The Takeout

President Trump makes an announcement about Russia today at the White House, marking a major shift in his stance with the nation. To break down what this announcement means, Major interviews John Sullivan, Former Ambassador to Russia in the first Trump term. Meteorologist Rob Marciano joins us to define the weather term “cloud seeding" and debunk the false claims of its involvement in the Texas floods. Plus, Major ends the show with LA Times sportswriter Kevin Baxter about the President’s involvement with FIFA leading into the World Cup next year. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

While Major is back and well-rested, the U.S. Senate may not feel the same way. The upper chamber is in the progress of what's known as a vote-a-rama, where members propose all the amendments they can before the passage of a bill. With the President's economic agenda on the line, Michigan Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin joins the show to discuss the Democrats' strategy to delay the legislative process and why she opposes President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill." Major interviews Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont about how the legislation could affect his state and what he makes of Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral primary. Plus, Major speaks with a former January 6 offender who refused Trump's pardon and the letter she received from former Vice President Mike Pence commending her action. 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://podcast

Scott MacFarlane ends the week with a significant Supreme Court decision. He interviews Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz about the decision, who believes in ending birthright citizenship because he claims it’s a “magnet for illegal immigration.” Senior Foreign Correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tehran about how civilians are living after U.S bombs damaged their country. Plus, Delaware Democratic Congresswoman Sarah McBride joins Scott on-set to discuss the briefing Representatives received about Iran and what she thinks about the roadblocks facing Trump’s budget bill. 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

Scott MacFarlane steps in the anchor chair once again for "The Takeout." In the wake of the Israel-Iran conflict, Scott speaks with Iranian-American journalist Jason Rezaian, who was wrongfully imprisoned in the country for over a year. Meanwhile, back in the nation's capital, President Trump's hoping to galvanize his base behind his "big, beautiful bill." One of his advocates, Republican Senator from Montana, Tim Sheehy, joins the show to discuss. Plus, regardless of who wins, Virginia will have its first female governor this November. Scott speaks with Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger about how she hopes to put the state back in the blue column.  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

Caitlin speaks with Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall about when we should expect the passage of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and what he thinks about the delay from the administration about briefing lawmakers in regards to the conflict between Iran and Israel. Marshall's hopeful for a Sunday deadline, but will his prediction hold? On the other side of the aisle, California Democratic Congressman Mike Levin pushes back on the administration for conducting strikes without the approval of both chambers. We'll have analysis from Ed O'Keefe from the Netherlands and hear the question he raised to Trump at the NATO Summit. Plus, Caitlin talks to a stablecoin expert and what the Senate passage of the Genius Act can mean for regulating cryptocurrency. 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

Caitlin Huey-Burns anchors “The Takeout.” Bob Costa joins the desk to provide additional analysis into the mind of the President’s team while he grapples with the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran as well as the NATO Summit in the Netherlands. Anthony Salvanto reveals new polling about how Americans feel about the President’s involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. After being denied an abortion in the state of Texas, reproductive rights activist Amanda Zurawski speaks with Caitlin about the three year anniversary since the overturning of Roe v. Wade and what the milestone means for her. 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

Caitlin Huey-Burns hosts “The Takeout.” Retired CENTCOM Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie analyzes Iran’s retaliatory strikes against a U.S. base in Qatar. McKenzie reiterates that the President doesn’t want to start a war with the country, but wants to prevent them from having a nuclear weapon. Plus, Jack Ciattarelli was a critic of the President. Now, the New Jersey gubernatorial candidate won the Republican primary, with the endorsement of his former foe. He breaks down his plan to win the general election this November. 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 anchors the show today. European leaders hold talks with Iran’s foreign minister in an effort to de-escalate conflict with Israel. Liz Palmer is on the ground with more. CBS News Contributor and Former National Security Advisor during the Trump Administration H.R. McMaster provides some analysis into the President’s psyche and what the two-week timeline means for his strategy. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey joins “The Takeout” to discuss her meeting with Canadian premiers and other Northeastern governors to work together despite the President’s tariff policies. Plus, Scott interviews Ohio Democratic Congressman Greg Landsman — one of the lawmakers on the hit list of the Minnesota shooting suspect — speaks about the rising threats of violence against lawmakers.  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

Ed O'Keefe is in the anchor chair! The White House says that President Trump will make a decision in the next two weeks on whether the U.S. will target Iran militarily.  Dan Shapiro, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel during the Obama Administration, shares his thoughts on the conflict. Plus, Major's interview with Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX). He‘ll join Bernie Sanders for rallies in Texas this weekend. And, Ed is joined by a self-proclaimed conservative conservationist (say that three times fast!) who opposes privatizing some public lands - a provision currently contemplated in the budget bill before the senate. 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

Despite the technical gremlins coming from CBS’ Washington Bureau, Major persevered. He has quite the lineup: Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine discuss strategy for how the nation should proceed with the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. With today’s Fed meeting on interest rates, MoneyWatch Correspondent Kelly O’Grady breaks down why chair Jerome Powell is keeping them steady. Plus, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary talks to Major about why companies are banning artificial food dyes. 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

As Trump considers U.S. military action against Iran, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the country knows about Iran's nuclear capabilities. Major speaks with Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith in the wake of the shootings in her state, and her reaction to a fellow colleague's controversial post about those assassinations. Plus, Major's interview with CBS Evening News Anchor Maurice Dubois on his investigation into FEMA's storm preparedness cuts and how they will affect the same counties that voted for Trump in the 2024 election. 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

As Iran’s attacks against Israel intensify, President Trump on the world stage for the G7 summit. Nancy Cordes has the latest from Canada. Major interviews George Washington University professor Matthew Dallek about the culture of political violence following the Minnesota shootings. Plus, Former FBI Special Agent and Author Katherine Schweit joins “The Takeout” to discuss the agency’s effort to close cold cases in Detroit by exhuming unidentified remains. 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