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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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Margaret Brennan interviews Rye Barcott, Co-Founder and CEO of With Honor, about his new book Courage Can Save Us.

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In her final interview as World Food Programme Executive Director, Cindy McCain spoke with Margaret Brennan about the global hunger crisis.

Margaret Brennan interviews Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the latest in the war in Ukraine.

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Rye Barcott
Founder of With Honor, author of Courage Can Save Us
With Honor
Episode: Extended Interview: Co-Founder and CEO of With Honor Rye Barcott
Don Bacon
Representative, Republican Congressman from Nebraska
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Jim Himes, Rep. Don Bacon, Rep. Ro Khanna
Chris Krebs
CBS News cybersecurity contributor, former CISA head
Johns Hopkins / Anthropic advisor (as mentioned)
Episode: Rep. Jim Himes, Rep. Don Bacon, Rep. Ro Khanna
Ben Buchanan
Professor at Johns Hopkins and advisor to Anthropic
Johns Hopkins University / Anthropic
Episode: Rep. Jim Himes, Rep. Don Bacon, Rep. Ro Khanna
Ry Barkot
Founder of With Honor, veteran advocate and author
With Honor
Episode: Rep. Jim Himes, Rep. Don Bacon, Rep. Ro Khanna
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine
President of Ukraine
Episode: Extended Interview: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Mike Pence
Former Vice President of the United States
Republican Party
Episode: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sen. Chris Murphy, Former Vice President Mike Pence
Mike Lawler
Representative from New York
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Director Kevin Hassett, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler
Josh Gottheimer
Representative from New Jersey
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Director Kevin Hassett, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler

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Margaret Brennan
Host of a long-running Sunday public affairs program focusing on interviews with officials, policy experts, and foreign leaders.

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

    Newest MAGA simps. Avoid and boycott.

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    Tango459
    Canada5 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 States5 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 States5 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 States6 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 States6 months ago

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Balanced interviews with tough follow-ups that push back without being confrontational.
Consistent international and economic framing helps connect global events to everyday concerns.
Some listeners feel the program skews toward a particular political vantage; others praise the depth of analysis.
Broad guest roster gives a comprehensive view on foreign and domestic policy.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sen. Chris Murphy, Former Vice President Mike Pence
Q: What is the status of US military aid and sanctions for Ukraine?
There is concern about delays and political calculations within the US government; the guest emphasizes increasing support and the urgency of anti-ballistic defenses.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sen. Chris Murphy, Former Vice President Mike Pence
Q: What is the current risk assessment for a potential Russian attack on Kyiv and other critical sites?
Zelenskyy describes ongoing Russian pressure with drone and missile threats, emphasizing the need for international support and faster weapons production to counter the threat.
Extended Interview: World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain
Q: Well, Executive Director, you have so much work on your plate given the data shows a record high number of people seeking urgent food and livelihood assistance. What's the trajectory we're on?
The trajectory is challenging due to widespread food insecurity and funding gaps; without adequate funding, feeding people at scale is not feasible, and countries and private sector actors need to step up to support humanitarian operations.
Director Kevin Hassett, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler
Q: Congressman Gottheimer, you've been pushing to get a War Powers Resolution passed. If the nuclear decisions get pushed off but the Strait of Hormuz does get reopened more quickly, is that a win for American taxpayers?
The guests suggest that reopening the Straits could lower gas prices, but the broader objective should still be addressing nuclear and missile capabilities; details of the deal and long-term consequences remain critical.
Kevin Hassett, Rep. Jason Crow, Sen. Raphael Warnock
Q: What is the current impact of the Iran conflict on energy prices?
Experts describe ongoing upward pressure on energy prices due to supply disruptions, with expectations for a prolonged period of volatility and uncertainty until flows through key chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz resume.

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A flagship Sunday political program mixes high-profile interviews with a steady stream of policy analysis, covering international diplomacy, defense and national security, energy markets, and domestic governance. Guests range from lawmakers and cabinet officials to ambassadors, IMF officials, and industry leaders, creating a broad, cross-cutting view of how global events ripple into U.S. policy, markets, and public life. Noteworthy are bipartisan panels, in-depth interviews with former defense and energy leaders, and timely discussions that tie foreign policy to energy prices, inflation, and political dynamics at home. The program often blends serious, factual discussion with urgent security and governance topics, making it a potentially va... more

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5. Ry Barkot
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7. Mike Pence
8. Mike Lawler

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