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The Bret Baier Podcast

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Join Bret Baier - Host of Special Report on The FOX News Channel - twice weekly for The Bret Baier Podcast. Every Tuesday, listen to the All-Star Panel where Bret focuses on the most important topics on the minds of Americans. Bret is joined each week by a rotating all-star panel of experts to discuss the policies, practices, and solutions to the biggest issues of the day. Every Thursday on Common Ground, Bret sits down with lawmakers, business leaders, and public figures from different perspectives coming together to discuss issues of the day and how Americans can find common ground in a polarized world.
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Episodes

An October Surprise

On this episode, Bret sits down with Washington DC Political Anchor & Correspondent on FOX News Audio Platforms, Jared Halpern, USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief, Susan Page, and Republican Strategist and former Campaign Manager for Senator Scott Brown, Colin Reed , to discuss the latest trends and movements in this fall's midterm elections. The panel discusses the bombshell allegations against Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschell Walker, as well as what effect the latest move by OP...

Oct 04, 202216 min

Why The Midterm Elections Are All About The Economy

On this episode, Bret sits down with Founding Editor at Washington Free Beacon and AEI Senior Fellow Matthew Continetti, former Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of The Five, Harold Ford Jr., and FOX News White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich to break down the latest developments and trends in this November's midterm elections. The panel breaks down how the White House is handling messaging on issues such as the economy, crime, immigration, and abortion, and what is ultimately going to persu...

Sep 27, 202224 min

Breaking Down FOX News Power Rankings

On this episode, Bret sits down with National Political Correspondent for NPR Mara Liasson , Editor-at-Large of The Spectator and host of The Ben Domenech Podcast Ben Domenech , and Co-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan, to break down FOX News' latest update of the 2022 Midterm Power Rankings. The panel breaks down why the Republicans appear to have a slight advantage in the House, while the Senate remains a tossup, and what issues are driving voter's choices. Follow Bret on T...

Sep 20, 202221 min

What Issues Are Moving The Midterms Needle?

On this episode, Bret sits down with former Secretary of Education under President Reagan, Bill Bennett , Founding Executive Director of Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service Mo Elleithee , and FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram to discuss what issues are having the largest impact on this fall's midterm election races. The panel focuses on the issues important to voters like the economy, education, and the abortion debate with election night just under t...

Sep 13, 202221 min

Midterm Elections Take Center Stage As Fall Begins

This week, Bret sits down with FOX News White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, Democratic Strategist, and Syndicated Talk Show Host Leslie Marshall , and Founder of Washington Free Beacon and AEI Senior Fellow Matthew Continetti to discuss how President Biden and former President Trump are having an outsized influence on the midterm elections, as well as some of the other major issues on voters' minds. Plus, the panel weighs in on some of the major ticket items the Senate is addressing now t...

Sep 06, 202217 min

The Many Political Dynamics of The 2022 Midterm Elections

On this episode, Bret sits down with Republican Strategist and former Campaign Manager for Scott Brown, Colin Reed, former Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of The Five , Harold Ford Jr., and FOX News Radio Political Analyst and Axios Senior Political Correspondent, Josh Kraushaar to discuss what the political fortunes look like for both parties as fall campaigning for the 2022 midterm elections begin. The panel gives a wide-ranging picture of all the issues on voters minds, from inflation and g...

Aug 29, 202220 min

President Biden's Potential Student Loan Wipeout Creates Political Friction

On this episode, Bret sits down with Editor-at-Large of The Spectator and Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech , USA Today Washington Bureau Chief, Susan Page, and Co-Founder and President of RealClear Politics, Tom Bevan, to discuss the economic and political fallout of President Biden’s potential plan to wipeout $10,000 of student loans for borrowers. Later, the panel discusses the latest from the FBI’s raid of former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. Follow Bret on Twitter: @B...

Aug 23, 202221 min

Where The White House Stands On The FBI's Mar-a-Lago Raid

This week, Bret sits down with FOX Business Correspondent Hillary Vaughn, 'Main Street' Columnist at Wall Street Journal Bill McGurn, and FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams to discuss where the Biden administration stands on the FBI's Mar-a-Lago raid as well as how the raid may impact the midterm elections Plus, the panel debates whether there are politics at play that may have influenced the decisions of the FBI and Department of Justice. Later, they look at why the White House believes t...

Aug 16, 202217 min

The Fall Out From The FBI's Mar-a-Lago Raid

On this episode, Bret sits down with President & Co-Founder of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan , Chief Political Correspondent at Washington Examiner Byron York , and former Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of The Five, Harold Ford Jr. , to discuss the historical significance and ramifications of the FBI's raid on President Trump's Florida residence might be. The panel balances whether the FBI crossed a rubicon, handing former President Trump a political rallying cry, or if they found evidence ...

Aug 09, 202227 min

President Biden's Foreign Policy Win

On this episode, Bret sits down with Founding Editor at Washington Free Beacon and AEI Senior Fellow Matthew Continetti , Founding Executive of Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service Mo Elleithee , and FOX News National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin to discuss President Biden's decision to carry out a drone strike on Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. Then, the panel weighs in on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, the effect the trip could hav...

Aug 02, 202216 min

Democrats Look To Reframe Recession Messaging

On this episode, Bret sits down with USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page , Editor of The Spectator at-large and Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech , and FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram to discuss how the White House and Democratic leaders are looking to reframe the conversation around the economy and a potential recession ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Then, the panel weighs in on how the January 6th committee will have a very different effect on the ...

Jul 26, 202219 min

Where The Biden Administration Stands On Oil, Inflation & January 6th

On this episode, Bret sits down with former South Carolina Congressman Trey Gowdy , Democratic Strategist, and Syndicated Talk Show Host Leslie Marshall , and FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram to discuss where the Biden Administration stands as they face criticism on multiple fronts, from the Middle East trip to oil prices. Later, the panel previews what the January 6th committee may do during their next hearing, and what it may mean for the 2024 Presidential Election. Follow Bre...

Jul 19, 202222 min

Revisiting Where The Biden Administration Stands On Inflation & Crime

On this episode, Bret revisits some of the most compelling conversations from previous All-Star Panels on where the Biden White House stands on some of the most important issues of the administration, such as Russia’s war on Ukraine, growing inflation, and rising crime in major cities. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 202220 min

The All-Star Panels Most Compelling Conversations

On this episode, Bret revisits some of the most compelling conversations from previous All-Star Panels on where the Biden White House stands on some of the most important issues of the administration, such as Russia’s war on Ukraine, growing inflation, and economic issues at home. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 05, 202219 min

What Compelling Testimony From January 6th Hearing Means For 2024

On this episode, Bret sits down with NPR National Political Correspondent, Mara Liasson, FOX News Radio Political Analyst, Josh Kraushaar, and Republican Strategist and former Campaign Manager for Senator Scott Brown, Colin Reed to break down the testimony from former aide to Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, regarding new insight onto the events of January 6th. Later, the panel weighs in on what's next for abortion rights in America after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, as well as what implications ...

Jun 28, 202221 min

The Inflation Crisis And The Midterm Elections

This week, Bret sits down with FOX News Political Analyst, Juan Williams , Wall Street Journal Opinion Columnist, Bill McGurn , and FOX News White House Correspondent, Peter Doocy to discuss the Biden administration's strategy on combating the rising cost of energy. Then, the panel discusses the impact that inflation could have on the upcoming midterm elections and has the January 6th committee hearings changed opinions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 21, 202219 min

The White House Tries Out New Inflation Messaging

This week, Bret sits down with Chief Political Correspondent at Washington Examiner Byron York, Democratic Strategist and Syndicated Talk Show Host Leslie Marshall, and FOX News Correspondent Mark Meredith to discuss how the Biden administration is attempting to rewire their messaging on inflation and the economy. Then, the panel discusses why potential gun safety legislation on Capitol Hill might have a chance of gaining some bipartisan support. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more abo...

Jun 14, 202213 min

Primetime Hearings: What Democrats Have Planned For January 6th Committee

This week, Bret sits down with the Executive Director of Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service, Mo Elleithee, former South Carolina Congressman, and Host of The Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy, and FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, to discuss the latest economic woes and the trouble they may pose for President Biden and Democrats during the midterms. Plus, the panel discusses the January 6th committee hearings being held in primetime, as well as the lat...

Jun 07, 202221 min

Washington Takes A Serious Look At Gun Legislation

This week, Bret sits down with Political Editor at National Journal and FOX News Radio Political Analyst, Josh Kraushaar, Former Democratic Tennessee Congressman and co-Host of The Five , Harold Ford Jr., and Republican Strategist and Former Campaign Manager for Senator Scott Brown, Colin Reed , to discuss the political challenges gun legislation may face in Washington. Later, the panel discusses the latest from the Biden White House, from the midterms to President Biden's frustration with staff...

May 31, 202220 min

Strategic Ambiguity: Analyzing President Biden's Foreign Policy

This week, Bret sits down with Chief Political Correspondent at the Washington Examiner, Byron York, FOX News Foreign Correspondent, Trey Yingst , and FOX News Political Analyst, Juan Williams to break down President Biden's latest diplomatic fallout from his comments on defending Taiwan with U.S. troops, as well as how it relates to the war on Ukraine. Later, the panel discusses the latest primary races and what domestic issues may drive turnout in November. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier L...

May 24, 202227 min

Where The Parties Stand On Primary Tuesday

This week, Bret sits down with the President and Co-founder of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan , National Political Correspondent for NPR, Mara Liasson , and Republican Strategist and Former Campaign Manager for Senator Scott Brown, Colin Reed, to discuss what the results of Tuesday's primaries in Pennsylvania & North Carolina could mean for both parties. Plus, the panel discusses the significance of the Durham Probe, as well as the implications of President Biden's trip to Buffalo in the wake ...

May 17, 202222 min

The Biden Administration Changes Its Tone On Inflation

This week, Bret sits down with USA Today Washington Bureau Chief, Susan Page , FOX News White House Correspondent, Peter Doocy , and FOX News Contributor and Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast , Ben Domenech, to discuss the significance of the Russian government's Victory Day celebration, in light of struggles in their war on Ukraine. Later, the panel weighs in on the fallout from the leak out of the Supreme Court draft as they are poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, as well as how the Biden administr...

May 09, 202218 min

SCOTUS Leak Reignites Roe v. Wade Debate

This week, Bret sits down with the Co-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan, Democratic Strategist, and Syndicated Talk Show Host Leslie Marshall , and Founding Editor at The Washington Free Beacon and AEI Resident Fellow Matthew Continetti to discuss the politics of the Supreme Court leak, what it means for Roe v. Wade as well as the Fall's midterm elections. Then, the panel looks ahead to the Ohio and Indiana Primary races, and what the results might say about President Trump's...

May 03, 202223 min

GOP Leader McCarthy Draws Attention To Biden Border Policies

This week, Bret sits down with FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram, former speechwriter for President George W. Bush and AEI Resident Fellow, Marc Thiessen, and FOX News Political Analyst, Juan Williams to discuss the political implications of GOP Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's trip to the U.S.-Mexico border to oppose President Biden's lifting of Title XLII pandemic restrictions. Then, the panel pivots to discuss the latest from the war on Ukraine, and what support the U.S. may ...

Apr 25, 202219 min

White House Considers More Aid After Zelenskyy's Weapons Plea

This week, Bret sits down with FOX News Correspondent, Mark Meredith , USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page , and Republican Strategist and former Campaign Manager for Senator Scott Brown, Colin Reed, to discuss how the Biden administration is attempting to handle rising inflation numbers and falling approval numbers as the 2022 midterm elections draw closer. Then, the panel weighs in on the latest news from the war on Ukraine, and the ways the Biden administration may or may not aid the...

Apr 18, 202218 min

Democrats Struggle To Pivot On Midterm Messaging

This week, Bret sits down with FOX News Contributor and Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast , Ben Domenech , former Democratic Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of The Five, Harold Ford Jr. , and Political Editor at National Journal and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar. The panel breaks down how the latest inflation numbers may pose challenges for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections and weigh in on the Biden administration's new plans to combat gun violence in the wake of ris...

Apr 12, 202221 min

The World Reacts To Carnage In Bucha

This week, Bret sits down with FOX News Foreign Correspondent, Trey Yingst, Chief Political Correspondent at the Washington Examiner, Byron York , and FOX News Political Analyst, Juan Williams to discuss the geopolitical fallout from the graphic images coming out of Bucha, a suburb northwest of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Later, the panel pivots to domestic matters, weighing in on the backlash the Biden administration is facing from its decision to revoke Trump-era pandemic border restriction...

Apr 05, 202224 min

Navigating A Fine Line At Home & Abroad

This week, Bret sits down with National Political Correspondent for NPR Mara Liasson , co-founder and President of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan , and former speechwriter for George W. Bush and AEI Resident Fellow, Marc Thiessen, to discuss the implications of President Biden's remarks about Russian President Vladimir Putin remaining in power. Later, the panel pivots to the President's domestic agenda, as the administration faces pressure from both parties on its upcoming budget proposal, while i...

Mar 29, 202220 min

Ketanji Brown Jackson & Brussels: How It All Plays Out

This week, Bret sits down with Democratic Strategist and Syndicated Talk Radio Host, Leslie Marshall , Founding Editor at Washington Free Beacon and AEI Resident Fellow Matthew Continetti, and FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergam to break down the nomination hearings of President Biden's Supreme Court Justice nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson. Later, the panel breaks down the President's trip to meet with NATO leaders and share their insight on how both Russia's war on Ukraine, as well...

Mar 22, 202216 min

What Is The Endgame In Ukraine?

This week, Bret sits down with FOX News Chief Washington Correspondent, Mike Emmanuel , former Tennessee Congressman and co-host of The Five , Harold Ford Jr. , and Founder and Publisher of The Federalist and Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast , Ben Domenech . The panel weighs in on President Zelenskyy's upcoming address to Congress, whether sanctions might be pushing Russia towards further economic interdependence with China, and analyze President Biden's upcoming trip to Brussels. They also pay ...

Mar 15, 202221 min
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