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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, President Trump bars three major news organizations from covering the White House as Republican concern over the impact of his policies continues to grow.

The countdown clock to the midterm elections continues to tick d... more

This week on Face the Nation, a major development in the Artificial Intelligence arms race, and our election year battleground tracker reveals where the race for control of Congress stands less than two months from election day.

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This week on Face the Nation, there are new signs of resiliency in the job market, but prices remain high.

As Americans hit the roads and skies before the end of summer, gasoline prices are at the highest ever for a Labor Day weekend. One major fact... more

This week on Face the Nation, an update from Nepal following last week's devastating flooding, and a look back at the chaotic withdrawal from the longest war in US history

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Maria Elvira Salazar
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Episode: Rep. Ro Khanna, Sen. Bill Cassidy, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, Gary Cohn
Dario Amodei
CEO of Anthropic
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Episode: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Gov. Spencer Cox, Michigan Democratic Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed
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Episode: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Gov. Spencer Cox, Michigan Democratic Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed
Lisa McClain
Congresswoman
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Episode: Energy Sec. Chris Wright, Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Lisa McClain
Jocelyn Benson
Secretary of State (Michigan) and gubernatorial candidate
Michigan Secretary of State; gubernatorial candidate
Episode: Energy Sec. Chris Wright, Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Lisa McClain
Ray Washburne
Co-chair of GOP Midterm Convention; Sunoco Chairman
Sunoco
Episode: Energy Sec. Chris Wright, Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Lisa McClain
Richard Blumenthal
U.S. Senator (D-CT)
U.S. Senate
Episode: Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. John James, David Becker
Haib Tala Ali Zay
Afghan General, former commander of Afghan army forces
Afghan military
Episode: Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. John James, David Becker
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
CMS
Episode: Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Rep. Byron Donalds, Rep. Seth Moulton

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Margaret Brennan
Host of Face the Nation, CBS News

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
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    438W
    United States4 months ago
  • Boycott CBS

    Newest MAGA simps. Avoid and boycott.

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    Tango459
    Canada8 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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    United States8 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 States9 months ago
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    Send her to El Salvador-CECOT. People in power who do bad things deserve to face the harshest consequences.

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    United States9 months ago

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Rep. Ro Khanna, Sen. Bill Cassidy, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, Gary Cohn
Q: What are your thoughts on the administration's vaccine policy and any concerns about safety messaging?
Cassidy emphasizes radical honesty about vaccines, defending safety while pushing for clear, science-backed explanations to address parental concerns, especially around measles vaccination.
Rep. Ro Khanna, Sen. Bill Cassidy, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, Gary Cohn
Q: Do you think the debt we are in is sustainable and what should be done post midterms to address it?
Cassidy argues for confronting Social Security and debt by timely reforms to protect promised benefits and reduce long-term indebtedness, including measures that prevent insolvency.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Gov. Spencer Cox, Michigan Democratic Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed
Q: How would a public trust model work in practice to balance innovation with safety?
The plan envisions public trust corporations with significant public oversight, combined with independent evaluators and a dedicated safety agency to guide responsible AI development.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Gov. Spencer Cox, Michigan Democratic Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed
Q: What are your thoughts on slowing the pace of AI development, and what mechanisms could implement this safely?
Amodei argues for a staged, bounded approach to slowing progress, proposing public oversight and third-party evaluators to ensure safety, plus a public agency focused on AI safety and no-goes on dangerous capabilities.
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Rep. Byron Donalds, Rep. Seth Moulton
Q: What are the things that people at home should be listening for that say America's debt load is really being dealt with now, that this isn't a problem?
Kashkari points to long-term fiscal realism, forecasts from the Congressional Budget Office, and a balanced approach between monetary policy and credible fiscal reform as signals that debt is being managed, while acknowledging inflation dynamics may still require careful monitoring.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Face the Nation

What is Face the Nation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program features high-profile policymakers, health and national security experts, and technology leaders in wide-ranging discussions on current global and domestic issues. Episodes commonly tackle foreign policy, national security, election integrity, public health, and governance, often pairing lawmakers with policy experts or agency leaders to dissect complex issues such as Iran strategy, FDA/public health policy, AI governance, and bipartisan approaches to governance. Noteworthy is the breadth of guests—from U.S. senators and representatives to agency heads, NGO leaders, and tech executives—providing a balance of political analysis, real-world policy implications, and cross-partisan perspectives. Potential listeners can expect in-dep... more

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