Read full episode transcripts of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" from 2026

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More than a decade of "Face the Nation" transcripts are available online. Starting from 2008, viewers can access full episode transcripts of the popular news program on CBS News website.

For earlier broadcasts, you can contact CBS Footage Requests. To stay up-to-date with the latest episodes, bookmark our homepage and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

The latest available transcripts feature interviews with prominent figures such as Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Sen. Angus King, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and many more.

Here are some of the recent transcripts that have been made publicly available:

* Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
* Transcript: Sen. Angus King on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
* Transcript: Steve Scalise on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
* Transcript: Brian O'Hara on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
* Transcript: Kirsten Hillman on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026

These transcripts offer a unique insight into the conversations and debates between these influential individuals, providing readers with a deeper understanding of current events and policy discussions.
 
Interesting πŸ€” that CBS News is making more than a decade of "Face the Nation" transcripts available online! It's like a treasure trove for researchers, journalists, and anyone curious about the conversations happening behind the scenes of US politics πŸ“°πŸ’¬. Full episode transcripts will be super helpful in studying past interviews with prominent figures... I wonder what kinda insights we'll uncover from these old episodes 😊
 
I mean, I'm not sure why everyone's so stoked about these old Face the Nation transcripts being online πŸ€”. Like, we've been able to access them for years if we wanted to, right? And now they're just gonna be out in the open on CBS' website? Yawn 😴.

I guess it is kinda cool that they're making more stuff available to the public, but let's not get too excited πŸ€ͺ. I mean, these transcripts are still just a bunch of edited interviews with politicians talking about their latest policy stances or whatever πŸ”Š. It's not like we haven't heard it all before 😴.

And what's up with making them publicly available in 2026? Like, the stuff was already on the internet for years πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ. And now they're just gonna keep adding more to the archive and charging us for it πŸ’Έ? No thanks 🚫.
 
can you imagine having to dig through all that old footage and transcriptions just to get some info on what's really going on? like, i know cbs news is trying to make it more accessible or whatever but still, can't we have the transcripts from 10 yrs ago available online already?! πŸ€” it feels like we're being fed a watered-down version of truth over here. and btw, who decides what gets made public anyway? shouldn't these transcripts be available to everyone, not just the people who are into cbs news πŸ™„
 
Ugh, can't they just make it easier to find what you're looking for on their website? I mean, sure, more than a decade of transcriptions is great and all, but how am I supposed to know which ones are the latest? They need to make it more user-friendly, like a proper search bar or something. And what's with the "contact us" page for older transcripts? That's just annoying. Can't they just host everything on their main site? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈπŸ˜©
 
Yaaas this is amazing news!!! πŸŽ‰πŸ“š I'm literally loving that CBS News made more than a decade of "Face the Nation" transcripts available online! It's going to be so helpful for us to stay informed about what's really going on in politics and current events. Can't wait to dive into some of these interviews with prominent figures πŸ€―πŸ“Š
 
omg u no how many yrs i hav been watchin face the nation 🀯 they just made all past transcripts available online lol what a game changer for history buffs & researchers like me πŸ“šπŸ‘€ i cant believe i can finally read what some of these ppl were sayin back in 2008 i mean isnt that crazy πŸ€ͺ
 
I'm loving that CBS is finally making their "Face the Nation" transcripts available online! πŸ™Œ I mean, think about it - more than a decade's worth of episodes just waiting to be read. It's like they're saying, "Hey, we trust our viewers to get the real deal" and giving us the freedom to dive into these in-depth conversations.

I'm particularly excited to see that prominent figures are part of this collection. I mean, who doesn't want to know what those power players are thinking? πŸ’‘ Whether it's policy discussions or just regular ol' chat, these transcripts offer a glimpse into the world of politics and current events that can be really insightful.

And let's be real, folks, we're living in some wild times. It's like we need these kinds of resources more than ever to stay informed and engaged. So kudos to CBS for making this happen! πŸ‘
 
Just think about it 🀯, all those years worth of Face the Nation transcripts finally online? It's crazy how we're living in an era where information is at our fingertips, but back then, these were like super rare gems that only a select few could get their hands on. Now, anyone can read 'em online and get the full context of what went down behind those scenes. I mean, who else but us would even care to know what really happened in all those secret interviews? It's wild how much of our history is now just a click away πŸ˜‚
 
So they're making all these old Face the Nation transcripts available online πŸ€”... it's like they're saying that knowledge is power, right? The more we know about what happened in the past, the better equipped we are to navigate today. I mean, think about it - these interviews with big-name folks are a treasure trove of info on current events and policy discussions. It's like having a time capsule of sorts πŸ“š... but instead of just being nostalgic, it's actually giving us valuable insights that can help shape our understanding of the world today. And I love how they're making it easy for people to access these transcripts - it's all about accessibility and empowerment 🌟... which is super important in today's fast-paced info landscape!
 
I'm both super excited and kinda over this 🀯. Like, how cool is it that we can access full episode transcripts from "Face the Nation" online? But at the same time, I feel like I've seen my fair share of interviews with politicians, and honestly, they all start to sound pretty similar after a while... 😴

But hey, if having these transcripts online means we can learn more about what's really going on behind the scenes in Washington DC, then that's a solid pro 🀝. And I guess it's great for us netizens who love reading and analyzing speeches/policy discussions without having to shell out cash for expensive publications or courses... πŸ’Έ

Yet, I'm also kinda worried that we'll just end up with more information overload πŸ“Š. Like, can we really process this much data? And won't it just lead to us being even more polarized and misinformed than before? πŸ€”
 
I don't get why they're making all this transcript stuff available online. Like, what's the point? We're already drowning in info from news outlets and social media... now we gotta sift through old Face the Nation episodes too 🀯. And don't even get me started on how much time people will waste re-reading these old interviews. Can't they just stick to live updates or something?
 
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