVID-19 vaccines, a vaccine distribution plan for the U.S. and the incoming Biden administration on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
4 D.C. restaurateurs on "The Takeout"
Four members of the D.C. restaurant scene join Major for a conversation on weathering the coronavirus pandemic and the future of independent restaurants on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."