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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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María Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, escaped from Venezuela last week to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway. Margaret Brennan spoke to her Friday in an exclusive interview, her first comments to U.S. media since receiving t... more

This week on Face the Nation, breaking overnight, mass shootings at Brown University and at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia, plus our exclusive interview with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace prize winner María Corina Machado. On Satu... more

This week on Face the Nation, as Americans say they're feeling the pain of higher prices this holiday season, we speak exclusively with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. And as Trump's Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doubles down on those boat strikes... more

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump escalates his anti-immigration crackdown in the wake of a deadly shooting of national guard troops in DC. The suspect is an Afghan national and the president is accusing the Biden administration of allowi... more

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María Corina Machado
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner
Episode: María Corina Machado, Sen. Mark Warner, Director Kevin Hassett
Ilhan Omar
Democratic Congresswoman from Minnesota
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Jim Himes, Dr. Scott Gottlieb
Tim Kaine
Virginia Democratic Senator
U.S. Senate
Episode: Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tim Kaine, Director Kevin Hassett, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
Kevin Hassett
Director of the White House National Economic Council
White House
Episode: Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tim Kaine, Director Kevin Hassett, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
CEO of Feeding America
Feeding America
Episode: Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tim Kaine, Director Kevin Hassett, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
Olga Stefanishnya
Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States
Episode: Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Jason Crow
Senator Mark Kelly
Arizona Democratic Senator
U.S. Senate
Episode: Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Jason Crow
Senator Rand Paul
Kentucky Republican Senator
U.S. Senate
Episode: Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Jason Crow
Congressman Jason Crow
Colorado Democratic Congressman
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Jason Crow

Host

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
  • Shills

    I’ve been listening to this show for a year and they’re twisting themselves into total pretzels to not attract Trump’s ire, it’s ridiculous. Its just another way for little Marco et al to get their talking points across w no push back

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    VJ in UK
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • ??

    What happened to this show? It’s no longer about getting to the bottom of things but touting the administration’s agenda. Margaret Brennan is a sell out. She should be ashamed of herself.

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    1
    Reviewer.S.
    United States2 months ago
  • Minor Garrett

    Come back soon Margaret

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rmullins0609
    United States3 months ago
  • Stopped listening

    Zero push back. More like government propaganda than free press.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    TexasTattoo
    United States3 months ago
  • Face Us

    When you allow MAGA sycophants openly lie and gaslight your audience over and over, you become a part of the problem.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tedshreduke
    United States4 months ago

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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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#187
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#195
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#29
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#63
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#64
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Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Jim Himes, Dr. Scott Gottlieb
Q: What specifically is the problem you see?
Dr. Gottlieb warns against changes in FDA vaccine approval processes which may restrict timely updates and availability of vaccines.
Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Jim Himes, Dr. Scott Gottlieb
Q: How do you understand this?
Omar argues that the rhetoric around immigration often mirrors historical discrimination, and emphasizes the productive contribution of immigrants.
Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Jim Himes, Dr. Scott Gottlieb
Q: How confident are you that that's a false claim?
Omar expresses confidence that if there were connections to terrorism, they should have been prosecuted and insists investigations should continue to prevent any wrongdoing.
Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Jim Himes, Dr. Scott Gottlieb
Q: Why do you think this fraud was allowed to get so widespread?
Omar highlights that the fraud impacts the Somali community, emphasizing their rights as taxpayers and the need for acknowledgment of their struggles amid the fraud.
Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Jim Himes, Dr. Scott Gottlieb
Q: Do you want to respond to that? Do you know what he is referring to?
Congresswoman Omar expresses confusion about the allegations, insists there were proper actions taken in her campaign and draws attention to the broader implications for her community regarding the welfare fraud issue.

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Recent guests on Face the Nation include:

1. María Corina Machado
2. Ilhan Omar
3. Tim Kaine
4. Kevin Hassett
5. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
6. Olga Stefanishnya
7. Senator Mark Kelly
8. Senator Rand Paul

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