Synopsis
Margaret Brennan asks the biggest guests the smartest questions. Hear official Washington on the firing line, on your schedule.
Episodes
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Bonus Podcast: An Exclusive Interview with CIA Director Bill Burns
01/03/2023 Duration: 26minFace the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan spoke exclusively with CIA Director Bill Burns to discuss the one-year mark of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the latest on China potentially providing lethal military assistance to Russia, and the fallout of the Chinese spy balloon that was shot down weeks ago off the coast of South Carolina. Here's their full conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Future of China, Russia and U.S. Relations
26/02/2023 Duration: 54minThis week, Margaret sits down with CIA Director Bill Burns at the one-year mark of the Ukraine war to discuss China potentially supplying Russia with weaponry. She also speaks with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and the chairs of the new House Select Committee on China, Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Foreign Fallout: The One Year Anniversary of the War in Ukraine
19/02/2023 Duration: 54minThis week, Margaret Brennan spoke with Secretary of State Antony Blinken about China potentially providing lethal aid to Russia in its war against Ukraine. She also spoke with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, and Russia expert Fiona Hill, and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan. Also: a conversation about wealth inequality with Bernie Sanders, and a conversation on mental health with Dr. Joshua Gordon of The National Institute of Mental Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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More Balloon-Like Objects Shot Down with Sen. Jon Tester and Rep. Michael McCaul
12/02/2023 Duration: 53minThis week, Margaret Brennan and Face the Nation report on the unidentified "high-altitude objects" discovered and shot down this week by the United States. Montana Senator Jon Tester (D) and Texas Rep. Michael McCaul (R) comment on the Biden administrations handling of the issue over the last week, and discuss the potential military and diplomatic fallout over the Chinese spy balloon. Plus, a panel of governors from around the country on crime, abortion and the opioid and fentanyl crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bonus Episode: A Look at the Newest Members of Congress
06/02/2023 Duration: 47minThis week, Margaret and Face the Nation bring you a full-length conversation between some of Capitol Hill's newest members. We sat down with four freshman Congressmembers to talk about compromise and bipartisanship in a divided Washington, D.C. Our guests for the panel are Reps. Robert Garcia (D-CA), Mike Lawler (R-NY), Summer Lee (D-PA), and Zach Nunn (R-IA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Up in the Air with Senators Ted Cruz and Cory Booker
05/02/2023 Duration: 54minThis week, Margaret Brennan sits down with Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to discuss the Chinese spy balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina, and the potential national security implications of this week's events. Plus: a conversation with Vice Chairman of IBM Gary Cohn and a panel with the newest members of the House of Representatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Kevin McCarthy's First Sunday Show Interview as Speaker
29/01/2023 Duration: 54minThis week, Face the Nation sits down exclusively with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to discuss the debt ceiling and George Santos, plus explores policing in America with Val Demins. Also: A bipartisan interview on the future of U.S. intelligence with Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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California Shooting Leaves Ten Dead, Ten Wounded
22/01/2023 Duration: 53minThis week, Face the Nation reports on breaking news from Monterey Park, California after a suspected gunman left ten dead and ten more wounded after firing on a crowd in a "ballroom dance location" shortly after Lunar New Year events ended in the area. The suspected gunman was still on the loose as of Sunday afternoon, with known motive known. Also: Face the Nation interviews Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) about the latest documents found at President Biden's Wilmington, Delaware home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A Debt Ceiling Battle Comes to Washington, Again
19/01/2023 Duration: 26minWhat is the debt ceiling and why does it matter? How would a U.S. default on its debt actually affect the everyday American? Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan discusses that and more with Jason Furman, the former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in the Obama administration, now a professor at Harvard University. This conversation was recorded via Twitter Spaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Controversy and Scandal Descend Upon Washington
15/01/2023 Duration: 53minThis week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," we examine the scandals roiling Washington, including the discovery of documents marked classified at President Biden's residence and former office and the controversy swirling around newly elected GOP Rep. George Santos, and hear from Reps. Daniel Goldman and Chris Stewart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Speaker McCarthy's Challenges and Concessions
08/01/2023 Duration: 54min"Face the Nation" recaps a hectic week on Captol Hill that resulted in Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) becoming Speaker of the House after making concessions to far-right members of the House GOP. Also, moderator Margaret Brennan speaks with Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine and Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova about what else Ukraine needs to fend off the ongoing attacks by Russian forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Economic Outlook and Foreign Policy
01/01/2023 Duration: 53minThis week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," we want to look forward, offering the outlook ahead on the economy, foreign policy, and the environment, taking advantage of at least one quiet Sunday here in Washington before the new Congress convenes later this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Predictions for 2023 and Congressman Jamie Raskin
25/12/2022 Duration: 53minThis week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rep. Jamie Raskin shares lessons learned from the House Jan. 6 committee's investigation. Plus, our annual correspondents roundtable on the news and politics making headlines, and predictions for 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A State of Emergency at the Border
18/12/2022 Duration: 53minThis week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a Texas border city has declared a state of emergency as officials brace for the end of a pandemic-era rule allowing the expulsion of migrants. We'll talk to two members of Congress from Texas. Plus, Sen. Joe Manchin and Dr. Scott Gottlieb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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High-Stakes Diplomacy between President Biden and Vladimir Putin
11/12/2022 Duration: 53minThis week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," President Biden reaches a deal with Vladimir Putin to free an American, but where does this high-stakes diplomacy lead? We'll speak to Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California and the family of another American held in Iran. Plus, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, Fiona Hill and Chris Krebs join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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International Diplomacy with Secretary of State Antony Blinken
04/12/2022 Duration: 54minThis week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the race to get as much done before the holidays as possible is on here in the nation's capital. International diplomacy has stepped up on several fronts. With continuing protests in Iran, and new challenges when it comes to China, we'll talk to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tough Questions Ahead on Public Health and Public Safety
27/11/2022 Duration: 52minThis week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the U.S. faces some tough questions on public health — and public safety. Americans are gathering for the holidays, some for the first time in years, but health officials are warning a pandemic-weary populace of the dangers posed by a triple threat of respiratory viruses. We'll talk to Dr. Anthony Fauci about the risk. Plus, Rep. James Clyburn and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Change is Coming to Washington
21/11/2022 Duration: 53minThis week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," change is coming to Washington, but as both parties try to move past the chaos of the 2020 and 2022 campaigns, a certain former president is not on board with that. We'll talk to former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, former Vice President Mike Pence, Rep. Zoe Lofgren and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Midterm Election Results and Balance of Power in Congress
13/11/2022 Duration: 53minThis week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," five days after the 2022 election, control of the House remains undecided, while Democrats keep their Senate majority. How will this midterm muddle change life for Americans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Whose Vote Will Have the Most Impact?
08/11/2022 Duration: 21minWomen, pressured parents and voters seeking to restore Roe v. Wade may have a sizable impact on Election Day. Join "CBS Evening News" anchor & managing editor Norah O'Donnell, "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan and CBS News correspondents Caitlin Huey-Burns, Nikole Killion and Natalie Morales for a special conversation about what’s at stake at the ballot box. This discussion was first broadcast on Twitter Spaces on November 7, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices