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The Takeout with Major Garrett

The Takeout with Major Garrett

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The Takeout, hosted by CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, is a never-take-yourself-too-seriously daily show that harnesses the best and latest reporting from CBS News. Its motto: relentlessly curious, steadfastly non-ideological. Featuring unique guest interviews, investigative journalism and the day’s biggest events, The Takeout will also simplify and explain the complexities and acronyms of official Washington. The show is driven by national politics but lives comfortably in deep discussions of economics, pop culture, sports and technology.© 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/15/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/15/26
    May 15 2026
    An Iraqi national has been charged with planning terror attacks. Anna Schecter details what we know so far. President Trump ends his summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi and plans to head back to the U.S. Ed O’Keefe is at the White House North Lawn, recapping the important topics of the trip. California Democratic Representative Ro Khanna provides his perspective on the summit and explains his endorsement of CA Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Steyer. Plus, Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow is one of three Democratic candidates for Senate. She joins "The Takeout" to discuss why she's the best candidate to beat Mike Rogers in the general election. Listen to the full episode here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/14/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/14/26
    May 14 2026
    Chinese President Xi Jinping laying down the gauntlet to President Trump, stating that Taiwan is their most important issue. Anna Coren continues her reporting from Beijing, breaking down what we know so far. Michigan Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin reacts to the summit between Trump and Xi, specifically voicing her worries about Taiwan and artificial intelligence. We're five days out from Georgia voters casting ballots in their primary elections. Major speaks with Republican Congressman Buddy Carter, who's running for Senate in the Peach State. He explains why he is the best Republican to beat Sen. Jon Ossoff. Plus, California Democratic Congressman Lou Correa joins to discuss his push for psychedelic therapy for veterans struggling with PTSD, after President Trump signed an executive order to expand research into the effects of those drugs. He also hints at whom he's backing in the race to replace CA Gov. Gavin Newsom. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Elliot Ackerman & Adm. James Stavridis on Iran, artificial intelligence & their new novel "2084: A Novel of Future War"

    Elliot Ackerman & Adm. James Stavridis on Iran, artificial intelligence & their new novel "2084: A Novel of Future War"
    May 14 2026
    CBS News Contributor Elliot Ackerman & Admiral James Stavridis provide their perspectives on the war in Iran. They also have a new book out, "2084: A Novel of Future War", which is the third book in their series. It tackles issues of climate change, the rise of artificial intelligence and the connections between their novel and the present day. It's a conversation you won't want to miss, right here on "The Takeout". To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
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