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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... more

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This week on Face the Nation, gas prices spike as the standoff between the U.S. and Iran continues and the Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act sparks a scramble in some southern states to get in on redistricting before the midterm ... more

Margaret Brennan interviews Chevron CEO Mike Wirth about the Iran war's impact on the global energy supply.

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This week on Face the Nation, shots fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. President Trump, members of his Cabinet, and hundreds of lawmakers and journalists were in attendance. A Secret Service agent was hit during the attack, but protecte... more

This week on Face the Nation, the fight over the Strait of Hormuz could threaten the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The short-term truce in the war with Iran is holding — for now — but tensions are escalating over the status of the vita... more

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Mike Wirth
Chevron Chairman and CEO
Chevron
Episode: Extended Interview: Mike Wirth
Todd Blanche
Acting Attorney General
United States Department of Justice
Episode: Acting AG Todd Blanche, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ambassador Christian Turner
Jamie Raskin
Congressman
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Acting AG Todd Blanche, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ambassador Christian Turner
Christian Turner
British Ambassador to the United States
UK Embassy
Episode: Acting AG Todd Blanche, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ambassador Christian Turner
AT. Smith
Deputy Director of the Secret Service (former) and CBS law enforcement analyst
CBS News
Episode: Acting AG Todd Blanche, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ambassador Christian Turner
Eric Holder
Former Attorney General
National Democratic Redistricting Committee
Episode: Amb. Mike Waltz, Dr. Jerome Adams, Fmr. Attorney General Eric Holder
Kristalina Georgieva
Managing Director of the IMF
International Monetary Fund
Episode: Extended Interview: Kristalina Georgieva
Wes Moore
Maryland Democratic Governor
State of Maryland
Episode: Gov. Wes Moore, Ret. General Frank McKenzie, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman
Timothy Broglio
Archbishop for the Military Services
Archdiocese for the Military Services
Episode: Gov. Wes Moore, Ret. General Frank McKenzie, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman

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Margaret Brennan
Moderator of Face the Nation and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent at CBS News. Known for conducting illuminating and informative interviews with a range of political and policy experts.

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Boycott CBS

    Newest MAGA simps. Avoid and boycott.

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    Tango459
    Canada3 months ago
  • Margaret, Get Tougher!

    I listen to this show because I think it’s important to hear people’s perspectives. Margaret does push back, but not as strongly now. When you listen to what these people say, average people don’t learn the truth and can’t hold on to the real story. It’s a way for them to come on and just give propoganda, and this is allowed? We need someone who can clarify what’s really happening to those who are listening. For JD Vance to equate undocumented migrants with violent criminals repeatedly, for exam... more

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    Everyones_a_critic123
    United States4 months ago
  • Authoritarian-Aligned

    Sad what happened to a once good program at a once good network. I started watching back in the Dickerson days. Now part of the CBS propaganda machine.

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    Peter Jarka-Sellers
    United States4 months ago
  • Bari Weiss

    Send her to El Salvador-CECOT. People in power who do bad things deserve to face the harshest consequences.

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    Fatty2820
    United States4 months ago
  • Cold Syrup Slowly Matriculating Downhill

    If you read/watch the news during the week, this show is now a truncated version of that. No critical thinking required. Save money and have AI ask the pols questions.

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    keyshawn_irvin
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners have expressed admiration for Margaret Brennan's interviewing skills, highlighting her ability to engage with complex topics and ensure that guests are held accountable.
The program is acknowledged as a significant source of political discourse, despite varying opinions on its balance and fairness.
There is an appreciation for the in-depth analysis provided by expert guests, making it a valued resource for those looking to understand current events.
Critiques have surfaced regarding perceived biases, with some listeners feeling that certain political stances are not adequately challenged during interviews.

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Extended Interview: Kristalina Georgieva
Q: What is the IMF doing right now to soften the blow of this crisis for those who are hardest hit?
The IMF provides policy guidance to protect the vulnerable, emphasizes targeted, temporary support, and cautions against broad trade restrictions that could worsen prices; it also supports countries with financial stability measures.
Amb. Mike Waltz, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Rep. Jason Crow
Q: So ambassador, on Friday the president tweeted that the Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded and policed as necessary by other nations who use it. Then last night he threatened to hit and obliterate Iran's power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait within 48 hours. Which path is the US taking—opening Hormuz by force or letting others do it?
Ambassador Waltz explains that the approach can be both, stressing that alliance members' involvement is essential and that coalition actions may accompany U.S. efforts without being mutually exclusive.
Extended Interview: Rafael Grossi
Q: Has there ever been a real deal or path toward downblending or removing material, and could diplomacy work given the current state of the conflict?
Grossi notes there were discussions but no binding agreement, and while negotiations exist, the possibility of a durable solution relies on continued diplomacy and the willingness of all parties to engage at the table.
Extended Interview: Rafael Grossi
Q: What are the options being discussed, including potential use of special forces to secure enriched material, and how feasible are they?
He emphasizes that he cannot discuss military assessments and stresses that the IAEA focuses on technical capabilities and the implications for negotiations, noting that any action must consider verification and safety.
Extended Interview: Rafael Grossi
Q: Can you explain to our audience, can Iran's nuclear ambitions be destroyed through military action only?
Grossi responds that while military strikes have caused damage to facilities, the broader knowledge and capability to run a nuclear program can be difficult to eliminate entirely, and a lasting solution requires verification, transparency, and a negotiated framework.

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4. Christian Turner
5. AT. Smith
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8. Wes Moore

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