The Takeout with Major Garrett

Eight senators joined Republicans for a vote over the weekend, leading to a possible deal on the government shutdown. House Democrats are disappointed by their peers in the upper chamber who compromised with members on the other side of the aisle. Major interviews two of those members: California Democratic Congressmen Ro Khanna and Jimmy Gomez for their reaction. The Trump Administration is trying to counter the affordability argument made by Democrats during the off-year elections. MoneyWatch Correspondent Kelly O’Grady explains the President’s strategy of floating multiple ideas such a 2,000 dividend for Americans and 50-year mortgage loans. Tune in 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

Mikie Sherrill defeated her Republican opponent to become the second female Governor of New Jersey on Tuesday. Margaret Brennan joins to preview her interview with the Governor-elect. Maryland Democratic Congressman Glenn Ivey joins to discuss the longest government shutdown in history as well as the state’s latest redistricting effort. On the heels of longtime California Congresswoman and Former Speaker Pelosi’s announcement not to run for re-election, Major interviews Saikat Chakrabarti, one of the candidates vying for her seat. 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

The shutdown is now forcing the government to cancel flights due to lower staffing. Transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave tells us where this stands. Air traffic controllers haven't received their paychecks for 37 days, due to the government shutdown. Nick Daniels, head of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, speaks with Major about how this additional stressor affects our skies. President Trump announces his administration's plan to lower the price of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. Major speaks with the CEO of Novo Nordisk, the company behind Wegovy, about what this announcement means and how they're working with the administration to make these prescriptions more accessible for Americans. Plus, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joins The Takeout to discuss his response to the tariff lawsuit at the Supreme Court and how he's fighting back against the administration's effort to send National Guard troops to his state. 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

Democrats received huge wins in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and California last night, but what was behind the momentum? Ed O'Keefe provides context, while Anthony Salvanto dissects the numbers. Jan Crawford joins from the Supreme Court, as justices will determine whether the President's tariff policy is constitutional. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, who attended today's opening arguments, discusses how tariffs are hurting small businesses across the country. Plus, Major interviews Massachusetts Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss about his reaction to fellow Representative Jared Golden's choice not to run for re-election and what it will take for Congress to open the government, amidst the longest shutdown in American history. 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

Tonight is Election Day, where millions of voters will cast ballots in New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California. Major spoke with Ed O'Keefe and Lilia Luciano to wrap up the Mamdani and Cuomo campaigns, respectively. He interviews Don Scott, the Speaker of Virginia's House of Delegates, who is a surrogate for Democrat Abigail Spanberger's campaign. Former Trump Senior Advisor Danielle Alvarez discusses the GOP outlook in these races, and Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego talks about the current government shutdown, as it becomes the longest one ever. Tune in 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

Ahead of Election Day, The Takeout focuses on New York's mayoral race and the Democratic Socialists of America. Sen. Bernie Sanders joins The Takeout to explain what drives voters behind Zohran Mamdani. Next, Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi zeroes in on why he backs former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Political strategists Howard Wolfson, Alyssa Cass tell us Mamdani and Cuomo's strengths and weaknesses. Faiz Shakir, John McCarthy, and Erin Maguire discuss the Mamdani and Cuomo campaigns and how they're playing on a national level. And finally, The Free Press’ Olivia Reingold and Rob Henderson share their reporting on the mayoral election and the city’s future. 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

Major Garrett sits down with author David J. Lynch about his new book "The World's Worst Bet: How the Globalization Gamble Went Wrong (And What Would Make It Right)". Major and David discuss how the push for globalization in the 1990s isolated workers, increased wealth inequality, and created vulnerable supply chains. Now, with trillions of dollars on the line, this new book argues how past failings can help guide the future. 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 is in for Major in tonight's episode. A judge issues a ruling that may provide a lifeline for the millions who fear thir SNAP benefits are coming to an end, we'll explain the next step in the legal battle. We'll look ahead to next Tuesday's big election night with reporters covering the key races. And the CEO of Starbucks talks about the future of the coffee giant. Those stories 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

After more than three decades, President Trump announces that the US will resume nuclear testing. Charlie D'Agata joins to discuss what this latest move from the administration means. The Pentagon conducted an additional boat strike Wednesday night, making it the 15th strike in the last two months. Florida Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee reacts to the recent attacks. Plus, Caitlin speaks with a furloughed government worker who started his own hot dog stand to make ends meet. Listen to his full story and dream business venture 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

Major interviews Nate Soares, the president of the nonprofit institute Machine Intelligence Research Institute, about his latest book: "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies." Soares explains the dangers of AI outpacing human development and what we can do to prevent that from happening. 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

President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping tonight. Weijia Jiang is in South Korea on what to expect from both sides. The Federal Reserve announces a rate cut today. Kelly O’Grady reports from the New York Stock Exchange about why this cut was made and what it means for consumers moving forward. As the government shutdown reaches day 29, Ed interviews New York Democratic Representative Laura Gillen about impending SNAP cuts and the upcoming mayoral race. Plus, in less than a week, California voters will decide whether to approve new congressional maps that will favor Democrats. California Republican Kevin Kiley joins Ed to discuss his opposition to Prop 50, while labor union leader David Huerta signals why he supports the ballot measure. Tune in 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

Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane. Jason Allen reports in the midst of the storm. Millions across the country will not receive their SNAP benefits by November 1, if the government shutdown continues. Ed interviews Secretary Brooke Rollins, who leads the program under the Department of Agriculture. Plus, longtime documentary filmmaker Ken Burns joins with his co-director Sarah Botstein to detail their new project on the American Revolution. 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

Hurricane Melissa makes its way to the Caribbean. Jason Allen tracks the Category 5 storm from Jamaica. After seeing an ad from Province of Ontario about tariffs, President Trump threatened an additional 10% tariff on Canada. Ed speaks with Ontario Premier Doug Ford: the man behind the ad. Meanwhile, back in the nation’s capital, the government shutdown enters its 27th day with no end in sight. Natalie Brand joins to discuss how government workers are turning to pantries for food. Tune in 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

Major interviews David Litt, former speechwriter for President Obama, about his new book "It's Only Drowning." Despite having different political views from his brother-in-law, he found the best way to communicate with him by practicing surfing together. David also touches on the important life lessons that surfing taught him and the obstacles he overcame with this new skill. 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

Letitia James pled not guilty in her hearing at a Virginia courthouse today. Scott MacFarlane reports on what we know, while Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown warns about what he calls the “politicization of the Department of Justice.” To provide a deeper analysis into the sports rigging and betting investigation within the NBA, Chris Maddix, senior writer for Sports Illustrated and Ethan Shackelford, IoActive Principal Security Consultant, discuss the players' involvement and how these machines were used to set up winning results.Plus, Major interviews former Obama speechwriter David Litt about his new book, "It's Only Drowning," where he mentions how learning surfing strengthened his relationship with his brother-in-law, who falls on the other side of the political spectrum. Listen to the Takeout right 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

FBI announced that Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested, along with dozens of others in an alleged gambling and sports rigging investigation. Scott MacFarlane covers the latest information from the government’s end, while Sports Illustrated senior writer Chris Mannix analyzes what this means for the NBA. Nicole Sganga interviews Illinois Governor JB Pritzker about the National Guard Deployment in his state and his effort to document “unlawful attacks” from ICE agents. Plus, Major speaks with Kevin Brady, former Texas Republican Representative and House Ways and Means Chair, about his perspective on the government shutdown, on its 23rd day. 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 Trump Administration conducted an eighth strike in Venezuela, killing at least two people. Aaron Navarro is at the White House, while Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith joins Major to discuss. Sen. Ted Cruz warns how a government shutdown can affect the skies and his fight for free speech. Plus, Russ Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget is a key player within the government shutdown. Major speaks with ProPublica Investigative Reporter Andy Kroll about his deep dive into Vought's involvement there. Tune in to the full episode for more! 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 Takeout has a jam-packed show! Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins Major on-set to discuss the government shutdown, California’s redistricting effort with Prop 50, and how he feels about Trump’s Special Counsel nominee. Pennsylvania Democrat and possible 2028 Senate contender Rep. Chris DeLuzio defends Democrats’ argument for Obamacare subsidies, as the government shutdown reaches its third week. Plus, Major interviews Nebraska Republican and frequent Trump critic Don Bacon on the President’s foreign policy, specifically the strikes in Venezuela and his deal to buy Argentinian beef that will hurt ranchers in his state. Tune in 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

The peace deal between Israel and Hamas remains on fragile ground, just over a week after the negotiations were brokered between Special Envoy Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Now, Vice President Vance is expected to travel to Israel to steer the deal in the right direction. Olivia Rinaldi discusses the latest at the White House. Dr. Oz, Administrator for the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services, speaks with Major to explain how Republicans want to rid waste, fraud and abuse from the entitlement programs. Plus, Maryland Democratic Representative Johnny Olszewski joins Major on-set to discuss how the government shutdown affects federal workers in his district, the "No Kings" protests over the weekend and the fact that his colleague Rep.- elect Grijalva has yet to be sworn in following her election win. 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

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets President Trump at the White House. Willie James Inman details Zelenskyy’s shift in tone and his push for tomahawk missiles. Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joins Major on-set for additional analysis. With less than three weeks from the NYC mayoral election, Bob Costa discusses his takeaways from last night’s debate. Plus, ChatGPT will allow erotica for verified adults, according to tech CEO Sam Altman. Ashley Gold, senior tech policy reporter for Axios, speaks with Major about what this means and the underlying issues this new feature could cause. 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