Tanzania political opposition says 700 people killed in election unrest
Tanzania's political opposition, which was largely barred from national elections this wee, says hundreds of people have been killed in 3 days of protests.
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No Kings organizer on future of protests
Millions of Americans took to the streets over the weekend for the "No Kings" protests, voicing their opposition to the Trump administration and its policies. Ezra Levin, co-executive director of Indivisible, one of the groups behind the event, joins CBS News to discuss what comes next.
Historian Jill Lepore on the metaphor of America as a family
In this web extra, historian Jill Lepore, author of "We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution," talks with Tony Dokoupil about competing histories of America; polarization; and dissent as an act of patriotism.
Garry Kasparov on upcoming chess match, more
The historic St. Louis Chess Club is hosting a grand reopening after major renovations. Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov joins "The Takeout" to preview the celebrations and his political advocacy.
American Federation of Teachers head on union criticism
Days after stepping down as Oklahoma's superintendent of public instruction, Ryan Walters posted a call on social media "to destroy the teachers' unions once and for all." Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
Outgoing Ford Foundation president on new book
The new book "The Idea of America" hopes to narrow growing divisions among Americans. Author Darren Walker, outgoing president of the Ford Foundation, joins "The Takeout" to discuss how there is more that unites us than divides us.
Trump's mail-in ballot executive order
President Trump says he will sign an executive order aimed at eliminating voting through mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Justice Department hires Jan. 6 defendant
The Justice Department has hired Jared Wise as a senior adviser. Wise faced multiple criminal charges due to his presence at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and is heard in video from the riot calling law enforcement Nazis and yelling "kill them" repeatedly. Wise pleaded not guilty but was never put on trial due to President Trump's pardons.
Allison Riggs speaks on protecting votes
North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs fought for her election win for six months, and she's now warning about threats to your right to vote. Riggs joins "The Takeout" to discuss efforts across the U.S. to throw out ballots and overturn results.
Beto O'Rourke on possible 2026 Senate bid
Although political forecasters see the Republican Party as the favorite to win next year's Texas Senate race, a new analysis has shifted the contest slightly more in Democrats' favor. Could this inspire former Texas Rep. and presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke to announce a second Senate bid? O'Rourke joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
NYT: DOJ eyes charging election officials
The New York Times reports that the Justice Department is investigating the possibility of using criminal charges against election officials. CBS News election law expert David Becker joins "The Takeout" to parse through the potential ramifications.
New documentary looks at Brazil's evangelicals
A new Netflix documentary, "Apocalypse in the Tropics," examines the role of the evangelical movement and right-wing politics in Brazil and its parallels with U.S. politics. Director Petra Costa joins "The Takeout" to discuss her film.
Former DOJ official speaks out on firing
A 17-year Justice Department official, Patty Hartman, told CBS News she was unexpectedly fired on Monday. Hartman served as a top public affairs specialist and helped distribute news releases about the Jan. 6 criminal prosecutions. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Ken Burns on "Face the Nation"
As the U.S. celebrates 249 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson spoke with documentarian Ken Burns about his new film on the American Revolution and the importance of telling the story of American history.
Obama: U.S. "dangerously close" to autocracy
During an appearance in Connecticut, former President Barack Obama expressed concerns that the U.S. is slipping toward autocracy. Brakkton Booker, Politico national correspondent, and Matt Brown, congressional reporter for the Associated Press, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
The ways tech led us astray in 2019
The past decade saw technology used to undermine democracy and spread misinformation. New York Times technology and economics reporter Steve Lohr talks about the milestones and misteps of techology, and what we can expect over the next ten years.
Bots spread misinformation during hearings
There are widespread concerns about Russian interference as the U.S. prepares for the 2020 presidential election. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson looked at misinformation campaigns pushed by suspected bots during the recent impeachment hearings and how tactics used to interfere in our democracy could threaten the upcoming election.
"Mobituaries": The Black Congressmen of Reconstruction
The years following Emancipation, in which freed slaves were finally allowed to participate in our democracy, was a time of unparalleled hope that later generations depicted as a failure. Mo Rocca looks at the misunderstood years of Reconstruction in his latest episode of his podcast "Mobituaries." To hear this and other episodes, go to art19.com.
Pro-democracy protests continue in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, the siege of a top university is now in its seventh day as police surround a small number of anti-government protesters holed up inside. Police say they will not try to storm the campus again after violence last weekend. This comes on the eve of local elections, the first public elections since the pro-democracy movement began. Ramy Inocencio reports from Hong Kong.
Social media may be altering democracy
A new report in The Atlantic explores how social media is allowing the rapid spread of hatred through algorithms. NYU social psychologist Jonathan Haidt joined CBSN to discuss how technology is enabling divisions in the U.S. instead of bringing people together.
Weary Hong Kong protesters at university
Around 100 pro-democracy protesters are barricaded inside a Hong Kong university in a tense standoff with police. They’re facing desperate conditions after fighting police Monday with Molotov cocktails, catapults, and bows and arrows. Ramy Inocencio reports.
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Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the economy, voting and Major Garrett's new book
Face The Nation: Michael Beschloss, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jill Lepore, Peter Baker
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on historians discussing their new books on presidential leadership and combating the AIDS crisis.
Condoleezza Rice on Putin, "Democracy"
Condoleezza Rice, who served as a National Security Advisor and Secretary of State under President George W. Bush, talks with Jane Pauley about her long fascination with the Soviet Union, and Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. election. She also discusses growing up in Alabama during the Civil Rights movement, and her new book, "Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom."
How rude! The disappearance of civility
Does it sometimes feel as if our politics has us all backed into ideological corners? Does it seem as if insults and name-calling have taken the place of civil dialogue – that incivility has gone viral? It may not just be manners that seem threatened these days; it may be our very notion of democracy. Martha Teichner talks with New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg, constitutional lawyer Alan Dershowitz and professor Keith Bybee about the courseness of public discourse; and with Ohio Representatives Steve Stivers and Joyce Beatty, about their cross-aisle efforts to increase civility and respect inside and outside of Congress.
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Tennessee cancels executions after Christa Pike survives botched injection
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Trump renews threat to resume attacks on Iran after U.S. midterms
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U.S. surrogate for Chinese billionaire says she trusted agency, as questions arise
Amber Guyger granted parole after serving 7 years for murder of Botham Jean
Dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested over air base security incident
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
Family of Renee Good files civil suits against federal government
