The Takeout
318 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 543 ratingsPolitics, policy and a side of pop culture: Major Garrett serves up a balanced diet of serious discussion, humor and food...for thought.
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Sarah Sanders, Speaking for Herself
September 18, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBFormer White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is Major's guest this week on The Takeout. Sanders new book, "Speaking for Myself," chronicles her time as President Trump's top spokesperson. She told Major if she were still in that role, she would not have advised the president to speak to Washington Post report and author Bob Woodward. Sanders also slammed former national security advisor John Bolton, whom she says is someone "who sometimes forgot that he wasn't the presi...
White House Economic Advisor Larry Kudlow
September 11, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBTop White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow joins Major to discuss the administration's response to coronavirus and the reporting in Bob Woodward's new book. Kudlow, a member of the White House coronavirus taskforce, explains what the White House would like to see in another economic stimulus package. Also, Kudlow weighs in on systemic racism in the United States and his personal struggle with substance abuse. Join us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...
Mo Rocca on his favorite "Mobituaries"
September 04, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBCBS Correspondent Mo Rocca joined Major Garrett this week to discuss his podcast and book "Mobituaries," his fascination with under-appreciated historical figures, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Former 2020 Candidate Julián Castro on Joe Biden, the RNC and the Jacob Blake Protests
August 28, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBJulián Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and former 2020 Democratic candidate for President, joined Major Garrett this week to discuss the Trump-Pence campaign's rhetoric against Black Lives Matter protesters around the country after yet another Black man, Jacob Blake, was shot by police in Wisconsin. Castro discusses the best ways Democrats can push back against the rhetoric that Vice President Pence used in his Republican National Convention speech, and how...
Rock the Vote (by mail)
August 21, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBFive states voted almost exclusively by mail before the global pandemic changed American life as we know it. Now, millions more will cast mail-in ballots this fall, even as President Trump attempts to undermine the process. Join Major for a tour around the nation as he talks to Secretaries of State from Washington, New Mexico, Michigan, Colorado and Iowa and Chris Krebs, the top federal official responsible for securing election infrastructure from cyberattacks. See Privacy Policy...
Biden's Pick: Political Commentator Paul Begala on Kamala Harris
August 14, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBDemocratic political consultant and commentator Paul Begala joins Major to break down Joe Biden's Veepstakes winner: Senator Kamala Harris. Begala and Major also talk about the differences in campaign strategies between Republicans and Democrats, and Begala shares his professional experience in helping Bill Clinton select Al Gore as his running mate in 1992. Plus, Begala discusses his new book You're Fired, which breaks down the best ways to defeat Donald Trump in the 2020 election....
Back to School with Former Education Secretary John King
August 07, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBFormer Secretary of Education John King joins Major to consider the risks and benefits of sending children back to school during a pandemic. King served as secretary under President Barack Obama and now leads The Education Trust. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Senator Ron Wyden on Portland Protests and Coronavirus Stimulus Negotiations
July 31, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBMajor talks with Oregon Democratic Senator Ron Wyden about federal law enforcement in Portland and the agreement reached this week between his state’s Governor and the administration. As the Ranking Member on the Senate Finance Committee, Wyden also discusses where things stand with the ongoing coronavirus stimulus package negotiations, and his push for extended unemployment benefits. Plus, Wyden weighs in on the administration’s coronavirus response, big tech, and prescription dru...
Rep. Krishnamoorthi on Congress' COVID Response and Portland Protests
July 24, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIllinois Democrat Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Major to discuss ongoing coronavirus stimulus package negotiations--where things stand, and what he believes is needed in the next bill. Krishnamoorthi also weighs in on the controversial tactics of federal agents in Portland, which he says may violate the Constitution, and the announcement that the administration will surge federal law enforcement to Chicago. Plus, Krishnamoorthi and Major discuss cancel culture, the 2020 elec...
Congressman Michael McCaul on the Campaign, Coronavirus and China
July 17, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBTexas Republican Michael McCaul joins Major from his Austin, Texas district and says coronavirus has taken a toll on all campaigns, including President Trump's. On Wednesday, the president replaced his campaign manager as polls show him struggling in key battlegrounds. McCaul also weighs in on masks and China's role in spreading the virus. Join us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dr. Zeke Emanuel on America's Response to COVID-19
July 10, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBDoctor, medical advisor and professor Zeke Emanuel joins Major Garrett this week to discuss America's handling of COVID-19. Emanuel was critical of the Trump Administration's response to the virus, saying that while there have been small successes in testing and the handling of the virus in some states, the U.S. has a long way to go. He added that most likely there will be at least two hundred thousand deaths directly from the virus by the end of the year, with thousands more deaths...
John Bolton on Russian Bounties and President Trump's Handling of Intelligence
July 02, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThis week, Major talks with former national security advisor John Bolton about his book, "The Room Where It Happened." Did Bolton brief President Trump on a Russian scheme to pay Taliban sympathizers who killed U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan? Bolton discusses Mr. Trump's negotiating tactics with foreign leaders and his antipathy to intelligence he does not like. Also, why didn't Bolton testify in the impeachment proceedings? Plus, CBS News Senior National Security Contributor Michael...
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) on Police Reform and Congress' COVID-19 Response
June 26, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBMajor talks with Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia about this week's police reform bill that was introduced by Republicans, but blocked by Senate Democrats. Manchin also talks about reforming not just police but also replacing monuments built to honor the confederacy and how a systematic change can be made to help race relations in the U.S. Plus, Manchin talks about what Congress can do to help Americans dealing with financial fallout due to the coronavirus pandemic, a...
Joe Biden Senior Advisor Symone Sanders on the 2020 Race
June 19, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBAuthor and senior advisor to the Joe Biden campaign Symone Sanders joins Major for a chat on her new book, "No You Shut Up," and the 2020 presidential race. Sanders explains why she worked for Bernie Sanders in 2016 and is now on Biden's staff. She also answers questions about the former vice president's mental acuity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Washington Post Fact Checker Glenn Kessler on Trump and the Truth
June 12, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWashington Post fact checker Glenn Kessler keeps a database of President Trump's misstatements, exaggerations and lies. That database has more than 19,000 entries and Kessler's new book "Donald Trump and his Assault on Truth" chronicles many of those claims. Is Chicago more dangerous than Afghanistan? Did US Steel open new plants in 2018? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bonus Pod: UFC Analyst and Commentator Daniel Cormier
June 06, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBJoin Major as he steps into the octagon with one of the greatest mixed martial arts fighters of all time, Daniel Cormier. Whether you're a UFC fanatic or a total newbie like Major, you're bound to learn a lot. As it turns out, MMA and politics have one big thing in common: they're both 'bloodsports.' Plus: Cormier offers his thoughts on the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA)
June 05, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBCongresswoman Karen Bass from California joined the show this week to discuss her work drafting legislation in the House to hold police accountable as protests in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd continue across the country. Plus, she discusses what it was like in California during the 1992 L.A. riots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Author John M. Barry on the 1918 Flu Pandemic and COVID-19
May 29, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBJohn M. Barry, author of The Great Influenza which chronicled the worldwide devastation during the Pandemic of 1918, joined the show this week to discuss the similarities and differences between the incorrectly named "Spanish Flu" and COVID-19. Plus, Barry talks about the importance of strong leadership and truth in getting the general public through a public health crisis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...
Catherine Herridge on General Michael Flynn and the DOJ
May 22, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBThis week, Major talks with CBS News' Senior Investigative Correspondent Catherine Herridge about the Department of Justice's decision to drop the charges against Gen. Michael Flynn. Herridge also breaks down Operation Crossfire Hurricane and recaps her interview with Attorney General William Barr. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
CBS News' Catherine Herridge on Gen. Michael Flynn and the DOJ
May 22, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBThis week, Major talks with CBS News' Senior Investigative Correspondent Catherine Herridge about the Department of Justice's decision to drop the charges against Gen. Michael Flynn. Herridge also breaks down Operation Crossfire Hurricane and recaps her interview with Attorney General William Barr.
Travel in the New Normal: Peter Greenberg
May 18, 2020 20:36 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOn this bonus episode of The Takeout, CBS News Travel Editor and host of 'Eye on Travel' Peter Greenberg joins Major to discuss COVID-19's impact on the global travel industry. What will the future be like on trains, planes, automobiles and more? What drastic changes are coming to hotels and restaurants? The industry's 'Travel Detective' is here with both sobering and encouraging news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...
Two Mayors, Two Cities, One Goal: Reopening
May 15, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBLocal leaders across the country are weighing both when and how to reopen their cities, counties and states amid the outbreak of COVID-19. On this week's show, Major talks to Austin, TX Mayor Steve Adler, a Democrat, and Provo, UT Mayor Michelle Kaufusi, a Republican, about their plans and how they've dealt with the crisis thus far. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bonus episode: Frank Caliendo
May 11, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBJoin us for an amusing conversation with the real Frank Caliendo (and the fake Donald Trump, Al Pacino, Jon Gruden, Regis Philbin, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Alex Jones). Caliendo, an impressionist comedian, talks about the future of the entertainment industry and his approach to his craft. Fun show. Don't delay. Download it today. ...
Congressman Ro Khanna
May 08, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBCalifornia Democrat Ro Khanna joins Major this week to explain a whistleblower complaint made to the House Oversight committee. It alleges a Jared Kushner and FEMA-led task force, stood up to acquire medical equipment, ultimately impeded the effort because it was staffed by volunteers who lacked the requisite skills for the work. Congressman Khanna also explains how early action by local health officials in his district undoubtedly saved lives. Khanna, an early supporter of Bernie S...
Bonus Episode: Major's Extended Interview with Bill Frist
May 07, 2020 00:54 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBPhysician and former senator Bill Frist joins Major for a special edition of The Takeout. Frist is currently advising Tennessee’s state government on its coronavirus response. Frist, a Republican, served as Senate Majority Leader from 2003 to 2007. In 2005, Frist warned that it was only a matter of time before a pandemic arrived in the US from Asia. And he said at the time the US was woefully unprepared. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...
Cal Ripken, Jr.
May 01, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBIf you miss baseball as much as Major does, do we have a show for you. Hall of famer and all-around good guy Cal Ripken, Jr. joins Major to talk about the game, life, his new Twitter account, coronavirus and his charitable work. It's been nearly twenty five years since Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games streak. Oh how time flies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Debriefing the Briefing April 30: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
May 01, 2020 01:06 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* The president met with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and hosted an event focused on senior citizens and coronavirus. He took questions from reporters at both affairs. President Trump said he has evidence the virus originated in a Wuhan, China laboratory, but he declined to provide specifics. Operation Warp Speed, the administration's effort to expedite development of a vaccine for covid...
Bonus Episode: Rhett and Link
April 28, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBCoronavirus quarantine got you down? Spend some time with Major and his guests, comedians Rhett & Link! Oh hey, Mythical Beasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
PPP Problems: Major's Extended Interview with Jim Nussle
April 28, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBIf you subscribe/listen to 'Debriefing the Briefing,' you may have heard a portion of this already. Here's the full, extended interview! Phase two of the Paycheck Protection Program stumbled out of the gate Monday with reports of technical glitches that delayed payments. The program allows small businesses to take out a forgivable loan to be used to keep employees on the payroll during the economic downturn caused by coronavirus. Jim Nussle, president and CEO of Credit Union Nation...
Debriefing the COVID-19 Briefing: April 27
April 28, 2020 00:40 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MB*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* President Trump increased his estimate for COVID-19 fatalities to 60,000-70,000. Before today, he predicted 50-60k. All of these figures are below the initial projection of 100k. He expressed optimism about the road ahead, with stabilizing and declining curves across the nation. “There is a hunger for getting our country back and its happening and its happening faster than people would thi...
Debriefing the 2020 Campaign with Ed O'Keefe
April 25, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* The world is focused on the fight against COVID-19 and in the United States specifically, President Trump's response. But what about the 2020 presidential election? Is former Vice President Joe Biden close to picking a running mate? CBS News Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins Major for a Campaign 2020 week-in-review. Welcome to our new weekend series, Debriefing the Campaign See Pr...
Debriefing the COVID-19 Briefing: April 24
April 25, 2020 00:11 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* Our guest today is CBS News Senior Medical Correspondent Dr. Tara Narula, who says there is no practical application of disinfectants on or inside the body to combat COVID-19. At the April 23rd briefing, President Trump suggested 'it would be interesting to check that.' In what was likely the shortest White House Coronavirus briefing to date, the President offered only brief opening remar...
Minding Your Business: Ray Washburne
April 24, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBRay Washburne owns 25 restaurants in the Dallas area and, up until the virus hit, employed 2200 people. With stay-at-home orders in place and business at a near-stand still, Washburne furloughed 1800 of them. Major and Washburne explore the practical, financial, health and ethical considerations of getting back to business. Washburne has served as a fundraiser and appointee for President Trump and sits on his council to re-start the American economy. See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Debriefing the COVID-19 Briefing: April 23
April 24, 2020 01:24 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins Major tonight. President Trump suggested coronavirus patients could be treated with bleach or alcohol injections or doctors could “hit the body” with UV rays. His comments came after Bill Bryan, who leads DHS’s science and technology directorate, presented “emerging results” from a study that showed direct sunlight, heat and humidity,...
Debriefing the COVID-19 Briefing: April 22
April 23, 2020 01:11 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* Wednesday's briefing ran one hour, thirty seven minutes. President Trump said coronavirus “might not come back at all.” Later, Dr. Fauci said without equivocation, “There will be coronavirus in the fall.” “We don't want rebounds after all this death,” Trump said. “Death that we've suffered…That was unnecessary. Should have never happened. It should have never left that little area wher...
Bonus Episode: NFLPA's DeMaurice Smith
April 21, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThe coronavirus outbreak put an indefinite hold on basketball and hockey season and delayed the start of baseball season. How will it impact football season? Major put the question to executive director of the National Football League Players' Association (and friend of the show) DeMaurice Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Debriefing the COVID-19 Briefing: April 20
April 21, 2020 00:58 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* While the president insists states have more testing capacity than they understand, the administration is working with private industry to inject more swabs, tubes, reagents and other necessary testing supplies into the marketplace. Admiral Brett Girioir, who promised 27 million tests would be available by the end of March, said the lack of testing supplies is “an end to end issue that we...
Debriefing the COVID-19 Briefing: April 19
April 20, 2020 01:41 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MB*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* The president and his task force continue to insist “testing capacity” in the US is sufficient. Yet, the administration will invoke the Defense Production Act to compel one unnamed company to produce nasal swabs. Governors are asking for swabs, reagents and personnel. “Swabs are easy,” the president said. More than 746,000 Americans have tested positive for covid-19; 40,000+ have died. ...
Trump Advisor Stephen Moore on Reopening the Economy
April 18, 2020 21:46 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBAs states with few COVID-19 cases begin to consider loosening restrictions, Stephen Moore, an outside economic adviser to President Trump, joins Major Garrett to discuss his opinion on reopening the economy as soon as possible. Moore also discusses the recent protests against mandatory social distancing and why he believes that civil rights are being violated in the process. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...
Debriefing the COVID-19 Briefing: April 17
April 18, 2020 01:17 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* According to task force officials, the US has a sufficient supply of tests to meet phase one guidelines. But as Dr. Anthony Fauci explained, there is an issue getting the supply of tests where they’re needed. It does not appear there is sufficient testing capacity nationally to move beyond phase one at this point. “We've already built sufficient testing capacity nationwide for states to b...
The Great Tony Hale
April 17, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWe take a break from politics this week with actor Tony Hale. Or do we? Hale played Gary Walsh, uber-loyal personal assistant to Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), in the HBO series "Veep." It has been said that no scripted television show captures the essence of official Washington better than "Veep." Learn more about the show, Tony's other roles and how he's spending his quarantine at home in Los Angeles. Join us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...
Debriefing the COVID-19 Briefing: April 16
April 17, 2020 01:24 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* President Trump and the coronavirus task force introduced phased guidelines to help states and communities get back to normal – or as close to it as possible. There is no timeline for implementation. It will be up to governors and local leaders to decide when and how to get back to business. Some states, the president said, could be ready tomorrow, while others, like New York and New Jerse...
Debriefing the COVID-19 Briefing: April 14
April 15, 2020 19:56 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* In tone, message and duration, Tuesday’s briefing was quite a departure from Monday’s combative and lengthy affair. The president hopes to reopen “beautiful little pieces” of the country sooner than the May 1 deadline his administration has set. He said 20 or more states have only a few cases. After claiming on Monday nearly unlimited power to compel states to act, a more deferential Pre...
Debriefing the COVID-19 Briefing: April 13
April 14, 2020 02:09 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBAfter a weekend that saw the US death toll surpass 20,000, President Trump barely acknowledged the carnage. Instead he offered a combative – and at times flailing and desperate - defense of his administration’s response that included a campaign-style video montage accusing the media of downplaying the outbreak. He also stated that his power in this time of crisis is virtually unlimited. The briefing spanned 2 hours and 23 minutes, the longest and most whiplash-inducing of its kind...
Debriefing the COVID-19 Briefing: April 10
April 10, 2020 23:27 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* Deciding when and how to re-open the US economy will be the biggest decision of President Trump’s life, he said, without acknowledging that many of those decisions will be made by mayors, governors and private industry. He said he would listen to the medical professionals on his team and political and economic advisors, too, but added his primary metric was “right here” and pointed to his ...
Disaster Master Craig Fugate
April 10, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBFormer FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joins Major from his home in Florida to evaluate the administration's response to the coronavirus outbreak and explain what needs to happen before life gets back to normal. Fugate compared the virus to a forest fire that can flare up if we aren't careful. A vaccine, he said, is the ultimate antidote. If you're a fan of this podcast and want to know more about COVID-19, download and subscribe to Major's new podcast "Debriefing the Briefing," a...
Debriefing the COVID-19 Briefing: April 9
April 10, 2020 01:38 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* In one of the shortest briefings yet, President Trump said the death rate is beginning slow. The vice president announced members of the military are now relieving hospital workers in New York City as demand on the USNS Comfort and at the Javits Center hasn’t been as high as expected. Major's guest tonight is former FEMA administrator Craig Fugate. Fugate compared the outbreak of coronavi...
Debriefing the COVID-19 Briefing: April 8
April 09, 2020 01:48 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* The World Health Organization and China bore the brunt of President Trump's disfavor during Wednesday’s Coronavirus Task Force briefing. Both the President and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated they were considering withdrawing funds from the WHO in the future for being what the President called, “China-centric.” New CDC recommendations were also rolled out that included guidelines on...
Debriefing the COVID-19 Briefing: April 7
April 08, 2020 01:57 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* President Trump said this week and next will be very painful weeks, even if one person dies. “And I will protect you if your governor fails.” The vice president suggested there are signs some of the COVID-19 hotspots may be cooling off slightly. CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin joins Major to talk about the military's role in the federal response to the outbreak and ...
Bonus episode: Budget Guru Maya MacGuineas
April 07, 2020 21:30 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBPresident of the non-partisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Maya Macguineas joins Major for a chat on the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, the covid-19 relief bill signed into law in late March. Is it enough? What's missing in it? Will there be another bill? What about the debt? Pull up a chair! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.