Episodes

  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/11/25

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/11/25
    Jul 11 2025
    With the President's trip to Texas today, Major interviews Trump ally, Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), about the flood damage and his observations of the President’s visit and time spent in the disaster zone. Jake Rosen and A.T. Smith, former Deputy Director of the Secret Service, join to reflect on the one year anniversary of the President's assassination attempt in Butler, PA. Jake, who was in Butler that day, provides his witness account and the new reporting about the shooter, while A.T. discusses the protocols for the officers involved. Plus, in Major's "Takeout Takeaway" segment, he speaks with Caitlin Huey-Burns about how the President's budget bill will fund upcoming sports events like the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. 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
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    50 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/10/25

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/10/25
    Jul 10 2025
    Major continues his "Takeout Takeaway" series, detailing the effects of the President's budget bill. This time around, Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins the show to discuss the additional funding that ICE will receive when it comes to detention facilities, immigration judges and the wall along the Southern Border. He speaks with Trump's "border czar" Tom Homan about where the extra resources the agency gains from the legislation will go. Plus, Major holds a family table discussion with Scott MacFarlane, Nicole Sganga and Caitlin Huey-Burns about their latest original reporting. Join us 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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    51 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/9/25

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/9/25
    Jul 9 2025
    In the wake of the Texas floods that killed more than 100 people, Major speaks with Vermont Democratic Senator Peter Welch about his legislation to revamp FEMA and give more power to local and state communities during natural disasters. On the other side of the aisle, Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall provides his expertise as a former physician on whether the passage of Trump's budget bill will affect rural hospitals. Plus, President Trump is pushing for a UFC fight at the White House on the Fourth of July next year. Major analyzes the President's rationale and how he's received by the UFC fanbase. 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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    50 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/8/25

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/8/25
    Jul 8 2025
    With President Trump threatening multiple countries with tariffs on August 1 deadline, Ed O’Keefe discusses how US allies are responding, and Kelly O’Grady analyzes the impact on the markets. In the second part of our in-depth series on the budget bill, "Takeout Takeaway" Major interviews Dr. Rob Davidson, an E-R doctor and Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Healthcare, who warns about how the bill will impact Medicaid. Plus, Major meets Freddie, the CBP Beagle, who returns to work tomorrow after being assaulted by a traveler while on the job. Freddie's handler, Melissa Snyder, details the incident, his role in the agency, and how happy they are to have him back on the job. 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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    50 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/7/25

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/7/25
    Jul 7 2025
    Following deadly Texas floods that killed more than 90 people, Major breaks down the latest with correspondent Nidia Cavazos and Tom Fahy, the legislative director for the National Weather Service Employees Organization. President Trump signed the budget mega bill on Independence Day. What does it mean for you? Kelly O’Grady discusses top lines of the president’s tax plans and how it affects your pocketbook. Plus, Trump sneakers, hats and fragrances. Major interviews fashion historian Summer Anne Lee on the president’s impact on style and how it compares to his predecessors. 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
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    50 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/3/25

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/3/25
    Jul 3 2025
    Major speaks with two Republicans who were crucial to getting the bill passed: South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson who negotiates important bills behind the scenes and Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, a holdout from the conservative House Freedom Caucus. NAACP CEO Derrick Johnson explains the decision not to invite President Trump to the organization’s annual convention - the first time a sitting president hasn’t been invited in its 116-year history. Plus, a day shy of America’s 249th birthday, Major discusses the history of the Fourth of July with presidential historian Douglas Brinkley. Tune in to 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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    50 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/02/25

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/02/25
    Jul 2 2025
    With the Senate-passed version of the budget bill back to the House, representatives on both sides of the aisle rushed back to the nation's capital to vote on the revised legislation. Major interviews Washington Democratic Congressman Adam Smith and Indiana Republican Congressman Marlin Stutzman: two lawmakers who oppose the current bill as it stands, for different reasons. Plus, A New York jury delivered a mixed verdict in the trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs. Jurors found the hip-hop mogul guilty of two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution, but acquitted him of racketeering and sex trafficking. Major discusses the details of the case with Jessica Levinson, Elaine Quijano and Jericka Duncan, who was outside of the courthouse when the verdict was read today. Tune in 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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    56 mins
  • The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/1/25

    The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/1/25
    Jul 1 2025
    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
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    36 mins