The Bret Baier Podcast

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 Domenech Podcast', Ben Domenech join to discuss which candidate, besides Vivek Ramaswamy, could be next to drop out, and how the results in Iowa could impact the rest of the GOP primary race, if at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 outcome tonight. Later, the panel speculates as to which political efforts drive support for former President Donald Trump and predicts the most important issues that will bring in voters... despite the below-freezing temperatures. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 events they're co-moderating on the Fox News Channel this week, how they expect the candidates to make their final arguments this week, and how significant these last few nights before the caucuses can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 House's messaging on the border crisis and "Bidenomics". Later, they assess the prospect of Nikki Haley pulling off an upset victory in Iowa, and how the Biden campaign may attack President Trump on abortion rights and foreign policy. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 in the Red Sea, and talk about the negotiations for a new aid package for Ukraine and Israel. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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, and the Biden Administration's messaging on foreign relations. Later, they take a look at the upcoming Iowa Caucuses, the rise of Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley in the latest New Hampshire primary polling, and weigh statements former President Trump made over the weekend regarding illegal immigration. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 effects of cell phones on schooling, and why they believe cell phones should be banned from school settings. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 community, and what the future looks like for the ground war in Gaza. Later, they look ahead to the Iowa Caucuses, the possibility of a candidate not named Donald Trump winning the state, and weigh in on recent op-eds published, insinuating that a second Trump administration would end in dictatorship. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News Jonathan Karl 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. Jonathan describes his perspective from his time covering the Trump White House, what a second term of the former president could look like, and how the former president's legal troubles factor into the 2024 Election. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fragile cease-fire has been held in Israel, as Hamas has released some hostages in exchange for a temporary stoppage of the IDF's ground invasion of Gaza. Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN-8) and Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) discuss their proposed bill, Revoke Tax-Exempt Status to Nonprofits Supporting Hamas, and explain how the legislation would close loopholes that non-profits have been using to funnel money to the terrorist organization. Together, they weigh in on the antisemitic hate speech that has been levied against Jewish students across college campuses in the United States and discuss what can be done to protect students across the nation. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY-5) and Chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) join to discuss the importance of Congress continuing to fund aid for Ukraine and Israel. Together they talk about how the government has been able to allocate funds to Ukraine using seized Russian assets, and why the United States must stay vigilant in their support to allies, as China continues aggression in the South China Sea against Taiwan. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new NBC poll this past week revealed that President Biden is facing his lowest approval rating yet, while the administration continues to tout policy achievements like "Bidenomics". Democratic Strategist and Co-Host of The Five Jessica Tarlov, FOX News Contributor and Chief Political Correspondent for The Washington Examiner Byron York, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern join to discuss the latest polling of the President and take a look at the voter issues that the administration is struggling to address. The panel then looks at the age concerns surrounding the President and why Vice President Kamala Harris' performance may be the cause for the renewed criticism over the President's mental state. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret is joined by Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4) and Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) as they discuss the recent spats between members of Congress and their bipartisan delegation to Israel. Together, they explain the importance of continuing aid to Israel and Ukraine and share their reaction to the March for Israel rally in Washington D.C. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

War rages in Israel, while American forces in the region have withstood dozens of attacks by Iranian proxy groups since the October 7 attacks by Hamas. Director Of Domestic Policy Studies at AEI Matthew Continetti, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern, join the panel to discuss the wave of pro-Palestinian protests across the country, the Biden Administration's reaction to attacks on U.S. forces, and what can be done to make sure Iran and Hezbollah do not join the fight against Israel. Later, they talk about Congress' race to fund the government, what Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is doing to ensure a shutdown is avoided, and why he may be making the same missteps that his predecessor made. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret is joined by Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Congressman Richie Torres (D-NY) as they discuss social media and its influence on public opinion surrounding the Israel-Hamas War. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New polling reveals that President Biden is losing support in key swing states as the 2024 election inches closer. Bret is joined by Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today Susan Page, FOX News Contributor and Host of the Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern, to discuss Congress' work to avoid a government shutdown, and the latest polling that has some Democrats worried about President Biden's re-election campaign. Later, they talk about the new aid that the Biden Administration is sending to Israel, what Congress is doing to support Israel's fight against Hamas, and the split within the Democratic Party that was revealed at the start of the war. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret is joined by Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Congresswoman Maria Salazar (R-FL-27) as they discuss the importance of providing aid to Ukraine and Israel as they continue their fights against Russia and Hamas, and how they are working between the two chambers of Congress to achieve this goal. Later, they talk about their proposed Immigration Court Efficiency and Children's Court Act, and how it would help unaccompanied migrant minors across the nation. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Israel begins its advance into Gaza to combat Hamas, antisemitism is on the rise in the United States as anti-Israeli and pro-Hamas protests have spread across college campuses. Bret is joined by Director of Domestic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute Matthew Continetti, Democratic Strategist and Co-Host of The Five Jessica Tarlov, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram as they discuss the widespread protests across college campuses and why this is a failure of education. Later, the panel weighs in about the goals of the new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) as the government works to avoid a shutdown and provide new funding for Ukraine's fight against Russia and Israel's war against Hamas. (insert link) Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret is joined by Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Senator John Thune (R-SD) as they discuss their recent bipartisan Congressional trip to the Middle East and the importance of standing with Israel as they combat Hamas. Later, they reflect on their meeting with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, how the nation can help stabilize the region, and what Congress can do to provide more aid to Israel. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Majority Whip Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) was the third Republican to be nominated for Speaker of the House in the past few weeks but dropped out of the race just four hours later and a potential ground invasion by the IDF into Gaza awaits potential hostage releases by Hamas. Bret is joined by Chief Political Correspondent for The Washington Examiner Byron York, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Audio Political Analyst, Josh Kraushaar to discuss if there is any member of Congress that Republicans could unite behind in order to fill the Speaker vacancy and address other pressing issues. Meanwhile, multiple former Trump attorneys have pleaded guilty to lesser charges in the Georgia racketeering case that could cause serious legal trouble for former President Trump. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As war rages between Israel and Hamas, the Congress is unable to provide aid to the nation without the leadership of a Speaker of the House. Bret is joined by Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) as they discuss their proposed legislation "Operation Swords of Iron" and how it would help Israel in their fight against Hamas. Later, they talk about House Republicans' search for a Speaker, how the vacancy impacts the ability of Congress to supply aid to Israel, and the possibility of Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) gaining temporary powers to get the House back to work. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden is set to travel to Israel in a show of solidarity with the nation as they combat Hamas terrorists. Meantime, on Capitol Hill, House Republicans continue their search for the next Speaker of the House. Bret is joined by Member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board and former Chief Speechwriter for President George W. Bush, Bill McGurn, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern as they discuss the President's planned trip, the impact the war on Israel has on the Middle East, and what actions the President can take to aid Israel. Later, the panel discusses the latest news in the race for Speaker of the House, Congressman Jim Jordan's (R-OH) failure to secure the votes on the first ballot for Speaker, and who the Republican conference may rally around. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel continues its counterstrikes against Hamas in Gaza after the nation experienced the deadliest terrorist attacks in its history over the weekend. Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX-11) and Congressman Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) discuss the importance of providing Israel with economic and material aid in the wake of the attacks and what role Iran played in the attacks. Later, Congressman Pfluger talks about his proposed bill to immediately freeze the $6 billion in humanitarian funding that the Biden Administration released to Iran in exchange for American hostages. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This past weekend, Hamas began war with Israel as they attacked civilian targets throughout the Gaza border. Israel now prepares for a ground war in Gaza, in order to neutralize the terrorist threat. Bret is joined by FOX News Contributor, Nationally Syndicated Talk Show Host, and Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall, Director of Domestic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute Matthew Continetti, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, as they discuss how the Biden Administration may respond the Hamas' aggression and what role Iran plays in the attacks on the nation. Later, they talk about how the race for Speaker Of The House may be expedited due to the war on Israel, who may come to the forefront in the race, and what actions Congress can take to aid Israel. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in history, the House Of Representatives voted to vacate the chair of Speaker of the House, ousting Congressman Kevin McCarthy from leadership. Meanwhile, work continues in the Senate as issues like inflation, crime, and immigration are working their way to the forefront of the 2024 Election. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) join to share their reaction to the ousting of former Speaker McCarthy, and how it might impact future funding to Ukraine. Later, they talk about the proposed Americas Act, how the bill would help to bring back major industries to the Western Hemisphere, increase America's ability to compete with China, and improve U.S. relations with South American nations. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time ever, the House of Representatives ousted the Speaker of the House, as Congressman Kevin McCarthy failed to beat the motion to vacate that was brought by Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz. FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern join to discuss the implications of Former Speaker McCarthy's ousting, who could be the next Speaker Of The House, and weigh former President Trump's influence on the Republican party amid the impending votes for a new Speaker. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret revisits a conversation with Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA-48) and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4) as they discuss the opioid crisis gripping the United States and the mass trafficking of fentanyl into the country through the southern border with Mexico. Later, they talk about intervention methods to help those with opioid addictions, the importance of creating awareness of the nationwide crisis, and the role that China plays in the fentanyl crisis. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight marks the second Republican Presidential Primary debate of the 2024 Election, hosted by FOX Business and Univision at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Bret is joined by FOX News Contributor, Columnist for the Wall Street Journal, and former Deputy Chief Of Staff for Former President George W. Bush, Karl Rove, and FOX News Contributor, and former Senior Counselor for Former President Donald Trump, Kellyanne Conway, as they discuss the strategy that the seven candidates may employ on the debate stage, and what they need to do to gain ground in the race. Later, they talk about the significance of holding the debate at the Reagan Presidential Library, and the voter issues that are coming to the forefront of the 2024 Presidential Election. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations last week in a speech that touted progress toward normalization with Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins Bret to discuss his thoughts on the Saudi's advancements over the last two decades and provides insight on what peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia could mean for the world. Later, the Prime Minister talks about the threat that Iran continues to pose on the region, how his government is handling peace talks with the Palestinians and defends his efforts to reform the Israeli judicial system. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The First 2024 Republican Presidential Debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest growing nations on the planet, with the government leading initiatives to expand its energy production as well as open the country up to tourists around the globe. Bret sits down with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to 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. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret revisits a conversation 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 have on the United States' relationship with China, and how America would respond to potential aggression by China. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first week of the high-level General Debate for the United Nations General Assembly begins next week, with some members of Congress protesting the admittance of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to the conference. Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23)and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) join to discuss their opposition to the Iranian President entering the nation on grounds that he has violated human rights in his country, and targeted American citizens, and together they lay out their support for the sovereignty of Israel. Later, they discuss the recent House hearings regarding the existence of UFOs, and share their thoughts on extraterrestrial life. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced that House Republicans will be launching a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Congress returns to session. Meanwhile, there are just 11 days to pass a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today, Susan Page, member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board and Former Chief Speechwriter for President George W. Bush Bill McGurn, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to discuss why Speaker McCarthy has decided to launch a formal impeachment inquiry and how it could factor into the votes to fund the government. Later, they discuss the validity of the allegations against President Biden, how an impeachment of the President would compare to the impeachments of former President Trump, and how Democrats may benefit from a government shutdown. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Chinese Communist Party continues its aggression in the South China Sea against neighboring Taiwan, Congress and the White House have taken measures to deter any potential military threat to the island nation. Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI-8) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) join to discuss the efforts of the government to impose tariffs against Chinese trade goods and how the United States can ward off China's military advancement. Later, they discuss the issue of China stealing American intellectual property, and how investment firms like BlackRock are inadvertently contributing to the prosperity of China. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican candidates continue to campaign ahead of the second Republican Primary debate hosted by FOX Business at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Former President Trump continues to hold a firm lead in the polls in the wake of his criminal indictment in Georgia for his alleged efforts to overturn election results in the state. FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, Founding Editor of the Washington Free Beacon and AEI Resident Fellow Matthew Continetti, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern join to discuss how GOP candidates can gain ground on the former President, and preview the second primary debate. Later, they discuss the return of Congress after their August recess, the renewed concerns about President Biden's age heading into the 2024 Election, and look ahead to President Biden's trip to the G20 Summit. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been over two years since the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, Bret sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Congressman Michael Waltz (R-FL) to discuss the recent Gold Star families who visited Capitol Hill to demand answers about the withdrawal. In addition, they weigh in on the emerging relationship with India, and how furthering that relationship can help push back against Chinese dominance on the Asian continent. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress returns to session next week and will have a tall order to handle, avoiding a government shutdown by passing an interim spending bill. House Speaker McCarthy will have to form a coalition of Democrats and Republicans in the House in order to avoid the fiscal cliff. Nationally syndicated talk show Host, Democratic Strategist, and FOX News Contributor Leslie Marshall, Chief Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner and FOX News Contributor Byron York, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to discuss the challenges that Congress will face in their attempt to fund the government and talk about the political price Republicans may pay for a shutdown. Later, they share their thoughts on the impact that Hurricane Idalia may have on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign, and weigh the federal response to the wildfires that caused widespread devastation across Maui. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden has been traveling across the nation touting the success of the Inflation Reduction Act, with many critics pointing out that the average American is struggling to afford basic necessities. Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA-50) and Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4) join to discuss what cuts to the budget can be made to reel in federal spending and highlight the importance of reining in the national debt. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican candidates make their final preparations for the first Republican debate of the 2024 Presidential Election hosted by FOX News Channel in Milwaukee, with the frontrunner and former President Donald Trump deciding that he will sit out of the debate. Bret is joined by Anchor and Executive Editor of The Story With Martha MacCallum, host of The Untold Story Podcast, and Co-Moderator of the first Republican Debate, Martha MacCallum as they discuss how they have prepared for the event. Martha shares her insight on what strategy the candidates might employ as they take the stage and weighs the impact that former President Trump's absence will have on the debate. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Less than one week remains until the first Republican Presidential Debate hosted by FOX News Channel in Milwaukee. Presidential Candidate Chris Christie joins to discuss his position in the primary, and what can be expected out of him on the debate stage. The former New Jersey Governor explains how his position on the war on Ukraine differs from candidates like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Trump, and talks about how the former President's potential absence from the debate could influence primary voters. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just one week until the first 2024 Presidential Debate hosted by the FOX News Channel in Milwaukee, former President Trump now faces charges in Georgia related to his alleged efforts to overturn election results in the state in 2020. FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, FOX News Contributor and Host of the Ben Domenech Podcast Ben Domenech, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern discuss the details of the 98-page indictment of the former President, and how it will affect the first debate in Milwaukee. Later, they weigh in on the candidates that could gain ground on the debate stage, and the likelihood of former President Trump not participating in the event. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI-6) and Congressman Robert Garcia (D-CA-42) join Bret to provide an inside look at the National Security Subcommittee's hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as Unidentified Flying Objects, and share their thoughts on whether they believe the government is in possession of extraterrestrial spacecraft. Later, they share what bipartisan efforts they have both been working on and discuss what further hearings may be held to further their investigation into UAPs. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just weeks until the first Republican Presidential Debate hosted by FOX News in Milwaukee, Republican candidates ready themselves for a stage that may or may not have the frontrunner and former President Donald Trump on it. USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, Chief Speech Writer for President George W. Bush and member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board William McGurn, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to discuss the implications of President Trump's third indictment, and how Republican candidates can capitalize on voter issues during the first debate in Milwaukee. Then, they talk about how the House Oversight Committee's Hunter Biden investigation could impact President Biden's re-election bid, and how the economy may end up being a non-factor in 2024. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices