Major met California Governor Gavin Newsom in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for this week’s episode of The Takeout. What’s the governor, who’s up for re-election himself, doing in New Mexico a few days before the midterms? Great question. Major attempts to answer that and whether the trip is a precursor to a run for higher office. Plus, Newsom’s sharp critiques of h ... Show More
Oct 10
The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/10/25
Russell Vought, head of the Office of Management and Budget, announces today that the RIFS, referring to reductions in force or layoffs of government employees have begun. Natalie Brand is at the White House to discuss what agencies will be affected. Major interviews California D ... Show More
46m 59s
Aug 2021
The Tale of California’s Recall Election
Almost from the moment Gavin Newsom was elected governor of California, there were attempts to remove him from office. Initially, a recall election against him seemed highly unlikely — but the pandemic has changed things.What is behind the recall effort against Mr. Newsom, and wh ... Show More
23m 25s
Oct 2023
Newsom's Senate Pick, SCOTUS Takes on Social Media, and Guest New York Times Pitchbot
Kara and Scott discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom's choice of Laphonza Butler for Dianne Feinstein's senate seat, and whether Kevin McCarthy could be ousted as Speaker of the House. Plus, the Supreme Court adds two cases to the docket that could have a major impact on the f ... Show More
57m 51s