Face the nation transcripts: 2008-2025

Over a decade of transcripts from CBS's flagship public affairs program, Face the Nation, are now available online. The transcripts span 2008 to 2025, providing a comprehensive archive of the nation's most pressing issues and expert analysis during that time period.

Featured guests and topics

From border security and Iran policy to international relations, energy, and national security, Face the Nation has brought together top policymakers, experts, and newsmakers to illuminate the complex issues shaping the world. Notable guests have included former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and former CENTCOM Commander Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie.

With the full transcripts of these broadcasts now accessible, researchers, students, and the general public can delve deeper into the conversations that framed the national dialogue over the past 14 years. The archive offers a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of major policies and the perspectives of influential voices in government, academia, and the private sector.