# The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/5/26

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Podcast: [The Takeout with Major Garrett](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-takeout-with-major-garrett-689827)
Published: 2026-06-05T22:19:26+00:00
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## Resource

Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner responds to the exclusive reporting from the New York Times. The publication spoke with former girlfriends who raise concerns about his behavior. Taurean Small joins from Capitol Hill to recap, while Major speaks with Maine newspaper reporter Alex Seitz-Wald about whether these new claims will affect his standing in the race. Margaret Brennan delves into her reporting about an Iranian-American journalist pleading with the U.S. government to get him and his fellow detainees out of Evin Prison in Tehran. Plus, Mignon Houston, the Deputy Spokesperson for the State Department, discusses how the agency is preparing for the World Cup, which is less than a week away. Join us!

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