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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
Episodes
  • 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 17 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
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/16/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/16/26
    Apr 17 2026
    Charlie D’Agata joins from Israel to break down the latest going on with the war in Iran. CBS News National Security Contributor Joe Zacks provides additional analysis. With two members of Congress resigning to avoid expulsion resolutions from their peers, Major speaks with Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, who has been behind the recent efforts. Rep. Luna claims that there’s a Senator who may have committed sexual misconduct and breaks the news on our air. Plus, former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax kills his wife before ending his life in their home. Nicole Sganga joins Major at the desk with more. 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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    48 mins
  • Author Josh Owens on His Time at Alex Jones’ InfoWars [Extended Interview]

    Author Josh Owens on His Time at Alex Jones’ InfoWars [Extended Interview]
    Apr 16 2026
    Major speaks with Josh Owens on his new memoir “The Madness of Believing,” which details his journey experience working for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones between 2013 and 2017. Owens discusses what led him to working with Jones, the outlandish anecdotes he acquired during his tenure and what ultimately led to his departure from the company. 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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