Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy discusses America’s growing partisan divide, weighing in on recent appointees, his reputation as the ‘Swing Justice,’ and the accusations that the current Supreme Court is using its power to ‘trample on democracy’ on behalf of President Trump. This interview originally aired on October 17th, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 02, 2025•10 min
It’s difficult to argue that AI isn’t one of the most impressive technological innovations in recent years, but one factor has continued to hinder its progress: energy. Energy Secretary Chris Wright joins Bret to go over President Trump’s recent effort to accelerate American AI innovation, explaining how the current administration plans to do so without driving up electricity costs for the average American, and why he believes it is necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Nov 27, 2025•9 min
This week, a federal judge dismissed two separate criminal charges brought against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, after ruling that the prosecutor responsible for the charges, Lindsay Halligan, was appointed unlawfully. Bret is joined by former State Department spokesperson under President Obama, Marie Harf, AEI Resident Fellow and former White House speechwriter Marc Thiessen , and Fox News Washington-based correspondent Mark Meredith . The panel ex...
Nov 25, 2025•17 min
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. Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and Former Democratic Maryland Representative David Trone discuss their plan to establish congressional term limits, responding to concerns about their proposal limiting congressmen from gaining experience. They explain why they believe it’s necessary and how they plan to succeed, despite numerous past ...
Nov 20, 2025•9 min
As President Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, the House overwhelmingly approved the Epstein File Transparency Act, sending it to the Senate for consideration. FOX News Contributor and Outkick Columnist Mary Katherine Ham , FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams , and FOX News Correspondent Mark Meredith break down the latest developments surrounding the Epstein files. Later, they examine the potential impact of advanced U.S. warplane s...
Nov 18, 2025•17 min
Former leader of al-Qaeda affiliated terrorist group ‘al-Nusra Front’ and current President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, met with President Trump earlier this week, marking him the first Syrian head of state to do so. FOX News Senior Foreign Policy Correspondent Gillian Turner spoke to President al-Sharaa just after that meeting, asking him about the evolution of the relationship between America and Syria in recent years, whether he plans to join the Abraham Accords, and his past affiliations with...
Nov 13, 2025•11 min
As the House prepares to vote on a Senate-passed bill that could end the longest U.S. government shutdown, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released several emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell referencing President Trump. Meanwhile, President Trump's proposal to distribute $2000 tariff rebate for American citizens has received mixed response from economists. Co-Host of The Five , Jessica Tarlov , Host of The Guy Benson Show Guy Benson , and FOX News Washington Bas...
Nov 12, 2025•22 min
After big Democratic wins in Tuesday’s elections, the attention has shifted to President Trump, especially since many of those candidates ran on opposing him. President Trump sat down with Bret on Wednesday, following his speech at the American Business Forum in Miami, to share his reaction to the results. He also weighed in on voters’ economic concerns and the Supreme Court’s review of his authority to impose tariffs. This interview aired on Special Report on Wednesday, 11/5/2025. Learn more ab...
Nov 06, 2025•15 min
It’s a pivotal night in American politics as polls close in Virginia and New Jersey’s gubernatorial races, along with New York City’s mayoral election. At the same time, a looming Supreme Court ruling on the legality of President Trump’s tariffs could reshape U.S. trade policy. Former Senior Counselor to President Trump and President of KA Consulting, Kellyanne Conway , former Democratic Congressman and co-host of The Five, Harold Ford Jr ., and Fox News Radio Washington DC Political Anchor &...
Nov 04, 2025•24 min
As concerns about China purchasing American farmland grow, some farmers have looked to Congress for help, but increasing levels of political division amidst a government shutdown threaten to overshadow their concerns. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) discuss their bipartisan effort to address the cybersecurity concerns of American farmers, as well as their efforts to help reopen the government as the shutdown nears record length. Learn more about your ad choices....
Oct 30, 2025•10 min
While President Trump has been successful in negotiating numerous international trade agreements, most recently with Japan, his administration has struggled to find common ground with Democrats back home, as evidenced by the government shutdown now entering its fifth week. Chief Communications Officer at Targeted Victory Matt Gorman , Democratic Campaign Consultant Kevin Walling , and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discuss the latest updates in the government shutdown, ...
Oct 28, 2025•20 min
President Trump has found himself at odds with numerous Democrat governors for his deployment of the national guard, among other things, but some have made their discontent more public than others. Among the loudest voices now opposing the president is JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois, who joined Bret on Special Report Thursday evening. Governor Pritzker discusses his tumultuous relationship with President Trump, explaining his opposition on the President’s use of the National Guard and ICE, as...
Oct 23, 2025•20 min
Despite mounting pressure to reopen the federal government, Republicans and Democrats remain at odds over a government funding plan, with neither side budging since the government shutdown began at the beginning of the month. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has refocused ending the war in Ukraine after brokering the Gaza deal but negotiations seemed to have slowed. Former Chief Speechwriter for George W. Bush and Main Street Columnist for the Wall Street Journal, Bill McGurn , CEO of Schoen Co...
Oct 21, 2025•17 min
“Sometimes people think compromise means squishy centrist... it doesn’t.” – Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy discusses America’s growing partisan divide, sharing his unique perspective as the last Supreme Court Justice to be confirmed unanimously. Justice Kennedy weighs in on recent appointees, his reputation as the ‘Swing Justice,’ as well as discusses the accusations that the current Supreme Court is using its power to ‘trample on dem...
Oct 16, 2025•10 min
In a historic moment for the Middle East, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the initial stages of a peace proposal put forth by President Trump, releasing all hostages and detainees, while putting a pause on the brutal fighting that has overtaken the region for the last two years. Former Deputy Chief of Staff to George W. Bush Karl Rove , USA Today Washington Bureau Chief, Susan Page , and FOX News Middle East Correspondent Steve Harrigan discuss the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas conflic...
Oct 14, 2025•16 min
One of the most divisive foreign policy issues as of late has been the Israel-Hamas war, but now that both sides have agreed to follow President Trump’s peace proposal, that might finally be about to change. Congressmen Tim Burchett (R-TN) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) join to share their hopes and concerns surrounding the newly minted peace agreement, from the release of hostages on both sides to the potential of US troops being sent to assist with mediating the process. Later, they also discuss w...
Oct 09, 2025•12 min
FOX News State Department Correspondent and Anchor Gillian Turner guest hosts. Originally aired on Special Report. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) discusses the ongoing shutdown, sharing his frustrations with his Democratic colleagues and explaining what is preventing both sides from reaching an agreement. Then, Fox News Contributor and Host of ‘The Guy Benson Show,’ Guy Benson , Democratic Campaign Consultant Kevin Walling , and White House Reporter for the Wall Street Journal Meridit...
Oct 07, 2025•15 min
The partisan blame game continues to heat up as the federal government remains without a funding plan. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson weighs in on the ongoing government shutdown, explaining why Republicans and Democrats continue to clash over funding and debunking the claim that the Democratic Party’s proposed continuing resolution did not provide healthcare to illegal aliens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 02, 2025•9 min
It’s been a busy week in Washington, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams , Chief Political Correspondent for ‘The Washington Examiner’ Byron York , and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to explain the latest in the government shutdown debacle, Secretary of War Hegseth’s announcement on new military standards, and what the attitude on Capitol Hill is regarding President Trump’s peace proposal for Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Sep 30, 2025•18 min
The latest in a growing number of political violence incidents was the shooting at an ICE facility on Wednesday, which resulted in the death of one detainee and the injury of two more. Following the incident was a social media firestorm fueled by speculation over the shooter’s motivations and political background. Co-Host of Fox and Friends Lawrence Jones , former Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of The Five, Harold Ford Jr. , and Co-Host of Outnumbered, Emily Compagno , discuss what is known a...
Sep 25, 2025•10 min
While over 150 heads of state attended the United Nations General Assembly in Manhattan today, the primary focus was on a select few. Among those in the spotlight was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose homeland has been embroiled in conflict since Russia invaded in February of 2022. President Zelenskyy sits down with Bret for an exclusive one on one interview to discuss the current state of the Russia-Ukraine war, his relationship with President Trump, why he hasn’t met with Presiden...
Sep 23, 2025•19 min
With the divide between Republicans and Democrats widening in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, it can be difficult to imagine members of opposing parties working together, but some still try regardless. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and David McCormick (R-PA) join Bret to express the importance of rejecting political violence, discussing how social media and inflammatory rhetoric impacted recent incidents, and what can be done to prevent them in the future. Learn more about your ad cho...
Sep 18, 2025•15 min
As the nation recovers from the assassination of Charlie Kirk, tensions between right and left appear to be at a tipping point. While the main suspect is now officially charged, detailed information about his motive or personal beliefs haven’t been released, fueling speculation as to why the killing took place, and what could have been done to prevent it. AEI Resident Fellow Marc Thiessen , Democratic Strategist and host of the Richard Fowler Show, Richard Fowler, and FOX News Senior White House...
Sep 16, 2025•19 min
In an exclusive interview, Bret Baier sits down with Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) to discuss the latest in the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk and his passionate plea for unity in the wake of the tragedy. Originally aired on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2025•11 min
“We have got a lot of work ahead of us,” – Congressman Tom Suozzi. As the nation grapples with the aftermath of the assassination of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk on the anniversary of one of America’s most horrific days, the public’s reaction has revealed a concerning thread – a willingness to accept, and in some cases even celebrate political violence. Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Tracey Mann (R-KS) join Bret to discuss the importance of bi-partisan agreement, reflecting on Kirk’...
Sep 11, 2025•9 min
While the United States reels in the aftermath of a fatal stabbing aboard a Charlotte light rail, a strike carried out by Israel targeting Hamas members in Qatar has drawn the condemnation from the Gulf states and around the world. Editor of townhall.com , Katie Pavlich , CEO of Schoen-Cooperman Research, Carly Cooperman and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join Bret to discuss Israel’s latest precision strike on Hamas members in Qatar, nationwide concerns about public sa...
Sep 09, 2025•25 min
Secretary of Transportation and Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy joins Bret to address President Trump’s stance on space exploration, reacting to a statement from former astronaut and current Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) published in the New York Times in early August. Later, Bret is joined by FOX News Chief Political Analyst Brit Hume, Washington Bureau Chief at USA Today Susan Page and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar to discuss the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping,...
Sep 04, 2025•20 min
Congress returning to a fully packed agenda Tuesday following the August recess, from the Epstein Files and redistricting to the lack of reaching a clear government funding plan prior to the September 30th deadline. Meanwhile overseas alliances between Russia, China, India, and North Korea were reaffirmed as the leaders of the four nations met for the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. Former Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of ‘The Five’, Harold Ford Jr. , Anchor and Execut...
Sep 02, 2025•22 min
United States’ Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff discusses the state of peace negotiations on two fronts, from what is currently preventing a peace deal between Israel and Gaza, to his thoughts on Ukraine potentially ceding territory to Russia. Witkoff also responds to the criticism that Vladimir Putin is “playing” the U.S. and explains how President Trump has been able to succeed where past Presidents have failed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 28, 2025•14 min
President Trump’s deployment of the national guard to the nation’s capital has ruffled some feathers among Democrats, but few have denied its effectiveness. What hasn’t been effective however, are the threats of secondary sanctions against Russia - which have done little to deter President Putin from continuing his invasion of Ukraine. Democratic Strategist and Radio Host Leslie Marshall , Editor-at-Large of The Spectator World and Host of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech , and FOX News Senior Whi...
Aug 26, 2025•25 min
