The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/2/26

About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing primaries in Iowa and California, featuring insights from political reporters and addressing controversies surrounding a Senate candidate.

Primaries are happening in multiple states including Iowa and California. KCCI chief political reporter Amanda Rooker sets the scene for the races in Iowa, while Julie Watts breaks down the dynamics of the LA Mayor and California Governor’s race. Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner is on Capitol Hill, just days after reporting came out about him sexting multiple women. Nikole Killion reports on how Democratic leadership is responding to the controversy. Plus, the White House Correspondents Dinner has officially been rescheduled to July 24 with a new location and increased security measures. Major speaks with Matt Viser from the Atlantic about how the access has tightened around the White House complex. All that and more right here on The Takeout!

People in this episode

Host: Major Garrett

Guest: Matt Viser

Topics covered

• primaries
• politics
• Iowa
• California
• White House
• elections
• controversy

Keywords

• primaries
• Iowa
• California
• Graham Platner
• White House Correspondents Dinner
• politics
• elections
• Nikole Killion
• Matt Viser

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KCCI, Atlantic

Places: Iowa, California, Maine

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