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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, 1/6/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/6/26
    Jan 6 2026
    Major begins the show with Scott MacFarlane on five years since the January 6th insurrection, highlighting Scott's reporting about Thom Tillis is the first Republican pushing to get the honorary plaque erected on the halls of the Capitol. He interviews Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan on his testimony on the Hill today, as well as his change to run as a Democrat in the race for Georgia's governor. Lilia Luciano and Ed O'Keefe tackle the latest on Venezuela, with Lilia on the Colombian border and Ed from the White House about the administration's new plan to take over Greenland. Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins joins to discuss how Venezuelans in her city are reacting to Maduro's capture and pushing the administration to bring back temporary protected status for her constituents. Lastly, Matthew Heath, who was formerly detained in Venezuela, discusses his experience. All that and more 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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    47 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/5/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/5/26
    Jan 5 2026
    "The Takeout" tackles multiple perspectives behind the Trump Administration's capture of Nicolas Maduro. CBS News Legal Analyst Caroline Polisi and Tom Dupree, Fmr. Deputy Assistant Attorney General, join to discuss the legal ramifications behind the capture, as well as the next steps following Maduro's arraignment today. Katrina Kaufman is in New York, at the courthouse where Maduro and his wife appeared, to provide some background into their demeanor and the charges they face. Major interviews Florida Republican Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart about his reaction and whether he believes the US will pursue military action in other countries. 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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    46 mins
  • Former FBI Operative Eric O’Neill on how to outsmart hackers [Extended Interview]

    Former FBI Operative Eric O’Neill on how to outsmart hackers [Extended Interview]
    Dec 23 2025
    Major interviews former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O’Neill on how people can combat scam operations from hackers. Eric discusses these strategies in his latest book “Spies, Lies and Cybercrime", and even some shocking stories about how cybercriminals targeted individuals and businesses. 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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    30 mins
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