8/8: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump's deadline for Russia to reach a ceasefire with Ukraine arrives without a peace deal; the Trump Administration and the state of federal institutions.
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Assessing Trump's expansion of executive power
Since retaking office, President Trump has expanded the scope of executive power and denounced federal courts that have ruled he's overstepped. Political historian and journalist Jay Cost joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Ex-CECOT inmates speak out on prison treatment
Nine Venezuelan men that the Trump administration deported to El Salvador's infamous CECOT prison are alleging they endured physical and mental abuse at the facility in a new ProPublica report. Mica Rosenberg, an investigative reporter for ProPublica, joins "The Takeout" to share what the men told her team.
Trump orders military force against cartels
The New York Times reports President Trump has secretly ordered the Pentagon to conduct military actions against some Latin American drug cartels. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Redistricting now possible in several states
Texas lawmakers are continuing to feud over redistricting efforts in the Republican-led state. But Texas is not alone: Other states may redraw their congressional maps soon. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details.
Gallego visits Iowa fair amid 2028 speculation
Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona visited the Iowa State Fair this week as Democrats look to fill a leadership void ahead of the 2028 presidential election. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Gallego about why he's visiting the Hawkeye State.
Trump orders universities to submit race data
In 2023, the Supreme Court ruled colleges and universities could consider race and life experiences in the admissions process, but that race could not be a determining factor. President Trump has gone a step further, now requiring new data on admissions seemingly aimed at filtering out race as part of the considerations at all. Amalea Smirniotopoulos, senior policy counsel and co-manager of the Legal Defense Fund's Equal Protection Initiative, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
The upsides and risks of "buy now, pay later"
More Americans are opting into "buy now, pay later" services when shopping. Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at Bankrate, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the option.
Democrats trying to bar DOGE workers from jobs
Several Democratic lawmakers are trying to stop DOGE employees from moving into permanent positions in the federal government. Political strategists Joel Payne and Terry Sullivan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Full Episodes
Full Episodes
1/14: The Takeout: Pennsylvania Sen. Casey
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett speaks to Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey. A member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Casey discusses the importance of transparency on Capitol Hill among lawmakers and the funding fight for Ukraine and Israel aid.
1/7: The Takeout: Dr. Jerome Adams
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett speaks to Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general under former President Donald Trump. Adams discusses his takeaways from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the consequences of mixing politics and public health. His new book "Crisis and Chaos" tackles the importance of communicating accurate medical information to a skeptical public.
12/31: The Takeout: Winemaker & author Alex Gambal
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with Alex Gambal, a winemaker and the author of "Climbing the Vines in Burgundy." The book chronicles Gambal's choice to leave his family business in the early 90s to pursue his dream in France, as well as his experiences selling wine as an American vintner in the Burgundy region. They also discuss the perfect wine to drink for your New Year's Eve celebrations.
12/24: The Takeout: Comedian Gary Gulman
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett speaks to comedian Gary Gulman about using his mental health struggles as topics for his stand-up sets. Gulman draws on the loneliness and anxiety he felt during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic's "stay-at-home" orders. He turns the experiences into messages of encouragement, so that others who struggle with their mental health won't feel as alone.
12/17: The Takeout: Major Garrett in Georgia
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett heads to DeKalb County, Georgia, to investigate the increase in voter registration challenges since the 2020 presidential election. Citizens can now legally file an unlimited number of challenges if they presume there are errors in the voter rolls. The practice has yielded a fair amount of proponents and critics, and with 2024 around the corner, every vote in this state could decide the next election.
12/10: The Takeout: Fmr. Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country," and his account of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
12/3: The Takeout: Rep. Greg Landsman
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with Congressman Greg Landsman, a Democrat from Ohio. A devotee of religious text and a certified Swiftie, Landsman speaks with Garrett about divinity and theology as well as how turning to scripture has been healing amid our current turbulent times. Elsewhere in the conversation, the duo discuss how Americans are digesting news as well as conspiracy theories surrounding pop star Taylor Swift.
11/26: The Takeout: The stars of "Rustin"
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with the stars of the new film "Rustin" — Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman, Aml Ameen, and the film's composer, Branford Marsalis. The film tells the true story of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin. During the conversation, the legacy of Black activists throughout history is discussed, as well as the present-day fight for racial equality.
11/19: The Takeout: Newspaperman Marty Baron
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with journalist and author Marty Baron to discuss his new book, "Collision of Power." Elsewhere in their chat, Baron — who was portrayed by Liev Schreiber in the Oscar-winning film "Spotlight" — talks about the primary role of the Washington Post, accountability in journalism and Donald Trump.
11/12: The Takeout: Senator Jack Reed
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed, a Democrat who serves as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. They discuss the war in the Middle East, Congress' funding fight for Israel and Ukraine, and the upcoming retirement of Senator Joe Manchin.
11/5: The Takeout: Researcher Dante Chinni
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with American Communities Project Director Dante Chinni. Chinni discusses his research on what shapes Americans' views based on their location, and suggests that we may be more alike than we think.
10/29: The Takeout: Reporter Roundup
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with some of the best reporters in the business to bring you the latest on several stories making headlines, from Israel and Gaza to the happenings in Congress. Guests include "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, Senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and national security correspondent David Martin.
10/22: The Takeout: Rep. Ken Buck
For this edition of "The Takeout," Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO) sits down with Major Garrett to discuss the ongoing struggle in the House to elect a new Speaker and why he thinks Rep. Jim Jordan is failing to win over his fellow GOP lawmakers
10/15: The Takeout: Rep. Mike Lawler
For this edition of "The Takeout," Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) sits down with Major Garrett to discuss the removal of Kevin McCarthy as House speaker and the ongoing battle for the GOP leadership position. Lawler, a freshman lawmaker, also explains why he didn't support the choice of Rep. Steve Scalise.
10/8: The Takeout: The Spy Next Door
Major Garrett continues his deep dive into Robert Hanssen for this edition of "The Takeout." In the first episode of Major's new podcast series, “Agent of Betrayal: The Double Life of Robert Hanssen," he discusses Hanssen's backstory with those who knew him best and digs into how he went from an FBI newcomer to Soviet mole.