The Bret Baier Podcast

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, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, as well as the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Executive Editor of ‘The Story’ with Martha MacCallum, Martha MacCallum, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join Brett to discuss a possible government shutdown, and whether the growing alliances between China, Russia, India, and North Korea are a cause for concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich discuss President Trump’s unorthodox approach to fighting crime, his handling of the Russia Ukraine war, and how both situations will affect the remainder of Trump’s presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For years, the job of the Environmental Protection Agency often conflicted with the interests of American industry, but President Trump’s new appointee to lead the agency believes it’s possible to have it both ways. Attorney, former congressman, and the latest person to take on the mantle of EPA Administrator, Lee Zeldin discusses his de-regulatory approach to a position that his historically been synonymous with the opposite. Administrator Lee explains his misgivings about the Obama-era EPA’s Endangerment Finding and how repealing it will benefit the nation financially, as well as how billions of dollars were misplaced under the guise of environmental protection policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With President Trump meeting with leaders from both Ukraine and Russia, just days apart, the possibility of a peaceful outcome to the war seems close. But even as the prospect of a face-to-face meeting between President Putin and President Zelenskyy increases in likelihood, finding common ground between the two won’t be any easier. Political Consultant and former Senior Counselor to President Trump, Kellyanne Conway, former Democratic Congressman and Co-Host of The Five, Harold Ford Jr., and Fox News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich discuss the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine negotiations, later discussing President Trump's efforts to clean up the DC metropolitan area and “de-woke” the Smithsonian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The case for America is not that America is perfect. The case for America is we keep striving.” – Condoleezza Rice. In this exclusive interview, Bret speaks to the former Secretary of State to President George W. Bush, Condoleezza Rice, the first-ever Black American Woman to hold the title. Secretary Rice tells the story of how she was able to rise to prominence in an era where Jim Crow laws prohibited millions from a fair shot at the American dream, and why she grew to love her country despite that. Secretary Rice also discusses the difficulties she faced in helping run a nation with hundreds of conflicting views, the role America must play in international politics, and why millions across the globe still strive for American citizenship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Days before a scheduled meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin is set to take place in Alaska, Russian forces advanced into eastern Ukraine, a move that could look to derail the talks. Back at home, President Trump has deployed National Guard troops and placed the DC Police under the control of Attorney General Pam Bondi in a move to try and lower the capitol’s high crime rate. Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush, Karl Rove, Democratic Strategist & former Biden-Harris campaign surrogate Kevin Walling and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discuss what to expect going into the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the latest developments in President Trump’s efforts to overhaul youth fitness standards is the reinstatement of the Presidential Fitness Test, a program that was dissolved in 2013 under the Obama Administration. The process will be overseen by the newly appointed Chairman of the Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Council, Bryson DeChambeau, a two-time U.S. Open champion and long-time fitness advocate. DeChambeau joins Bret for an exclusive one-on-one interview to share his thoughts on reestablishing the test and what it will mean for youth fitness going forward. They also discuss the ongoing negotiations surrounding the PGA-LIV merger, and DeChambeau’s cameo in the long-anticipated “Happy Gilmore 2.” Originally aired on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday, Israel allowed foreign journalists into the Gaza strip for the first time since the conflict began in late 2023, following growing international scrutiny over claims of starvation in the region. Meanwhile, Texan redistricting efforts risk sparking a nationwide gerrymandering battle as California Governor Gavin Newsom threatens to redraw his state’s district maps in retaliation. Republican Strategist Colin Reed, former State Department Spokesperson Marie Harf, and FOX Radio Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern discuss the latest updates on the Israel and Hamas conflict, whether an occupation would work strategically, and what the fallout of Texas’s redistricting plan might look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Human trafficking is an ugly reality that has been overshadowed by partisan politics in recent years, but that might begin to change, thanks to the effort of these two senators. Co-Authors of the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) discuss the importance of combating human trafficking, and what their plans are to stop it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Democrat approval ratings fell to a 35-year low, President Trump successfully cinched a trade deal with the EU, paving the way for years of productive trade between the two nations, but controversy surrounding the Epstein files continues to overshadow the President’s successes. USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, and Host of 'The Trey Gowdy Podcast,' Trey Gowdy, discuss President Trump’s recent agreement with the EU, President Trump’s gradual transition from “America First” to “Dealmaker in Chief,” and the political consequences of a potential Ghislaine Maxwell pardon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artificial intelligence is one of the most revolutionary pieces of technology to come out of the 21st century, reshaping jobs across industries, but it is not without its own set of controversies. In this exclusive interview, Bret is joined by Nvidia’s CEO and Co-Founder Jensen Huang to discuss the future of AI in the global economy, how it will change the job market, and the fierce AI “arms race” between the US and China. Original aired on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As midterm elections inch closer, President Trump’s policies will be put under more scrutiny than ever as the fight for congressional seats heats up. While they remain popular among Republicans, President Trump’s policies remain divisive among Democrats, but keeping a full congressional majority may prove difficult when 2026 rolls around. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and Republican Strategist and Executive Vice President at Targeted Victory Matt Gorman join Bret to share their midterm forecast and analyze how President Trump’s numerous victories and controversies will affect the upcoming elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While President Trump was successful in passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, he did so by only a narrow margin, an emerging pattern representative of a divided Congress. For Co-Chairs of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY), the problem doesn’t lie with President Trump’s ideas, but rather with the lack of room for compromise. The Congressmen discuss what they do and don’t support about President Trump’s agenda, how the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein case might affect midterms, and what message Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign sends to the rest of the Democratic party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte this week, President Trump announced he will impose a 100% tariff on purchasers of Russian exports if Russia fails to reach a peace deal with Ukraine within 50 days, while also pledging to supply Ukraine with arms – a deal he says will be paid for by our European allies. Democratic Strategist and Co-Host of The Five Jessica Tarlov, Senior Fellow at AEI Marc Thiessen, and FOX Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, join Bret to discuss this, public frustration over the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files, and more, on today’s All-Star Panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As an international push to bring peace in the Middle East continues, Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman continues being a key voice in the charge to both develop his country and bring peace and prosperity in the region. Karen Elliott House, a journalist with decades of experience covering Saudi Arabia, shares her in-depth exploration of the life of MBS and the potential for Saudi Arabia to one day lead the Middle East, as detailed in her new book, "The Man Who Would Be King." Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss the path forward for a Gaza ceasefire. While key disagreements remain between Israel and Hamas, the proposed 60-day truce reportedly includes the freeing of 10 Israeli hostages, the return of 18 bodies, the release of an unspecified number of Palestinian prisoners, and a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. Now, Americans wait to see if the talks have made progress toward peace. First, Bret speaks with retired 4-star General and FOX News Senior Strategic Analyst General Jack Keane on America’s broader role in the Middle East, including the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war, and U.S.-Iran relations. Then, for further analysis, Bret brings in his All-Star Panel, Founding Editor of 'The Washington Free Beacon' Matthew Continetti, 'POLITICO' White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns, and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 4th of July on the horizon, many Americans are reflecting on their own patriotism, and what makes them proud of this country. For Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone, the grandson of Italian immigrants, the answer is clear: America remains the place where dreams come true when hard work meets opportunity. Today, Ken joins Bret to share why he believes the American spirit—rooted in entrepreneurship, resilience, and compassion—can endure through any challenge or division the nation may face. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a series of sweeping cuts from Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' narrowly cleared the Senate — after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking 51-50 vote. Now, as the bill heads back to the House, where it also only passed by one vote back in May, how will House Republicans react to the slashes made to their original legislation? Will they accept the changes to get the bill on President Trump's desk by the 4th of July, or will it undergo another round of revisions? Chief Political Correspondent for 'The Washington Examiner' Byron York, FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar, and Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall join Bret to discuss this, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City mayoral primary, and more on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices