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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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden on "The Takeout"
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden joins CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about the occupation of Portland by federal troops under President Trump's law and order campaign promise and Congress' debate on a second coronavirus stimulus package on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on "The Takeout"
Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Major to talk about negotiations for another COVID-19 stimulus package in the House; the Trump administration's attempt to suppress protests in Portland, Oregon; and the idea of sending federal officers into Chicago other cities, on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Congressman Michael McCaul on "The Takeout"
Texas Congressman Michael McCaul talks with Major Garrett about campaigning amid the coronavirus pandemic, the presidential election and China's role in the pandemic on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Dr. Zeke Emanuel on "The Takeout"
Dr. Zeke Emanuel, a leading medical ethicist and former health policy adviser, joins Major to talk about the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic and the odds of finding a successful vaccine before the end of the year, on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
John Bolton and Michael Morell on "The Takeout"
Former national security adviser John Bolton talks about reports that President Trump ignored allegations of Russia placing bounties on U.S. troops in Afghanistan which was reportedly included in his presidential briefings on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Senator Joe Manchin on "The Takeout"
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin joins Major to talk about police reform proposals in the Senate and the debate over historical monuments and statues across the U.S., on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Senior Biden campaign adviser on "The Takeout"
Senior Biden campaign adviser Symone Sanders discusses the 2020 election, why she supports Joe Biden after working for Senator Bernie Sanders in 2016, and her new book "No You Shut Up," on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Glenn Kessler on "The Takeout"
Author and Washington Post fact-checker Glenn Kessler talks about President Trump's exaggerations, misstatements and lies, as well as his new book, "Donald Trump and His Assault on Truth," on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Representative Karen Bass on "The Takeout"
California Congresswoman Karen Bass joins Major to talk about her draft legislation to hold police accountable in the wake of the death of George Floyd, and how the 1992 Los Angeles riots compare to what's happening now, on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Author John M. Barry on "The Takeout"
"The Great Influenza" author John M. Barry compares the COVID-19 pandemic with the deadly 1918 Spanish Flu outbreak and explains how American troops carried that earlier virus into Europe during World War I, on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Catherine Herridge on "The Takeout"
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins Major to talk about the events surrounding Michael Flynn and the FBI's work investigating Trump campaign officials' ties to Russia on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Austin and Provo mayors on "The Takeout"
Austin, Texas Mayor Steve Adler and Provo, Utah Mayor Michelle Kaufusi join Major to talk about how they have dealt with the coronavirus crisis on the homefront and finding the safest way to reopen, on this week"s episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Representative Ro Khanna on "The Takeout"
Congressman Ro Khanna joins Major to talk about a whistleblower complaint about Jared Kushner, California's response to the coronavirus pandemic, and Joe Biden's candidacy on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Cal Ripken Jr. on "The Takeout"
Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. shares how his charitable organization shifted from building baseball fields in communities in need to gathering resources to help Feeding America amid the pandemic, plus the state of the game of baseball, on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Restaurateur Ray Washburne on "The Takeout"
Restaurateur Ray Washburne joins Major to explore the practical, financial and ethical considerations of reopening America amid the coronavirus pandemic, on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."