The Takeout with Major Garrett

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.

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  The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/18/26

  Aug 18, 202643 min

  Voters cast their ballots in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming. CBS News Contributor Marc Caputo joins Major to preview the primaries in the Sunshine State, where Rep. Byron Donalds hopes to be the first Black Governor and Rep. Cory Mills fights for his seat, following domestic violence allegations. Anthony Salvanto explains how redistricting has impacted Florida, and the nonpartisan Alaska primary that involves ranked-choice voting. Ina Fried, Senior Technology Correspondent at Axios, discusses OpenAI's new venture: ChatGPT for teenagers. Plus, the Lindsay Clancy trial in Massachusetts has started a conversation about postpartum psychosis. Jessica Levinson explores the illness and what the defense needs to do to win the case. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

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  The Takeout with Major Garrett

  The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/17/26

  Aug 17, 202644 min

  President Trump says he’s doesn’t plan on extending the Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Iran. Charlie D’Agata joins Major on-set to discuss that and the CENTCOM commander meeting with the USS Abraham Lincoln crew, which were out on sea for more than 240 days. Aaron MacLean builds on those developments about where the Iranians stand and what they hope to accomplish during the war. Nancy Cordes is at the White House North Lawn to explain the President’s order to reduce exercises with South Korea. CBS Miami's Jim Defede joins to preview of the Florida primaries happening tomorrow. Plus, what your emoji use means about your age and what the most popular emojis of the year. Major speaks with Eve Washington of the New York Times about her latest and what his favorite emojis are! All that and more right here on “The Takeout!”

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  The Takeout with Major Garrett

  The Takeout with Major Garrett, Aug 14, 2026

  Aug 14, 202645 min

  Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News Legal Contributor Jessica Levinson explains potential reasons he chose to plead that way, the next steps for the federal case, and how it will differ from the state charges he's facing. After the USS Lincoln has been at sea for more than 240 days, the U.S. Navy is set to replace it with a new aircraft carrier. Charlie D'Agata reports on the latest developments, while Sam Vinograd analyzes the status of our military capabilities. Nancy Cordes is at the White House with the administration's goals and how they have shifted. Board members of the Kennedy Center voted Thursday to add President Trump's name to the building once again, despite a federal judge blocking the order in May. Ohio Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, a member of the Kennedy Board who voted against the action, speaks with Major about her discontent, and Presdient Trump joining the conference call just before their vote. Plus, Connecticut Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Armed Services Committee, joins "The Takeout" to explain his criticism of the administration's handling of the USS Lincoln in the Middle East. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

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  Lenny McAllister on Being “A Venn Diagram of One”

  Aug 13, 202623 min

  Major speaks with author and conservative commentator Lenny McAllister on his memoir, “A Venn Diagram of One,” that discusses his background as a Black Republican during the Trump Administration. He explains his passion to achieve the American Dream, and believes that people need three tenets: security, empowerment and opportunity in order to achieve it. Major asks Lenny for his reaction to the President’s immigration policy and the rise of Democratic Socialist candidates in the midterm elections.

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  The Takeout with Major Garrett

  The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/13/26

  Aug 13, 202644 min

  The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea in the Middle East for more than 240 days, the longest recorded deployment. Charlie D’Agata joins Major at the desk discuss how the long mission is starting to affect the mental health of the crew. Matthew Kroenig from the Atlantic Council describes the back and forth between the U.S. and Iran and why they’re both claiming ownership over the Strait of Hormuz. Ed O’Keefe is at the White House North Lawn to note where the administration stands on all of this. Plus, sources tell CBS News that Luigi Mangione may possibly plead guilty at a federal courthouse tomorrow. CBS News Legal Contributor Caroline Polisi explains what that can mean for his sentencing as well as his state charges. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout!”

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