The Takeout with Major Garrett

A shooting at a Dallas ICE facility killed one person and left two people in critical condition. Camilo Montoya-Galvez speaks with acting ICE Director Todd Lyons about what the agency knows. The Republican majority has gotten smaller, as Adelita Grijalva wins the Arizona district that her late father used to hold. She reacts to the ICE shooting and adding her signature to the discharge petition on the Epstein files. Plus, multiple Republican candidates are vying for President Trump’s endorsement in the South Carolina Governor’s race. Major speaks with Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, one of the candidates running for that seat. 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 Joe Manchin, the former West Virginia Senator, about his perspective on a government shutdown, the second Trump term, and whether he would pursue a presidential run. Manchin discusses his view of the Democratic Party in his latest book, “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense.” 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 delivers remarks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York today. Ed O'Keefe joins Major on-set to discuss the toplines of that speech. Ohio Democratic Congressman Greg Landsman reacts to the President saying that recognizing Palestine as a free state is a win for Hamas. After Trump declines his meeting with Democratic leadership, Major has an extended interview with Former West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin about whether that refusal was a good idea, the chances of a possible government shutdown and the state of the Democratic Party. Manchin promotes his new book, "Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense." 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

Shortly before the announcement of late night host Jimmy Kimmel's return, Major held a wide-ranging interview with Greg Lukianoff, the President and CEO of Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Lukianoff discusses how the Trump Administration has dealt with the challenge of free speech following Charlie Kirk's assassination and the worries it can have on future speech. 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

Just a week after his on-air suspension, ABC announces that host Jimmy Kimmel will return to late night tomorrow evening. Major breaks it down with Washington Post media reporter Scott Nover. The White House declares that the FDA will look into a possible link between Tylenol and autism. Olivia Rinaldi joins from the White House to discuss the President's latest move, while gynecologist Dr. Steven Fleischman provides his medical perspective. Plus, Texas Senate Candidate Colin Allred joins "The Takeout" about his run in the Lone Star State and how the former Democratic representative hopes to turn the state blue for the first time in more than 20 years. 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

Nikole Killion is in for Major Garrett today. Today, the CDC's Immunization Advisory Committee voted to stop recomending the Covid-19 vaccine, instead ruling it's an individual's choice. Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, explains what the panel's decision means for America's public health. Preparations for Charlie Kirk's Sunday funeral are underway. Conservative commentator Michael Knowles, and friend of Kirk's talks about his legacy, freedom of speech debates, and what he hopes Sunday's service will mean for the future of the conservative movement. Next, Fortalice CEO Theresa Payton talks about online radicalization following Kirk's killing. Plus, in our political panel we discuss where free speech stands amid Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and the political division the nation is experiencing. 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 sits down with Yossi Cohen, the former director of the Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency about how he feels about Israel's latest offensive in Gaza. He also promotes his book, "The Sword of Freedom," where he details his operation to prevent Iran from expanding the country's nuclear weapon program. 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

Weijia Jiang is in for Major Garrett today. A CDC Advisory Committee will determine whether to recommend the measles-mumps-rubella vaccines to children. Mark Strassmann is in Atlanta, where the meeting is being held. Missouri's state legislature passed redistricting maps that would greatly impact Democratic representative Emanuel Cleaver. He joins "The Takeout" to discuss the latest efforts and his take on Congress avoiding a government shutdown. Plus, President Trump has extended the TikTok deadline again, but indicates there's an upcoming deal on the way. Raja Krishnamoorthi, one of the lawmakers behind the legislation to ban the app, gives his perspective on how the app can affect national security. 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 an extensive interview with James Comer, Kentucky Republican and head of the House Oversight Committee. Given the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination, Comer discusses his letter urging tech leaders to testify about radicalization of online users. He's hoping that "following the money" will get his committee closer to learning more about the Epstein investigation and encourages President Trump not to grant a pardon to his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. 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 Federal Reserve announces an interest rate cut. Jo Ling Kent discusses the impact it can have on consumers buying houses and cars. After her public firing, ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez shares her side of the story to members of Congress. Caitlin Huey-Burns covers the developments on Capitol Hill. Plus, Major sits down with House Oversight Chair James Comer about his reaction to Charlie Kirk's assassination and his committee's investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. You won't want to miss it, 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

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