Episodes

  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/29/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/29/26
    Jan 29 2026
    Minneapolis continues to lead the headlines this week, and Major devotes the start of the show to the city. First, Ian Lee reports there to give the latest on what's happening, with Tom Homan's remarks taking center stage. The border czar reiterates his commitment to staying there until the problem is gone. Major interviews MN State Sen. Omar Fateh to gauge the reaction from local officials on the ground. On Capitol Hill, Democratic lawmakers are debating on whether to pass DHS funding, given the recent shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Senate Judiciary Ranking Member Dick Durbin joins “The Takeout” and breaks news on the negotiations.Plus, Fulton County officials hold a presser after the FBI conducted a raid of their elections office. CBS News Election Law Contributor David Becker breaks it down. Join us for 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
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/28/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/28/26
    Jan 28 2026
    Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was attacked at a town hall she held Tuesday night. Scott MacFarlane explains the charges against the man who threw a substance on her, and the increasing trend of assaults on lawmakers. Major interviews Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman for his reaction, as well as his recent calls for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign. Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies on Capitol Hill to brief lawmakers on the administration's action to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Florida Republican Representative Maria Elvira Salazar comes on "The Takeout," for her perspective on Trump's immigration & foreign policy. Join us for 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
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/27/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/27/26
    Jan 28 2026
    Tom Homan, Trump’s Border Czar, in Minneapolis to take the temperature of the state following the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Ian Lee joins us with more. Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State, joins Major on-set to discuss his response to the shooting aftermath as well as AG Pam Bondi’s letter requesting the state’s voter rolls. Plus, a new report from the Washington Post reveals that there have been 16 DHS shootings since July 2025. David Nakamura, one of the journalists behind it, discusses his findings. All that and more 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
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    48 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/26/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/26/26
    Jan 26 2026
    Department of Homeland Security faces criticism after ICU Nurse Alex Pretti was shot by federal officers over the weekend. Major tackles multiple angles of the shooting: Lilia Luciano who is on the ground in Minneapolis, CBS News Law Enforcement Contributor Rodney Harrison provides analysis, Ed O'Keefe at the White House with the administration's reaction, Scott MacFarlane updates the viewers on the pending legal cases, while Democratic MN State Rep. Zack Stephenson joins with his perspective. Plus, millions of residents across the country are still reeling from the winter storm. Meteorologist Rob Marciano lets us know what to expect next. Plus, Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy discusses the Minnesota shooting and why he's not voting for DHS funding, which may lead into another government shutdown. Join us for 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
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/23/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/23/26
    Jan 23 2026
    With the impending winter storm set to impact 200 million people, Major begins the show with the weather. Nicole Valdes joins from Nashville, while Ken Graham, Director of the National Weather Service provides some analysis of how families should prepare for the snow. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan reacts to the ICE memo where officers are able to enter people's homes without a judicial warrant. He also explains his perspective on his committee's questioning on former Special Counsel Jack Smith. After longtime Michigan Congressman Gary Peters announced his retirement, multiple candidates are determined to replace his seat. Major interviews one of them: progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who's calling for ICE to be abolished. All that and more 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
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    48 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/22/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/22/26
    Jan 23 2026
    President Trump looks to conclude his trip from the World Economic Forum, but not without announcing his new Board of Peace. Nancy Cordes joins Major at the desk to break down which countries have signed on, and which are staying out. Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies in front of Capitol Hill about his involvement with Trump's previous cases: the January 6 insurrection and his mishandling of classified documents. Scott MacFarlane is here with more. Plus, Major interviews Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal about ICE's new internal memo, where they claim officers will be able to search people's homes without a judicial warrant and the legal ramifications. Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joins "The Takeout" to discuss her bipartisan legislation with AOC on lowering credit card interest rates. 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
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/21/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/21/26
    Jan 21 2026
    Major is back in the anchor chair. Ed O’Keefe continues covering the President at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He interviews North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis and 2028 presidential hopeful, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear about the President’s speech and his “framework” for a potential deal over Greenland. Jan Crawford joins Major on-set about the Supreme Court’s arguments on whether President Trump can fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Plus, Nicole Sganga joins from St. Paul, Minnesota to discuss her interview with the state’s commissioner, who disputes claims from the Department of Homeland Security that local government is not cooperating with them. 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
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/20/26

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 1/20/26
    Jan 20 2026
    Weijia Jiang sits in the anchor chair for today. Ed O'Keefe joins from Davos, Switzerland at the World Economic Forum, at a time where members of the Trump Administration are defending the President's threat to acquire Greenland. Ed speaks with Cabinet secretaries as well as Democratic leaders for reaction. Weijia interviews Tommy Pigott, Deputy Spokesperson for the State Department, about the administration's foreign policy, one year after inauguration day. Plus, WCCO Reporter Jonah Kaplan shares his exclusive interview with Aimee Bock, the "mastermind" behind the biggest fraud scheme in Minnesota. 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
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    48 mins