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
10/1: The Takeout: Author Lis Wiehl
Author Lis Wiehl joins Major Garrett for this edition of "The Takeout" to discuss her book, "A Spy In Plain Sight." The book chronicles a behind-the-scenes look at Robert Hanssen, a former FBI agent who was discovered to be a Russian spy. Hanssen is also the subject of Major's new podcast series, “Agent of Betrayal: The Double Life of Robert Hanssen.”
9/24: The Takeout: Sean Penn
Actor and filmmaker Sean Penn joins Major Garrett for this edition of "The Takeout" to discuss his latest documentary, "Superpower." The film centers around Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy and his leadership during the early days of Russia's invasion.
9/17: The Takeout: Rep. Adam Smith
Washington Rep. Adam Smith, ranking Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, joins Major Garrett for this edition of "The Takeout." The two discuss the GOP-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, the relationship between the president and his son, and party extremism.
9/10: The Takeout: Author Elizabeth Kolbert
Journalist and author Elizabeth Kolbert joins Major Garrett for this edition of "The Takeout" to discuss her writing on the climate crisis and what people can do to slow Earth's warming. In 2015, Kolbert won the Pulitzer Prize for "The Sixth Extinction," her book on climate change.
9/3: The Takeout: Author Matthew Dallek
Author and professor Matthew Dallek joins Major Garrett for this weekend edition of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book "Birchers: How John Birch Society Radicalized the American Right," and how a group from the '60s may have paved the way for Donald Trump's political rise.
8/27: The Takeout: Producer Wayne Federman
Producer, comedian and actor Wayne Federman joins Major Garrett for this weekend edition of "The Takeout" to discuss the making of his Emmy-winning documentary "George Carlin's American Dream," the late comedian's life and philosophies, and the importance of finding humor in all spaces.
The Takeout from the Iowa State Fair
Major Garrett takes "The Takeout" to the 2023 Iowa State Fair, where he talks with Iowa Republicans and Democrats alike about the state of 2024 Presidential race, the latest indictment of Former President Trump and the history and traditions of the campaign staple event.
8/13: The Takeout: Musician Bob Crawford
Multi-instrumentalist Bob Crawford joins Major Garrett for this week's edition of "The Takeout" to discuss his work as bassist for The Avett Brothers, his love of history and current events, and his own podcast, "Founding Son: John Quincy's America."
8/6: The Takeout: Steve James
Director and film producer Steve James joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his 2022 film, "A Compassionate Spy," which chronicles the life of Theodore Hall, a U.S. nuclear physicist and Soviet Union spy.
7/30: The Takeout: Eric Swalwell
California Congressman Eric Swalwell joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his work on the House Oversight Committee, his rocky relationship with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and how he and his family have been affected after receiving "multiple" daily death threats.
7/23: The Takeout: Author Ben Terris
Washington Post Feature Reporter Ben Terris joins Major Garrett on this week's episode of "The Takeout," discussing his new book, "The Big Break," the players in Washington featured in it and the aspects of life in Washington, D.C. not seen by the American public.
7/16: The Takeout: Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the Biden administration's push for student loan forgiveness, the future of the Supreme Court. and President Biden's 2024 reelection campaign.
7/9: The Takeout: Author Jon Ward
Jon Ward, chief national correspondent for Yahoo! News, joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Failed a Generation," and his experiences covering U.S. politics.
7/2: The Takeout: Author Neil King Jr.
Author and former national security reporter and editor for the Wall Street Journal Neil King Jr. joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "American Ramble," which highlights his 330-mile walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City.
6/25: The Takeout: Former Gov. Larry Hogan
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his political plans for the 2024 elections, and his critiques of both President Biden and former President Trump's upcoming campaigns.