The Bret Baier Podcast

President Trump has expressed the demand for shipbuilding in the United States as a major priority, as most U.S. commercial ship production is in China. Will the United States be able to build up ship production quickly enough to run a modern economy, without being economically pigeonholed by our adversaries?  Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Todd Young (R-ID) discuss how their bipartisan bill, the SHIPS for America Act, seeks to revitalize the U.S. Shipbuilding industry by establishing a maritime security advisor position in the white house. The Senators explain the importance of this legislation, noting that the U.S. has become overly reliant on China for commercial ship production, posing a national security risk.  Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

Despite bipartisan claims that Democrats are "stranded in the wilderness" after President Trump's sweeping 2024 victory, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have been vocal about their disagreement. Though Sen. Sanders blamed the Democrats' poor performance on the party's abandonment of the working class and defending the status quo, he and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez are assuring Americans they are not lost — a message they're touting on the 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour. Today, Sen. Sanders sits down with Bret to discuss why the tour is drawing large crowds, why he opposes cuts to healthcare and education, and his concerns with Trump’s tariff policy. He also explains why he doesn’t believe the Democrats' challenges stem from President Biden’s delayed decision to exit the 2024 race. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

Just a week after eking out a win for the liberal party in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney was catching a flight to Washington. Sitting down with President Trump in the Oval Office today, the two leaders addressed President Trump’s recurring suggestion that Canada consider becoming the “51st state,” as well as the current state of U.S.–Canada trade relations following the recent unveiling of the President’s new tariff plan.  According to the White House, similar high-level discussions are taking place around the world, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicating that major trade agreements could be announced as early as this week. To discuss this, President Trump's latest policy ideas, and more, Bret sits down with host of 'The Big Ben Show,' podcast Ben Domenech, FOX News Radio Washington DC Correspondent Jared Halpern, and host of 'The Richard Fowler Show,' Richard Fowler. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

The week has been marked by major developments in Washington—from the signing of the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal to President Trump's decision to remove National Security Advisor Mike Waltz from his position and nominate him as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. To unpack these events, Bret sat down with Vice President JD Vance following a tour of Nucor Steel in South Carolina, where he was promoting President Trump's "Manufacturing Renaissance" agenda. Vice President Vance shared his perspective on Waltz’s reassignment, framing it not as a demotion but as a strategic opportunity that allows him to serve in a new, impactful role. He also addressed the latest U.S. military operations targeting Houthi forces in Yemen—an issue tied to the recent Signal chat leak—provided updates on the administration’s trade negotiations, and emphasized the President’s renewed push to restore American manufacturing. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Tuesday marked 100 days since President Trump returned to the White House to begin his second term. As the President touts his administration's handling of immigration, border security, the economy, and foreign policy challenges, many Americans' remain anxious that his tariff plan could impact prices at home and global relationships. To share their analyses of the President's first 100 days, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, host of 'The Guy Benson Show,' Guy Benson, and FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams join Bret on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

How are American businesses & foreign companies responding to President Trump's tariff plan? Bret sits down with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan to discuss how he believes tariffs might impact U.S. businesses, America's trade relationships, and manufacturing jobs within the country. He also discusses what he believes the key strengths and weaknesses are within the economy right now. Later, Taiwanese Representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui talks about the trade relationship between America and Taiwan, and how the current negotiations to lower tariffs and increase investments and trade are going. He also shares how Taiwanese leadership is responding to the growing military threat from China toward Taiwan — something that could greatly impact world trade. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Though President Trump put a 90-day pause on the reciprocal tariffs he rolled out on Liberation Day, world leaders are coming to the table for trade talks -- with the White House preparing to host South Korean leaders later this week. Despite the freeze, the administration remains tough on China, keeping 145% tariffs in place on most Chinese imports.  Meanwhile, legal tensions in Washington are rising, as Harvard University sues the Trump administration over threats to cut federal funding and debates continue over the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia—a Maryland man sent to El Salvador despite a federal court order, as the administration claims his ties to the gang MS-13 is grounds for his removal from the U.S.   South & Hill Strategies co-founder Colin Reed, Democratic pollster Carly Cooperman, and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar discuss all this and more on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

With President Trump approaching the 100-day mark of his second term, his Cabinet has been busy ensuring that his agenda is carried out.   Bret is joined by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to discuss how the department is ensuring that American citizens are safe from domestic and foreign terrorism. Secretary Noem also sheds light on her tour of an El Salvador prison where deported Venezuelans and others are being held. Later,  Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner joins Bret to share the role of HUD and the department's plan to assist with disaster relief and homelessness.   Originally aired on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

The Trump Administration is receiving push back from Democrats for the deportation of a Maryland man they claim was wrongfully sent to an El Salvadoran prison. This case has garnered a lot of attention in Washington, as multiple courts and political jargon have added to the complexities of the case. Critics of the Trump Administration are calling this a constitutional crisis, while others welcome this fight as an immigration mandate. Alongside this matter, there is a concern on Capital Hill that President Trump’s global tariffs may affect the economy dramatically, as well as political careers following midterms.  Meanwhile, NVIDIA has agreed to invest $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, marking a major win for the Trump economic agenda and the AI race against China.  To discuss The Trump Administration’s limitations on foreign policy and more, we bring in Chad Pergram FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent, Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today Susan Page, and Byron York Chief Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

Athletic programs sit at the forefront of colleges and universities, generating extreme revenue and creating a vast fan base. In recent years, changes to the transfer portal and the addition of name, image and likeness (NIL) deals, have drastically altered the landscape of college athletics. What will this new era mean for student athletes and college sports overall?   NCAA commissioners of the four major conferences, Greg Sankey of the Southeastern Conference, Jim Phillips of the Atlantic Coast Conference, Tony Petite of the Big Ten, and Brett Yourmark of the Big 12, discuss why they are seeking the support of Congress to lobby for federal NIL guidelines.   Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Wall Street is in the midst of another rollercoaster week after President Trump enacted wide-ranging tariffs on countries around the world. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio all took to the airwaves to pitch a skeptical public and markets on the plan. Meanwhile, President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office on Monday to discuss the war in Gaza and a potential new trade agreement with the United States. Bret breaks it all down with FOX News Radio Political Correspondent Jared Halpern, Editor-at-Large at The Spectator Ben Domenech, and former State Department Spokeswoman Marie Harf. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

President Trump has rolled out 'reciprocal tariffs' on dozens of countries, leading to mixed reactions on Capitol Hill. Though many lawmakers agree that this move supports the production of goods in the United States and will balance select trade relationships, there are concerns that imposing tariffs on U.S. allies could cause more harm than good. As a result, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) are proposing a bipartisan joint resolution that blocks tariffs on Canada -- created primarily due to their belief that trade policy should be set by Congress, not emergency declarations. They also discuss their thoughts on the President's tariff plan as a whole, and the economic impacts they could have. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

April 2nd is "Liberation Day," a phrase President Trump gave to the day he plans to roll out 'reciprocal tariffs' on dozens of countries, as well as a 25% tariff on all auto imports. The president remains confident that this move will reshape trade relationships and incentivize corporations to operate within the U.S. -- two productive measures he believes will far outweigh any temporary price increases Americans may see. To discuss this, record low numbers at the southern border, and special elections in Wisconsin and Florida, Bret speaks with FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed, and FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams on this week's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

Questions about what role Elon Musk and the DOGE team are playing within the Trump administration have been swirling since President Trump's return to the White House. While the team sets out to address a largely bipartisan issue - reducing government waste, fraud, and abuse - many Americans are still curious as to how exactly the DOGE team is doing that.   In an exclusive interview, Bret Baier sits down with Elon Musk and seven key members of DOGE to ask these questions — including how they plan to reduce the deficit by $1 trillion, provide more government transparency, and what their most astonishing findings have been thus far.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

For years now, Americans across the country have grappled with high gas prices. As the Trump administration aims to prioritize this concern, focusing on ways to unleash American energy and lower prices at the pump, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are joining him in the fight.  Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) join Bret to discuss how they're working together to pass legislation that allows for the year-round sale of E15, a fuel blend with 15% ethanol that would benefit consumers by offering cheaper fuel and helping American farmers. They also share their reactions to the Signal chat leak that took place earlier this week. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

As of November 2024, U.S. street drug deaths were dropping at an unprecedented rate according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, as fatal overdoses due to dangerous substances like fentanyl and xylazine, known as ‘tranq,’ continue to drop in the U.S. — many Americans are curious to know what lawmakers are doing on Capitol Hill that may be contributing to these promising numbers.  Bret revisits a conversation with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), on how their bipartisan bill, the ‘STOP TRANQ Act,’ set out to address this crisis, especially with lifesaving medications like Narcan being ineffective on substances like xylazine. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

When President Trump was campaigning to come back to the White House, he focused heavily on two issues that greatly impact Americans: energy & housing. With promises to unleash domestic energy and address unaffordable housing, how many of President Trump's agenda items are being examined on Capitol Hill? This week, Bret spoke with both U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner to discuss the answer to this question, and hear more about what Trump administration policies and priorities are taking center stage in Washington. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

It's been a pivotal 24 hours in foreign policy, as a call between President Trump and Russian President Putin led to a crucial step toward peace, while a temporary ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is called off. Additionally, here at home, the Trump Administration is continuing to defend its decision to deport Venezuelan migrants tied to the Tren De Aragua gang — claiming the action made under the Alien Enemies Act of 1789 did not actively defy court orders issued by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg. To discuss these major developments, FOX News Contributor Katie Pavlich, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and host of 'The Richard Fowler Show' and FOX News Contributor Richard Fowler join Bret on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

With the threat of a government shutdown hanging heavy in the air, tensions are even higher than usual on a divided Capitol Hill. In moments like this, when bipartisanship feels lost in the mix, lawmakers remember their former colleague Senator Joe Lieberman, whose dedication to finding common ground inspired many during his lifetime and continues to a year after his passing. Today, former Senator John Breaux (D-LA) and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) honor the life and legacy of the former Senator and their dear friend and discuss how they're trying to take a page out of his book when it comes to repairing the deep split dividing both parties. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

The week began with a striking drop in the stock market, with Monday marking Wall Street's worst day in years. Some believe the selloffs are due to growing concerns over the Trump Administration's tariff plan — which they believe could lead to an international trade war and ultimately, a recession. President Trump, however, has voiced his confidence that this plan will leave the country in a richer, more independent place. Chief Political Correspondent for 'The Washington Examiner' Byron York, FOX News Radio Washington D.C. Correspondent Jared Halpern, and Democratic pollster Carly Cooperman join Bret to discuss this, Republican lawmakers fight to pass a continuing resolution by Friday, and more on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

Last Friday, Bret spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy just hours after his tense meeting with President Trump in the White House Oval Office.   In this exclusive interview, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expresses gratitude for Ukraine and the United States continued partnership and acknowledges that, despite his clash with President Trump, the two countries must continue working together if they are going to stop Ukraine's war with Russia. Later, they discuss where the U.S.-Ukraine mineral deal stood following the Oval Office meeting, proposed security guarantees, and Ukraine's plan to restore peace to the region. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

President Trump is set to take the stage tonight, where he's expected to lay out his legislative agenda in his address to a joint session of Congress. This prime-time speech comes just days after the President's intense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and just hours after the President paused aid to Ukraine and announced tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would begin within the week. To preview the President's address, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Peter Doocy, Host of 'The Guy Benson Show' on FOX News Radio Guy Benson, and FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams join Bret on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

In 1980, the U.S. Olympic Hockey Team became memorable underdogs -- securing a shocking, yet symbolic win against the Soviets that has since been remembered as "The Miracle on Ice." Now, 45 years later, lawmakers are working together to find a way to give those hockey players the recognition they deserve. Congressman Pete Stauber (R-MN) and Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) discuss the significance of that Olympic hockey game, what it meant for Americans, and why they felt called to create the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron visited the White House this week, meeting with President Trump as the two leaders continue working together to find an end to the Russia-Ukraine War. Though the two countries haven't been walking fully in step, with the U.S. voting 'no' on a U.N. resolution condemning Russian aggression, the meeting was deemed positive by both world leaders who believe progress is being made toward arriving at peace talks. Bret sits down with Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today Susan Page, FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar, and Republican Strategist Colin Reed to discuss this, President Trump's latest executive orders, and DOGE's continued efforts to slash spending on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

President Trump has hit the ground running with executive orders, making it clear that strengthening economic and energy policy is one of his top priorities. To get an inside look into how Capitol Hill is adjusting to the Trump Administration, Bret was given exclusive looks into both the Treasury Department & Interior Department. Bret shares his discussions with both Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who spoke about the new Administration's efforts to reduce government spending and end the Russia-Ukraine War, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, who outlined how his Department is looking to unleash American energy production, build new pipelines, and improve infrastructure across the country. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

Though Republicans and Democrats agree that government waste needs to be addressed, the disagreements are now coming from how this should happen. President Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency, which has been tasked with addressing government waste and fraud, now faces multiple privacy-related lawsuits. Meanwhile, overseas, landmark talks between Russia and America took place in Saudi Arabia, as the two countries discussed a potential end to the war in Ukraine. Bret unpacks this and more with Editor-at-large of The Spectator Ben Domenech, former State Department Spokeswoman Marie Harf, and FOX News Radio Washington D.C. Correspondent Jared Halpern. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

Many federal agencies in Washington D.C. serve communities across the country — but how can government officials in D.C. know what the main issues and concerns are for Americans in these places when they work thousands of miles away from them? Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME) discuss how their bipartisan bill, the Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement (SWAMP) Act, is dedicated to relocating federal jobs out of Washington D.C. and closer to the communities they serve — allowing Americans to feel more connected to federal agencies. They also discuss the need to cut unnecessary spending on Capitol Hill, and how many lawmakers are willing to work across the aisle to find where this should be done. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

Head of the Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday — speaking to reporters about DOGE's efforts to fight waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. Additionally, the President has unveiled plans to take over the Gaza Strip, expressing a desire to rebuild Gaza and take it on as a "real estate development for the future." To discuss this and more, Bret sits down with Founding Editor at The Washington Free Beacon Matthew Continetti, Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall, and FOX News Radio Washington D.C. Correspondent Jared Halpern on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

President Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl on Sunday, but he sat down with FOX News' Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier prior to the game to discuss a busy first few weeks in office. He highlighted his administration’s rapid policy moves on border security, energy, and government efficiency, defending Elon Musk’s role at DOGE.   Later, the President describes what he thinks could unify a politically divided country. Plus, Bret shows off his Trump impression in front of the President himself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

What does President Trump's relationship with a heavily divided Congress look like after a flurry of actions and executive orders? And will lawmakers on Capitol Hill work to see eye-to-eye on issues like the government's budget, the border, and new departments like DOGE? Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) discuss how they're working across the aisle as co-chairs of the House Problem Solvers Caucus to ensure productive, efficient achievements are made in Washington regardless of disagreements that may exist between lawmakers. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

After initial opposition from some Senate Republicans, both Health & Human Services Secretary Nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and National Intelligence Director nominee Tulsi Gabbard have secured the votes needed from committees to be sent to the full Senate for confirmation. Meanwhile, President Trump has made major moves regarding tariffs -- issuing an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports and declaring a 30-day pause on 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada after the two countries pledged to focus on border security. To discuss this and more, Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Member Bill McGurn, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams join Bret for today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2025

Many first responders who dedicate their lives to serving others often end up paying severe consequences, with firefighters having a 9% greater risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from the disease than the general population. When these brave Americans are putting their lives in danger to protect others, they should feel confident their lives and families are valued. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) discuss how they're setting out to do just that through the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, a piece of bipartisan legislation aiming to secure additional federal funding for the families of first responders who have died or suffered permanent disability from service-related cancers. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her first press briefing where she pushed back on fiery questions from reporters on the cost of eggs, controversial federal funding freezes that could potentially affect key programs, and details on President Trump's deportations of illegal immigrants.  For a conversation on this and more, Democratic Pollster Carly Cooperman, Chief Political Examiner For Washington Examiner Byron York, and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar join the All-Star Panel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025

As President Trump begins his second term with a flurry of moves across industries, he met with three tech CEOs who have joined forces in the President's multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence infrastructure project and defended the venture as an investment that "impacts all of humanity." After they met with the President on Tuesday night, Bret interviewed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

President Donald Trump began his second term with a series of Executive Orders just hours after taking the oath of office. Meanwhile, his Cabinet nominees continue awaiting confirmation, with former Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) standing as the first, and only, nominee to be confirmed as the Secretary of State after a quick unanimous vote on Inauguration Day. FOX News Contributor Katie Pavlich, former Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of 'The Five' Harold Ford Jr., and FOX News Radio Washington D.C. Correspondent Jared Halpern discuss this, the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal going into effect, and more. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025

As wildfires continue raging in Southern California, how are Republican and Democratic lawmakers coming together on Capitol Hill to support Los Angeles residents? And with President-elect Trump returning to the White House in a matter of days, will he find common ground with others on Capitol Hill about raising the SALT deduction cap on high-tax states? Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) & Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) discuss the importance of working across the aisle on both issues to ensure Americans in crisis feel supported, and those in high-cost states feel they can afford to live without going into debt. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

After fifteen months of war, Israeli and Hamas negotiators confirmed Wednesday that a Gaza ceasefire deal ensuring the release of hostages has been reached. With this agreement being reached in the final days of the Biden Administration, President-elect Trump posted on Truth Social to point out the timing -- saying this “could have only happened as a result of our Historic Victory in November”. Meanwhile, with Inauguration Day on the horizon and a handful of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks facing questions from the Senate on Capitol Hill, Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today Susan Page, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and host of 'The Ben Domenech Podcast,' Ben Domenech discuss. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

Americans collectively grieved when Laken Riley, a 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student was violently murdered by José Antonio Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan illegal immigrant, while on a morning jog in her college town. Today, lawmakers are committed to establishing legislation to avoid senseless crimes like these. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) and Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) discuss how these efforts on Capitol Hill have led to the Laken Riley Act, a bill recently passed by Congress that requires federal detention for illegal immigrants guilty of theft crimes. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

It's been a busy week for President-elect Trump. On Monday, Congress formally certified his election victory and on Tuesday he returned to the Mar-a-Lago podium, where in a wide-ranging news conference the incoming President discussed potential plans to acquire Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal.   Meanwhile, President Biden's final weeks in office are being marked with controversial last-minute actions — from moving to ban offshore oil and gas drilling to commuting the sentences of 37 inmates on federal death row to life in prison.   FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar, Republican Strategist and Co-Founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed, and Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall join Bret to discuss the complex presidential transition Americans are witnessing. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

NASA has announced plans to retire the International Space Station in 2030, the program that has allowed astronauts to continuously orbit Earth and collect crucial scientific and technological data for over two decades. Though they plan to replace the ISS with a new station, many scientists and experts in the field have expressed concerns about what could happen if a new space station isn't ready to replace the ISS, and if space is left without America's presence.  Bret examines the thought process behind NASA's plan, how this impacts America's future in space, as well as the U.S.'s relationship with major nations like China. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

Former President Jimmy Carter, America's longest-living commander in chief, passed at the age of 100 on Sunday, December 29th.  Bret reflects on the legacy of the 39th U.S. President — and how former President Carter's wish for "a competent and compassionate" government took him from being a peanut farmer to the leader of the free world. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024

Since his first speech on the Senate floor in February of 2011, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) has been committed to finding common ground -- so much so, that he is one of few lawmakers who left the Democratic Party to become an Independent. Now, as he prepares to leave the Senate after over a decade of service, Senator Manchin reflects on the role he played in passing key legislation over the years and shares his thoughts on why, despite the shaky state of bipartisanship in Washington, he still has hope for America. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

From sitting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy near the frontlines in Ukraine back in February to an intense conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris just weeks before Election Day, Bret has conducted an array of interviews this year that impacted viewers.  Before entering a new year, where the focus will shift to President-elect Trump returning to the White House, Bret is taking a look back at his top interviews from 2024, all of which encapsulate a unique period of time during the historic election cycle America witnessed.  Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2024

Ensuring Americans have access to necessities is essential, but what can be done when drug shortages and supply chain vulnerabilities risk people's ability to receive their medications? Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) discuss how their bill, the Protect Our Essential Medicines Act, would create an interagency task force to focus on the risk of drug supply shortages and take steps to ensure critical medicines are available to Americans, including those needed by the military. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

President-elect Trump hosted his first post-election news conference on Monday, inviting members of the press to his Mar-a-Lago estate for an hour-plus-long Q&A session. As Americans were given a glimpse into how the President-elect looks to accomplish upon re-entering the White House, meetings are continuing on Capitol Hill between senators and Cabinet nominees — with Secretary of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becoming one of the latest Cabinet picks to make his way to Washington.   Chief Political Correspondent for 'The Washington Examiner' Byron York, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, and host of 'The Richard Fowler Show,' Richard Fowler discuss this, the current state of the Russia-Ukraine war, and more on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024

Ever since House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) stepped into his role in Congress, he's been tasked with one of the most challenging jobs on Capitol Hill: getting a divided House to come together and agree. Bret joins House Speaker Johnson on Capitol Hill to discuss how he feels going into the New Year with only a two-seat advantage, what his next moves are with less than ten days to fund the government and avoid a shutdown, and how he feels he'll be able to work alongside President Trump to have a far more productive year in the House. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

With just over a month left in Washington, the Biden Administration has issued a memo detailing what President Biden's final plans will be in office. Meanwhile, President-elect Trump and his Cabinet nominees are busy preparing for a second Trump Administration, with many Cabinet picks heading to Capitol Hill in hopes of winning enough Senate votes to secure confirmation. To discuss this, as well as how the fall of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad in Syria impacts the Middle East, is Editor for Townhall.com and FOX News Contributor Katie Pavlich, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2024

With the Trump Administration returning to the White House in a matter of weeks, many Americans are looking to see how President-elect Trump will address continued aggression with China. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are making it their goal to ensure they're in step with the President regarding a common goal: immediately address the growing tension. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI) discuss how they believe the U.S. can best take on China and how the House Select Committee on China is working to implement these ideas. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

Despite repeatedly assuring Americans he would not pardon his son, President Biden announced on Sunday he would be doing just that. At the tail-end of his term and just weeks before Hunter Biden's sentencing on gun and tax convictions was supposed to take place, how will this impact President Biden's legacy? And as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers a potential pathway to peace if NATO membership is offered, could aggression in the region be reaching a close? To discuss this and President-elect Trump's recent Cabinet picks, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Peter Doocy, Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Member Bill McGurn, and Democratic Pollster Carly Cooperman. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2024

This Thanksgiving, as Americans reflect on what they’re thankful for — many are looking for ways to give back. For Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) and Congressman John James (R-MI), that means ensuring veterans are taken care of. Congressman James & Congressman Ryan, two members of the West Point class of 2004, discuss how their bond at West Point has stayed strong despite them being on opposite sides of the aisle, and the ways their new legislation, the Veterans Entry to Apprenticeship Act, support veterans after returning from war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024