CBS News has published complete transcripts of the program “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” covering episodes from 2008 through early 2026. This digital archive allows the public to access detailed records of interviews and discussions conducted on one of the network’s flagship Sunday political news shows.
The archive includes transcripts featuring a wide range of guests, including political leaders, military officials, policy experts, and international figures. Notable recent guests mentioned include retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
The transcripts can be accessed through the CBS News website, which also provides current programming and latest episode content for “Face the Nation.” For interviews broadcast before 2008, CBS News directs requests to their footage department.
Why it matters
This extensive transcript archive enhances transparency and public record keeping around important political and policy discussions aired on a major network. Researchers, journalists, educators, and interested citizens now have easier access to verify statements, analyze historical contexts, and trace perspectives from key figures spanning nearly two decades.
Hosting these transcripts online also supports accountability by enabling fact-checking and detailed scrutiny of public discourse on topics such as national security, international relations, and domestic policy as covered by “Face the Nation.”
Background
“Face the Nation” is one of the longest-running American Sunday morning political interview programs, known for featuring high-profile guests from government, media, and civil society. The show has been hosted by Margaret Brennan since 2018, continuing a tradition of in-depth interviews and panel discussions on pressing current events.
The release of transcripts responds to growing public demand for accessible media records and facilitates a richer understanding of ongoing political narratives in the U.S. and internationally, preserved in textual form for archival and reference purposes.
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