On this episode, Bret sits down with Uvalde, TX Mayor Don McLaughlin & Rio Grande City, TX Mayor Joel Villarreal to discuss the Southern border crisis. The mayors explain what issues they face on a daily basis as well as some potential solutions. Plus, Mayor McLaughlin shares how the city of Uvalde has responded to the tragic mass shooting in May at an elementary school. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 26, 2023•17 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with former CIA Director and former Secretary of State in the Trump administration, Mike Pompeo, to discuss his new book, Never Give An Inch. Secretary Pompeo details what he accomplished as the only national security official to serve a full four years in the Trump administration and addresses the news Vice President Pence was also in possession of classified documents. Plus Secretary Pompeo defends his comments about former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and the mu...
Jan 24, 2023•28 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with the Chairman of The Senate Intelligence Committee, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) , and the Chairman of The House Intelligence Committee, Representative Mike Turner (R-OH) to discuss President Biden's mishandling of classified documents, as well as how they are crossing party lines to work on keeping the United States competitive with China economically and technologically. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Jan 19, 2023•21 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with FOX News White House Correspondent, Peter Doocy, former 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 latest developments on how the Justice Department may investigate President Biden's mishandling of classified documents after his time serving as Vice President. Plus, the panel looks at how this could affect the 2024 Presidential Elect...
Jan 18, 2023•15 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman Michael Cloud (R-TX) and Congressman James Comer (R-KY) to discuss how Republicans finally came together after 15 rounds of votes to elect Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House. The Congressmen tell Bret what issues they were able to reconcile, and how they plan to work together to serve their constituents in the 118th Congress. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 12, 2023•11 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Democratic Strategist and Co-Host of The Five , Jessica Tarlov, Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent, Byron York, and Co-Founder & President of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan to discuss the political and economic implications of the FAA's ground stop of all U.S. flights Wednesday morning. Then, the panel discusses what Republicans have on the agenda for the 118th Congress, and how Speaker Kevin McCarthy will manage a diverse caucus with a narro...
Jan 11, 2023•20 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman-elect Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and Congressman-elect William Timmons (R-SC) to discuss the work they have done together on the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. They discuss how they believe the old technology and institutions in Congress have at times hurt their ability to solve problems for the people they serve. They then shed light on some of the recommendations the committee made and how they may be implemented in the new Congress...
Jan 05, 2023•10 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with The Anchor Of The Story and Host of The Untold Story podcast, Martha MacCallum, Senior Axios Political Correspondent, Josh Kraushaar, and Republican Strategist and former Campaign Manager for Senator Scott Brown, Colin Reed, to analyze the many rounds of voting on the House floor as the panel predicts who may become Speaker of the House when all is said and done. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Jan 03, 2023•26 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) to explain why they are co-authoring a bill that protects American consumers online as well as other work they are doing to promote American-made products and companies. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 29, 2022•13 min
With the southern border at the center of the national conversation, Bret revisits a conversation with FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram, the 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 April trip to the U.S.-Mexico border to oppose President Biden's lifting of Title XLII pandemic restrictions. Follow Bret on Twi...
Dec 27, 2022•19 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) to discuss the factors they believe are exacerbating the southern border crisis, and why the seriousness of the issues, such as crime and fentanyl, go far beyond politics. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 22, 2022•13 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent, Byron York, FOX News Political Analyst, Juan Williams, and Washington DC Political Anchor & Correspondent on FOX News Audio Platforms, Jared Halpern to discuss the latest on the $1.7 trillion dollar omnibus spending package on Capitol Hill. Plus, they look at the potential criminal charges the January 6th committee referred to the Justice Department against President Trump as well as the significance of T...
Dec 20, 2022•22 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY), to discuss how their commitment to the civility pledge they both signed when they entered Congress in 2017, has led them to work together on a number of issues. They share their common ground on standing up to China and fighting food insecurity, and they also discuss the upcoming Omnibus bill to avoid a government shutdown. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ...
Dec 15, 2022•19 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Republican Strategist and former Campaign Manager for Senator Scott Brown, Colin Reed, NPR National Political Correspondent, Mara Liasson, and FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram to discuss Congress' effort to fund the government and avoid a shutdown before the end of the week. Later, the panel weighs in on the current dynamics of the 2024 Presidential Election cycle. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Dec 13, 2022•19 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman-elect John James (R-MI) and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) sit down to discuss their shared West Point background and how they plan to reach across the aisle and work together on Capitol Hill. They weigh in on key topics such as veterans issues, Ukraine, and border security. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 08, 2022•13 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Co-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan , USA Today Washington Bureau Chief, Susan Page, and Editor of The Spectator At-Large and Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech to explain the potential implications of the Georgia Senate Runoff and why Senator Raphael Warnock has increased his standing in the polls since November 8th. Later, the panel discusses what is ahead for President Biden as the Republicans take over the House of Represe...
Dec 06, 2022•26 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) and Congressman Bill Johnson (R-OH) to discuss where the two Congressmen have found some common ground when it comes to solving America's energy crisis. They discuss finding a balance between promoting a clean climate and not having to rely so heavily on foreign oil imports in the short term. Later, they discuss some bipartisan work they are doing to curb the skyrocketing national debt. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn ...
Dec 01, 2022•20 min
On this episode, one week before the Georgia Senate Runoff, Bret revisits a conversation 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, where they discuss the most important issues on the minds of Georgia voters. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Nov 29, 2022•14 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Congressman John Katko (R-NY) to discuss how they are putting aside partisan differences to face America's immigration and Southern border crisis. The Congressmen preview their plans for when the new congress is sworn in January, as well as whether they believe they can make real progress on the issue even with divided power in Washington. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Nov 24, 2022•9 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Founding Editor of Washington Free Beacon and AEI Resident Fellow Matthew Continetti, Washington DC Political Anchor & Correspondent on FOX News Audio Platforms, Jared Halpern, and FOX News Political Analyst, Juan Williams to discuss the latest moves from multiple high-profile Republicans at the Republican Jewish Coalition as rumors swirl about a competitive 2024 presidential primary. Plus, the panel looks at how the two parties will navigate a changing l...
Nov 22, 2022•19 min
On this episode of Common Ground, Bret sits down with Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) , to discuss how they have put aside partisan differences to address the countries burgeoning mental health crisis, including their push to expand the Excellence in Mental Health Act nationwide. The Senators explain how they have been able to work together on other issues over the years, capitalizing on their extensive knowledge of Congress and the legislative process, and why they b...
Nov 17, 2022•19 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Axios Senior Political Correspondent, Josh Kraushaar, Republican Strategist and former Campaign Manager for Senator Scott Brown, Colin Reed, and former Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of The Five, Harold Ford Jr. , to weigh in on former President Trump's primetime announcement and speculate what direction he may go. In addition, the panel weighs in on lessons to be learned from the midterm elections and what congressional leadership may look like in 2023. T...
Nov 15, 2022•29 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) to shed light on areas where they have worked together in a bipartisan fashion to help those they serve. First, they discuss where they believe Congress is headed in the wake of unexpected midterm results. Later, they discuss their joint trip to Ukraine, and how the two Senators are putting aside party differences to advance American interests abroad. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about...
Nov 11, 2022•23 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with FOX News Senior Political Analyst, Brit Hume, Editor of The Spectator at-large and host of The Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech , NPR National Political Correspondent, Mara Liasson , and Co-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan to give a final preview to what to expect in tonight’s midterm elections as well as what could unfold in the 2024 presidential primary. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Nov 08, 2022•27 min
On the inaugural episode of Bret's 'Common Ground' podcast, Bret shares a conversation with two Ohio voters just days before the midterm elections. The Republican and Democratic voters discuss key issues such as inflation, crime, abortion, and immigration surrounding the Ohio Senate race between Republican J.D. Vance and Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan. While the voters come from different perspectives and backgrounds, they find common ground on even the most contentious of issues in the midst o...
Nov 03, 2022•15 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Republican Strategist and former Campaign Manager for Senator Scott Brown, Colin Reed, FOX News Political Analyst, Juan Williams, and FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram, to discuss the final updates to the FOX News Power Rankings, and where they believe the balance of power in Washington will lay after Election Day. Plus, the panel looks at what governing majorities could look like for a potential Speaker Kevin McCarthy, where donor money is g...
Nov 01, 2022•19 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with USA Today Washington Bureau Chief, Susan Page, Axios Senior Political Correspondent, Josh Kraushaar, and 'Main Street' Columnist at The Wall Street Journal, Bill McGurn, to discuss the recent FOX News Power Rankings just two weeks out from the Midterm Elections. The panel weighs in on why inflation and crime are proving to be larger issues for voters than abortion rights and the panelists predict when the balance of power in Washington D.C. will be determined...
Oct 25, 2022•15 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with Co-founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan and former Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of The Five Harold Ford Jr . to discuss the most important issues on voters' minds before the Midterm Elections. The panel weighs in on how inflation and crime are the top issues to Americans, and voter turnout on both sides of the aisle will decide the results of each election. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Oct 18, 2022•22 min
On this episode, Bret sits down with FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram, Democratic Strategist and Syndicated Talk Show Host, Leslie Marshall , and Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent, Byron York to break down the latest FOX News Midterm Power Rankings and analyze what issues will swing voters with the midterm elections now four weeks away. The panel analyzes the trends from state to state, as well as a historical basis. Plus, they look at what key congressional rac...
Oct 11, 2022•22 min
This week, Bret revisits a panel discussion with member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Bill McGurn , USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, and FOX News White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich , to discuss the deal on a short-term debt ceiling increase. Later, the panel discusses President Biden's approval rating when it comes to the negotiation over the infrastructure and reconciliation plans. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Oct 08, 2022•20 min
