The Takeout

Six more U.S. Service members were killed in a plane crash in Iraq while Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz. Matt Gutman joins from Jordan with more. CBS News Contributor Aaron MacLean provides a visual explanation at our touchscreen. Scott MacFarlane discusses multiple updates within the Justice beat. The Old Dominion shooting in VA and the synagogue attack in Michigan, both happened on Thursday afternoon and were identified as terror attacks. Independent California Congressman Kevin Kiley explains what led to changing his party affiliation, as he battles a tough race following mid-decade redistricting. Plus, Bill Nye the Science Guy has an extended interview with Major about leaving his CEO post at the Planetary Society and what comes next. 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

A suspect is dead after ramming a car into a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Officials say no victims were killed in the incident. Sam Vinograd and Scott MacFarlane join to discuss what we know, while Major interviews Michigan Senator Gary Peters about his reaction. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei makes his first statement via Iranian state media, saying that the country will continue to leverage the Strait of Hormuz. House Intelligence Chair Rick Crawford (R-AR) speaks about the importance of the Strait and the impact the blockade has on the world's oil supply. The Senate passes its first housing bill in more than 30 years, with lead sponsor Elizabeth Warren. She mentions the legislation's important provisions and its aim to increase affordable housing nationwide. Last but not least, Major interviews former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren on how Lebanese officials believe more than 600 people have been killed in the war in Iran as a result. Join us for the full episode here. To learn more about lis

Major has a wide-ranging interview with Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman about the war in Iran, ongoing DHS shutdown affecting TSA workers and the Save America Act. Major asks about Fetterman’s battle with depression, which he details in his book, “Unfettered,” and the lessons he has learned since. A powerful conversation you won’t want to miss. 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

Iranian drones hit at least three ships near the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of global oil travels through. Matt Gutman discusses the importance of the strait, while Charlie D’Agata discusses CBS reporting that dozens of U.S. troops injuries, some more serious than we previously knew, in the drone attack on March 1. Major interviews Washington Democrat Adam Smith and Nebraska Republican Don Bacon, who both serve on the House Armed Services Committee, to discuss their varying perspectives on the war in Iran. Plus, Major speaks with Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman on a variety of topics: Iran, the ongoing shutdown impacting Homeland Security and Trump’s push to pass the Save America Act. 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

U.S. sources say Iran is signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz. Matt Gutman continues his reporting from Tel Aviv, while Nancy Cordes joins from the White House to press the administration about what led the President to launch strikes in Iran. Rhode Island Democratic Representative Gabe Amo joins "The Takeout" for his perspective on the war in Iran, how DHS funding affects TSA workers in the skies, and whether he would approve funding for the Pentagon. Plus, Trump indicates he would sign an executive order affecting name, image and likeness policies in college sports. Yahoo Sports writer Ross Dellenger discusses the impact. 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

A new Supreme Leader is chosen in Iran, while President Trump tells CBS the war is “very complete". Major dissects those two themes with Matt Gutman in Tel Aviv, and Weijia Jiang, who scored the phone interview with the President Gas prices for Americans are rising, as the war in Iran continues. Economist Justin Wolfers joins to discuss how the operation affects your pocketbook, right here on The Takeout. Listen 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 posts on Truth Social that the U.S. will not make a deal with Iran unless there's an "unconditional surrender." Major interviews Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on CBS' latest reporting that Russia is sharing its intelligence with Iran, and the ramifications of their alliance. CBS News National Security Adviser Aaron MacLean joins Major to discuss. Major hands off the rest of the show to White House Correspondent Weijia Jiang, who interviews Texas Democratic Representative Julie Johnson, currently in a runoff against her opponent, Fmr. Rep. Colin Allred. Rep. Johnson speaks about why she's the best candidate and the state of the Texas Senate race. Plus, Former Michigan Republican Congressman Peter Meijer provides additional analysis on Iran, and how this operation could affect security here in the U.S. 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 http

President Trump ousts his Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, following the tough questioning she received from members of Congress. Nancy Cordes joins from the White House to explain the new development, and who the President has picked as her successor. Vermont Democratic Senator Peter Welch provides his perspective on Noem's reassignment and confirming her replacement. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Admiral Brad Cooper briefed reporters live on the latest developments in Iran. Major enlisted CBS National Security Contributor H.R. McMaster for reaction to their remarks. Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are facing scrutiny after people bet on the timing of military strikes in Iran. California Democratic Congressman Mike Levin joins to discuss. 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

The White House continues to defend its actions in Iran, with Defense Secretary Hegseth saying that the U.S. is "just getting started." Matt Gutman is in Tel Aviv, reporting on the air strikes and the difficulty Americans in the region face traveling back to the States. Nancy Cordes joins from the White House, after asking Karoline Leavitt about that very issue. Major interviews Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy on his reaction to the administration's involvement in Iran, and how lawmakers are pushing for a War Powers resolution. Plus, North Carolina Republican Senate Candidate Michael Whatley joins "The Takeout" following his primary win to discuss his plan for the general election against Fmr. Gov. Roy Cooper. 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 Garrett continues the week, anchoring from our Broadcast Center in New York. President Trump defends his decision to launch strikes in Iran during an Oval Office press spray. Matt Gutman joins from Tel Aviv, while Nancy Cordes is at the White House North Lawn. Voters are casting ballots in North Carolina, Arkansas and Texas, where Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces State Rep. James Talarico in the Democratic primary. Ed O'Keefe is in Austin at Talarico's headquarters with more. Plus, Major speaks with a North Carolina progressive candidate who switched her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican because of redistricting. Join us for the full episode! 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

Welcome to The Takeout. The U.S. and Israel have launched air strikes against Iran and Tehran's retaliatory assaults have killed six service members. Matt Gutman has the latest from Tel Aviv. Retired Navy rear admiral Mark Montgomery analyzes U.S. strategy. Next, Elliot Ackerman and David Bellavia offer two different views on Operation Epic Fury as President Trump refuses to rule out ground troops in Iran. Dan Levinson talks about U.S. operation and how it can hold the Iranian regime accountable. Plus, Daniella Diaz and Nicholas Wu join the reporter panel to discuss the president's war powers, the contentious Texas primary, and Maine's progressive Senate hopeful Graham Platner. 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

Welcome to The Takeout. Former President Bill Clinton testifies before the House Oversight Committee over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Nikole Killion has the latest from Chappaqua, New York. Next, former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall will explain the impacts of artificial intelligence in the military, as Anthropic and the Department of Defense engage in tense negotiations. Political strategists Laurie Watkins and Mark Bednar will join The Takeout to analyze New York City Mayor Mamdani’s second visit to the White House and the Artemis mission to the moon. 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” is focusing its entire show on whether President Trump will intervene in Iran. Major’s jam-packed show includes Pennsylvania Republican Senator Dave McCormick, Washington Post Journalist Jason Rezaian, who was detained in Iran, Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan and Fmr. Retired General Frank McKenzie to weigh in on the question of Iran. 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

President Trump concluded the longest State of the Union address last night, and Major is set to break it down! Alabama Senator Katie Britt reacts to the President’s speech and the partial government shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security. New Mexico Representative Melanie Stansbury previews the upcoming depositions of fmr. President and Secretary of State Bill and Hillary Clinton about their involvement with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze joins "The Takeout," to reiterate her country's support for Ukraine, as the Russian invasion in Ukraine reaches its fourth year. 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

Tonight is the State of the Union address, where President Trump will provide his remarks on topics like the economy, immigration and the Epstein investigation. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will provide a preview of what to expect from the President, while Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego will state why he’s skipping the event. Plus, Epstein survivor Annie Farmer, who will join the address as a guest of California Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia. She will reiterate why it’s important to continue pushing for the files to be released. 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

From Boston to D.C., the Northeast grapples with a strong blizzard with varying inches of snow. Lilia Luciano trudges along the snow from New York City. Chilly weather is just an additional element to the ongoing partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which affects TSA workers at various airports. The agency abruptly ended TSA Pre-Check and Global Entry, before bringing back the former over the weekend, causing confusion for travelers. Nicole Sganga joins Major at the desk with the latest behind the confusion. Plus, the President’s State of the Union address is one day away. Bob Costa gives a preview as to what to expect from Trump’s address tomorrow night. 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

Supreme Court justices struck down President Trump’s tariffs in a 6-3 decision, in a crushing blow to his economic agenda. Jan Crawford joins Major at the desk to dissect both the majority and dissenting opinion. The President was informed of that decision while attending a meeting with the National Governors Association, with governors on both sides. Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who leads the association, discusses his reaction to the SCOTUS ruling, where his state stands with wildfires and his perspective on immigration enforcement in other states. Meanwhile, Texas continues early voting for races in the Lone Star State. Major interviews Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson, who’s running to retain her seat against former Rep. Colin Allred. 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 Andrew Yang to discuss his latest book: "Hey Yang, Where's My Thousand Bucks." Yang discusses his worries about artificial intelligence eliminating jobs, why he is no longer a Democrat and what has made him laugh recently. An interesting conversation that you're not going to want to miss, 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

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested for suspicion of misconduct, where the maximum sentence could be life imprisonment. Imtiaz Tyab is in London to tell us what we know, while Major interviews Sky and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of late Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre. Former 2020 Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang has a new book, where he warns about the rise of artificial intelligence and the state of the Democratic Party. He joins “The Takeout” to explain his perspective. Plus, the U.S. adds some gold medals to their award count, after Alysa Liu wins gold in women’s figure skating and the women’s hockey team clinches a win over their Canadian rivals. Kelly O’Grady tackles it all from Milan. 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

Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in California, where the prosecution alleges Meta was aware that kids under 13 used their platforms, and created mechanisms that made them addicted. Carter Evans is in Los Angeles with more. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioned in today's briefing that the U.S. has many reasons to conduct strikes against Iran. Charlie D'Agata joins Major at the desk to discuss CBS' latest reporting where national security sources indicate that President Trump has discussed a possible timeline as soon as this weekend. Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski comes on "The Takeout" on his effort to give Congress power to review and potentially reject presidential pardons. Plus, Kelly O'Grady continues her coverage of the Olympics from Milan. 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