The Takeout with Major Garrett

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Are we yearning for people to be “real” and "messy" in an online world so otherwise polished? Or are we falling for a trap? Is reality TV the furthest thing from reality of all?

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With four days until the midterm elections, Major underlines how Senate candidates in states across the country could be helped or hurt by the Governor's races — including in South Carolina, Ohio and Michigan. Cristian Benavides is in Florida, where President Trump is stumping for Republicans in the Sunshine State. Taurean Small is in Anchorage, Alaska where Democratic Senate Candidate Mary Peltola’s on the defense after a New York Times report claimed she was behind the effort to find a candidate that shared the same name as her opponent. Camilo Montoya-Galvez speaks with former Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz about what role immigration will play in the midterm elections. Plus, Major will interview RNC Chairman Joe Gruters on the Republican strategies heading into the elections. Bill Hill, Alaska Independent Candidate in the state’s sole congressional district, makes the case to voters on why he’s the best person for the job. Join us for the full episode here!

With less than a week until Election Day, Major sits down with CBS News Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe to discuss the fallout from Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign being linked to the other Dan Sullivan's run.

President Trump is on the trail in South Carolina to boost Senator Darline Graham as polls show a closer-than-expected race against Democrat Annie Andrews. CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest from the White House.

Former New Hampshire Republican Governor Chris Sununu now leads the group Airlines for America. He joins on set to discuss high fuel costs, rising air fare prices, as well as his brother John's Senate run. Why he joked he'd be doing better than his brother if voters thought he was on the ballot instead.

And for the first time in franchise history the Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions! Major recaps the Brew Crew's dominant win over the Tampa Bay Rays with our panel.

All that and more, on The Takeout!

Our CBS News reporters are across the country, with just six days until Election Day. Nikole Killion is in Ohio, for President Trump’s address to voters. Skyler Henry is in Georgia, following Fmr. President Obama. Aaron Navarro is in Michigan at an Abdul El-Sayed event. Ed O'Keefe looks at the New York Times report that Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign allegedly sought out a candidate with a similar name to her Republican opponent and incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. Plus, Major interviews NY-10 Democratic Congressional Candidate Brad Lander about his recent detention in the West Bank. Bale Dalton, the Democratic nominee in Florida's 7th congressional district, joins to discuss his goal to flip the seat held by embattled Congresswoman Cory Mills. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

President Trump travels to Lubbock, TX to continue campaigning for candidates in the Lone Star State. Nancy Cordes reports with the latest. Anthony Salvanto and Kyle Kondik join for our Data Central segment, breaking down the Senate and House races they have their eye on. Matt Guttman is in Israel, explaining why there isn't a definitive winner in their election, according to early exit polls. Plus, Major interviews Delaware Sen. Chris Coons about his perspective on Ukraine losing access to Starlink internet service, the Israeli elections and Flavio Bolsonaro fleeing to the U.S. after his loss to Lula in Brazil. Fmr. RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel weighs in on the Michigan Senate race, and where Republican candidate Mike Rogers can make inroads to win the state this November. Join us for the full episode!

It's eight days until the midterms. Democrats seem poised to win back the house, but control of the senate is still up for grabs. Major discusses the biggest races with Weijia Jiang and Anthony Salvanto. Johnny Garcia is looking to keep a redrawn Texas congressional seat blue. Why he thinks he can win in an area that President Trump won by 10 points in 2024. Some democrats are also already looking ahead to 2028. Congressman Jake Auchincloss, a member of the group Majority Democrats is working to promote centrists candidates in 2028. All that and more, right here on The Takeout.

Major interviews his wife, presidential scholar Lara Brown, about her new book 'Jefferson's Landmark Deal: The Politics of the Louisiana Purchase". It examines how Thomas Jefferson navigated diplomatic and political circumstances to secure the Louisiana Purchase. That deal ultimately changed the trajectory of America.

On tonight's episode of The Takeout, at President Trump's direction The Justice Department has filed a pre-emptive lawsuit to contest the results of the Alaska Senate race if the Republican incumbent, Dan Sullivan loses. They claim that since there are two Dan Sullivans running, which creates too much confusion. Major digs into that topic with Ed O'Keefe, including the President's role in trying to influence the outcome of the election by using the courts.  Also Democratic candidate for Nebraska's second Congressional District, Denise Powell joins the show to discuss her run for office. You can listen to all that and more on tonight's episode.

The midterms are just 12 days away. We have reporters across the country tracking the biggest races that will decide the balance of power in Washington. Congressman Dan Crenshaw joins The Takeout to discuss the slowdown of Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine and whether the White House coordinated with Elon Musk on that. Congressman Gabe Evans also joins Major to outline his legislation, which stalled in the Senate, that would have prevented costs related to data centers from being passed on to consumers. All that and more, right here.

A new Wall Street Journal Survey reveals Americans want populist policies. Major Interviews John Anzalone and Adam Geller who conducted the survey on what Americans are saying ahead of the midterms