The Takeout

CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Major from Capitol Hill on the Senate's passage of Trump's so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill," which now heads back to the House for consideration. Major interviews New York Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres about how the legislation could impact the Medicaid recipients in his district. Torres also weighs in on Zohran Mamdani officially winning the New York City mayoral primary. Plus, Manny Bojorquez and Nancy Cordes dive into the Florida detention center that the Trump administration calls "Alligator Alcatraz." And we’ll have an extended cut of CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab’s interview with the Iranian foreign minister. Join us! 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

While Major is back and well-rested, the U.S. Senate may not feel the same way. The upper chamber is in the progress of what's known as a vote-a-rama, where members propose all the amendments they can before the passage of a bill. With the President's economic agenda on the line, Michigan Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin joins the show to discuss the Democrats' strategy to delay the legislative process and why she opposes President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill." Major interviews Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont about how the legislation could affect his state and what he makes of Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral primary. Plus, Major speaks with a former January 6 offender who refused Trump's pardon and the letter she received from former Vice President Mike Pence commending her action. 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://podcast

Scott MacFarlane ends the week with a significant Supreme Court decision. He interviews Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz about the decision, who believes in ending birthright citizenship because he claims it’s a “magnet for illegal immigration.” Senior Foreign Correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tehran about how civilians are living after U.S bombs damaged their country. Plus, Delaware Democratic Congresswoman Sarah McBride joins Scott on-set to discuss the briefing Representatives received about Iran and what she thinks about the roadblocks facing Trump’s budget bill. 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

Scott MacFarlane steps in the anchor chair once again for "The Takeout." In the wake of the Israel-Iran conflict, Scott speaks with Iranian-American journalist Jason Rezaian, who was wrongfully imprisoned in the country for over a year. Meanwhile, back in the nation's capital, President Trump's hoping to galvanize his base behind his "big, beautiful bill." One of his advocates, Republican Senator from Montana, Tim Sheehy, joins the show to discuss. Plus, regardless of who wins, Virginia will have its first female governor this November. Scott speaks with Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger about how she hopes to put the state back in the blue column.  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

Caitlin speaks with Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall about when we should expect the passage of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and what he thinks about the delay from the administration about briefing lawmakers in regards to the conflict between Iran and Israel. Marshall's hopeful for a Sunday deadline, but will his prediction hold? On the other side of the aisle, California Democratic Congressman Mike Levin pushes back on the administration for conducting strikes without the approval of both chambers. We'll have analysis from Ed O'Keefe from the Netherlands and hear the question he raised to Trump at the NATO Summit. Plus, Caitlin talks to a stablecoin expert and what the Senate passage of the Genius Act can mean for regulating cryptocurrency. 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

Caitlin Huey-Burns anchors “The Takeout.” Bob Costa joins the desk to provide additional analysis into the mind of the President’s team while he grapples with the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran as well as the NATO Summit in the Netherlands. Anthony Salvanto reveals new polling about how Americans feel about the President’s involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. After being denied an abortion in the state of Texas, reproductive rights activist Amanda Zurawski speaks with Caitlin about the three year anniversary since the overturning of Roe v. Wade and what the milestone means for her. 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

Caitlin Huey-Burns hosts “The Takeout.” Retired CENTCOM Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie analyzes Iran’s retaliatory strikes against a U.S. base in Qatar. McKenzie reiterates that the President doesn’t want to start a war with the country, but wants to prevent them from having a nuclear weapon. Plus, Jack Ciattarelli was a critic of the President. Now, the New Jersey gubernatorial candidate won the Republican primary, with the endorsement of his former foe. He breaks down his plan to win the general election this November. 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

Scott MacFarlane anchors the show today. European leaders hold talks with Iran’s foreign minister in an effort to de-escalate conflict with Israel. Liz Palmer is on the ground with more. CBS News Contributor and Former National Security Advisor during the Trump Administration H.R. McMaster provides some analysis into the President’s psyche and what the two-week timeline means for his strategy. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey joins “The Takeout” to discuss her meeting with Canadian premiers and other Northeastern governors to work together despite the President’s tariff policies. Plus, Scott interviews Ohio Democratic Congressman Greg Landsman — one of the lawmakers on the hit list of the Minnesota shooting suspect — speaks about the rising threats of violence against lawmakers.  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

Ed O'Keefe is in the anchor chair! The White House says that President Trump will make a decision in the next two weeks on whether the U.S. will target Iran militarily.  Dan Shapiro, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel during the Obama Administration, shares his thoughts on the conflict. Plus, Major's interview with Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX). He‘ll join Bernie Sanders for rallies in Texas this weekend. And, Ed is joined by a self-proclaimed conservative conservationist (say that three times fast!) who opposes privatizing some public lands - a provision currently contemplated in the budget bill before the senate. 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

Despite the technical gremlins coming from CBS’ Washington Bureau, Major persevered. He has quite the lineup: Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine discuss strategy for how the nation should proceed with the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. With today’s Fed meeting on interest rates, MoneyWatch Correspondent Kelly O’Grady breaks down why chair Jerome Powell is keeping them steady. Plus, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary talks to Major about why companies are banning artificial food dyes. 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

As Trump considers U.S. military action against Iran, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the country knows about Iran's nuclear capabilities. Major speaks with Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith in the wake of the shootings in her state, and her reaction to a fellow colleague's controversial post about those assassinations. Plus, Major's interview with CBS Evening News Anchor Maurice Dubois on his investigation into FEMA's storm preparedness cuts and how they will affect the same counties that voted for Trump in the 2024 election. 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

As Iran’s attacks against Israel intensify, President Trump on the world stage for the G7 summit. Nancy Cordes has the latest from Canada. Major interviews George Washington University professor Matthew Dallek about the culture of political violence following the Minnesota shootings. Plus, Former FBI Special Agent and Author Katherine Schweit joins “The Takeout” to discuss the agency’s effort to close cold cases in Detroit by exhuming unidentified remains. 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

All eyes are on developments between Iran and Israel. Retired Lt. General H.R. McMaster — who served as President Trump's national security adviser — offers his expertise on the evolving situation in the Middle East and his thoughts on how the Trump Administration could be assessing the conflict. CBS News' National Security Contributor Samantha Vinograd explains Israel’s long game approach to attacking Iran. Meanwhile, CBS News' Congressional Correspondent Nikole Killion, Punchbowl News' Max Cohen and Politico's Sophia Cai tackle all things politics — including President Trump's immigration "gold card". So what does all of this week's news mean for the financial markets? Kelly O'Grady discusses the "canary in the coal mine" when it comes to oil prices. And, we close out the week with what happens when two baby boomers walk into a bar...to talk about Gen Z's bar culture. All that and more in today's episode of "The Takeout”. Join us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://

Tensions rise in the Middle East. CBS's Eleanor Watson and Weijia Jiang on why Iran and Israel may be moving closer to war. Benjamin Jensen from the Center for Strategic and International Studies explains what a conflict could look like if Israel strikes Iranian nuclear sites. Plus, Major talks immigration with Customs and Border Protection senior official Ron Vitiello and Montebello, California mayor Sal Melendez, who says fear is spreading in his majority Latino city. CBS correspondent Carter Evans witnessed California Senator Alex Padilla being forcibly removed from a DHS press conference today. What's up with the CDC's vaccine advisory board? CBS's Alex Tim explains. And, Major speaks with Amnesty International's Justin Mazzola on the state of the death penalty in America. Join us! 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

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise joins “The Takeout” to discuss the Congressional Baseball game and his recovery process from when he was shot at practice just eight years ago. Scalise also weighs in on what the Senate needs to do to get Trump’s budget bill across the finish line. Also, Major speaks with Washington Congresswoman Suzan Delbene, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, about her strategy to win back the House. Plus, members of Congress share their favorite baseball-themed movies and walkout songs. 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

Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett interviews California Senator Alex Padilla for his reaction to the Trump administration sending the National Guard, following the Los Angeles protests. He discusses the latest on the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case with the attorney representing him, after his return back to the U.S. Finally, the youngest American to travel to every single country around the world and what he learned from his adventures. 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

Everything you need to know about the immigration clashes in Los Angeles. Reporting and context from CBS correspondent Nidia Cavazos in downtown Los Angeles, Ed O'Keefe at the White House and Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane. Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA), who was denied access to a federal facility in L.A. this weekend, joins Major to explain her experience and why she thinks the administration has exceeded its authority. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson explains the legal basis for President Trump's National Guard deployment, and we hear from California Attorney General Rob Bonta on his state's lawsuit against President Trump. Plus, new polling data from CBS's Anthony Salvanto on Americans' views of Trump's immigration policies. Join us! 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 administration sends Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to the U.S. from El Salvador to face federal human trafficking charges. CBS correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest and Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) joins Major to talk about his advocacy on behalf of preserving Abrego Garcia’s due process rights. CBS’s Robert Costa spoke to President Trump the day after his public split with Elon Musk exploded online. Aaron Navarro weighs in on what it all means for DOGE. Plus, Democrat-turned-Republican David Jolly discusses his run for Florida governor. And Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) joins Major for breakfast at beloved DC pub The Dubliner to share his views on why the U.S. isn’t learning lessons from the war in Ukraine fast enough. Join us! 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

Bromance over? What was an alliance of the world's richest and most powerful men has devolved into a social media feud. We tackle the Elon Musk-President Trump rift with CBS's Fin Gomez, Aaron Navarro and Politico's Sophia Cai. House GOP Whip Tom Emmer joins Major on the future of the Trump-backed budget bill. The Supreme Court handed down two significant unanimous decisions - one impacting gun manufacturers, another on workplace discrimination. CBS's Jan Crawford breaks it all down from the high court. CBS immigration reporter Camilo-Montoya Galvez explains the administration's new travel ban. And former House Speaker and early Trump backer Newt Gingrich sits down with Major to discuss his new book and why he now says NAFTA, a trade agreement he once supported, was a mistake. Join us! 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

Is the economy dragging or landing softly? The data are noisy and higher tariffs on steel and aluminum have just begun to clang. Major gets perspective from Wall Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Former Obama administration Commerce Department official Francisco Suarez is in studio to talk tariffs. CBS reporters Olivia Rinaldi, Alex Tin and Eleanor Watson discuss their latest original reporting. California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna weighs in on the budget bill and Elon Musk's opposition. And Washington is filled with climbers, though very few have actually scaled a mountain. GOP strategist and CBS News contributor Terry Sullivan tells us about his arduous trek to Mount Everest's summit. Join us! 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