The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum

Following the tragic loss of their son, Adam, Maria and Matthew Raine are suing OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, following the discovery that the chatbot encouraged their son's suicide. They discuss the dangers of artificial intelligence and why it needs stronger safeguards and regulations to protect children. Their attorney, Jay Edelson, explains the legislative action they are taking to ban AI companies from encouraging friendship with chatbots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With under a week to go until Election Day, both Virginia and New Jersey's Gubernatorial races continue to heat up. FOX News National Correspondent Bryan Llenas and FOX News Senior National Correspondent Rich Edson report what they're seeing on the ground in these two states. The two describe the historic state races, as they unpack what voters can expect on Election Day and what they're seeing from both the Democratic and Republican candidates. They discuss how voter turnout will impact the results and what key issues voters in each state care about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talk To Your Boys, Joanna Schroeder and Christopher Pepper's new book, is available now. It includes 16 conversations that parents can have with their teenage sons to begin to form a deeper relationship while shaping their values. Joanna and Christopher discuss how difficult it can be for parents to reach their young boys, especially during their teen years. They share ways to bond with their sons without having uncomfortable face-to-face discussions that lead to further hostility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Executive Editor of Special Report, Bret Baier, shares his new book, To Rescue The American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt And The Birth Of A Superpower. He explains why he loves writing presidential biographies, drawing the parallels between history and the present day. Bret discusses why President Teddy Roosevelt was a visionary in advocating for America to become a global power. He contrasts President Roosevelt and President Trump, and the two presidents' desire to become peacemakers and problem-solvers for the world. To Rescue The American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt And The Birth Of A Superpower is available now wherever books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this exclusive interview, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani sat down with Martha ahead of his debate with Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa on Thursday. Mamdani is pressed on his stance toward Israel and Hamas, his comments about arresting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and his plans to make New York City more affordable. Then, in a post-interview conversation, Martha joins the FOX News Rundown podcast to analyze Mamdani’s answers and the moments that stood out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a significant announcement in the Middle East, a peace deal between Hamas and Israel, Martha revisits her conversation with Israeli Public Health Physician and Epidemiologist Dr. Hagai Levine, who shares his experience on October 7th when Hamas attacked Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last month, two teenage girls were killed in Cranford, New Jersey, after being struck by a Jeep going 70 mph. The alleged driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old boy, now faces two counts of first-degree murder. FOX News Senior Correspondent and Anchor Eric Shawn discusses the state of the investigation and explains why the victims' families are demanding an investigation into the police department as they fight for justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This year has seen several significant shakeups within the media industry, one of them being the hiring of Bari Weiss as Editor-in-Chief of CBS. Host of The MEDIA BUZZmeter podcast, Howie Kurtz, provides his analysis of the political divisions within the news and entertainment realm. He weighs in on whether or not it's too late for mainstream media networks to revamp their programming, and discusses the ever-evolving ways in which people watch and consume news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While President Trump sends the National Guard to Chicago, many Democrats are trying to find a way to stop Federal Troops from entering the city. For weeks, the President has threatened to crack down on crime in Chicago after he stated the city was perilous in a press conference. FOX News senior correspondent Mike Tobin is on the ground in Chicago. He explains whether local police officers will be able to assist Federal Troops once they arrive. He also describes how the National Guard and its resources plan to fix the crime rate in this major city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX News correspondent Alexis McAdams discusses the potential risks of recreational marijuana use as the number of those using has risen sharply in the United States. She breaks down why mixing heavy marijuana use and spending too much time playing video games leads to isolation and damage to the brain. Later, Alexis explains further why a combination of marijuana use and video games could be linked to violent crime and various other mental health issues among young men in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met and crafted a twenty-point plan to end the war between Israel and Gaza. Now, they are waiting to see if Hamas will accept the deal. Manhattan Institute senior fellow and FOX News contributor Douglas Murray describes his reaction to this new plan and whether it will lead to an end to the war. Douglas explains that the plan has received mixed reviews, as many people are concerned about the hostages. Later, Douglas and Martha discuss the New York City mayoral race and whether the Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani will become the leader of the largest U.S. city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earlier this week, President Trump announced that taking Tylenol while pregnant could lead to a higher risk of the child developing Autism. In a press conference, he urged expectant mothers to stop using the over-the-counter drug. Since then, there has been pushback from the company, as Americans ponder what drugs are safe to take. Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield shares his perspective on taking Tylenol while pregnant and whether the studies he has reviewed indicate a higher risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump recently announced that he will declare Antifa a domestic terrorist organization. His announcement comes on the heels of Charlie Kirk's assassination, which has many Americans rattled about a rise in violence from left-leaning political activists. Post Millennial Senior Editor Andy Ngo has covered Antifa for years and shares his insights on their influence over Americans as the political violence continues to surge throughout the United States. Andy discusses Kirk's suspected assassin and the similarities between him and other radicalized individuals fueled by online propaganda and images. He explains why the U.S. government must stop radicalized groups from promoting violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday, Martha sat down with the President Donald Trump, for an exclusive conversation about his visit to the United Kingdom. The President attended his second official state dinner, along with a visit to Chequers, the country home to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. President Trump describes his relationship with King Charles III, their discussion over the last few days about trade between the U.S. and the U.K., and the war in Ukraine. He also discusses his reaction to the death of his friend, Charlie Kirk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Martha heads to the United Kingdom this week to cover President Trump's historic trip to the U.K., she discusses the upcoming events with British journalist and host of 'Neil Sean's Daily News Headlines,' Neil Sean. They speculate on what Americans can expect to come out of his visit, and Neil breaks down the current state of politics in the United Kingdom under Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Later, Neil explains tensions between the Royal Family and Prince Harry's meeting with King Charles III. He also describes the state of Prince Harry's relationship with his brother, Prince William. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martha sat down with Donald Trump Jr. to reflect on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk following his assassination. Don Jr. opens up about his friendship with Charlie, the growing threats facing conservative voices, and why he believes Charlie’s fearless commitment to faith, family, and country has inspired a generation. Martha and Don Jr. weigh in on the impact of this moment on American politics and what it means for unity moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the anniversary of 9/11, Martha sat down with the Bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, MN, founder of the Catholic ministerial organization 'Word on Fire,' and formerly the host of 'Catholicism,' Bishop Robert Barron, to discuss the current divide in America. Bishop Barron was also a friend of Charlie Kirk's, who was tragically killed earlier this week while speaking at an event in Utah. Bishop Barron hopes that Charlie's death won't be the end of his movement; he wants people to continue Charlie's message of unification as they navigate a path forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On August 22nd, 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, was viciously murdered while on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train. Footage has since been released showing Zarutska in her work uniform when the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr. brutally stabbed her. Reporter for The Free Press, Maya Sulkin, shares her recent piece, "The Random, Senseless Killing That Was Totally Avoidable," and explains why the viral video of the young woman's death caught the attention of Americans everywhere. Maya also emphasizes why the criminal justice system needs to reform how it handles people who are a danger to others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Navy SEAL commander Mike Hayes shares the inspiration behind his new book, Mission Driven: The Path To A Life Of Purpose. He says he wanted to write the book to help people navigate significant transition periods, encouraging them to discover and achieve their own life's true mission. Later, Mike describes his experiences leading a special operations task force in Afghanistan, serving in the White House, and working in the business world. He explains why he chose to become a Navy SEAL and the impact the brotherhood had on his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Martha spoke with FOX News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and former Congressman and Co-Host of The Five, Harold Ford Jr., on Bret Baier's All-Star Panel Podcast. They weigh in about everything on Congress's plate as they returned from recess, including a looming budget battle. The panel also discusses President Trump's foreign policy plan and his approach to managing foreign conflicts and the Democrats response to the President's implementation of the National Guard and other law enforcement agencies in Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices