Face the Nation Features Barrasso, Pappas, and Sankar

Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso and Democratic Representative Chris Pappas appeared as guests on the recent edition of Face the Nation. The broadcast also featured an interview with Shyam Sankar, the Chief Technology Officer of Palantir. The episode, hosted by Margaret Brennan and aired on October 11, 2026, is available for viewers who missed the second half of the program.

The segment highlighted a particularly competitive Senate race in New Hampshire, where Pappas commented on the challenges of the campaign. Additionally, the show included other notable segments featuring Steve Bannon discussing the GOP and midterm outlooks, along with cultural pieces on topics such as the Amazon jungle and a profile of Ethel Kennedy.

Full coverage of the interviews and related news updates can be accessed through CBS News digital platforms and video archives.