9/18: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argues against artificial intelligence slowdown.
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Sampling some of the U.S. capital's best dishes
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Vance asks voters to give GOP "another chance"
With the November midterms rapidly approaching, Vice President JD Vance is making a pitch to voters: "Give us another chance." New York Times congressional correspondent Annie Karni and Cook Political Report managing editor Carrie Dann join "The Takeout" to discuss.
New book on how Democrats can get supermajority
It's hard for either party on Capitol Hill to function with a narrow majority. Democratic Party insider Adam Jentleson argues in his new book "Supermajority: How Democrats Can Build Lasting Power" that his party needs to draw from the past to get more congressional seats. Jentleson joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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AI expected to loom large over Trump-Xi summit
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CBS News poll shows how Americans feel about AI
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI safety concerns
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has publicly come out against a coordinated slowdown between artificial intelligence companies in an interview with CBS News' Jo Ling Kent. Matt Shumer, author of the AI-focused newsletter "Something Big is Happening," joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Major Garrett: Trump press ban signals weakness
President Trump lashed out at reporters who cover his administration on Friday, saying he would ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. Major Garrett shares his thoughts on the ban and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
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Carrie Severino and Elizabeth Wydra on "The Takeout"
Carrie Severino, president of the Judicial Crisis Network, and Elizabeth Wydra, president of the Constitutional Accountability Center, join Major to talk about the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the ongoing battle about filling her seat on the Supreme Court seat on this week’s episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Sarah Huckabee Sanders on "The Takeout"
Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders joins Major to talk about her path that led to the White House. She also discusses her new book, "Speaking For Myself," and how her husband helped bring her book to life, on this week"s episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Larry Kudlow on "The Takeout"
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow joins Major to respond to Bob Woodward’s new book "Rage," the debate over another economic stimulus package, and systemic racism in the U.S., on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Mo Rocca on "The Takeout"
On this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett," "CBS Sunday Morning" correspondent Mo Rocca joins Major to talk about life at home during the pandemic, his "Mobituaries" book and podcast and his appreciation for under-appreciated historical figures.
Julián Castro on "The Takeout"
Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro joins Major to talk about his encounter with violating the Hatch Act while in office in 2016 compared to how President Trump and current administration officials are using public venues for activities during the Republican National Convention, on this week’s episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
"The Takeout" discusses U.S. election security
Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman and other election security officials join Major to talk about how states will tally ballots after Election Day, and the expected timeline for results as many voters choose to vote through the mail, on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Paul Begala on "The Takeout"
Democratic political consultant and commentator Paul Begala joins Major to break down Joe Biden's veepstakes winner: Senator Kamala Harris. Begala and Major also talk about the differences in campaign strategies between Republicans and Democrats, and Begala shares his experience helping Bill Clinton select Al Gore as his running mate in 1992. Plus, Begala discusses his new book, "You're Fired."
Former Education Secretary John King on "The Takeout"
Former Education Secretary John King joins Major to talk about how schools were challenged by closures in the spring due to the coronavirus and what challenges and risks schools face when reopening now, on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden on "The Takeout"
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden joins CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about the occupation of Portland by federal troops under President Trump's law and order campaign promise and Congress' debate on a second coronavirus stimulus package on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on "The Takeout"
Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Major to talk about negotiations for another COVID-19 stimulus package in the House; the Trump administration's attempt to suppress protests in Portland, Oregon; and the idea of sending federal officers into Chicago other cities, on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Congressman Michael McCaul on "The Takeout"
Texas Congressman Michael McCaul talks with Major Garrett about campaigning amid the coronavirus pandemic, the presidential election and China's role in the pandemic on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Dr. Zeke Emanuel on "The Takeout"
Dr. Zeke Emanuel, a leading medical ethicist and former health policy adviser, joins Major to talk about the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic and the odds of finding a successful vaccine before the end of the year, on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
John Bolton and Michael Morell on "The Takeout"
Former national security adviser John Bolton talks about reports that President Trump ignored allegations of Russia placing bounties on U.S. troops in Afghanistan which was reportedly included in his presidential briefings on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Senator Joe Manchin on "The Takeout"
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin joins Major to talk about police reform proposals in the Senate and the debate over historical monuments and statues across the U.S., on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Senior Biden campaign adviser on "The Takeout"
Senior Biden campaign adviser Symone Sanders discusses the 2020 election, why she supports Joe Biden after working for Senator Bernie Sanders in 2016, and her new book "No You Shut Up," on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
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Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
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Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
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Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
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Presidential TV pool suspended after Trump bans CNN
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue to restore White House access
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