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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
Host of Face the Nation, known for her illuminating and informative interviews with elected officials, policy experts, and foreign leaders.

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Boycott CBS

    Newest MAGA simps. Avoid and boycott.

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    Tango459
    Canadaa month 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 States2 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 States2 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 States2 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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Overall, the show is appreciated for its informative nature, despite varying opinions on the hosts' approaches to controversial topics.
Margaret Brennan is celebrated for her intelligent interviewing style, allowing guests to express their opinions while providing insightful follow-up questions.
The podcast is recognized for providing thorough coverage of pressing political issues, though some listeners critique it for a lack of balance in perspectives.
Many listeners express disappointment with perceived biases in political discussions, feeling there's insufficient pushback against unchallenged statements.

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Extended Interview: America's Governors Panel
Q: Governor DeWine, do you believe the Cleveland Fed's analysis?
Governor DeWine indicates that it's mixed for Ohio, particularly mentioning the adverse effects on soybeans and emphasizing the need to bring more manufacturing back to the U.S.
Extended Interview: America's Governors Panel
Q: Governor Kelly, what impact will this have on your state? Do you know yet?
Governor Kelly says she is hopeful and optimistic that the Supreme Court's decision on tariffs will help settle issues particularly in Kansas's agricultural industry, which has been hit hard.
Amb. Jamieson Greer, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Christine Lagarde
Q: Do you believe that he personally can resist political pressure from the president?
Christine Lagarde emphasizes the importance of the independence of central banks and how political influences should not impact their decisions.
Amb. Jamieson Greer, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Christine Lagarde
Q: Did we avoid that pain? Did the consumer avoid the pain?
Christine Lagarde states that consumers have not avoided the pain, and studies are underway to understand the impact of tariffs on trade and economies.
Amb. Jamieson Greer, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Christine Lagarde
Q: Do you believe President Trump plans to strike Iran or is he using this threat as leverage?
Abbas Araghchi asserts that diplomacy is the only way to find a resolution for Iran's peaceful nuclear program and that military buildup will not help.

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