Face The Nation

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  • 1954
  • 71 Seasons
  • 5.9  (295)

Face The Nation is a long-running Sunday morning political talk show on CBS that first aired in 1954. Over the years, the show has featured a wide range of hosts and guests, all discussing the latest news and issues affecting politics and the country at large. Today, Face The Nation is one of the most respected and widely watched political news programs in the country.

The show's current host is John Dickerson, a seasoned political journalist and author who has covered numerous presidential campaigns and important political events throughout his career. His deep knowledge of the political landscape, coupled with his sharp interview skills and ability to ask tough questions of his guests, makes him a perfect fit for the show's format, which focuses on in-depth interviews with key figures in politics.

Over the years, Face The Nation has featured a rotating cast of co-hosts and correspondents, many of whom have gone on to become icons of American journalism. Some of the most famous include Bob Schieffer, Lesley Stahl, George Herman, Martin Agronsky, Paul Niven, Howard K. Smith, Stuart Novins, and Ted Koop.

The show's regular format consists of a series of interviews with politicians, journalists, and other public figures, all discussing the latest headlines and hot-button issues of the week. Guests often include members of Congress, presidential candidates, and officials from the White House and State Department, as well as experts and analysts from the media and think tanks.

One of the defining characteristics of Face The Nation is its non-partisan approach to political news. The show does not take sides or push any particular agenda, but rather seeks to present all sides of the issues in a fair and balanced way. This has won the program a large and diverse audience, from political insiders to everyday citizens who are interested in keeping up with the latest political news.

In addition to its regular Sunday morning broadcasts, Face The Nation also occasionally airs special episodes covering breaking news or significant events in American politics. These special episodes are typically hosted by one of the show's regular hosts, and can provide valuable insight and analysis during times of national crisis or uncertainty.

Over the years, Face The Nation has become an important part of the American political landscape, providing valuable insights and analysis to viewers across the country. With its blend of seasoned journalism, tough interviews, and non-partisan analysis, the show continues to be a must-watch for anyone interested in politics and government.

Face The Nation is a series that ran for 71 seasons (772 episodes) between November 7, 1954 and on CBS

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3/2 - Sec. Scott Bessent, Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Mike Turner, Rep. John James, Kaja Kallas
9. 3/2 - Sec. Scott Bessent, Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Mike Turner, Rep. John James, Kaja Kallas
March 2, 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent; Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.; Reps. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, and John James, R-Mich.; European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.
2/23 - Steve Witkoff, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Sen. John Curtis, Gov. Kathy Hochul, Scott Gottlieb
8. 2/23 - Steve Witkoff, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Sen. John Curtis, Gov. Kathy Hochul, Scott Gottlieb
February 23, 2025
President Trump announced on Friday that he will replace Gen. Charles Q. Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Other senior Defense Department officials were also ousted. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata examines the impact of the firings. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she and her fellow Democratic governors won't "sit idly by and let our rights be attacked" by the Trump administration. Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, described the next phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, his 3.5-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the administration's approach to the war in Ukraine. Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland faulted President Trump for undermining Ukraine in any eventual peace talks with Russia, saying that taking several Ukrainian demands off the table is "terrible negotiating." "I think that this is going to get into the hundreds of cases and could take many months to fully snuff out," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the FDA, said about the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah says Elon Musk needs to bring a "dose of compassion" to his treatment of federal workers who are being fired across the government.
2/16 - Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Kevin Hassett
7. 2/16 - Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Kevin Hassett
February 16, 2025
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.; Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, and Jamie Raskin, D-Md.; Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council.
2/9 - Sen. Bill Hagerty, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Mike McCaul
6. 2/9 - Sen. Bill Hagerty, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Mike McCaul
February 9, 2025
Anthony Salvanto, CBS News director of elections and surveys, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump has a 53% approval rating in his first weeks in office."He's doing, in the eyes of the public, what he said he would do in the campaign," Salvanto said. Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas, the former chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee who had once been a big supporter of USAID, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the organization "needs to return to the core mission principles." But McCaul said he would urge the administration to "move more expeditiously" on implementing waivers for humanitarian aid that had been paused. Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, an ally of President Trump, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes there is a "tremendous appetite" for Mr. Trump to dismantle and consolidate USAID. Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as the Trump administration has steamrolled forward with executive orders to dismantle USAID and the Department of Education as well accessing the Treasury Department records because the president doesn't "have the support" among Republicans in Congress. USAID was founded in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy as a way to exert American strength abroad and had only accounted for less than 1% of the federal budget before the Trump administration began its campaign to dismantle it. It isn't clear why this sliver of spending is the first focus of the so-called efficiency project, but it feels like a demolition — and perhaps a preview of the future for other public servants. Amid the Trump administration's bureaucratic overhaul, CBS News Justice Department correspondent Scott MacFarlane, chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford, CBS News homeland security contributor Sam Vinograd and CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst Chris Krebs join "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to discuss the impact.
2/2 - Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Brian Mast
5. 2/2 - Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Brian Mast
February 2, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Panama as part of his first official foreign trip as President Trump announces massive tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada. Ed O'Keefe reports from Panama. Amid the Trump administration's move to offer "deferred resignation" to 2 million federal workers, Sen. Mark Warner says the situation has caused "chaos on steroids" for government employees. GOP Rep. Brian Mast of Florida, the new chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to "make sure there is appropriate command and control" of USAID and similar agencies. He added that he is "absolutely" in favor of USAID being folded into the State Department. Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Democrats but has praised some of Robert F. Kennedy's remarks on the food industry, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is "not particularly happy" with Kennedy's performance at his confirmation hearing last week. "Anybody who watched that hearing understands my deep concerns about Kennedy," Sanders said. As sources say senior FBI officials have been asked to resign or retire from top positions and others who investigated the Jan. 6 riot are undergoing review, former FBI assistant director for counterintelligence Frank Figliuzzi says they make "America less safe when you lose that much expertise that quickly." Hanna Siegel, the niece of Keith Siegel, an Israeli-American hostage who was freed by Hamas on Saturday, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she is worried because the ceasefire is a "really fragile deal."John Dickerson, "CBS Evening News" co-anchor and presidential historian, reflects on how presidential reactions to national tragedies can "live in our collective memory" — and how President Trump's "hour of anguish" only lasted a few minutes as the president moved on to assigning blame.
1/26 - V.P. JD Vance, Rep. Mike Turner, Rep. Jason Crow
4. 1/26 - V.P. JD Vance, Rep. Mike Turner, Rep. Jason Crow
January 26, 2025
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Vice President JD Vance gives his first interview since taking office. Plus, Republican Rep. Mike Turner and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow join.
1/19 - NSA Mike Waltz, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Tim Kaine, Brett McGurk, Janti Soeripto
3. 1/19 - NSA Mike Waltz, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Tim Kaine, Brett McGurk, Janti Soeripto
January 19, 2025
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," on the eve of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, a ceasefire deal takes effect and TikTok is shut down. Biden White House Middle East envoy Brett McGurk joins, as does incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz.
1/12 - Deanne Criswell, Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Judy Chu
2. 1/12 - Deanne Criswell, Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Judy Chu
January 12, 2025
The massive Palisades fire has destroyed an estimated 75% of the Pacific Palisades and officials say the 1/3rd of the eastern edge of Malibu has also been destroyed. The fire is now threatening the nearby communities of Brentwood and Encino. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from the Pacific Palisades. FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she believes Los Angeles officials were "very prepared" for devastating wildfires, but "they have never seen 100-mile an hour winds that are fueling the fire." Rep. Judy Chu, whose district has been affected by the Eaton fire, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she has been in touch with Gov. Gavin Newsom and fire agencies have assured them that there is "enough water" to fight the ongoing wildfires. Despite the earlier combination of factors that overwhelmed the fire response, "I believe that we're in a good place right now," she said. As the Supreme Court weighs the legality of the TikTok ban, Sen. Mark Kelly tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I know this is controversial. I know folks earn a living on TikTok," but the app "has a national security risk to it." Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who has a new documentary airing on PBS, "Coming to America," that examines how nine remarkable American immigrants have shaped our country's history, tells "Face the Nation with Maragaret Brennan" that "in the long run," the U.S. should "want to have an ability to allow legitimate refugees to come here."
1/5 - Sen. John Thune, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Mike Turner, Rep. Jim Himes, Tom Homan
1. 1/5 - Sen. John Thune, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Mike Turner, Rep. Jim Himes, Tom Homan
January 5, 2025
Sen. John Thune; Reps. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Mike Turner, R-Ohio, and Jim Himes, D-Conn.; Tom Homan, the incoming Trump administration's "border czar."
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Face The Nation is available for streaming on the CBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Face The Nation on demand at Amazon Prime and Hulu.
  • Premiere Date
    November 7, 1954
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    5.9  (295)
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