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The Takeout with Major Garrett

The Takeout with Major Garrett

Written by: CBS News
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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, 4/22/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/22/26
    Apr 22 2026
    Major returns to the anchor chair. Ed O'Keefe is at the White House reporting on the fluid situation between US and Iran, following the extended ceasefire announced by President Trump. Voters in Virginia approved a new map that would give Democrats a 10-1 majority in the state. Fin Gomez joins Major at the desk to discuss the results. Republican Senator Thom Tillis has vowed not to vote on Fed nominee Kevin Warsh, until Trump ends his probe against current Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Tillis joins the show to explain. House Armed Services member and Colorado Democrat Jason Crow speaks with Major about his reaction to the war in Iran. Major plays a snippet of the 1932 Republican National Convention radio broadcast. It's the first day of Major's month-long tribute for the radio division. Join us for 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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    48 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/21/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/21/26
    Apr 21 2026
    Nikole Killion is in for Major Garrett. Moments before the show, President Trump announces an extension of the ceasefire between the US and Iran in a Truth Social post. Ed O'Keefe is at the White House with the news, while Sam Vinograd provides additional analysis about what this means. Florida Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from office, before a House Ethics hearing that would've determined her punishment for violating campaign finance laws. Taurean Small is at Capitol Hill with more. Plus, Virginia voters are casting their ballots today. They will vote on a redistricting measure that would bolster Democratic support in the state. David Becker joins Nikole to discuss. Nikole also interviews former Republican Senator and Governor George Allen about his reaction. 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
  • Megan Garber on the Impact of Internet Culture with “Screen People” [Extended Interview]

    Megan Garber on the Impact of Internet Culture with “Screen People” [Extended Interview]
    Apr 21 2026
    Major speaks with Megan Garber of The Atlantic, whose new book, “Screen People: How We Entertained Ourselves into a State of Emergency”, discusses her take on internet culture and how people are seen more as characters than given grace as being human. She also provides some solutions about how we should perceive the algorithm and taking back agency from technology. 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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    24 mins
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