This week on Face the Nation, tensions in the Middle East on the rise again as Israel conducts preemptive strikes against Iranian proxy Hezbollah…Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog gives us insight into these overnight developments and what could come next in this conflict … Lt. Gen. H.R McMaster, former Trump National Security Advisor, joins us to discuss his new book “At War With Ourselves” and what a second Trump administration’s foreign policy could look like… Two Democratic lawma...
Aug 25, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Face the Nation, we look ahead to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago ... Senator Mark Kelly joins us to discuss Democratic priorities on immigration and the war in Ukraine … We talk with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about the Harris-Walz campaign’s newly unveiled economic agenda… Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Mike Turner, unpacks ongoing election interference efforts and the threat of America's foreign adversaries… We break down a new CBS News Poll on ...
Aug 18, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Listen to Margaret Brennan's full interview with Republican Vice Presidential nominee Senator JD Vance that aired on August 11, 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
Aug 11, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Face the Nation, we sit down for an in-depth discussion with Republican vice presidential candidate, Ohio Senator JD Vance… With 86 days until Election Day, we speak to Kansas Democrat Laura Kelly about her party’s chances of success in the Heartland… And we take a closer look at the state of the economy with Bank of America CEO, Brian Moynihan… Finally, we talk with retired General Frank McKenzie on what a potential retaliation from Iran and its proxies would mean for an already vo...
Aug 11, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Face the Nation, the presumptive nominee Harris turns the page on former President Donald Trump. New CBS News polling shows the race for the White House in a dead heat. We breakdown the latest with CBS News Executive Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto. We ask Arkansas Republican Tom Cotton about the tight race and the former president’s campaign strategy. United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain takes on Vice President Harris’ bid for the White House and the ongoing ...
Aug 04, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Face the Nation, with 100 days to go until the election, where do the Democrats stand now that they have a new candidate? We ask Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, in a rare Sunday interview, about President Biden’s exit from the race and his upcoming Supreme Court reform plans. Next, we ask Sen. Lindsay Graham the latest inside the Republican Party as the campaign goes into full swing. As Israel fires off retaliatory strikes in Lebanon, escalating tensions in the Middle East, Ho...
Jul 28, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Face the Nation, President Biden continues to further his bid as he recovers from coronavirus, while Republican candidate Donald Trump holds his first rally since last week’s attempted assassination in Butler, PA. House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner gives us the latest on the security failures leading to the attempted assassination of the former president. West Virginia Independent Joe Manchin makes an appeal to President Biden to pass the torch and exit the race. We sit ...
Jul 21, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Face the Nation, Americans are shocked by the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Arkansas Republican Tom Cotton joins us to discuss the attack and its impact on the future of the campaign season. We sit down with Representative Jason Crow to discuss the dangers of political violence in America and President Biden’s ongoing campaign. CBS News contributors Chris Krebs, Sam Vinograd, and A.T. Smith detail the threat environment. And finally, CBS News political correspon...
Jul 14, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast This Week on Face the Nation, the upcoming days are crucial for the political future of President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party. We ask Senator Bernie Sanders about his support for the Biden campaign. Next, we talk with Senator Lindsey Graham about how the Trump campaign is strategizing around these issues. Next, we sit down with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of the alliance’s summit in Washington. Ashley Etienne and Joel Payne further examine what is next for the Biden camp...
Jul 07, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Face the Nation, Democrats defend President Biden after last week’s debate. We ask Maryland Governor Wes Moore what is next for the Biden campaign. Next, Ohio Republican J.D. Vance discusses the Supreme Court’s Monday decision on Trump’s immunity and his ongoing campaign. CBS News’ Major Garrett and Jan Crawford join us to further explain the implications of the landmark Supreme Court case on presidential immunity. Plus, House Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes gives us the lates...
Jun 30, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast "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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
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