This week, Major is joined by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. Murthy said “it’s just a matter of time,” before COVID-19 booster shots are required, that full FDA approval of the vaccines is coming “very soon” and that the U.S. is not testing enough for the virus to fully understand how the Delta variant is spreading in communities. Plus, Murthy talks about the rampant spread of COVID disinformation and how kids can safely return to in-person learning this fall. This episode was recorded on August 11th, 2021.
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The Afghanistan Papers: Journalist Craig Whitlock

The Takeout, hosted by CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, is a never-take-yourself-too-seriously daily show that harnesses the best and latest reporting from CBS News. Its motto: relentlessly curious, steadfastly non-ideological. Featuring unique guest interviews, investigative journalism and the day’s biggest events, The Takeout will also simplify and explain the complexities and acronyms of official Washington. The show is driven by national politics but lives comfortably in deep discussions of economics, pop culture, sports and technology.