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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

Revisiting A Conversation With Meta President Nick Clegg

Following a big week in politics, Bret revisits an exclusive conversation with Meta President of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg , to discuss the company’s decision to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election. Later, he addresses concerns about censorship and guidelines for political figures, explains why he believes the Metaverse will one day be a part of people’s everyday lives, and discusses the roles parental controls play i...

Mar 07, 202425 min

All-Star Panel: Analyzing The Impacts of Super Tuesday & State of the Union

Two of the most iconic political events fall during the same week this year -- and we're currently in the middle of it. Super Tuesday left few Americans surprised, as President Biden and former President Trump both won over the vast majority of voters who cast their ballots Tuesday night. Now, following former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley dropping out of the race Wednesday morning, it's confirmed we'll see another Biden vs. Trump rematch this year. As we look ahead to the State of the Uni...

Mar 06, 202427 min

Common Ground: Working Across the Aisle On the Border & AI

Two stories making major headlines every day are the crisis at the southern border and the potential crisis Americans could be facing if AI is not properly regulated. However, though they are discussed often, when will we see lawmakers reach a consensus on how to address the issues? Republican Congressman Jay Obernolte and Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu , both from California, join Bret to discuss their thoughts on the House's attempts to reach common ground when it comes to border legislation,...

Mar 01, 202410 min

All-Star Panel: Analyzing the Border, Israel-Hamas War & The 2024 Campaign Trail

Yet another busy week in Washington has begun, as both President Biden and former President Trump separately head to Texas on Thursday, talks of a potential ceasefire in Gaza float around Capitol Hill, and state primaries continue shaping the 2024 Presidential race. Former Tennessee Congressman and Co-host of 'The Five' Harold Ford Jr. , host of 'The Ben Domenech Podcast', Ben Domenech , and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar join Bret to discuss all of this and more, leading to a f...

Feb 27, 202432 min

Exclusive: Nikki Haley & Her Goals Going Into South Carolina Primary

The majority of polls have former President Trump taking home a victory in the South Carolina Primary, but how does his opponent, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley , feel as she enters this battleground in her home state? In an exclusive interview on the eve of the South Carolina Primary, Bret speaks with Haley about why she remains in the race despite the former President's high favorability, and what lies in her political future if she isn't the Republican Party's next presidential ca...

Feb 24, 202418 min

President Zelenskyy On Two Years Of Terror In Ukraine

Saturday marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, starting a brutal conflict that few thought would still be happening in 2024. Now, as Ukrainian forces continue fighting to maintain their independence, they refuse to lose hope. In this exclusive interview, Bret Baier joins Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy near the frontlines in Ukraine to discuss how President Zelenskyy currently sees the state of the war, how the dire humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict continues to devastat...

Feb 23, 202440 min

Will We See Any Surprises In South Carolina?

It will be an interesting election in South Carolina this Saturday, as voters choose whether to back former President Donald Trump or the former governor of the state, Nikki Haley. Though Haley calls South Carolina home, the majority of polls currently show that the former President is likely to take home a victory with flying colors — but could Haley supporters surprise us in her home state? To preview the primary, Bret explores the history of South Carolina's political landscape and speaks wit...

Feb 21, 20248 min

Common Ground: Working Toward Constructive Communication

How much more work would be done in Washington if partisan politics could be more civil? Colorado Democratic Governor Jared Polis and Utah Republican Governor Spencer Cox are confident the difference would be drastic. Governor Cox and Governor Polis share why they believe disagreements on Capitol Hill have gotten out of hand, how the animosity between Democrats and Republicans negatively impacts Americans, and what needs to be done to create more constructive conversations amongst lawmakers. Lea...

Feb 15, 202410 min

All-Star Panel: The Fight For Foreign Aid Moves On to Congress

After being blocked last week, the Senate has now successfully propelled a foreign aid package forward, with its fate now lying in the hands of Congress. But Speaker Mike Johnson says it's dead on arrival. Meanwhile, voters' concerns over President Biden's age continue to grow after a Special Counsel report described the President as a "well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory". Republican strategist Colin Reed , FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram , and former Biden Campaign Su...

Feb 13, 202423 min

Revisiting A Conversation With Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince

Bret revisits an exclusive conversation with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, where they discuss the advancements the country has made in the past two decades, as well as the nation’s efforts to normalize relations with Israel. Later, they discuss Saudi Arabia’s role in the Middle East, the relationship the Saudis have been able to build with Iran, and Bret questions Crown Prince Salman on the 2018 assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Feb 08, 202436 min

All-Star Panel: A Bipartisan Border Bill Has Capitol Hill Divided

A bipartisan border bill that would also provide funding for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan is currently being fought over in the Senate - with an important vote set to take place later this week. Though Senators from both sides of the aisle worked together to craft the $118 billion bill — it seems there's still a huge rift on Capitol Hill between those who support the bill and those who are adamant it shouldn't pass. Wall Street Journal Editorial Board member Bill McGurn , FOX News Congressional C...

Feb 06, 202428 min

Common Ground: An Election In Taiwan Sends Global Political Shockwaves

Last week, the current Vice President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te, was elected as the country's new leader - shaking up the political world. The election of Ching-te, a member of the Democratic Progressive Party, has led to further aggression from China, and America continues to watch carefully as the Biden Administration remains supportive of Taiwan, despite not supporting the country's independence. Bret is joined by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to discuss how tho...

Feb 01, 202411 min

All-Star Panel: How Will The Biden Administration Respond to Iranian Proxy Attacks?

President Biden says he's decided how the U.S. will respond to the Iranian-backed militants responsible for the drone attack that killed 3 American soldiers in Jordan. But will his plans deter dangerous actors in the Middle East without escalating conflict in the region? Republican strategist Colin Reed , FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram , and Washington Bureau chief of USA Today Susan Page weigh in on what an adequate response to this attack would look like from the Pres...

Jan 30, 202420 min

A Bret Baier Classic With Jonathan Karl

On this encore episode, Bret revisits a conversation with Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News Jonathan Karl. He shares details from his new book Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party and the research that was put into the writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 202413 min

All-Star Panel: A Showdown In The Granite State

Former South Carolina Governor and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump battle it out in New Hampshire after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended his campaign, throwing support behind the former President. Live from the Granite State, Co-Anchor of America's Newsroom and Co-Host The Five and Host of Perino On Politics, Dana Perino , Washington Post Columnist and FOX News Contributor Marc Thiessen , and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar discuss what trends...

Jan 23, 202418 min

Common Ground: Addressing Humanitarian Atrocities At The Border

It’s easy to fixate on the statistics at the southern border, as millions of migrants and gotaways cross every day. However, there are human lives behind these numbers — so how can we work to ensure the innocent ones are treated with respect? Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI) discuss their bipartisan efforts to create the Dignity Act – which aims to improve security and processing systems at the border while also ensuring migrants who have been l...

Jan 18, 202411 min

All-Star Panel: What Can We Learn From Iowa?

Last night, voters in Iowa cast their ballots across the state, choosing which candidate they were going to support on the 2024 presidential campaign trail. Former President Trump ran away with first place in historic fashion, leaving Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to battle head-to-head for second. DeSantis ultimately edged out Haley, but not by much — beating her by just 2.1%. Former Tennessee Congressman Harold Ford Jr. and host of 'The Ben Domene...

Jan 16, 202420 min

All-Star Panel: Navigating Iowa's Political Frost As We Countdown To Caucus

It's finally Caucus Day, and 2024 presidential candidates are counting down the hours until Iowans will gather across 1,657 precincts in the Hawkeye state to make their choice in the Republican Primary this evening. FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams , Anchor of FOX News Sunday Shannon Bream , and FOX News Contributor Charlie Hurt are live in Iowa to discuss how both Ambassador Nikki Haley and Governor Ron DeSantis's campaign teams are managing expectations, regardless of their outc...

Jan 15, 202422 min

Common Ground: What Will It Take To See Bipartisan Action At the Border?

The Southern border has long been an issue Republicans on Capitol Hill have been determined to tackle, however, it's been difficult for bipartisan compromise. From the same state but on different sides of the aisle, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) share what policies they believe can realistically gain unanimous support and what asylum policies they believe need changing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 11, 202411 min

Live From Iowa: Martha MacCallum On Voters' Thoughts & Energy On the Ground

With the Iowa Caucuses just around the corner, voters in the state are taking one last look at the Republican presidential candidates left in the race to ensure they're standing behind who they believe to be the best. Though former President Trump remains the current frontrunner in the race, a vote of confidence for another candidate in Iowa could transform the campaign trail. Live from Des Moines, Bret, and Executive Editor and Anchor of 'The Story' Martha MacCallum discuss the three town hall ...

Jan 09, 202411 min

Bret Baier Classic: Protecting American Businesses On The World's Stage

Bret looks back on a conversations with Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) as they discuss the PROVE IT Act, which seeks to promote business by examining how green energy initiatives may be harming the competitiveness of American companies globally. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 05, 202415 min

All-Star Panel: The President's Dismal Polling & Republicans Prepare For Iowa

Less than two weeks remain until the Iowa Caucuses, as Presidential hopefuls like former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis look to unseat former President Trump as the frontrunner in the race. FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams , Director of Domestic Policy Research at AEI Matthew Continetti , and FOX News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy join to discuss President Biden's extremely weak polling heading toward the 2024 Election, the White Hous...

Jan 02, 202420 min

Common Ground: The Fight To Fund Israel & Protecting The Red Sea

As the war on Israel continues, questions have been raised about the Democratic Party's support for America's ally in the Middle East. Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) and Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) join to discuss Congress' ongoing support for the nation, the need for more aid in its effort against Hamas, and the latest on the attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Together they evaluate the attacks on American forces by Iranian proxy groups in the region, the need for a larger military presence...

Dec 28, 202312 min

Bret Baier's Top Five Interviews Of 2023

As 2023 comes to a close and we prepare for what is sure to be a consequential 2024, Bret looks back at his top five interviews of the past year. Episodes featured in this podcast: One On One: Former President Donald Trump One On One: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman One On One With FBI Director Christopher Wray One On One: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis One On One: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Dec 26, 202321 min

One On One: Federal Reserve Bank Of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee

Bret sits down with the President of the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Austan Goolsbee as they discuss the state of the economy and President Biden's messaging on inflation. Austan explains how the Federal Reserve decides when rate cuts will come and talks about the disconnect between Wall Street and the economic decisions made by the Reserve. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 21, 202311 min

All-Star Panel: The Congressional Fight Over The Border Crisis

As 2023 comes to a close, Congress continues to negotiate a resolution to the ongoing border crisis, as towns across the southwest see overwhelming numbers of migrants entering the nation. Bret is joined by Democratic Strategist and Co-Host of The Five, Jessica Tarlov, Director of Domestic Policy Studies at AEI Matthew Continetti, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram , as they lay out the negotiation process over the border crisis, the prospect of further Ukraine funding,...

Dec 19, 202329 min

Bringing Them Home: Hostages' Families Share Their Stories

It has been over two months since the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel that killed over 1,200 Israelis, with hundreds being taken hostage. Bret sits down with family members of Israeli-American hostages as they share their relatives' stories, and their hope for a safe return home. Together, the family members explain what kind of support they would like to see from the international community and what the United States government can do to help negotiate the return of the remaining hostages. F...

Dec 14, 202325 min

One On One: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the world with President Biden in a joint press conference today at the White House, to give updates on their ongoing fight against Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with Bret to discuss the counteroffensive against Russia, the need for more aid to the nation, and addresses concerns over the future of Ukrainian democracy amid the crisis. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Dec 13, 20239 min

Common Ground: Holding Colleges Accountable For Antisemitism On Campus

Presidents of several prominent colleges testified in front of Congress this week, answering questions on their response to widespread antisemitism on campuses. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) join to discuss their thoughts on the testimony from college presidents, what Congress can do to address antisemitism, and the future of Israel's ground war in Gaza. Later, they touch upon their bi-partisan proposal, the Focus on Learning Act, that would fund research to study the ef...

Dec 07, 202311 min

All-Star Panel: Counting Down The Days To The Iowa Caucuses

Presidents of prominent colleges testified before Congress this week, answering questions on the rise of antisemitism on campuses since the October 7 Hamas attacks. FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams , FOX News Contributor, and former Chief Speechwriter for former President George W. Bush, Bill McGurn , and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern discuss the Congressional hearings, how Israel is slowly losing the support of the international commun...

Dec 05, 202326 min
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