Major traveled to Atlanta earlier this month to speak with four battleground state election administrators - Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D), Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Member Bill Gates (R), Philadelphia City Commissioner Seth Bluestein (R) and Chief Operating Officer for Georgia’s Secretary of State Gabriel Sterling (R). All four shared a sense of cautious optimism roughly two months ahead of Election Day, but they sounded the alarm on threats of violence rooted in lies and misinformation. Join us!

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Election Day 2024 is roughly 5 Scaramuccis away. A Scaramucci, of course, is the length of time former Trump White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci lasted in that role (11 days). And how times have changed. Scaramucci is now an outspoken critic of the former president and has endorsed her opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. The always colorful Scaramucci tells Major why he thinks Harris will win in November and why he now views his former boss as unfit for office. Join us!

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With President Joe Biden’s health in question, Representative Adam Smith (D-WA) is one of at least 13 House Democrats to publicly call for Mr. Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Smith joined Major to explain why there needs to be a new candidate, emphasizing that Mr. Biden can no longer carry the message of the party. The congressman, who called Mr. Biden one of the best first term presidents ever, envisions an optimistic future for both the country and the Democratic party with Kamala Harris as the nominee.

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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 his own party, what he thinks of Kevin McCarthy as potentially the next House Speaker and Newsom’s take on Elon Musk owning Twitter. Join us!

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This week, a January 6th rioter convicted of brutalizing former Washington, DC metropolitan police officer Michael Fanone was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. Fanone was dragged, beaten and tased by rioters on the West side of the Capitol that awful day and, as a result, suffered a heart attack and traumatic brain injury. He shares that story in his new book "Hold the Line," and in this week's show, the 300th episode of "The Takeout." Join us for french fries, chicken tenders and pretzels at The Dubliner, near Capitol Hill.

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Less than three weeks until Election Day, longtime anti-abortion rights activist Marjorie Dannenfelser says Republican candidates should be leaning into abortion as a winning conservative issue — not running away. 

A raft of Republican candidates, many of whom won primaries touting support for the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision have moderated their positions in the general election or de-emphasized abortion as a campaign issue.

"I am most seriously displeased," Dannenfelser said, quoting the novel "Pride and Prejudice." "Most seriously displeased that people who think that this is the death of a human being would all of a sudden see it politically inconvenient to be part of what they advocate."

Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, blamed some Republicans for "inch[ing] to the middle, maybe the back of the bus" on abortion as Election Day approaches.

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Cecile Richards, the former head of Planned Parenthood, isn’t sure what impact the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade will have on the midterm elections, but says the long-term abortion debate in a post-Roe world is just at the “tip of the iceberg.”  Richards, now co-chair of American Bridge, told Major, “The midterm election is only one measure of what's happening in the country. But I do think long term, [political momentum for abortion rights] is not going to wane." It's breakfast time at Bistro Du Jour in DC's Wharf neighborhood. Join us!

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Residents of Southwest Florida will be cleaning up the devastation wrought by Hurricane Ian for months to come. What made the storm so intense? How did meteorologists track the hurricane? What sorts of warnings kept the loss of life and property from being even worse? Major puts those questions to Dr. Rick Spinrad, administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. We’re at Cafe du Parc in downtown DC. Join us!

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Your esteemed host Major Garrett is this week's guest alongside co-author and executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research David Becker. David and Major's new book, "The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of “The Big Lie,” just hit shelves and they're here to share why we should be celebrating the execution of the 2020 election, not undermining it. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane guest hosts this week at The Dubliner on Capitol Hill. Join us!

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Republican congressman Chip Roy, whose district stretches from Austin to San Antonio, joins Major for a conversation before a live audience at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin, TX. Roy dishes on the Trump documents investigation, immigration policy, The Big Lie and Republican prospects in the 2022 midterms. Join us for all that and more!

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This week, Major's got Steven Law, president of Senate Leadership Fund, the SuperPAC working to elect Republicans to the US senate. The group will spend more than $200 million this fall and it's Law's job to figure out how best to do that. Law weighs in on competitive races in key states and the merits of this much money in our political system. We're at Dirty Habit in DC's Penn Quarter. Pull up a chair!

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Former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb suspects the Justice Department investigation into the former president’s mishandling of documents – some of them highly classified – is about a broader inquiry into potential crimes related to the January 6th Capitol riot and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Cobb worked closely with the former president, defending the White House during Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.

“I believe former President Trump to be a deeply wounded narcissist and he is often incapable of acting other than in his perceived self-interest or for revenge,” Cobb said. “I think those are the two compelling instincts that guide his actions.”

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Marc Short, conservative activist and longtime aide to former Vice President Mike Pence, joins Major for fried chicken sandwiches at The Henri, a French restaurant in downtown DC. On the menu: Short's take on the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago, his experience on January 6th, Pence's presidential prospects, the 2022 midterm elections and the political impact of the Supreme Court's abortion opinion. Join us!

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From the AIDS crisis in the 1980s to advising on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci has seen the country through the toughest of times. His new memoir 'On Call' covers his accomplished career, while providing insight into the high-pressure demands of his job and the minds of the presidents he has worked with. In his fifth (editorial note: actually, it's his sixth!) appearance on the show, Major sits down with Dr. Fauci to discuss Joe Biden’s mental capability, the consequences of Donald Trump’s optimism in the pandemic and the emotional toll experienced in the field of medicine. 

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Joshua Geltzer, Deputy Homeland Security Advisor at the White House National Security Council, joins Major this week to discuss the Biden administration's work to bring home Americans who have been wrongfully detained abroad, including Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan in Russia, and Austin Tice in Syria. Geltzer also discusses a new national action plan on drones, the administration's handling of immigration at the southwest border, and more. Join us for breakfast at Café du Parc at the historic Willard InterContinental hotel.

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This week, former Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez joins Major at Busboys and Poets in Takoma Park, DC. Perez recently finished 2nd in Maryland's gubernatorial primary and conceded to the winner, Wes Moore. "Yeah, am I disappointed? Of course. We fought like heck. But you know what, what we do at the end of primaries is we come together around our shared values and that's exactly what I'm doing now." Perez has thrown his weight behind Moore and plans to do campaign rallies with him.

Perez predicts Democrats will keep senate control after the 2022 midterms, in part because Republicans nominated Trump-allied candidates in several key states. "We defeated Trump but we didn't defeat Trumpism."

Perez now is now the co-chair of American Bridge 21st Century, a super PAC that supports Democratic candidates.

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Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine joins Major this week to discuss the FBI search at Mar-a-Lago, Democrats' prospects this fall and the political impact of the Supreme Court's abortion decision. Plus, Kaine weighs in on whether his former running mate might give it another go in 2024. Major is on assignment in West Palm Beach, FL. Kaine is in Richmond, VA.

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Author and writer at The Atlantic Mark Leibovich joins Major for a chat about his new book, "Thank You for Your Servitude," which chronicles former President Trump's effect on Republicans in Washington. How will Trump impact the 2022 midterms? Will he run in 2024? Join us at MacIntyre's in Woodley Park, DC.

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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem isn't ruling out a run for the White House in 2024, that is, unless former president Donald Trump jumps in the race. "I think he's gonna run. And if President Trump runs, I'll support him," she said. Join us for homemade pop tarts and milkshakes at Ted’s Bulletin on Capitol Hill.

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Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, once a loyalist to former President Trump, is ready to move on. "I don't want him to run [in 2024]. I don't. Because we don't need him anymore." He said the January 6th riot "probably is" an indelible stain on the former president's legacy and he believes the chorus of Republican witnesses who have testified in the House select committee's investigation into the events of January 6th. Mulvaney is now a contributor to CBS News.

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Is EVERYTHING more expensive than it used to be? CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger says that's more-or-less the reality facing Americans and it's not clear when consumer prices will ease. This week, the government reported prices up 9.1% over a year ago. Join Major and Jill for a spirited conversation about inflation, interest rates and what you can do to weather the economic headwinds.

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Major shares his extended CBS Mornings conversation with John Hinckley, Jr., who was recently released from court oversight after spending decades in a mental health facility for attempting to assassinate President Ronald Reagan. This was Hinckley's first television interview and a CBS News exclusive.

Hinckley expresses remorse for his crimes and adds that he's now a gun control advocate. Plus: how songwriting has helped improve Hinckley's mental health. 

This conversation was recorded on June 20, 2022.

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This week, Major makes Takeout history: it's our first-ever episode recorded in his hometown of San Diego, CA! Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), whose 53rd congressional district includes "America's Finest City," joins the show for (non-alcoholic) brews and bites at the Original 40 Brewing Company. In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, they discuss the future of reproductive health in America. Jacobs, the second-youngest woman in Congress, has introduced legislation that would help protect personal reproductive health data. Plus: Jacobs weighs in on Nancy Pelosi's leadership and Joe Biden's electability in 2024.

This episode was recorded on June 28, 2022.

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Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is considering a run for president as he travels around the country supporting Republican candidates in 2022 midterm races. “We're doing the kinds of things one might do, at least as we see it, to get ready for that moment,” Pompeo said. “But it doesn't mean we've made our decision.” Pompeo weighs in on former President Trump's potential impact on the 2024 race, explains where he was on January 6, 2021, and digs in on myriad foreign policy issues facing the country. Join us!

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Over the course of the past decade, an endless stream of mis- and disinformation has made it increasingly difficult to parse fact from fiction. We sat down this week with a man who has a plan to restore trust in institutions and hold social media platforms accountable for divisive content that's often pushed for profit. Author and journalist Steven Brill, who cofounded the misinformation tracking tool NewsGuard, joins Major for appetizers at Buck's Fishing and Camping in upper Northwest D.C. His new book "The Death of Truth" is out now.

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If Republicans take control of the House in the next Congress, the House Oversight Committee's top priority will be investigating Hunter Biden, the president's son. That's according to Kentucky Congressman James Comer, the top Republican on the committee and Major’s guest this week at The Dubliner on Capitol Hill. Comer says his oversight targets also include Dr. Anthony Fauci and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Comer also weighs in on impeaching President Biden, gun policy and the relationship between former President Trump and Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell. Join us!

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Democrat Jim Himes and Republican Bryan Steil, chairman and ranking member of the House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth, join Major for tacos and quesadillas at Santa Rosa Taqueria on Capitol Hill. Hit play for a conversation about about the state of the economy, what can be done about soaring gas prices, gun policy and more. Join us!

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In the coming weeks, the Supreme Court will weigh in on the future of abortion rights in America. A draft opinion published by Politico in early May showed the court's conservative majority poised to overturn the protections enshrined in the Roe opinion, handing over abortion rights to state governments. CBS News Legal Correspondent Jan Crawford joins Major to discuss the intricacies of the forthcoming opinion and why the leaked draft may not be the Court's final word.

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This week, Dr. Anthony Fauci rejoins The Takeout - this time to advise Major with his recent COVID diagnosis and explain where the U.S. currently stands in its fight against the virus. Plus, Fauci provides his take on whether Americans should be worried about Monkeypox.

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This week, Republican Senator from North Dakota Kevin Cramer joins Major to discuss inflation, rising fuel prices, Roe v Wade potentially being overturned by the Supreme Court and last week's massacre in Buffalo that left 10 dead. Cramer also said that America might be ready for a "fresh start" and prefer an alternative to former President Trump in 2024, and, if so, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo could be the best option. This episode was recorded on May 19th, 2022.

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Freelance journalist Austin Tice, now 40, was detained in August 2012 during the Syrian civil war. His work appeared in the The Washington Post, McClatchy and on CBS News. At the time of his disappearance, few western journalists reported from Syria because of the dangers of the war and brutality of Bashar al-Assad's regime. This week, Major speaks with Austin's parents, Marc and Debra Tice, about efforts to bring home their son. They say they're "100% certain" he is alive.

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This week, former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins chief Washington correspondent and "Takeout" host Major Garrett to discuss the war in Ukraine and what Washington can do to assist Kiev. Taylor currently serves as vice president, Russia and Europe at the U.S. Institute of Peace. Taylor predicted the Russian invasion will end in victory for Ukraine if its military continues to receive the lethal and non-lethal aid it needs. Taylor believes the Ukrainians will rebuild their country, but not soon forget Russian brutality. "Ukrainians hate the Russians for what they're doing." This episode was recorded on May 4, 2022.

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This week, comedian and former U.S. Senator Al Franken joins chief Washington correspondent and "Takeout" host Major Garrett to discuss his ongoing comedy tour, the state of American politics (and comedy), and the war in Ukraine. 

The former Minnesota senator also discusses his resignation from the Senate in 2017 amid sexual misconduct allegations, and his reflections now on his resignation. Does he want to run for office again? This episode was recorded on April 28, 2022.

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Former Sen. Doug Jones, Democrat of Alabama, was the White House's pick to navigate Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson through the Senate confirmation process. He sits down with Major to explain the strategy that led to the soon-to-be Justice Jackson to receive bipartisan support. Jones also offers an - actual - conspiracy theory on why Republicans attacked Judge Jackson for her child pornography sentencing record. Plus, Jones weighs in on bleak prospects for Democrats on the ballot this November and says the president ought to do more to project a winning message. Join us!

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Who is the leader of the free world? According to Polish ambassador to the US Marek Magierowski, it's Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Magierowski told Major he fears Vladimir Putin's ambitions extend beyond Ukraine. Since the start of the Russian invasion on Feb. 24, Poland has accepted around 2.7 million Ukrainian refugees, Magierowski said, with a majority of the refugees hosted by Polish citizens in homes, gyms and boarding houses across the country. We're at Supra in downtown Washington. Join us.

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Gene Sperling has served multiple presidents - real and ficticious. He was an economic advisor to Presidents Clinton and Obama and currently serves as a senior advisor to President Biden and coordinator of the American Rescue Plan. In between White House stints, Sperling served President Jed Bartlet as a consultant on the hit TV show "The West Wing." In this episode, Major presses Sperling on the causes of and solutions for inflation, economic perceptions versus reality and whether President Biden's age and health are in decline. Join us for ice cream at Thomas Sweet in Georgetown.

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More than 4 million Ukrainians have fled their war-torn homeland since late February. An untold number are displaced inside the country and some are trapped at home without access to water, electricity or heat in places like Mariupol. This week, Major interviews David Miliband, former British Foreign Secretary and current head of the International Rescue Committee, to discuss the ongoing refugee crisis in Eastern Europe and the brutality of Vladimir Putin's assault on Ukraine.

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This week, join us for a conversation about the January 6th investigation with CBS News correspondents Robert Costa and Scott MacFarlane. MacFarlane has tracked the legal fallout from the Capitol riot and the House select committee working to uncover what happened that day. Costa, and his reporting partner at The Washington Post Bob Woodward, broke two major stories in recent days. The wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas repeatedly texted President Trump's chief of staff to urge him to pursue challenges to the 2020 election results. Separately, Costa and Woodward reported on internal White House documents that revealed a 7-hour gap in Mr. Trump's phone logs when rioters ransacked the Capitol on January 6th, 2021.  

Major and company are at Chef Geoff's in Washington, DC's West End neighborhood.

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This week, Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee Mark Warner (D-VA) joined Major Garrett to discuss where things stand one month into Russia’s attacks on Ukraine.

“I so wish I knew,” if and when Russians were planning on using chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine, Warner said, adding that “[Russian leader Vladimir] Putin has become a more and more and more isolated figure” and could lash out in the coming days as Ukrainian forces continue to keep Russian forces from completing their takeover of the country. Warner applauded the U.S. intelligence community for its “forward leaning” moves like publicly sharing that Russia was planning a coup to topple Ukrainian leadership, and that Russia could use a false flag to escalate their aggression.

He and Garrett also discussed this week’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the death of Madeleine Albright.

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This week, CBS News foreign policy and national security contributor H.R. McMaster joins Major to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine. McMaster, who served as a National Security Advisor to former president Donald Trump, said that whatever actions the United States would take if there were millions of deaths, "we should do it right now," adding that U.S. officials need to stop talking about a potential World War Three because it plays into Russian leader Vladimir Putin's playbook. Join us.

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Join us this week for Major's conversation with the co-chairman of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, Illinois Democrat Rep. Mike Quigley. He says he has seen enough suffering in Ukraine and is now calling for a no fly zone there. Quigley also believes the US should treat the embattled nation as if it were part of NATO. That view is out of step with the White House and most of his colleagues on Capitol Hill. But Quigley says waiting any longer means prolonged Ukrainian bloodshed.

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According to the UN, about a million refugees have fled Ukraine for points west in just seven days of fighting. Mostly women and children, they're headed for safety in neighboring European countries. Ambassador of the European Union to the United States Stavros Lambrinidis joins Major this week at Ris in Washington's West End neighborhood to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, the unfolding refugee crisis, Europe's response and what off-ramps are available, if any, to stem escalating violence.

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The 1971 Attica Prison riot was among the bloodiest domestic conflicts in recent American history. Major speaks with director Stanley Nelson whose new documentary, “Attica,” brings to bare the savage horrors of the 5-day standoff. Nelson explains how race and politics contributed to a riot that left 43 dead - all but one at the hands of law enforcement gunfire. Join us.

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Major is joined by Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX) to discuss the former NFL player's takeaways from Super Bowl LVI, his recent trip to Ukraine and Democrats' chances of maintaining a majority in the next Congress. Plus: a can’t-miss discussion on election integrity.

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Want to know what's it's like to cover the Winter Olympics? CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins Major from her temporary posting in Beijing. Jamie details the intensive COVID protocols in place for athletes, officials and journalists and explains the creature comforts inside the so-called "closed loop." There's been virtually no natural snowfall since the opening ceremonies, yet the games go on. Jamie explains how. Plus, reporting under the watchful eye of the Chinese government. Join us.

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Legendary journalist Carl Bernstein - yes, THAT Carl Bernstein - joins Major this week to talk about his new book "Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom" which chronicles the early part of his reporting career. Before Watergate and the Washington Post, Bernstein was a so-so student with a passion for newspapering. Bernstein talks about his cub reporter days at the Washington Evening Star, covering President Kennedy's assassination and objectivity in news coverage. Join us.

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What can the lead up to the war in Iraq teach us about America's foreign policy today? Journalist and author Steve Coll joins Major to discuss his new book "The Achilles Trap," which chronicles the rise and reign of Saddam Hussein and the miscalculations that led to war in the Middle East. Join us.

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CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams, currently on assignment in Kyiv, Ukraine, joins Major for a chat about her experience covering the Russian build up of forces along Ukraine's border and her life as a reporter in conflict zones. She recently spent time reporting quite literally in the trenches on the frontlines. Holly also shares a story about eating breakfast with the Ukrainian president...and his parents. Join us!

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This week, Major shares an extended interview with the National Hockey League's first Black player, Willie O'Ree. O'Ree entered the NHL in 1958 with the Boston Bruins, and persevered through racial discrimination and an injury that left him blind in his right eye. The Boston Bruins retired O'Ree's number 22 jersey this week, and Congress passed the The Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act honoring O'Ree for breaking hockey's racial barrier. O'Ree currently works as the NHL's director of youth development and diversity ambassador. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL), who sponsored the legislation, offer their thoughts on O'Ree's legacy on and off the ice. If you missed it, you can watch Major’s CBS Mornings piece on O’Ree here.

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This week, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) joins Major to discuss her recent trip to Atlanta with President Biden as he pushes voting rights legislation. Plus, Sewell talks about her upbringing in Selma, Alabama and how she got to know Michelle and Barack Obama before they knew each other. And Major asks about this week's developments in the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol siege. This episode was recorded on January 12th, 2022.

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