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Podcast · 87 episodes

Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

by CBS News · English

America’s premier Sunday morning public affairs program. For nearly 70 years, Face the Nation has sought to help audiences understand how current events affect their lives. Today, that mission remains the same. Hear moderator Margaret Brennan’s illuminating and informative interviews with elected officials, policy experts and foreign leaders.Face the Nation airs Sundays at 10:30 AM, ET on the CBS Television Network and at 12 PM, ET on the CBS News Streaming Network. Face the Nation is also available on Paramount+.

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President Masoud Pezeshkian, Sen. John Kennedy, Rep. Jim HimesFace the Nation covers (1) U.S.-Iran war and a proposed staged diplomacy framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, (2) midterm-election politics and concerns about election interference vs influence,…27 Sep 2026 · 45 min · 11 chapters
Rep. Ro Khanna, Sen. Bill Cassidy, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, Gary CohnForeign policy and domestic pressure points for the Trump administration, with major focus on (1) U.S.-China AI competition and regulation, (2) immigration enforcement and deportation politics, (3)…20 Sep 2026 · 46 min · 15 chapters
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Gov. Spencer Cox, Michigan Democratic Senate Candidate Abdul El-SayedFace the Nation covers AI safety and pacing after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls for slowing frontier AI, plus U.S. Senate and midterm politics.13 Sep 2026 · 46 min · 18 chapters
Energy Sec. Chris Wright, Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Lisa McClainFace the Nation discusses U.S. energy prices amid renewed Iran conflict and a new U.S.-Venezuela oil deal; military leaks and munitions shortages; Middle East troop posture; and midterm-election…6 Sep 2026 · 46 min · 13 chapters
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. John James, David BeckerThis Face the Nation episode covers four main topics: (1) Nepal glacier-collapse flooding and ongoing search-and-rescue, including nearly 100 missing Americans; (2) escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict…30 Aug 2026 · 46 min · 18 chapters
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Rep. Byron Donalds, Rep. Seth MoultonFace the Nation covers (1) U.S. economic uncertainty tied to high Treasury yields and record debt, (2) health-care cost pressures and drug pricing, (3) food safety/recalls and FDA leadership, and (4)…23 Aug 2026 · 45 min · 23 chapters
Gov. Andy Beshear, U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, State Rep. Chris RabbFace the Nation examines Democratic Party divisions over socialism vs. capitalism, and whether mainstream Democrats will embrace bolder messaging ahead of midterms.16 Aug 2026 · 45 min · 21 chapters
Sen. Bill Cassidy, Sen. Bernie Sanders, NIH Director Jay BhattacharyaFace the Nation discusses (1) whether Democrats can unite to flip the House and Senate, after progressive primary upsets; (2) confirmation of Trump Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche and concerns…9 Aug 2026 · 46 min · 17 chapters
Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Mike Turner, Hugging Face CEO Clem DelangueEscalating U.S.-Iran conflict and diplomacy over reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Congress frustration over limited war details; cyber risks from autonomous AI hacking; and an effort to elect…2 Aug 2026 · 46 min · 19 chapters
Sen. Bernie Sanders, UN Ambassador Mike Waltz, Sen. John KennedyThis Face the Nation episode focuses on (1) the U.S.-Iran war nearing five months, including a two-day pause in U.S.26 Jul 2026 · 45 min · 16 chapters
Sen. Mark Warner, Gov. Kathy Hochul, David Becker and Chris Krebs Face the Nation covers renewed U.S.-Iran fighting and the administration’s election-security claims, plus New York’s AI data-center moratorium, border/ICE scrutiny, and inflation/affordability.19 Jul 2026 · 46 min · 10 chapters
Sen. Tim Scott, Rep. Mike Turner, Amb. Michael LeiterThe episode of Face the Nation centers on the sudden death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham (71) and how his legacy will shape U.S.12 Jul 2026 · 46 min · 18 chapters
Extended Interview: NCAA President Charlie BakerNCAA president Charlie Baker discusses the NCAA’s “biggest transformation in decades,” driven by revenue sharing and NIL, and addresses Protect College Sports Act, sport-by-sport impacts,…6 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 9 chapters
Extended Interview: Dr. Deb Houry, Former CDC Chief Medical OfficerDr. Deb Houry, former CDC Chief Medical Officer, describes what she says was political interference and scientific integrity erosion at CDC during the early Trump administration, including website…6 Jul 2026 · 46 min · 19 chapters
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, Rep. Carlos Gimenez and Rep. Adriano Espaillat, NCAA President Charlie BakerFace the Nation marks America’s 250th birthday and focuses on three themes: immigration, space, and college sports, plus a separate segment on CDC leadership.5 Jul 2026 · 45 min · 13 chapters
Boomer Parents: It’s Time to Cough it Up | Money Moves“Boomer Parents” and the “great wealth transfer” not arriving as expected; plus practical investing, FIRE/early retirement planning, and a TikTok claim about paying off a mortgage.1 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 16 chapters
Extended Interview: Senator Bill CassidySenator Bill Cassidy explains why he changed his vote on the War Powers Act regarding Iran after receiving a late briefing, argues Congress must be “read in” on national security decisions, and…29 Jun 2026 · 56 min · 23 chapters
Sen. Bill Cassidy, Sen. Tim Kaine, CBS Chief Legal Correspondent Jan CrawfordFace the Nation covers U.S.-Iran war tensions and a Capitol Hill clash between President Trump and Sen.28 Jun 2026 · 46 min · 20 chapters
UN Ambassador Mike Waltz, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Rep. Jason CrowFace the Nation discusses the start of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks after a Trump-brokered truce, domestic and international reactions to the interim memorandum of understanding, and related U.S.21 Jun 2026 · 46 min · 17 chapters
Sec. Pete Hegseth, Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Mark Kelly. Gary CohnThe episode of Face the Nation focuses on a potential U.S.-Iran truce and ceasefire extension, plus related national security and economic fallout. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth argues the U.S.14 Jun 2026 · 46 min · 19 chapters
Extended Interview: Co-Founder and CEO of With Honor Rye BarcottRy Barkat, Marine veteran and co-founder/CEO of With Honor, discusses his book Courage Can Save Us and how to revive bipartisan public service through veterans’ examples. Guests: Ry Barkat (guest).8 Jun 2026 · 12 min · 10 chapters
Rep. Jim Himes, Rep. Don Bacon, Rep. Ro KhannaFace the Nation covers (1) Maine’s Democratic Senate primary and candidate vetting, (2) President Trump’s acting National Intelligence Director pick Bill Pulte and FISA 702 reauthorization, (3)…7 Jun 2026 · 46 min · 20 chapters
Extended Interview: World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCainExtended Face the Nation interview with UN World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain on record food insecurity in 2026, funding shortfalls, and how conflicts and restricted access are…1 Jun 2026 · 18 min · 8 chapters
Extended Interview: Ukrainian President Volodymyr ZelenskyyExtended interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on imminent Russian attacks, NATO-member drone/cruise missile incidents, Ukraine’s anti-ballistic missile shortfall, diplomacy/peace…1 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters