Establishing term limits on congressional seats isn’t a new idea, but that hasn’t stopped another bipartisan effort to do just that from gaining traction. In this Common Ground segment, Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and former Democratic Maryland Representative David Trone joined Bret to discuss their plan to establish congressional term limits, responding to concerns about the proposal and explaining how they plan to succeed, despite numerous past attempts to do so failing. This epis...
Jun 04, 2026•9 min
As the nation’s 250th anniversary approaches, Bret’s latest book, The Case for America , explores our core values through the eyes of top historians and leaders. In this episode, FOX News Chief Political Analyst Brit Hume joins Bret to discuss his own experience living the American dream throughout his six decades in journalism, how American values have evolved over time, and share his personal case for America. Be sure to pick up a copy of The Case for America , available now at all major retai...
Jun 02, 2026•11 min
As the nation’s 250th anniversary approaches, Bret’s latest book, The Case for America , explores our core values through the eyes of top historians and leaders. In this episode, FOX News Contributor and Host of ‘The Hugh Hewitt Show,’ Hugh Hewitt joins Bret to share his thoughts on our nation’s biggest accomplishments so far, as well as the biggest challenges we have yet to overcome. Hugh also weighs in on America’s relationship with faith, which figure best embodies American values, and what c...
May 28, 2026•15 min
The Strait of Hormuz remains shuttered, and the economic fallout of the 90-day Iran conflict is officially arriving on U.S. shores. With the midterm elections looming, the "wartime economy" has shifted from a theoretical threat to a primary reality. Former Deputy Chief of Staff to George W. Bush Karl Rove , FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams , and FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Peter Doocy join Bret to analyze the current state of negotiations and what the war’s economic ...
May 26, 2026•21 min
With the cost-of-living rising, a new bipartisan effort is aiming for the housing crisis. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed the House this week with overwhelming support. Congressmen French Hill (R-AR) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) joined Bret to discuss how this legislation intends to lower the barrier to entry for first-time homebuyers across the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 21, 2026•11 min
Fresh off a critical summit in Beijing, President Donald J. Trump sits down with Bret Baier for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview. As a massive political battle brews back home over rising energy costs and a high-stakes redistricting fight ahead of the midterms, President Trump sets the record straight on the future of Taiwan, A.I. supremacy, and trade with America's fiercest rival. Plus, the President pulls back the curtain on the current state of the Iran conflict and CIA Director John Ratc...
May 19, 2026•36 min
As trade tensions simmer and inflationary pressures reshape the global economy, President Trump has arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with President Xi Jinping. With American interests hanging in the balance, understanding the internal calculus of the CCP is more critical than ever. One individual deeply familiar with China’s decision-making process is former People's Liberation Army Colonel and Senior Fellow at the Center for International Security and Strategy, Zhou Bo . He spoke to ...
May 14, 2026•10 min
Outside of China, few understand the inner workings of the CCP better than former Australian Prime Minister, Global President of the Asia Society in New York, and Author of On Xi Jinping, Kevin Rudd . With President Trump’s trip to China fast approaching, he joined Bret to dissect the primary objectives of this month’s summit, the tenuous politics of Taiwan and the Strait of Hormuz, and what a “win” for the U.S. would look like when talks conclude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
May 12, 2026•19 min
As Iran continues to impede transit through the Strait of Hormuz, when does the time come for the United Nations to step up? U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, sat down with Bret to discuss the international community’s role in the conflict and how Iran will play into President Trump’s upcoming negotiations with China. This interview first aired on Wednesday, 05/06, on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 07, 2026•10 min
In a nation increasingly defined by its political divisions, what is it that still holds America together? That is the question Bret set out to answer in his latest book, The Case for America: An Argument on Behalf of Our Nation. Host of ‘Making Money with Charles Payne,’ Charles Payne , and Host of ‘The Story,’ Martha MacCallum join Bret to weigh in on the top news stories of the day, and share their own personal cases for America. The Case for America is available now. Learn more about your ad...
May 05, 2026•18 min
Despite gas prices hitting a four-year high amid conflict in Iran, GM CEO Mary Barra is staying the course. She joined Bret on Wednesday to discuss navigating economic volatility, a cooling EV market, and the rising competitive threat from China. This interview first aired on Wednesday, 04/29, on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 30, 2026•9 min
As the nation’s 250th anniversary approaches, Bret Baier’s upcoming book, The Case for America , explores our core values through the eyes of top historians and leaders. In this episode, AOL Co-Founder Steve Case joins Bret to discuss his role in the internet revolution, insights from venture capital, and his personal "case for America." The Case for America hits shelves May 5th, 2026 . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 28, 2026•15 min
In the Information Age, democracy faces an emerging threat in the form of political polarization. Fortunately, it is not without a solution. Chairman of Special Olympics International and Founder of UNITE, Tim Shriver, sat down with Bret to go over his efforts to turn down the temperature of American politics through the creation of the “Dignity Barometer,” an eight-point scale that aims to help Americans of opposing views work together to solve their problems by giving them an objective way to ...
Apr 23, 2026•10 min
As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, many of its core values are on trial, but they don’t have to be. Bret’s upcoming book, The Case for America features historians, commentators, and business leaders from across the nation who share their perspectives on what makes our nation great. In this interview, Harvard Professor & Bestselling Author Arthur Brooks joined Bret to share his perspective on our nation’s history, how to solve our political divisions and answer one simple question: “W...
Apr 21, 2026•20 min
While rising gas prices fueled by the Iran conflict have heightened economic anxiety, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan remains optimistic. In a recent interview with Bret, Moynihan provided a high-level analysis of current market stressors and explained his confidence in the U.S. economy. Additionally, he discussed his philanthropic initiatives ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary, including preserving presidential history and expanding youth access to golf. Learn more about your ad choices...
Apr 16, 2026•12 min
As U.S.-Iran talks stall and President Trump initiates a naval blockade, Congress returns to a record DHS shutdown and two scandal-ridden resignations. Former Biden White House Press Office Chief of Staff Yemisi Egbewole , former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush Karl Rove , and FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to analyze the escalating conflict and the post-recess congressional agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Apr 14, 2026•19 min
Just days after the U.S. sent a delegation to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, President Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the future of negotiations uncertain. Vice President JD Vance joined Bret on Monday to share what happened in the days between his departure and today’s blockade, explaining whether any progress was made, and what the next steps may look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 13, 2026•19 min
Amid the longest funding lapse in the history of the U.S. Government, the Department of Homeland Security has seen a change in leadership, but before former Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin can fully take charge of the department, he first needs to convince Democrats to restore its funding. Newly appointed Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin sat down with Bret on Monday to discuss his approach to leading the embattled department, clearing the air on his stance towards sanctuary citi...
Apr 09, 2026•15 min
With the 8:00 PM, April 7th , deadline just two hours away, Iran faces imminent strikes on its infrastructure unless it reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Former Tennessee Congressman, Harold Ford Jr., Former South Carolina Congressman and Host of ‘ The Trey Gowdy Podcast’ , Trey Gowdy , and FOX News Correspondent Mark Meredith discuss the ultimatum’s economic implications and share their predictions for what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 07, 2026•19 min
As Operation Epic Fury enters its second month, U.S leadership has begun exploring avenues to withdraw from the region – and one country has already offered to help. Pakistan’s ambassador to the U.S., Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, sat down with Bret on Monday to discuss the role Pakistan hopes to play in bringing the U.S-Iran conflict to an end. Later, Ambassador Sheikh helps unpack the current state of the war between his homeland and Afghanistan. This interview first aired Monday, 03/30/2026 on Special...
Apr 02, 2026•12 min
As the first month of Operation Epic Fury concludes, the conflict has put the spotlight on Iran’s secret weapon: control of the Strait of Hormuz. Executive Director of Serve America PAC Marie Harf , Co-Founder of South and Hill Strategies Colin Reed , and FOX News Senior Correspondent Benjamin Hall join to share their perspectives on the Iran conflict, explaining the pros and cons of Operation Epic Fury, its wildly different perception among Republicans and Democrats, and how it has impacted bot...
Mar 31, 2026•23 min
As midterms approach, House Speaker Mike Johnson joined Bret to discuss a GOP leadership facing Senate gridlock over Voter ID and a global economy reeling from shipping route closures. In this interview, Johnson explains the Democratic opposition to the SAVE Act and the path forward for DHS funding. He also weighs in on the Iran conflict's economic fallout, the possibility of "boots on the ground," and his confidence in holding the House majority. This interview first aired Thursday, 3/26/26, on...
Mar 26, 2026•17 min
As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, many of its core values are on trial, but they don’t have to be. Bret’s upcoming book, ‘The Case for America,’ features historians, commentators, and business leaders from across the nation who share their perspectives on what makes our nation great. In this episode, David Rubenstein , Co-Founder of one of America’s leading private equity firms, joins Bret to answer the question: “What is the case for America?” ‘The Case for America’ will be available a...
Mar 24, 2026•17 min
While the SAVE America Act remains President Trump’s top legislative priority, its future is clouded by near-universal Democratic opposition and the fallout of an ongoing DHS shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune sat down with Bret on Tuesday to discuss the bill's current standing and explain how certain legislative strategies, like leveraging the filibuster, could carry unintended consequences. Later, Leader Thune also weighs in on the Iran conflict and the Democrats' continued push for I...
Mar 19, 2026•25 min
Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin sits down with Bret to discuss Ireland's past and present relationship with the United States. He explains the role Irish Americans once played in the founding of our nation as well as Ireland’s current role as a “bridge” between the U.S. and Europe. Prime Minister Martin also opens up about the Irish government’s attitude towards the Iran war, and his meeting with President Trump. This interview first aired on Monday, 3/17/26 on Special Report. Learn mor...
Mar 17, 2026•8 min
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink sat down with Bret on Wednesday to discuss AI’s role in the future U.S. economy and address the concerns surrounding the technology, also weighing in on China’s growing presence in the energy industry, the Iran conflict’s effects on oil prices, and BlackRock’s past pushes for DEI initiatives. This Interview First Aired on Wednesday, 3/11/26 on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 12, 2026•20 min
With Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead and thousands of U.S. munitions continuing to fall on Iranian soil, what comes next for the Islamic Republic? Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Marc Thiessen , FOX News Senior Political Analyst, Juan Williams , and FOX News National Security Correspondent, Jennifer Griffin , join Bret to unpack the impact of Operation Epic Fury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 10, 2026•21 min
Are recent U.S. strikes against Iran the start of another "forever war" or a long-overdue response? Former Secretary of State & Former National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice joins to analyze Operation "Epic Fury." She analyzes Iran’s decades-long campaign against U.S. interests, the risk of emerging threats, and how the country’s complex demographics might influence potential regime change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 05, 2026•11 min
After becoming the first U.S. hockey players to bring home Olympic gold in over four decades, Team USA members Connor Hellebuyck , Matthew Tkachuck, and Brady Tkachuck sat down with Bret to discuss their win, reflecting on their initial moments back home, their meeting with President Trump, and how it feels to become the role models they once looked up to. This Interview first aired on Tuesday, February 24th, on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 03, 2026•12 min
A solution to the Israel-Palestine dilemma has eluded world leaders for decades, but that hasn’t stopped the search for a permanent answer to ensure long-term stability. Founding Executive Director of the Principles for Peace Foundation, Hiba Qasas and Former Israeli Diplomat, Nadav Tamir join to discuss their joint efforts to bring forth a sustainable peace plan in Gaza, explaining what compromises still need to be made, and if current efforts are on the right track. Learn more about your ad ch...
Feb 26, 2026•12 min
