Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan
Season 2017
Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan is an American Sunday morning political interview show, which premiered on the CBS television network. It is one of the longest-running news programs in the history of television, having debuted in 1954.
Where to Watch Season 2017
54 Episodes
- 1/01: Isabel Wilkerson, J.D. Vance, Diane GuerreroE1
1/01: Isabel Wilkerson, J.D. Vance, Diane GuerreroCBS' "Face the Nation" kicks off 2017 with a panel of groundbreaking authors - Isabel Wilkerson, J.D. Vance, Diane Guerrero, and Amani Al-Khatahtbeh - and also takes a look at the shifting tide of American politics with journalists Michele Norris, Jeffrey Goldberg, Michael Gerson, and David Frum. - 1/08: Booker, Priebus, McConnellE2
1/08: Booker, Priebus, McConnellAs 2017 begins and Washington is in the midst of a number of changes, "Face the Nation" talks to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R- Kentucky, about plans to repeal Obamacare. We sit down with incoming White House chief of staff Reince Priebus to discuss the president-elect's Twitter habits, and with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker to talk about Democratic plans to counter Obamacare repeal efforts. - 1/15: Pence, Gingrich, ManchinE3
1/15: Pence, Gingrich, ManchinWith just five days until President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, "Face the Nation" talks to Vice President-elect Mike Pence and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, about a Senate Intelligence Committee investigation into Russian election meddling. We sit down with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, who discusses what he hopes Mr. Trump will do when it comes to the intelligence community. Plus: Analysts look at the political landscape and the challenges Mr. Trump faces. - 1/22: Sanders, Graham, ConwayE4
1/22: Sanders, Graham, ConwayJust days after Donald Trump's inauguration, "Face the Nation" talks to top Trump aide Kellyanne Conway, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont. Plus: Analysts weigh in on the challenges Mr. Trump faces in the White House. - 2/5: Mike Pence, Gov. Chris ChristieE6
2/5: Mike Pence, Gov. Chris ChristieAs President Trump's immigration order faces legal challenges, "Face the Nation" talks to Vice President Mike Pence and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. And as the nation gears up for the Super Bowl, we also talk with DeMaurice Smith, the executive director of the National Football League Players Association, and James Brown, host of "The NFL Today" and special correspondent for CBS News. - 2/19: Priebus, Graham, NunesE8
2/19: Priebus, Graham, NunesAfter a contentious week for the White House, "Face the Nation" breaks down the problems the Trump administration has faced in its first month. White House chief of staff Reince Priebus, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, Rep. Devin Nunes, R-California, and Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, and others join the show. RELATED VIDEOS - 4/2: Haley, Cornyn, KingE14
4/2: Haley, Cornyn, KingThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson sits down with UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Angus King to discuss investigations into Russian interference, national security and the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch. - 4/23: Rubio, Sanders, Kasich, KellyE17
4/23: Rubio, Sanders, Kasich, KellyThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Gov. John Kasich and Gen. John Kelly to discuss North Korea, healthcare, homeland security and a possible government shutdown along with this week in politics. - 6/11: Graham, Lankford, SchumerE24
6/11: Graham, Lankford, SchumerThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. James Lankford and Sen. Chuck Schumer regarding the testimony of former FBI Director James Comey, the ongoing Russia investigation and healthcare reform. - 6/18: Rubio, Sanders, SekulowE25
6/18: Rubio, Sanders, SekulowThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Attorney Jay Sekulow regarding the investigation, the change in policy towards Cuba, and the progress of the Senate Health Care bill. - 7/23: Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. John Barrasso, Dan BalzE30
7/23: Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. John Barrasso, Dan BalzThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Anthony Scaramucci, Senators Susan Collins and John Barrasso, and Congressman Adam Schiff to discuss the White House's new communications strategy and the latest on the Russia investigations. - 8/6: Cotton, Hickenlooper, KasichE32
8/6: Cotton, Hickenlooper, KasichThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Senator Tom Cotton, Governors John Hickenlooper and John Kasich, and Former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson to discuss how their states are coping with Washington dysfunction and the Obama administration's efforts to stop Russian meddling. - 8/13: Signer, Pompeo, PanettaE33
8/13: Signer, Pompeo, PanettaThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Charlottesville Mayor Mike Signer, CIA Director Mike Pompeo, and Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to discuss the violent events in Charlottesville and the rising tension with North Korea. - 8/20: Senator Tim Scott, Senator Tim Kaine, Elle ReeveE34
8/20: Senator Tim Scott, Senator Tim Kaine, Elle ReeveThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Senators Tim Scott and Tim Kaine to discuss presidential leadership and the push to remove confederate monuments. Two panels share analysis on Charlottesville and the latest in politics. - 9/10: Rick Scott, Marco RubioE37
9/10: Rick Scott, Marco RubioThis week's "Face the Nation" is devoted to coverage of Hurricane Irma. Face the Nation Host John Dickerson checks in with CBS' team of correspondents in Miami and on the Florida gulf coast as well as Florida Governor Rick Scott, Senator Marco Rubio, and Senator Bill Nelson. - 9/17: Rex Tillerson, John McCainE38
9/17: Rex Tillerson, John McCainThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Senator John McCain to discuss the priorities at the United Nations General Assembly this week, and Ken Burns and Lynn Novick preview their ten-part documentary, "The Vietnam War." - 10/1: Charles Schumer, Ben Domenech, Amy WalterE40
10/1: Charles Schumer, Ben Domenech, Amy WalterThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Senator Marco Rubio, House Speaker Paul Ryan, and Senator Chuck Schumer to discuss relief efforts in Puerto Rico and the Republican tax plan. - 10/8: Feinstein, LaPierreE41
10/8: Feinstein, LaPierreThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Senator Dianne Feinstein and the National Rifle Association's Chief Executive Officer Wayne LaPierre to discuss gun rights, and the political panel offers analysis on the potential for new gun control measures. - 11/12: Tim Scott, Bernie Sanders, Amy WalterE46
11/12: Tim Scott, Bernie Sanders, Amy WalterThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Senator Tim Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin. Plus, a group of Trump voters share their assessments of President Trump on the one-year anniversary of his election. - 11/19: Sen. Tom Cotton, Rep. Jackie Speier, and Mick MulvaneyE47
11/19: Sen. Tom Cotton, Rep. Jackie Speier, and Mick MulvaneyThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Senator Tom Cotton, Representative Jackie Speier, and Director of the White House Office of Budget and Management Mick Mulvaney. Plus, our panel provides political analysis on allegations of sexual harassment and tax reform. - 11/26: Robert Dallek, Ron Chernow, Nancy Koehn, and Mark UpdegroveE48
11/26: Robert Dallek, Ron Chernow, Nancy Koehn, and Mark UpdegroveThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson sits down with Robert Dallek, author of "Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Political Life," Ron Chernow, author of "Grant," Nancy Koehn, author of "Forged in Crisis," and Mark Updegrove, author of "The Last Republicans" for a discussion about their works which examine leadership in times of crisis. Plus, Walter Isaacson discusses his new book "Leonardo da Vinci" which explores the life and work of the original renaissance man. - 12/3: Angus King, Mick Mulvaney, Ron BrownsteinE49
12/3: Angus King, Mick Mulvaney, Ron BrownsteinThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senators Angus King and Lindsey Graham, and White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney. And our political panel offers analysis on the latest developments in Washington. - 12/10: Amb. Nikki Haley, Sen. Susan Collins and Sen. Richard DurbinE50
12/10: Amb. Nikki Haley, Sen. Susan Collins and Sen. Richard DurbinThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, Senator Susan Collins and Senator Richard Durbin. Plus, our panel provides political analysis on President Trump's Jerusalem announcement, the Alabama Senate Race, and Sen. Franken's speech on the Senate floor. - 12/17: Mnuchin, Sanders, LankfordE51
12/17: Mnuchin, Sanders, LankfordThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Senator James Lankford. Plus, the political panel provides analysis on the latest developments in Washington. - 12/24: RetrospectiveE52
12/24: RetrospectiveThis week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson takes a look at the political landscape heading into the 2018 midterm elections and in our annual CBS correspondents panel, we'll reflect on this year and look ahead to next. Plus, a look at a new book about the science of perfect timing. - 12/31: Lindsey Graham, Mark Meadows, Will HurdE53
12/31: Lindsey Graham, Mark Meadows, Will HurdThis week on "Face the Nation," Guest Host CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett interviews Sen. Lindsey Graham and sits down with our year-end congressional panel and our political panel to discuss what's ahead in 2018.