# The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/08/26

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Podcast: [The Takeout with Major Garrett](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-takeout-with-major-garrett-689827)
Published: 2026-05-08T22:27:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2636

## Resource

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