The Takeout with Major Garrett

Jeffrey Rosen joins "The Takeout" for an extended conversation about Trump's pledge to eliminate mail-in ballots, the federal government's role in immigration and his perspective on the makeup of the Supreme Court. If you're a historical buff interested in where the Founders stood on the foundation of our nation, then this is the conversation for you! 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

Major interviews Power Forward Communities CEO Tim Mayopoulos about how his organization's approved grant during the Biden Administration has now been called into question by the Trump White House. Mayopoulos discusses the affordable housing shortage and increasing prices of utility bills and how the funding would help to combat those issues. Listen to the full conversation 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

Following Alaska's summit between Presidents Trump and Putin, members of the Administration meet with Zelenskyy and other European leaders to gauge the best next steps to end the war. Olivia Rinaldi joins from the White House to set up the meeting, while Gen. H.R. McMaster, former National Security Advisor and CBS News Foreign Policy Contributor, provide analysis as to what the Commander-in-Chief is thinking. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, the House Oversight Committee holds a closed-door deposition for Bill Barr, the Attorney General during Jeffrey Epstein's suicide to find additional information. Nikole Killion is at the desk with the latest. Plus, people are now using artificial intelligence chatbots for emotional connection. Major speaks with a psychiatrist to underscore the worries that this technology can pose to the public. Tune in 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

It’s officially Summit Day for Presidents Trump and Putin, meeting at a joint base in Anchorage, Alaska. Margaret Brennan joins from Anchorage to detail what we know so far about the leaders’ arrival. John Sullivan, CBS News Contributor and Former US Ambassador to Russia, provides his expertise as someone who has been in the room with Putin. DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb sues the Trump Administration for their decision to federalize the police and deploying the National Guard. Jake Rosen breaks down the new case in the docket. Major interviews Gregg Pemberton, Chairman of the DC Police Union about his perspective on the new lawsuit. 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

Homeless encampments are being cleared in Washington D.C., in part, to the President's efforts to crack down on crime. Jake Rosen and Gady Serralta, Director of the U.S. Marshals Service discuss more. Nancy Cordes and Former Ambassador John Bolton, who served as the National Security Advisor under Trump's 1st term, preview tomorrow's summit between Vladimir Putin and President Trump. Plus, California Republican Representative Kevin Kiley joins "The Takeout" in reaction to his Governor Gavin Newsom, calling to redraw maps of the state that would directly affect his district. 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

Just days before Trump is set to meet his Russian counterpart in Alaska, he holds a call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and European leaders. Ed O'Keefe and analyst Sam Vinograd tell us what the Trump White House hopes to get from the meeting. With America inching close to the 250th year of its founding, the White House is ordering a review of eight of the Smithsonian's museums within Washington D.C. Samuel Redman, a History Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, calls the administration's directive "troubling," and warns of the historical implications. Plus, Major interviews Jimmy Williams, President of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, following his comment in the New York Times where he urges the Democratic Party to improve their outreach in working-class communities. Tune in 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

Major interviews DeMaurice Smith, Former Executive Director of the NFL Players Association and author of the new book, "Turf Wars," where he provides a behind-the-scenes look of how the NFL responds to Colin Kaepernick's kneeling, workers' rights for players and President Trump's impact on the game. Smith even shares his perspective on some coaches within the sports league. Join us to hear the full conversation! 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

Inflation numbers are out and the National Guard arrives in the beginning of Trump's crackdown of crime in Washington D.C. Jo Ling Kent analyzes the numbers, while Scott MacFarlane explains how law enforcement officials will patrol the nation's capital. DeMaurice Smith, Former Executive Director of the NFL Players' Association, joins to discuss his new book, "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game." The book chronicles his tenure at the union, how he dealt with the sports league at a time during Colin Kaepernick kneeling and how that situation was reminiscent of the Civil Rights Movement. Plus, Taylor Swift announces her 12th album on the twelfth day of this month titled, "The Life of a Showgirl. Rolling Stone senior writer Brittany Spanos highlights what we can expect for the new release, and responds to some Swifties who may feel the pop star is overexposed in the music industry. 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

Major interviews author Stephen Starring Grant about his journey to becoming a USPS letter carrier in his hometown during the pandemic, how he felt as the first sign of hope for his customers and the challenges that developed during the job. Tune in to the full conversation 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

President Trump announces that his administration will take control of DC's police department and deploy the National Guard to the nation's capital. Scott MacFarlane discusses how long the President has law enforcement control. With the price of electric bills increasing across the country, states urge tech companies responsible for building data centers to pay their share in creating energy. Ari Peskoe from Harvard Law School's Electricity Law Initiative joins "The Takeout" to analyze how these data centers impact consumer prices. Plus, Major interviews author Stephen Starring Grant on his new book "Mailman" and how the pandemic led him to work for the US Postal Service as a letter carrier. Grant tells all about his former profession, challenges he faced on the job as well as what it taught him about community and public service. 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

Major interviews Jay Cost, a Gerald Ford senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss themes of democracy and the federal government during the Trump administration’s second term. Jay provides his perspective on the Legislative Branch ceding their power to the Executive, whether he sees Trump as a dangerous President and much more. Tune in to the full interview 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

President Trump confirms his meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in a press conference earlier today. Olivia Rinaldi and John Sullivan, Fmr. Ambassador to Russia during the first Trump Administration talk about the details as well as the strategy. The Texas House once again fails to meet a quorum, which continues the redistributing fight in the state. Hunter Woodall joins to discuss how this effort may happen in additional states across the country. Plus, Major speaks with ProPublica reporter Mica Rosenberg who wrote a piece highlighting the stories of survivors in the CECOT prison in El Salvador. 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

President Trump says that tariffs are on, while his administration is trying to finalize details for a meeting with Vladimir Putin. Kelly O’Grady reports on the finances, while Olivia Rinaldi and Sam Vinograd highlight the strategy behind a potential meeting. TX Republican Senator John Cornyn says that the FBI accepted his request to locate Democratic lawmakers in the state legislature who fled to block redistricting efforts. Major interviews Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett to get the Democratic reaction. Plus, there’s a rise in consumers using buy now, pay later services like Affirm and Afterpay to break large purchases into smaller ones. Major speaks with a Bankrate Analyst about the benefits and risks. Tune in 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

Georgia’s Fort Stewart grapples with a shooting where an Army Sergeant shot five of his fellow soldiers. Skylar Henry reports from the military base with the latest. Texas Democrats continue to protest the redistricting maps proposed by their Republican colleagues; some of them even having to evacuate following bomb threats where they’re staying in Illinois. Major speaks with Democratic TX State Rep. Ann Johnson and TX Republican State Rep. Brian Harrison for his reaction. Plus, Transportation Secretary and NASA Administrator Sean Duffy wants to put a nuclear reactor on the moon. Astronomer Derrick Pitts breaks down why the additional energy could be important for space travel. 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

Weijia Jiang returns to the anchor chair to discuss the latest headlines of the day. With Texas Governor Abbott threatening to remove Democratic lawmakers from office, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree discusses whether that’s within his authority. The House Oversight Committee subpoenas Fmr. President Bill Clinton and Fmr. Secy. of State Hillary Clinton to determine their involvement in the Epstein files. Jake Rosen breaks down the details. Plus, two years after the Titan Submersible tragedy, a Coast Guard report finds that the accident could have been prevented. CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent David Pogue joins the show to analyze the findings. 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

Texas Democratic lawmakers leave the state to protest congressional maps, while Republicans condemn their actions during a special session. Major speaks with Texas Democratic State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer and Republican State Rep. Brian Harrison to understand both sides of the argument. Plus, with just over a year away from the midterms, we’re in the midst of campaign season. South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace is running to replace Governor McMaster’s seat, while Liam Elkind challenges his own representative Jerry Nadler in New York. Major interviews them both on their reason to run. 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

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin joins "The Takeout" to explain why he has proceeded with cuts within his agency, and his recent rollback of the 2009 endangerment finding, which determined greenhouse gases contribute to climate change. 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

After receiving a lackluster July jobs report, President Trump responds by firing the Commissioner of Labor Statistics. Major speaks with Kevin Hassett, the Director of the National Economic Council for the administration on the rationale behind the termination. Face the Nation's Margaret Brennan joins us to tease her interview with Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and to provide additional context about Special Envoy Witkoff and Ambassador to Israel Huckabee's trip to Gaza. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency rolled back the finding that greenhouse gases contribute to climate change. What EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin had to say about that finding and cuts to the agency during this tenure. Tune in! 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

A day before the administration's tariff deadline, President Trump announces a 90-day extension to negotiate a trade deal with Mexico. Kelly O'Grady details the latest. Maryland lawmakers attempt to tour an ICE facility in Baltimore, only to be turned away. One of the members denied from entering the building, Democratic Representative Glenn Ivey, speaks with Major in-studio about his experience. Plus, she won her 2024 re-election campaign after months of a hard-fought legal battle over thousands of votes. Now, she testifies in Congress about the worry of election suppression. North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs joins Major to discuss her case. Join us 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

The Federal Reserve announces its decision to keep interest rates steady. Kelly O'Grady joins to discuss, and Major interviews Trump's top trade advisor Peter Navarro on-set for additional analysis. Navarro gives his analysis on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the administration's news to place a 25% tariff on India as well as where the President stands on tariff negotiations with China. Six months after the plane crash at Reagan Airport killed 67 people, the National Transportation Safety Board opens an investigation into the incident to determine what went wrong. Kris Van Cleave details the takeaways from the hearing. Plus, Texas House Republicans unveil a new congressional map in hopes of picking up additional seats during the midterm elections. How the Lone Star State's initiative is leading others to consider their maps before 2026. 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