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.
The Takeout
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659 episodes
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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.
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Recent Episodes
June 2, 2026
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/2/26
Major Garrett interviews KCCI's Amanda Rooker, KRON4's Julie Watts, and The Atlantic's Matt Viser about primary races, political controversies, and White House access.
June 1, 2026
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/1/26
Major Garrett interviews Ed O’Keefe, Aaron MacLean, Melanie Mason, Jacob Wasserman, and Charlie Cotton about Trump's anti-weaponization fund, Iran relations, California primaries, and political tabloid coverage.
May 29, 2026
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/29/26
Major Garrett interviews Nancy Cordes, Margaret Brennan, Annie Farmer, and Chris Rabb about Iran negotiations, President Zelenskyy, Epstein files, and a progressive House campaign.
659 total episodes available with 254 transcripts
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