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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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Extended Interview: Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina MachadoIn this episode of *Face the Nation*, Margaret Brennan interviews María Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner.2 Feb 2026 · 17 min · 7 chapters
María Corina Machado, Rep. Mike McCaul, Gary CohnMaría Corina Machado, Rep. Mike McCaul, Gary Cohn1 Feb 2026 · 51 min · 20 chapters
Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman [Extended Interview]Outgoing Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, shares insights as she prepares to leave her position, discussing the evolving relationship between Canada and the United States.26 Jan 2026 · 18 min · 8 chapters
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, House Majority Leader Steve ScaliseMinneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise25 Jan 2026 · 50 min · 12 chapters
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Mayor Jacob Frey, Senator Mark Warner, Rep. Mike TurnerThis Face the Nation episode focuses on two linked flashpoints: ICE enforcement in Minneapolis and President Trump’s Greenland push, plus related public opinion and NATO/foreign-policy implications.18 Jan 2026 · 50 min · 22 chapters
Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Sen. Tim Kaine, Rep. María Elvira SalazarFace the Nation covers anti-ICE protests after a fatal Minneapolis shooting; U.S.11 Jan 2026 · 51 min · 17 chapters
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Sen. Tom Cotton, Rep. Jim Himes, Sen. Chris Van HollenThe U.S. conducts a major air/military operation in Venezuela to capture Nicolas Maduro, then debates what comes next—whether the U.S.4 Jan 2026 · 50 min · 18 chapters
Brian Moynihan [Extended Interview]Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan discusses the U.S. economy heading into 2026, risks to growth, trade/tariff de-escalation, housing and mortgage rates, Fed independence, AI use in banking, and…29 Dec 2025 · 27 min · 10 chapters
CEO Brian Moynihan, CBS News Washington Correspondents PanelA year-end “Face the Nation” look ahead to 2026, covering the U.S.28 Dec 2025 · 51 min · 20 chapters
Reps. Thomas Massie & Ro Khanna, Director Kevin HassettThis episode of *Face the Nation*, hosted by Margaret Brennan, focuses on the recent release of the Epstein files, the state of the economy as President Trump approaches the midterms, and the…21 Dec 2025 · 50 min
Extended Interview: María Corina MachadoExclusive extended interview with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado from Oslo after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, focused on her escape, the Maduro regime’s criminal structure, and…15 Dec 2025 · 24 min · 9 chapters
María Corina Machado, Sen. Mark Warner, Director Kevin HassettThis Face the Nation episode covers three major U.S./global developments: a mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and a separate anti-Semitic terror attack at a Hanukkah…14 Dec 2025 · 50 min · 15 chapters
Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Jim Himes, Dr. Scott GottliebHoliday-season economy and prices; U.S. strikes on an alleged drug boat near Venezuela and whether the actions complied with laws of war; Minnesota COVID-era welfare fraud tied to Somali defendants…7 Dec 2025 · 51 min · 14 chapters
Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tim Kaine, Director Kevin Hassett, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot(1) the D.C. shooting of two National Guard members by Afghan asylum recipient Rakhnaminoff Lakenwal, and the Trump administration’s response—halting asylum decisions, pausing Afghan immigration, and…30 Nov 2025 · 50 min · 9 chapters
Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Jason CrowFace the Nation covers (1) growing conflict between the Trump White House and Congress over foreign policy (Ukraine peace talks in Geneva; potential Venezuela strikes tied to drug/immigration…23 Nov 2025 · 51 min · 14 chapters
Sen. Bill Cassidy, Sec. Dan Driscoll, Sen. Jeanne ShaheenThe episode is about post-shutdown affordability in the U.S., especially health insurance premiums and deductibles, plus military readiness for drone threats and related cyber issues. Guests: Rep.16 Nov 2025 · 51 min · 20 chapters
Director Kevin Hassett, Gov. Wes Moore, Gov.-elect Abigail SpanbergerThis Face the Nation episode focuses on the longest U.S. government shutdown, its economic fallout, and legal fights over SNAP (food stamp) benefits and other safety-net programs.9 Nov 2025 · 51 min · 17 chapters
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Dan CrenshawThe episode of Face the Nation focuses on the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and its real-world impacts, especially on SNAP/Head Start benefits, furloughed workers, and transportation safety and…2 Nov 2025 · 50 min · 14 chapters
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Lindsey GrahamPresident Trump’s Asia trade tour and upcoming meeting with China’s Xi; U.S.-China tariff and TikTok negotiations; domestic impacts of a 26-day government shutdown, especially Affordable Care Act…26 Oct 2025 · 51 min · 16 chapters
Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Katie Britt, Christine LagardeU.S. and global developments amid a government shutdown, escalating U.S.19 Oct 2025 · 50 min · 18 chapters
Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Chris Murphy, Rep. Jim HimesSundays at 10:30 AM ET on CBS Television Network12 Oct 2025 · 50 min
Secretary Marco Rubio, Speaker Mike Johnson, Minority Leader Chuck SchumerIn this episode of *Face the Nation*, host Margaret Brennan discusses significant issues facing the U.S.5 Oct 2025 · 51 min
Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tim KaineSen. Rand Paul, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tim Kaine28 Sep 2025 · 51 min
French President Emmanuel Macron and IBM Vice Chairman Gary CohnFace the Nation’s UN-week preview and U.S. economic update. Macron discusses NATO drone-shootdowns, sanctions pressure on Russia, and a plan to recognize Palestinian statehood as a path to a Gaza…21 Sep 2025 · 50 min · 15 chapters