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The Takeout with Major Garrett

The Takeout with Major Garrett

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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  • 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
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/20/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/20/26
    Apr 20 2026
    U.S. forces seized an Iranian vessel over the weekend. President Trump’s messaging continues to change about whether he would reach another deal with Iran. Charlie D’Agata reports from Tel Aviv about the state of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron McLean joins Major at the touchscreen and Major touches on the breaking news that Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned with Ed O’Keefe at the White House. Jake Rosen discusses FBI Director Kash Patel’s new lawsuit against The Atlantic after their reporting that accuses Patel of excessive drinking and absence in his position that has worried his peers at the agency. Plus, Major interviews former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms about her gubernatorial run and Bill Nye the Science Guy about his advocacy in pushing for members of Congress to stop proposed cuts to NASA. 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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    48 mins
  • USA Today’s Susan Page on Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy [Extended Interview]

    USA Today’s Susan Page on Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy [Extended Interview]
    Apr 18 2026
    Major interviews Susan Page, USA Today’s Washington Bureau Chief, to discuss her latest book, “The Queen and her Presidents”. The book highlights Queen Elizabeth’s relationships with several presidents throughout her multi-decade tenure. Page details the Queen’s impact on multiple world events like the Suez Canal as well as the World Wars. 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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    29 mins
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