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Who’s on Face the Nation Aug 9? The Guest List DC Is Watching
Who’s Coming to "Face the Nation" This Sunday?
The Big News
CBS News just announced the guest lineup for this Sunday’s episode of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." It’s happening on August 9th, and there are three very interesting people coming on the show!
Meet the Guests
Here are the three people who will be talking with Margaret Brennan:
1. Senator Bill Cassidy (Republican from Louisiana)
- He’s a U.S. Senator — that means he helps make laws for the whole country
- He represents the state of Louisiana
- He’s a member of the Republican Party
- Fun fact: Before becoming a senator, he was a doctor (a gastroenterologist — that’s a tummy doctor!)
2. Senator Bernie Sanders (Independent from Vermont)
- He’s also a U.S. Senator from Vermont
- He calls himself an Independent — that means he doesn’t officially belong to either major party
- He ran for President twice (in 2016 and 2020)
- He’s famous for talking about things like healthcare for everyone and college affordability
3. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya (Director of the National Institutes of Health)
- He leads the NIH — that’s the National Institutes of Health
- The NIH is the biggest medical research organization in the United States
- They study diseases, develop treatments, and help keep Americans healthy
- As Director, he’s basically the boss of medical research for the whole country!
When & Where to Watch
| Platform | Time (Eastern Time) |
|---|---|
| CBS News (TV) | 10:30 AM |
| Paramount+ (streaming) | 12:30 PM |
| CBSNews.com (website) | 12:30 PM |
Important Note: The show airs live on TV at 10:30 AM, but if you want to stream it online, you’ll need to wait until 12:30 PM. Set your alarms accordingly!
Why This Episode Might Be Interesting
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Three very different perspectives in one room!
- A Republican senator who’s also a doctor
- A progressive Independent senator who wants big changes
- The head of medical research for the entire country
With healthcare, science policy, and politics all in the mix, this could be a fascinating conversation.
Summary
- What: "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" — Sunday edition
- When: August 9th (check your local listings for exact date)
- Who: Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Dr. Jay Bhattacharya (NIH Director)
- Where: CBS News at 10:30 AM ET • Paramount+ & CBSNews.com at 12:30 PM ET
- Why watch: A doctor-senator, a progressive icon, and the nation’s top medical research leader — all discussing the issues of the day
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is "Face the Nation"?
It’s one of America’s longest-running Sunday morning political talk shows. Since 1954, it’s been a place where journalists interview politicians, experts, and newsmakers about the biggest issues of the week.
2. Who is Margaret Brennan?
She’s the moderator (host) of the show. She’s been with CBS News for years and covers the White House, foreign policy, and national security. Think of her as the referee making sure everyone gets a turn to speak!
3. Do I need cable to watch?
Nope! You can stream it for free on CBSNews.com or with a Paramount+ subscription. The website stream starts at 12:30 PM ET.
4. What does the NIH Director actually do?
Dr. Bhattacharya oversees a $47+ billion budget that funds medical research across the country — everything from cancer cures to vaccine development to studying rare diseases. He’s like the captain of Team Science for America.
5. Will they all be on at the same time?
Usually, "Face the Nation" does separate interviews — one guest at a time. But sometimes they have panel discussions with multiple guests together. Tune in to see the format!
Happy watching! This Sunday’s episode sounds like it’ll be a good one.
