The Bret Baier Podcast

The Bret Baier Podcast

Join Bret Baier - Host of Special Report on The FOX News Channel - twice weekly for The Bret Baier Podcast. Every Tuesday, listen to the All-Star Panel where Bret focuses on the most important topics on the minds of Americans. Bret is joined each week by a rotating all-star panel of experts to discuss the policies, practices, and solutions to the biggest issues of the day. Every Thursday on Common Ground, Bret sits down with lawmakers, business leaders, and public figures from different perspectives coming together to discuss issues of the day and how Americans can find common ground in a polarized world.

Episodes

October 2, 2025 8 mins
The partisan blame game continues to heat up as the federal government remains without a funding plan. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson weighs in on the ongoing government shutdown, explaining why Republicans and Democrats continue to clash over funding and debunking the claim that the Democratic Party’s proposed continuing resolution did not provide healthcare to illegal aliens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
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It’s been a busy week in Washington, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, Chief Political Correspondent for ‘The Washington Examiner’ Byron York, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to explain the latest in the government shutdown debacle, Secretary of War Hegseth’s announcement on new military standards, and what the attitude on Capitol Hill is regarding President Trump’s peace proposal fo...
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The latest in a growing number of political violence incidents was the shooting at an ICE facility on Wednesday, which resulted in the death of one detainee and the injury of two more. Following the incident was a social media firestorm fueled by speculation over the shooter’s motivations and political background.   Co-Host of Fox and Friends Lawrence Jones, former Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of The Five, Harold Ford Jr., a...
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While over 150 heads of state attended the United Nations General Assembly in Manhattan today, the primary focus was on a select few. Among those in the spotlight was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose homeland has been embroiled in conflict since Russia invaded in February of 2022.   President Zelenskyy sits down with Bret for an exclusive one on one interview to discuss the current state of the Russia-Ukraine war, h...
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With the divide between Republicans and Democrats widening in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, it can be difficult to imagine members of opposing parties working together, but some still try regardless.   Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and David McCormick (R-PA) join Bret to express the importance of rejecting political violence, discussing how social media and inflammatory rhetoric impacted recent incidents, and what ca...
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As the nation recovers from the assassination of Charlie Kirk, tensions between right and left appear to be at a tipping point. While the main suspect is now officially charged, detailed information about his motive or personal beliefs haven’t been released, fueling speculation as to why the killing took place, and what could have been done to prevent it.    AEI Resident Fellow Marc Thiessen, Democratic Strategist and host of th...
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In an exclusive interview, Bret Baier sits down with Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) to discuss the latest in the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk and his passionate plea for unity in the wake of the tragedy. Originally aired on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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“We have got a lot of work ahead of us,” – Congressman Tom Suozzi.   As the nation grapples with the aftermath of the assassination of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk on the anniversary of one of America’s most horrific days, the public’s reaction has revealed a concerning thread – a willingness to accept, and in some cases even celebrate political violence.   Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Tracey Mann (R-KS) join Br...
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While the United States reels in the aftermath of a fatal stabbing aboard a Charlotte light rail, a strike carried out by Israel targeting Hamas members in Qatar has drawn the condemnation from the Gulf states and around the world.  Editor of townhall.com, Katie Pavlich, CEO of Schoen-Cooperman Research, Carly Cooperman and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join Bret to discuss Israel’s latest precision stri...
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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 ...
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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 Cong...
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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. Lea...
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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 Worl...
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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. ...
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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 Dem...
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“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 sho...
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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 Presid...
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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 ...
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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, form...
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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...
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