The Takeout with Major Garrett

Trump announced his firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook through a Truth Social post last night. Cook states she will not resign and hopes to take the battle to court. Aaron Navarro details the latest, while Abha Bhattarai and Tom Dupree analyze the economic and legal implications behind the firing. About 200 current and former FEMA employees signed onto a letter called the “Katrina Declaration,” warning about the long-term effects of the President’s cuts to the department. Former FEMA Spokesperson Jeremy Edwards, one of the signees, discusses his decision to sign onto the letter and how the changes within the agency are affecting how his fellow peers can respond to future storms. Plus, are you ready for it? Resident Swifties Nancy Cordes and Jo Ling Kent react to the news of Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce. They give their take on the happy news as well as their all-time favorite songs from the singer. 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

Ed O'Keefe steps into the anchor chair, while Major is away. Just days after his release from a Tennessee jail, Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been arrested and is being processed for deportation to Uganda. Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins from Maryland, where a federal judge blocked his removal from the country. Maryland Democratic Representative Glenn Ivey, who attended today’s rally in support of Garcia, comes on-set to discuss more on congressional action. With the ongoing crackdown in the nation’s capital, President Trump has a new city in his crosshairs. Former WH Chief of Staff and longtime Chicago Democrat Bill Daley speaks about his concern for Trump’s threat to deploy members of the National Guard. Plus, former Elon Musk aide Katie Miller, speaks with Ed about her new podcast where she hopes to attract conservative women through lifestyle conversations with members of both sides of the aisle. Join us for the next 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 Jonathan Levy about his 2021 release, "Ages of American Capitalism: A History of the United States," and how his book's themes describe the U.S. economic system today. Levy details the history behind the Federal Reserve and the way in which they have shaped economic policy after the 1970s, as well as where artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency can impact our economic future.  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 Department of Justice releases the audio and transcripts of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s interview with Ghislane Maxwell. Jake Rosen and Caroline Polisi break down what we learned and what she has to gain from sharing her testimony. Major speaks with Bill Taylor, former Ambassador to Ukraine, about an update just one week following the US-Russia summit in Alaska. Lastly, AMC announces they will increase the number of commercials that consumers see in anticipation for their movies. Professor Tom Davenport gets into why the theatre company is doing this and what a better solution could be to entice moviegoers before summer releases. 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

President Trump announces his patrol with D.C. police tonight. Ed O’Keefe is at the White House with more. California Republican and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins to break down his discontent about the redistricting efforts coming from Governor Gavin Newsom. Plus, Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt discusses his new book: a roadmap for conservatives to win in the court of law. 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 ventures out to North Carolina for an in-depth conversation with the state’s outgoing Republican Senator Thom Tillis. Sen. Tillis, who has decided not to run for re-election, describes what led to his decision as well as topical news of day: the takeover of Washington DC, redistricting efforts across the country, and Trump’s recent meeting with Putin. They discuss all of this at a nearby restaurant over dishes like hush puppies and collard greens. Listen to the  full conversation right 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

After a short trip in North Carolina, Major is back at the anchor chair. While in the state, he had an extended interview with one of the state's Republican Senators: Thom Tillis, who decided not to run for re-election earlier this year. Sen. Tillis discusses a myriad of topics including the federal government's takeover of the District of Columbia, the war in Ukraine, and how the administration's immigration policy can alienate Hispanic voters. Throughout the hour, this show will weave clips of that interview with reaction from reporters on those particular beats. 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

President Trump is planning to arrange a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy in the coming weeks. Nancy Cordes is at the White House about how Budapest is a possible location for the summit. A federal judge in Miami dismissed part of a case on "Alligator Alcatraz" earlier today, since some of the detained immigrants have now received legal counsel. Eunice Cho, the lead attorney for the case, speaks with Nikole about what the ruling means for the people she represents. Plus, Texas State Representative Nicole Collier stayed overnight at the Austin State House, after refusing a law enforcement escort request from Republican leadership. She joins to discuss the reason behind her protest and where she stands with how states like California are pursuing their redistricting efforts. 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

Jeffrey Rosen joins "The Takeout" for an extended conversation about Trump's pledge to eliminate mail-in ballots, the federal government's role in immigration and his perspective on the makeup of the Supreme Court. If you're a historical buff interested in where the Founders stood on the foundation of our nation, then this is the conversation for you! 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 Power Forward Communities CEO Tim Mayopoulos about how his organization's approved grant during the Biden Administration has now been called into question by the Trump White House. Mayopoulos discusses the affordable housing shortage and increasing prices of utility bills and how the funding would help to combat those issues. Listen 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

Following Alaska's summit between Presidents Trump and Putin, members of the Administration meet with Zelenskyy and other European leaders to gauge the best next steps to end the war. Olivia Rinaldi joins from the White House to set up the meeting, while Gen. H.R. McMaster, former National Security Advisor and CBS News Foreign Policy Contributor, provide analysis as to what the Commander-in-Chief is thinking. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, the House Oversight Committee holds a closed-door deposition for Bill Barr, the Attorney General during Jeffrey Epstein's suicide to find additional information. Nikole Killion is at the desk with the latest. Plus, people are now using artificial intelligence chatbots for emotional connection. Major speaks with a psychiatrist to underscore the worries that this technology can pose to the public. 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

It’s officially Summit Day for Presidents Trump and Putin, meeting at a joint base in Anchorage, Alaska. Margaret Brennan joins from Anchorage to detail what we know so far about the leaders’ arrival. John Sullivan, CBS News Contributor and Former US Ambassador to Russia, provides his expertise as someone who has been in the room with Putin. DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb sues the  Trump Administration for their decision to federalize the police and deploying the National Guard. Jake Rosen breaks down the new case in the docket. Major interviews Gregg Pemberton, Chairman of the DC Police Union about his perspective on the new lawsuit. 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

Homeless encampments are being cleared in Washington D.C., in part, to the President's efforts to crack down on crime. Jake Rosen and Gady Serralta, Director of the U.S. Marshals Service discuss more. Nancy Cordes and Former Ambassador John Bolton, who served as the National Security Advisor under Trump's 1st term, preview tomorrow's summit between Vladimir Putin and President Trump. Plus, California Republican Representative Kevin Kiley joins "The Takeout" in reaction to his Governor Gavin Newsom, calling to redraw maps of the state that would directly affect his district. 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

Just days before Trump is set to meet his Russian counterpart in Alaska, he holds a call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and European leaders. Ed O'Keefe and analyst Sam Vinograd tell us what the Trump White House hopes to get from the meeting. With America inching close to the 250th year of its founding, the White House is ordering a review of eight of the Smithsonian's museums within Washington D.C. Samuel Redman, a History Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, calls the administration's directive "troubling," and warns of the historical implications. Plus, Major interviews Jimmy Williams, President of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, following his comment in the New York Times where he urges the Democratic Party to improve their outreach in working-class communities. 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

Major interviews DeMaurice Smith, Former Executive Director of the NFL Players Association and author of the new book, "Turf Wars," where he provides a behind-the-scenes look of how the NFL responds to Colin Kaepernick's kneeling, workers' rights for players and President Trump's impact on the game. Smith even shares his perspective on some coaches within the sports league. Join us to hear the full conversation! 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