"Face the Nation" asked a focus group of 2024 voters in battleground states if they could be persuaded to vote for a presidential candidate other than the one they had already chosen. "I don't think you can take any of their words literally anymore. It's mostly political theater and comedy," one voter said. 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...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 15 min
This week on Face the Nation, excessive heat blankets the country as we begin a crucial week on the 2024 campaign trail. Donald Trump was on the campaign trail in Philadelphia Saturday, while President Biden is off the trail preparing for Thursday's debate at the Camp David presidential retreat. CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto discusses his latest poll on young voters. Next, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham joins us as her state deals with ravaging wildfires an...
Jun 23, 2024•54 min
This week on Face the Nation, President Biden concludes his second trip to Europe in two weeks, but national security issues face him at home. We ask House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner about the heightened threat level and recent appointments to his committee. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd discusses the latest on the federal arrests of Central Asian migrants with suspected ties to ISIS. We speak with Maryland Governor Wes Moore about the recent re-opening o...
Jun 16, 2024•54 min
Bill Gates says he is "quite confident" his nuclear power plant project will continue no matter who wins the White House in November, saying “support for nuclear power is very impressive in both parties.” "Of all the climate-related work I'm doing, I'd say the one that has the most bipartisan energy behind it is actually this nuclear work." Gates tells Margaret Brennan the energy company moves forward with its plan to build a next generation nuclear power plant in Wyoming. There are discussions ...
Jun 16, 2024•24 min
This week on Face the Nation, we talk with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan after four hostages reunited with their families following a surprise Israeli operation aided by U.S. intelligence. We discussed with Senator Lindsay Graham the ongoing war in Ukraine following a Congressional delegation visit to Europe. Next, we ask Senator Chris Coons if the recent executive order that limits asylum at the border will resolve the nation’s long standing immigration crisis ahead of the election. W...
Jun 09, 2024•53 min
This week on Face the Nation, with former President Trump now officially a convicted felon, we ask North Dakota Governor and potential Trump VP pick Doug Burgum what this means for the Republican Party’s election campaign. Former US District Attorney Preet Bharara further explains the outcome of the verdict and the distrust in the judicial system. Next, as the aid distribution in Gaza faces another challenge, Director of UNRWA Affairs Gaza Scott Anderson gives us the latest. Finally, we sit down...
Jun 02, 2024•53 min
Here is the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Rep. Mike Waltz and Rep. Pat Ryan that aired on May 26, 2024, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Two of the veterans currently serving in Congress, ahead of Memorial Day to discuss issues facing American veterans. The percentage of Americans in the military, Ryan says, is "deeply problematic as a democracy." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ...
May 26, 2024•21 min
On this Memorial Day weekend, we'll take a look at some American traditions and the challenges those traditions face in the modern era. As a late May tornado rampage continued overnight, with intense twisters touching down in at least three states. We ask Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg how severe weather exacerbated by climate change will impact what's expected to be a busy summer travel season. Plus, we’ll have an update on immigration: border crossings for this time of year are atypic...
May 26, 2024•54 min
This week on Face the Nation, as the Biden administration announces new tariffs on China, we talk with Senator J.D. Vance about their impact on the economy. We ask Senator Gary Peters about the upcoming Senate election. Next, Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova answers our questions after her recent trip to Kyiv with Secretary Blinken. Plus, we sit down with former CISA Director Chris Krebs on the topic of election security. And finally, we speak with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on U...
May 19, 2024•54 min
This week on Face the Nation, following the State Department’s report suggesting that Israel may have violated international law, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken joins us to explain what the review means for America’s ally. Next, we sit down with Senator Tom Cotton to further discuss the report and the Biden administration’s decision to suspend certain weapon shipments to Israel. Then, we ask Senator Chris Van Hollen the further implications of the State Department report and the outcome of t...
May 12, 2024•54 min
This week on Face the Nation, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem discusses her upcoming book, No Going Back. We hear from Senator John Fetterman about the recently passed antisemitism resolution. Plus, Representative Ro Khanna joins us to share his thoughts on the ongoing campus unrest ahead of the graduation season. And finally, we sit down with Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan to learn more about the crisis in Gaza, antisemitism, and how it affects peace efforts in the region. To learn more ab...
May 05, 2024•53 min
This week on Face the Nation, with $61 billion in aid now headed to the Ukrainian frontlines, we sit down with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to learn more about his party’s role in assisting Ukraine. Next, our elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto’s new poll gives us a state of the presidential race. As campus protests spread across the country, we ask Representative Summer Lee what is helping fuel those demonstrations. Plus, we hear from UNICEF Executive Director about the di...
Apr 28, 2024•54 min
This week on Face the Nation, the House passes a massive aid package with tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine and Israel. We talk with Senate Intelligence Chair Mark Warner. Plus we hear from Republican Congressman Tom Cole and Senator Dan Sullivan about all this and more. As former President Trump prepares for opening statements in the New York hush money trial, President Biden spent 3 days in Pennsylvania. We talk with that state's democratic governor, Josh Shapiro. And finally, we sit dow...
Apr 21, 2024•54 min
This week on Face the Nation, following Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel, we get the latest on the widening crisis in the Middle East from NSC Advisor John Kirby. We ask Chair Michael McCaul what this means for passing the foreign aid package. Following Iran’s first attack against Israel, we ask General Frank McKenzie what is next for the region. CBS News National Security Contributor Samantha Vinograd answers our questions about the crisis in the Middle East. As for the Arizona Supreme Court...
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min
This week on Face the Nation, following the IDF’s decision to pull out of southern Gaza, we sit down with NSC Advisor John Kirby. The outrage following the killing of seven World Central Kitchen humanitarian aid workers by the IDF, we ask Maryland Democrat Chris Van Hollen the latest. We also look at the enormous toll of this war on humanitarian aid workers and children in the Israel-Hamas war with Avril Benoit of Doctors Without Borders and Save the Children President Janti Soeripto. Next, we h...
Apr 07, 2024•54 min
This week on Face the Nation, following the sudden and deadly collapse of the Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, we ask Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott about the nation's roads and airports ahead of the travel surge this spring. As foreign aid package is stuck in the House, we get the latest from House Intelligence Committee Chair Michael Turner. Plus, talk with World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain about the dire hunger crisis in Gaza. Finally,...
Mar 31, 2024•53 min
This week on Face the Nation, following the terrorist attack in Moscow, US officials say ISIS-K is solely to blame. We hear from the Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul. We ask former Speaker Kevin McCarthy how Republicans can resolve their internal divisions and his support for President Trump. We talk to Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock about President Biden’s campaign for a second presidential term. Plus, we talk to CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoyo-Galvez ...
Mar 24, 2024•53 min
This week on Face the Nation, we’ll talk to the heads of the House China Committee Rep. Gallagher and Rep. Krishnamoorthi about the push for a bipartisan bill to force TikTok to divest from their parent company. We’ll also hear from Kara Swisher about what this could mean for TikTok’s 170 million users in the U.S. We’ll talk with Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who’s pushing for tighter control on aid to Israel. We’ll also talk to the head of UNICEF about the dire situation facing millions of ...
Mar 17, 2024•54 min
Listen to Margaret Brennan's extended interview with Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) on March 10, 2024. 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
Mar 10, 2024•39 min
This week on Face the Nation, we ask Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders about the prospects of a six-week ceasefire in the Middle East. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairs, Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Marco Rubio join us to discuss the worldwide threats facing America. We’ll also hear from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries about progress in the Senate for national security provisions. Plus – we talk to Gary Cohn, a former Trump economic advisor about Americans' assessment of the economy. To lea...
Mar 10, 2024•56 min
This week on Face the Nation, we ask Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas what Congress and President Biden can do to secure the border. With the growing U.S. sentiment for Israel to curb their military action, we'll talk to Biden surrogate and California Congressman Ro Khanna. We’ll also hear from the House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner, and Alaska GOP Senator Dan Sullivan about their push for foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel. Finally, we talk to ATF Director Steve Dett...
Mar 03, 2024•54 min
This week on Face the Nation, we speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the ongoing war with Hamas. We'll also talk to Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), about how President Biden’s support of Israel is faring in Michigan. As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, we'll talk to Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova. We’ll also hear from Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Rep. Golden (D-ME) about their new push for a vote on critical foreign aid to support America’s al...
Feb 25, 2024•54 min
This week on Face the Nation…We'll hear from both of South Carolina's Republican senators – Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham - about their recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border, and how the death of Putin critic Alexei Navalny will impact the push to aid Ukraine. South Carolina Democrat Jim Clyburn, who was key to Joe Biden's 2020 primary win, gives us his view on President Biden’s reelection efforts. We’ll also talk to CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman about former President Trump’s ongoing lega...
Feb 18, 2024•53 min
This week on Face the Nation, we talk to President Biden’s personal attorney Bob Bauer about the special counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into Biden’s mishandling of classified documents. Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley joins us to make her case for mental competency tests for both Biden and Trump. As Israel prepares to invade southern Gaza, we check in with Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy, who is trying to get aid to Israel and Ukraine through Congress. Plus – as America gets r...
Feb 11, 2024•54 min
This week on Face the Nation, we speak exclusively to Arizona’s independent senator Kyrsten Sinema in a rare television interview. She makes her case for a bipartisan immigration and border security bill and gives us the details of the Senate proposal. We hear from White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan as the U.S. retaliates following last week’s attack on an American military base in Jordan. We also talk with the former head of Central Command General Frank McKenzie, who previousl...
Feb 04, 2024•53 min
This week on Face the Nation, we speak to Sen. Jim Lankford (R-OK) and Sen. Time Kaine (D-VA), as lawmakers rush to finalize a bipartisan deal and secure the southern border. White House envoy Amos Hochstein joins us in studio to discuss diplomacy in the Middle East; CBS News reporter Charlie D’Agata tells us about his experience reporting in the region. Save the Children CEO Janti Soeripto gives us an update on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain tell...
Jan 28, 2024•54 min
This week on Face the Nation, we go to Michigan to speak with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about the 2024 presidential race and Biden’s handling of reproductive rights. With the polls opening in New Hampshire this week, we ask former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley about the state of the Republican race. On the anniversary weekend of the Roe v. Wade decision, we talk to Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders about abortion access in her state and her tenure as the nation’s youngest governor. Plus – we talk t...
Jan 21, 2024•54 min
This week on Face the Nation, it’s Iowa Caucus Eve, but the traditional presidential campaign kickoff this year is anything but. In 2024, the starting line on the road to the Republican nomination is an icy one with subzero wind chill temperatures predicted for Monday’s Iowa Caucuses. But with the once robust GOP field shrinking, few candidates are still committed. We'll have some striking insights into voters’ thoughts on the frontrunner’s rhetoric and his policies. We’ll have expert analysis f...
Jan 14, 2024•54 min
This week on Face the Nation, we traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border for a firsthand look at what a growing number of Americans are calling a “crisis.” We share our conversation with the new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson at the border. As the Iowa caucuses approach, Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis shares his vision for how he would handle the border if elected. On the third anniversary of the January 6 attack on the Capitol, Liz Cheney reflects on that day and the current ...
Jan 07, 2024•54 min
This week on Face the Nation- at year’s end America's immigration system is in crisis. Will 2024 finally bring some solutions? Meanwhile, bipartisan negotiators in the Senate are struggling to strike a deal that might overhaul immigration laws for the first time in nearly 40 years. We check in with a top Republican negotiator, Sen. Lindsey Graham. And we'll hear from two Democratic mayors who say the influx of migrants has brought their cities to a breaking point. With just over two weeks until ...
Dec 31, 2023•53 min
