The Takeout

The suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting appears in his first court appearance virtually. Former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen discusses more about the possible charges that he could face. FBI Director Kash Patel testifies on Capitol Hill, to defend his reaction to releasing information about the investigation in real-time. Scott MacFarlane explains the backlash he's getting from Democrats on the other side of the aisle. Plus, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett joins Major on-set about the country's latest offensive into Gaza and the UN Commission report that concludes Israel has committed genocide. 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

Major speaks with conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly about his latest novel, "Confronting Evil," which details how individuals in the US and authoritarian leaders abroad took advantage of groups of people to solidify their power. O'Reilly and his co-author Josh Hammer, delves into men like Adolf Hitler and Vladimir Putin, as well as lesser known people include Nathan Bedford Forrest, who was the architect behind the Ku Klux Klan. 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 suspect in Charlie Kirk's assassination refuses to speak with authorities as he awaits a court appearance tomorrow. Andres Gutierrez is in Utah with the latest. The White House indicated that they are close to a TikTok deal, just days away from the deadline for the social media platform to find a US buyer. Jo Ling Kent has more on what this news could mean for the app. Plus, Oklahoma City Republican Mayor David Holt makes the case to emphasize diversity in our country, rather than run away from it. 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

Major has a wide-ranging interview with David Rubenstein, co-founder of the private equity fund the Carlyle Group and principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles. They discuss how sports brings people together, how sports betting has affected treatment of athletes, his thoughts on a second Trump term and whether he believes an economic recession is on the horizon.  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

Police arrested a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk. Carter Evans joins from Orem, UT, the site of the shooting. Weijia Jiang reports on President Trump’s interview with Fox and Friends and his answer about the suspect. Sam Vinograd and Tom Dupree discuss the non-conventional methods of the Trump Administration and the next steps of the investigation. Robert Draper, the New York Times staff writer who profiled Kirk earlier this year about his influence in the Republican Party. Plus, Major’s interview with Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein about the world of baseball, the role of sports in society and his sense of the current economy. Tune in 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

Major examines the life of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, the political violence incidents over the last decade and the impact that Kirk has on college students within his party and on the other side. Major speaks with Utah Senator John Curtis, whose home state was the site for Kirk’s shooting. Curtis says that the extremes on both sides are not healthy for this discussion and urged to drive out hate with love. Former White House Deputy Press Secretary Harrison Fields, who knew Charlie Kirk, gives his thoughts on Kirk's passing and influence. He also interviews three college students: two Republicans and one Democrat about the reach that Kirk had in those circles.  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 is in the chair for a special, breaking news version of “The Takeout”, reporting on the death of conservative figure and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Major speaks with reporters as well as newsmakers on both sides to discuss the shooting as well as the impact that Kirk had on the Republican Party. 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

There was a major revision in the jobs numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that concern some economists. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, analyzes what the findings mean. Despite President Trump disputing his signature, the Epstein birthday book is not going away anytime soon. Maryland Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin joins to discuss his reaction. Texas State Representative James Talarico discusses his announcement to run for his state’s Senate seat against John Cornyn. Major presses him on what makes his candidacy stand out from Democrats’ previous efforts to flip the seat blue. Plus, you will get a glimpse into Major’s interview with Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein at Camden Yards. You won’t want to miss 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

Nancy Cordes is in for Major today. Homeland Security announces an immigration operation in Chicago, called Operation Midway Blitz, to the dismay of Democratic lawmakers. Weijia Jiang joins from the White House to explain what we know. After an immigration raid over the weekend that workers at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, the Trump administration has reached a deal with South Korea’s foreign minister to bring the employees home. Camilo Montoya-Galvez comes on to discuss. Plus, the Wall Street Journal reports that HHS will announce a link betweenTylenol and autism. Nancy speaks with a doctor to debunk the claim. 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

Jobs numbers are out from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and it may not be the results that President Trump wanted. Jo Ling Kent discusses the cooling labor market and Trump’s ongoing criticism towards Fed Chair Jerome Powell. A New York Times report found that a 2019 Seal Team 6 Mission in North Korea led to the deaths of civilians in the country. Major speaks with one of the authors behind the fascinating report. Plus, Sports Illustrated senior fantasy football writer Michael Fabiano audits Major’s current fantasy team. You won’t want to miss it. Tune in 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

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gets grilled on The Hill from both Democrats and Republicans, following the firing of Senate-confirmed CDC Director Susan Monarez. Nikole Killion reports on the testy exchanges in the room, while Dr. Michael Osterholm warns of the long-term consequences that RFK Jr's actions on vaccines can have on public health. Norah O'Donnell joins Major to preview her interview with Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett to air on CBS Sunday Morning. Plus, some colleges are allowing students to bring their furry friends to help them acclimate to the college experience. Major interviews Jed Cummings, the Executive Director of Housing at the University of Northern Colorado: one of the colleges who have expanded their pet policies. Join us 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

Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are on Capitol Hill to urge the Justice Department to release any remaining files of the investigation. Major interviews one of the survivors about the increased attention to the case and what she hopes will come of this effort. After the ouster of CDC Director Susan Monarez, Democrats are calling for HHS Secretary RFK Jr. to resign. Obstetrician and Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall weighs in. Lastly, Major remembers his longtime mentor and CBS White House Correspondent Mark Knoller. 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

Major interviews Wall Street Journal reporters Drew Hinshaw and Joe Parkinson about their new book: Swap: A Secret History of the New Cold War. Hinshaw and Parkinson discuss the imprisonment of Britney Griner, Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich in Russia and the behind the scenes details of how they made their way back to the United States. Tune in to the full conversation 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

President Trump is adamant about sending members of the National Guard to deal with crime in Chicago. The Democratic leadership in the state says otherwise. Nancy Cordes is at the White House with the latest. Congress is back in session, juggling all of the news’ topics on their agenda from the Epstein files to the government shutdown. Caitlin Huey-Burns sets the stage for Capitol Hill, before Major interviews North Carolina Republican Rep. Tim Moore from the Appropriations Committee. Plus, Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna will host a presser with victims, urging for the release of the Epstein files. Scott MacFarlane joins Major on-set with more. 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 Trump Administration announces that former Vice President Harris’ Secret Service detail has been revoked. Nancy Cordes is at the White House with more. Sam Vinograd joins Caitlin on-set to discuss how administrations determine whether someone’s Secret Service detail is extended. Ed O’Keefe teases a preview of his interview with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker that will air on Face the Nation this weekend. Ed questions the Governor on his reaction to a National Guard deployment in his state. Plus, it’s been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans. Caitlin speaks with Mitch Landrieu, who was the Lieutenant Governor during the time of the natural disaster, about his experience there. 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 Minneapolis community is still reeling from the shooting that killed two children and injured 18 others in a Catholic church. Caitlin speaks with Minnesota State Representative Emma Greenman about what can be done to prevent future shootings from happening in the state. Minnesota is also one of a dozen states suing TikTok, based on how it's affecting kids across the country. Attorney General Keith Ellison discusses his lawsuit with Caitiln and why he believes the social media platform is "digital nicotine." Plus, President Trump threatens to send members of the National Guard to Chicago. Illinois' Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton joins "The Takeout" to criticize the administration's decision and believes that this is his way to "bring chaos." 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

Tragedy strikes yet again, another mass shooting becomes the major headline of the day. This time a shooter opened fire on the side of a Catholic church in Minnesota during mass, killing two children and injuring 17 others. Ash-har Quirashi reports from Minneapolis on the latest on the shooting and the emotional toll. Scott MacFarlane and Sam Vinograd join on-set. Scott details the background of the shooter, while Sam discusses what next steps we can expect for the investigation. Caitlin Huey-Burns interviews Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb on his reaction to the Minneapolis shooting and the federal government's takeover of DC. Lastly, Caitlin speaks with Parkland shooting survivor Isabella Benjumea about what she would tell the kids and families affected by the tragedy. 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

Trump announced his firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook through a Truth Social post last night. Cook states she will not resign and hopes to take the battle to court. Aaron Navarro details the latest, while Abha Bhattarai and Tom Dupree analyze the economic and legal implications behind the firing. About 200 current and former FEMA employees signed onto a letter called the “Katrina Declaration,” warning about the long-term effects of the President’s cuts to the department. Former FEMA Spokesperson Jeremy Edwards, one of the signees, discusses his decision to sign onto the letter and how the changes within the agency are affecting how his fellow peers can respond to future storms. Plus, are you ready for it? Resident Swifties Nancy Cordes and Jo Ling Kent react to the news of Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce. They give their take on the happy news as well as their all-time favorite songs from the singer. All that and more on The Takeout! To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra

Ed O'Keefe steps into the anchor chair, while Major is away. Just days after his release from a Tennessee jail, Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been arrested and is being processed for deportation to Uganda. Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins from Maryland, where a federal judge blocked his removal from the country. Maryland Democratic Representative Glenn Ivey, who attended today’s rally in support of Garcia, comes on-set to discuss more on congressional action. With the ongoing crackdown in the nation’s capital, President Trump has a new city in his crosshairs. Former WH Chief of Staff and longtime Chicago Democrat Bill Daley speaks about his concern for Trump’s threat to deploy members of the National Guard. Plus, former Elon Musk aide Katie Miller, speaks with Ed about her new podcast where she hopes to attract conservative women through lifestyle conversations with members of both sides of the aisle. Join us for the next episode here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud

Major speaks with Jonathan Levy about his 2021 release, "Ages of American Capitalism: A History of the United States," and how his book's themes describe the U.S. economic system today. Levy details the history behind the Federal Reserve and the way in which they have shaped economic policy after the 1970s, as well as where artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency can impact our economic 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