Scott MacFarlane is in for Major in tonight's episode. A judge issues a ruling that may provide a lifeline for the millions who fear thir SNAP benefits are coming to an end, we'll explain the next step in the legal battle. We'll look ahead to next Tuesday's big election night with reporters covering the key races. And the CEO of Starbucks talks about the future of the coffee giant. Those stories and more on The Takeout.

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After more than three decades, President Trump announces that the US will resume nuclear testing. Charlie D'Agata joins to discuss what this latest move from the administration means. The Pentagon conducted an additional boat strike Wednesday night, making it the 15th strike in the last two months. Florida Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee reacts to the recent attacks. Plus, Caitlin speaks with a furloughed government worker who started his own hot dog stand to make ends meet. Listen to his full story and dream business venture here!

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Major interviews Nate Soares, the president of the nonprofit institute Machine Intelligence Research Institute, about his latest book: "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies." Soares explains the dangers of AI outpacing human development and what we can do to prevent that from happening.

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President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping tonight. Weijia Jiang is in South Korea on what to expect from both sides. The Federal Reserve announces a rate cut today. Kelly O’Grady reports from the New York Stock Exchange about why this cut was made and what it means for consumers moving forward. As the government shutdown reaches day 29, Ed interviews New York Democratic Representative Laura Gillen about impending SNAP cuts and the upcoming mayoral race. Plus, in less than a week, California voters will decide whether to approve new congressional maps that will favor Democrats. California Republican Kevin Kiley joins Ed to discuss his opposition to Prop 50, while labor union leader David Huerta signals why he supports the ballot measure. Tune in to the full episode here!

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Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane. Jason Allen reports in the midst of the storm. Millions across the country will not receive their SNAP benefits by November 1, if the government shutdown continues. Ed interviews Secretary Brooke Rollins, who leads the program under the Department of Agriculture. Plus, longtime documentary filmmaker Ken Burns joins with his co-director Sarah Botstein to detail their new project on the American Revolution. All that and more on The Takeout!

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Hurricane Melissa makes its way to the Caribbean. Jason Allen tracks the Category 5 storm from Jamaica. After seeing an ad from Province of Ontario about tariffs, President Trump threatened an additional 10% tariff on Canada. Ed speaks with Ontario Premier Doug Ford: the man behind the ad. Meanwhile, back in the nation’s capital, the government shutdown enters its 27th day with no end in sight. Natalie Brand joins to discuss how government workers are turning to pantries for food. Tune in to the full episode here!

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Major interviews David Litt, former speechwriter for President Obama, about his new book "It's Only Drowning." Despite having different political views from his brother-in-law, he found the best way to communicate with him by practicing surfing together. David also touches on the important life lessons that surfing taught him and the obstacles he overcame with this new skill.

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Letitia James pled not guilty in her hearing at a Virginia courthouse today. Scott MacFarlane reports on what we know, while Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown warns about what he calls the “politicization of the Department of Justice.” To provide a deeper analysis into the sports rigging and betting investigation within the NBA, Chris Maddix, senior writer for Sports Illustrated and Ethan Shackelford, IoActive Principal Security Consultant, discuss the players' involvement and how these machines were used to set up winning results.Plus, Major interviews former Obama speechwriter David Litt about his new book, "It's Only Drowning," where he mentions how learning surfing strengthened his relationship with his brother-in-law, who falls on the other side of the political spectrum. Listen to the Takeout right here!

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FBI announced that Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested, along with dozens of others in an alleged gambling and sports rigging investigation. Scott MacFarlane covers the latest information from the government’s end, while Sports Illustrated senior writer Chris Mannix analyzes what this means for the NBA. Nicole Sganga interviews Illinois Governor JB Pritzker about the National Guard Deployment in his state and his effort to document “unlawful attacks” from ICE agents. Plus, Major speaks with Kevin Brady, former Texas Republican Representative and House Ways and Means Chair, about his perspective on the government shutdown, on its 23rd day.

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The Trump Administration conducted an eighth strike in Venezuela, killing at least two people. Aaron Navarro is at the White House, while Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith joins Major to discuss. Sen. Ted Cruz warns how a government shutdown can affect the skies and his fight for free speech. Plus, Russ Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget is a key player within the government shutdown. Major speaks with ProPublica Investigative Reporter Andy Kroll about his deep dive into Vought's involvement there. Tune in to the full episode for more!

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