Season 7
Episode Guide
12/31: The Takeout: Winemaker & author Alex Gambal
S7
E52
Dec 31, 2024
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with Alex Gambal, a winemaker and the author of "Climbing the Vines in Burgundy." The book chronicles Gambal's choice to leave his family business in the early 90s to pursue his dream in France, as well as his experiences selling wine as an American vintner in the Burgundy region. They also discuss the perfect wine to drink for your New Year's Eve celebrations.
12/24: The Takeout: Comedian Gary Gulman
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E51
Dec 24, 2023
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett speaks to comedian Gary Gulman about using his mental health struggles as topics for his stand-up sets. Gulman draws on the loneliness and anxiety he felt during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic's "stay-at-home" orders. He turns the experiences into messages of encouragement, so that others who struggle with their mental health won't feel as alone.
12/17: The Takeout: Major Garrett in Georgia
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E50
Dec 17, 2023
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett heads to DeKalb County, Georgia, to investigate the increase in voter registration challenges since the 2020 presidential election. Citizens can now legally file an unlimited number of challenges if they presume there are errors in the voter rolls. The practice has yielded a fair amount of proponents and critics, and with 2024 around the corner, every vote in this state could decide the next election.
12/10: The Takeout: Fmr. Rep. Adam Kinzinger
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E49
Dec 10, 2023
Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country," and his account of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
12/3: The Takeout: Rep. Greg Landsman
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E48
Dec 3, 2023
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with Congressman Greg Landsman, a Democrat from Ohio. A devotee of religious text and a certified Swiftie, Landsman speaks with Garrett about divinity and theology as well as how turning to scripture has been healing amid our current turbulent times. Elsewhere in the conversation, the duo discuss how Americans are digesting news as well as conspiracy theories surrounding pop star Taylor Swift.
11/26: The Takeout: The stars of "Rustin"
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E47
Nov 26, 2023
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with the stars of the new film "Rustin" — Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman, Aml Ameen, and the film's composer, Branford Marsalis. The film tells the true story of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin. During the conversation, the legacy of Black activists throughout history is discussed, as well as the present-day fight for racial equality.
11/19: The Takeout: Newspaperman Marty Baron
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E46
Nov 19, 2023
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with journalist and author Marty Baron to discuss his new book, "Collision of Power." Elsewhere in their chat, Baron — who was portrayed by Liev Schreiber in the Oscar-winning film "Spotlight" — talks about the primary role of the Washington Post, accountability in journalism and Donald Trump.
11/12: The Takeout: Senator Jack Reed
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E45
Nov 12, 2023
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed, a Democrat who serves as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. They discuss the war in the Middle East, Congress' funding fight for Israel and Ukraine, and the upcoming retirement of Senator Joe Manchin.
11/5: The Takeout: Researcher Dante Chinni
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E44
Nov 5, 2023
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with American Communities Project Director Dante Chinni. Chinni discusses his research on what shapes Americans' views based on their location, and suggests that we may be more alike than we think.
10/29: The Takeout: Reporter Roundup
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E43
Oct 29, 2023
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with some of the best reporters in the business to bring you the latest on several stories making headlines, from Israel and Gaza to the happenings in Congress. Guests include "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, Senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and national security correspondent David Martin.
10/22: The Takeout: Rep. Ken Buck
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E42
Oct 22, 2023
For this edition of "The Takeout," Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO) sits down with Major Garrett to discuss the ongoing struggle in the House to elect a new Speaker and why he thinks Rep. Jim Jordan is failing to win over his fellow GOP lawmakers
10/15: The Takeout: Rep. Mike Lawler
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E41
Oct 15, 2023
For this edition of "The Takeout," Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) sits down with Major Garrett to discuss the removal of Kevin McCarthy as House speaker and the ongoing battle for the GOP leadership position. Lawler, a freshman lawmaker, also explains why he didn't support the choice of Rep. Steve Scalise.
10/8: The Takeout: The Spy Next Door
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E40
Oct 8, 2023
Major Garrett continues his deep dive into Robert Hanssen for this edition of "The Takeout." In the first episode of Major's new podcast series, “Agent of Betrayal: The Double Life of Robert Hanssen," he discusses Hanssen's backstory with those who knew him best and digs into how he went from an FBI newcomer to Soviet mole.
10/1: The Takeout: Author Lis Wiehl
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E39
Oct 1, 2023
Author Lis Wiehl joins Major Garrett for this edition of "The Takeout" to discuss her book, "A Spy In Plain Sight." The book chronicles a behind-the-scenes look at Robert Hanssen, a former FBI agent who was discovered to be a Russian spy. Hanssen is also the subject of Major's new podcast series, “Agent of Betrayal: The Double Life of Robert Hanssen.”
9/24: The Takeout: Sean Penn
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E38
Sep 24, 2023
Actor and filmmaker Sean Penn joins Major Garrett for this edition of "The Takeout" to discuss his latest documentary, "Superpower." The film centers around Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy and his leadership during the early days of Russia's invasion.
9/17: The Takeout: Rep. Adam Smith
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E37
Sep 17, 2023
Washington Rep. Adam Smith, ranking Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, joins Major Garrett for this edition of "The Takeout." The two discuss the GOP-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, the relationship between the president and his son, and party extremism.
9/10: The Takeout: Author Elizabeth Kolbert
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E36
Sep 10, 2023
Journalist and author Elizabeth Kolbert joins Major Garrett for this edition of "The Takeout" to discuss her writing on the climate crisis and what people can do to slow Earth's warming. In 2015, Kolbert won the Pulitzer Prize for "The Sixth Extinction," her book on climate change.
9/3: The Takeout: Author Matthew Dallek
S7
E35
Sep 3, 2023
Author and professor Matthew Dallek joins Major Garrett for this weekend edition of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book "Birchers: How John Birch Society Radicalized the American Right," and how a group from the '60s may have paved the way for Donald Trump's political rise.
8/27: The Takeout: Producer Wayne Federman
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E34
Aug 27, 2023
Producer, comedian and actor Wayne Federman joins Major Garrett for this weekend edition of "The Takeout" to discuss the making of his Emmy-winning documentary "George Carlin's American Dream," the late comedian's life and philosophies, and the importance of finding humor in all spaces.
The Takeout from the Iowa State Fair
S7
E33
Aug 20, 2023
Major Garrett takes "The Takeout" to the 2023 Iowa State Fair, where he talks with Iowa Republicans and Democrats alike about the state of 2024 Presidential race, the latest indictment of Former President Trump and the history and traditions of the campaign staple event.
8/13: The Takeout: Musician Bob Crawford
S7
E32
Aug 13, 2023
Multi-instrumentalist Bob Crawford joins Major Garrett for this week's edition of "The Takeout" to discuss his work as bassist for The Avett Brothers, his love of history and current events, and his own podcast, "Founding Son: John Quincy's America."
8/6: The Takeout: Steve James
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E31
Aug 6, 2023
Director and film producer Steve James joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his 2022 film, "A Compassionate Spy," which chronicles the life of Theodore Hall, a U.S. nuclear physicist and Soviet Union spy.
7/30: The Takeout: Eric Swalwell
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E30
Jul 30, 2023
California Congressman Eric Swalwell joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his work on the House Oversight Committee, his rocky relationship with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and how he and his family have been affected after receiving "multiple" daily death threats.
7/23: The Takeout: Author Ben Terris
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E29
Jul 23, 2023
Washington Post Feature Reporter Ben Terris joins Major Garrett on this week's episode of "The Takeout," discussing his new book, "The Big Break," the players in Washington featured in it and the aspects of life in Washington, D.C. not seen by the American public.
7/16: The Takeout: Rep. Ayanna Pressley
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E28
Jul 16, 2023
Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the Biden administration's push for student loan forgiveness, the future of the Supreme Court. and President Biden's 2024 reelection campaign.
7/9: The Takeout: Author Jon Ward
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E27
Jul 9, 2023
Jon Ward, chief national correspondent for Yahoo! News, joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Failed a Generation," and his experiences covering U.S. politics.
7/2: The Takeout: Author Neil King Jr.
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E26
Jul 2, 2023
Author and former national security reporter and editor for the Wall Street Journal Neil King Jr. joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "American Ramble," which highlights his 330-mile walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City.
6/25: The Takeout: Former Gov. Larry Hogan
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E25
Jun 25, 2023
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his political plans for the 2024 elections, and his critiques of both President Biden and former President Trump's upcoming campaigns.
6/18: The Takeout: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
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E24
Jun 18, 2023
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat from Rhode Island, joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout" to discuss the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump, the investigation into Hunter Biden, and why he thinks President Biden's age is something he will "have to deal with" on the 2024 campaign trail.
6/11: The Takeout: Author Luke Russert
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E23
Jun 11, 2023
Author and former broadcast journalist Luke Russert joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "Look for Me There," how he handled the loss of his father by traveling around the world, and his thoughts on the current state of the Republican party heading into the 2024 Presidential elections, with former House Speaker John Boehner making a guest appearance as well.
6/4: The Takeout: Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy
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E22
Jun 4, 2023
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the debt ceiling negotiations on Capitol Hill, social security and healthcare spending, plus a discussion on governments' use of artificial intelligence, and the upcoming 2024 presidential election
5/28: The Takeout: Rep. Brendan Boyle
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E21
May 28, 2023
House Budget Committee member Rep. Brendan Boyle sits down with Major Garrett on "The Takeout." The Democratic congressman from Pennsylvania recalls the 2011 debt negotiation drama, when the U.S. suffered a credit downgrade and increased borrowing costs. Now, Boyle lays out the stakes as lawmakers face a similar threat of default: "Here we are again, flirting with disaster."
5/21: The Takeout: Rep. Nancy Mace
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E20
May 21, 2023
Representative Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations, the role of the FDA in the fight over abortion and the drug mifepristone, the recently released Durham report, and why she claims she has "no hobbies and reads no books."
5/12: The Takeout: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs
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E19
May 14, 2023
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs joins Major Garrett for a special edition of "The Takeout," filmed as part of the McCain Institute's 10th annual Sedona Forum, where she discussed her concern over the future of border security and how her state is preparing for more migrants seeking asylum in wake of Title 42's expiration.
5/7: The Takeout: Jill Schlesinger
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E18
May 7, 2023
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout" to break down the state of U.S. banks and artificial intelligence's role in the economy. She simplifies the Federal Reserve's recent string of interest rate increases and its level of effectiveness. Given inflation and several recent bank failures, Schlesinger also weighs in on whether our current economic woes signal that a recession is near.
Political impressionist Matt Friend on "The Takeout"
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E17
Apr 30, 2023
Political impressionist Matt Friend joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss what influenced him to start working in comedy, and his ability to do over 250 impressions.
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. on "The Takeout"
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E16
Apr 23, 2023
Comedian and "Daily Show" correspondent Roy Wood Jr. joined Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his upcoming appearance at the White House Correspondents' dinner, how he approaches political comedy, and why he thinks "fear is a good thing" when it comes to performing stand-up.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred on "The Takeout"
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E15
Apr 16, 2023
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred joined Major Garrett on "The Takeout." Manfred discussed the rule changes implemented for the 2023 season and how they've affected the length of games. Manfred also said making baseball international is a "crucial strategic objective," and he discussed the game's fan base.
Actor Jay Ellis on "The Takeout"
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E14
Apr 9, 2023
"History of the World: Part II" actor Jay Ellis and showrunner David Stassen join Major Garrett on "The Takeout" to discuss the impact Mel Brooks has had on American comedy and how they wanted to honor him with the show. Ellis discusses how he portrayed Jesus in the show and why they compared him to The Beatles' John Lennon.
Rep. Dusty Johnson on "The Takeout"
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E13
Apr 2, 2023
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the negotiations over raising the debt ceiling and why he's not in favor of banning assault weapons.
Rep. Stacey Plaskett on "The Takeout"
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E12
Mar 26, 2023
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, top Democrat on the House Judiciary's "weaponization of government" select subcommittee and the delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands, sits down with Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss her role on the Republican-led committee and why she says House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan are attempting to intimidate Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in his investigation of former President Trump.
NSC's John Kirby on "The Takeout"
S7
E11
Mar 19, 2023
National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout." Kirby comments on Russia's downing of a U.S. drone, saying it was "deliberate" and "overly aggressive." On support for Ukraine, Kirby says Americans should understand that "we didn't win our independence without help from abroad." He also discusses the security threat that TikTok poses.
Historian John A. Farrell on "The Takeout'
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E10
Mar 12, 2023
Author and historian John A. Farrell joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout" to discuss his book "Ted Kennedy: A Life." Farrell says Kennedy "was like a shark" because, like a shark, if he stopped moving, he would drown. Farrell and Garrett also discuss how Clarence Darrow became the attorney for "the damned."
Vivek Ramaswamy on "The Takeout"
S7
E9
Mar 5, 2023
Vivek Ramaswamy, entrepreneur and author of "Woke, Inc.," joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout." They discuss Ramaswamy's 2024 presidential campaign, the rise of "woke-ism" and why he believes the U.S. is experiencing a "national identity crisis."
Author Chris Whipple on "The Takeout"
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E8
Feb 26, 2023
Author Chris Whipple joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden's White House," and to explore the successes and failures of the Biden administration's first two years.
LBJ Library director on "The Takeout"
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E7
Feb 19, 2023
The director of the LBJ Presidential Library, Mark A. Lawrence, joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout." Lawrence compares other presidents to Lyndon B. Johnson and says Johnson is the "gold standard" for making Congress work. They discuss how JFK's assassination weighed heavily on LBJ, and how he placed importance on continuity.
Christopher Miller on "The Takeout"
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E6
Feb 12, 2023
Christopher Miller, who was acting secretary of defense under President Donald Trump, joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout." Miller said he thinks the defense budget could be cut in half. He also called the war in Iraq an "unjust war," and he said the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan was "tragic."
Lonnie Bunch III on "The Takeout"
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E5
Feb 5, 2023
Lonnie G. Bunch III, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss why he believes the museum is "the greatest gift to the world."
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on 'The Takeout'
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E4
Jan 29, 2023
Colorado Governor Jared Polis joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the Democrats' strategy heading into 2024, his feelings on Donald Trump's third presidential run, and the proper way to handle classified documents.
Rep. Patrick McHenry on "The Takeout"
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E3
Jan 22, 2023
House Financial Services Chairman Rep. Patrick McHenry joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout." McHenry says the U.S. will not default this year, despite hitting the debt ceiling, and says making a deal is a "complex set of tradeoffs." On the topic of FTX and cryptocurrency, McHenry says "new technology always invites fraudsters."