What Do Democrats Do Now? | Great Question with Tony Dokoupil

Mississippi Senate Candidate Scott Colom extends his lead against incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith. Mark Strassmann is in the state, where ballots are being counted. Anthony Salvanto has the latest numbers from the race. Caitlin Huey-Burns is on Capitol Hill, where the House was not able to move forward with the impeachment proceedings of Defense Sectretary Pete Hegseth. She explains the discontent from Democrats, as 11 of their own did not attend the vital vote. Major interviews Rep.-Elect Richard Ojeda, Democrat from North Carolina, who defeated NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson. As a former Army Major, he responds to the Hegseth vote and the administration’s handling of the war in Iran. Plus, Pennsylvania Rep.-Elect Chris Rabb joins to discuss what he hopes to get done as a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. 

Kentucky House Republican Thomas Massie announced his articles of impeachment against Defense Secy. Pete Hegseth. The House voted against moving them forward. Taurean Small is on Capitol Hill with the latest. Nancy Cordes is at the White House, where President Trump is steadfast in his support for Secy. Hegseth and why he gives Hegseth’s performance an A++. Massachusetts Democratic Congressman Stephen Lynch and member of the House Oversight Committee discusses his reaction to his Republican counterparts releasing their report on the Epstein Files. Plus, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks with Major about where Republicans went wrong in the midterms and her emphasis on education policy in GOP-led states. All that and more, right here on The Takeout!

Major speaks with Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on the fallout from Republican losses in the midterms. Sanders says once voters see what Congress looks like under Democratic leadership, they’re going to shift back to the Republican Party. In her new book, “Unapologetic: Clarity and Conviction in a World Gone Crazy,” she shares her perspective on faith and how people can find their own identity through Christ in order to reach lasting fulfillment.

As the "Original Sin" paperback edition hits the shelves, authors Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson speak with Major about their new reporting surrounding then-President Biden's decline and his ultimate decision to step down, just three months before the 2024 election. The CNN Anchor and Axios National Political Correspondent take a deep dive into how members within the Biden circle and Democratic Party insiders downplayed the former President's mental acuity and how that decision affected the American people.

Major begins the show with President Trump’s impromptu White House press briefing, accompanied by UFC CEO Dana White. Olivia Rinaldi joins Major at the desk to summarize the latest headlines involving articles of impeachment against Defense Secy. Hegseth and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s extramarital affair with an alleged Chinese spy. Ian Duncan with the Washington Post provides additional analysis on the tech company’s investigation into Huang. Taurean Small is at Capitol Hill, where new members of Congress are orienting themselves with their new digs, and the status of Democratic leadership elections. Plus, Byron Donalds is set to be the first Black Governor of Florida. Major speaks with Brad Herold, the Senior Advisor for his campaign, about how the Republican Congressman was able to clinch the win against Democratic opponent David Jolly. Join us for the full episode here!

Democrats have taken control of the House and the Senate, winning every battleground state and flipping seats they haven’t won in decades. Lakshya Jain of The Argument, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and 60 Minutes Correspondent Ross Douthat weigh in on what the win means and what comes next.If you’d like to share your own great question, email us at [email protected] this episode of "Great Question?" Follow the series now - just search "Great Question with Tony Dokoupil" wherever you get your podcasts.

President Trump selects Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff. Weijia Jiang is at the White House with more on the President's move. Major interviews Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson on the upcoming leadership elections and the GOP's midterm losses. Michigan Governor Elect Jocelyn Benson celebrates her victory and discusses her plans while in office. Plus, DNC Chair Ken Martin joins Major on-set to discuss the democrats' successful election night. Join us for the full episode here!

Major is happy to be back in DC. Kelly O’Grady starts us off by explaining today’s stock market drop and what’s behind it. Weijia Jiang is at the White House with the latest on President Trump’s comments denying claims of him weighing firing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Caitlin Huey-Burns details the upcoming Congressional leadership elections, and the opposition to Sen. Chuck Schumer as Majority Leader in the upper chamber. Sam Vinograd provides analysis about what’s next for the war in Iran. Plus, Major interviews Marc Beckman, Melania Trump’s Senior Advisor, about her involvement in brokering a ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine. Beckman gives a view about what led to a temporary ceasefire between Russian and Ukrainian officials, and whether it could lead to a permanent agreement. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. 

Major’s last day in New York this week provides a recap of the historic midterm election results, where Democrats have swept the House and Senate. Michigan Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI) reacts to Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the state. Colorado Democratic Rep. Jason Crow discusses what these wins could mean for the war in Iran, and whether Defense Secy. Pete Hegseth should maintain his position in the Trump Administration. Plus, former RNC Chairperson Ronna McDaniel and DNC Vice Chair Shasti Conrad weigh in on what their respective parties need to do moving forward. All that and more, right here on The Takeout!

Major recaps Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens' decision to endorse Republican Senate nominee, Mike Rogers. Nikole Killion is in Michigan, breaking down what led to Stevens' about-face and the resulting Democratic fallout, just a day before the midterm elections. Major interviews longtime Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, who was in part behind the joint event between Abdul El-Sayed, Stevens and SC Rep. Clyburn. What she has to say about Stevens’ endorsement and whether it will impact voters in her state. Taurean Small continues his coverage in Anchorage, Alaska, monitoring both the gubernatorial and Senate races there. Camilo Montoya-Galvez is in Texas near the border wall. He speaks with candidates in Texas’ 15th Congressional District about the role of immigration enforcement in their race. Plus, Anthony Salvanto and Kalshi’s Head of Research Nicole Kagan will discuss the latest trades on candidates ahead of the midterms. Join us for the full episode here!