Face the Nation

Face the Nation (1954- )

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Face the Nation is a news interview program which airs every Sunday morning, live from the CBS studio in Washington D.C. It is dedicated to interviewing newsmakers on the latest issues. Guests include government leaders, politicians, and international figures in the news. CBS News… More correspondents engage the guests in a lively roundtable discussion focusing on current topics. The show started on November 7th, 1954, and was originally broadcast on both CBS Television and Radio Networks. After close to two decades, the program was taken off CBS radio.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 10:30 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2025-07-277/27 - Russell Vought, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Jean-Noël Barrot, Ret. Vice Adm. Ted Carterjuil. 27, 2025
2025-07-20Howard Lutnick, Rep. Jim Himes, Todd Lyons, Mayor Karen Bassjuil. 20, 2025
2025-07-137/13 - Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. French Hilljuil. 13, 2025
2025-07-067/6 - Kevin Hassett, Ken Burns, Rep. Tom Suozzijuil. 6, 2025
2025-06-296/29 - Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Michael McCaul, Rafael Mariano Grossi, Scott Gottliebjuin 29, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Face the Nation premiere?

Face the Nation premiered on November 7, 1954.

Who was the host of Face the Nation in its first year?

Ted Koop hosted Face the Nation in its first year.

What was the premise of Face the Nation when it premiered?

Face the Nation focused on political interviews and discussions about national and international issues when it premiered.

How many guests did Face the Nation feature in its first year?

Face the Nation featured 225 guests in its first year.

Did Face the Nation include a panel of journalists during its first year?

No, Face the Nation did not include a panel of journalists during its first year.

What time slot did Face the Nation air in on Sundays during its first year?

Face the Nation aired at 2:30 pm EST on Sundays during its first year.

Did Face the Nation air in color during its first year?

No, Face the Nation did not air in color during its first year.

Who were some of the notable guests on Face the Nation during its first year?

Some notable guests on Face the Nation during its first year included Senator Estes Kefauver, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., and Senator Joseph McCarthy.

Did Face the Nation air every Sunday during its first year?

No, Face the Nation did not air every Sunday during its first year. It aired on a fortnightly basis.

Did Face the Nation have a theme song during its first year?

Yes, Face the Nation had a theme song during its first year.

Who composed the theme song for Face the Nation during its first year?

Don Miller composed the theme song for Face the Nation during its first year.

Was Face the Nation available to watch online during its first year?

No, Face the Nation was not available to watch online during its first year.

Did Face the Nation focus on foreign policy during its first year?

Yes, Face the Nation focused on foreign policy during its first year.

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Also known as

  • Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan
  • Face the Nation with Bob Schieffer (United States)

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