The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum

The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum

Martha MacCallum, host of The Story on the FOX News Channel, sits down with a major newsmaker each week to get their "Untold Story." Martha's guests share inspiring stories of perseverance, positivity and more.

Episodes

The Tale Of A Southern Belle Turned American Revolutionist 

June 13, 2025 • 20 mins
FOX Business reporter and New York Times bestselling author Gerri Willis shares her new book Lincoln's Lady Spymaster. Gerri describes her writing process and what it was like to work on a historical non-fiction novel about a fearless woman. The book tells the real-life story of Elizabeth Van Lew, a wealthy Southern belle with a tenacious spirit who became instrumental in the Civil War. Elizabeth opposed slavery and risked her w...
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Unrest In The Streets Of Los Angeles 

June 11, 2025 • 27 mins
On Friday, June 6th, protests broke out in Los Angeles, California, over ICE Raids and the Trump administration's tough-on immigration policies. President Trump has since deployed the National Guard to control what he deemed a chaotic scene in response to the protests. On Tuesday, June 10th, Martha spoke with California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton about his concern for the state.  Steve analyzes the reaction ...
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Remembering The Incredible Heroism On D-Day

June 6, 2025 • 31 mins
As Americans and other countries involved commemorate the 81st anniversary of D-Day, Martha takes a look back at her conversation with historian and journalist Garrett Graff about the unsung heroes of the day. He highlights his book, 'When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day, ' which honors D-Day with stories of military and human triumphs.  Garret shares with Martha some of the powerful interviews he conducted, rememberi...
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Why Is Harvey Weinstein Getting A Retrial? 

June 4, 2025 • 18 mins
Harvey Weinstein's trial is underway in New York as Americans wait for deliberations on whether the disgraced film executive is truly capable of the accused atrocious acts. It is unclear when the jury deliberations will be held, however to this day, Harvey has maintained his innocence. He will not testify in this current trial.  Martha revisits her conversation with the lead attorney for the Harvey Weinstein New York case, Donna R...
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The Anxious Generation

May 30, 2025 • 25 mins
Martha revisits her conversation with social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt discussing his book, ‘The Anxious Generation.’ He explains the unique childhood experience for Gen Z growing up surrounded by electronic devices. Jonathan details how the prevalence of smartphones and social media platforms during such a transformative time for young folks has spurred a mental health epidemic and gives advice to parents on how to h...
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Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II

May 28, 2025 • 13 mins
Founder and President of The World War II Foundation, Tim Gray, joins Martha to discuss the new documentary "Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II." The film follows Bob Hope's incredible efforts to cheer up U.S. troops during World War II. His travels led him to many dangerous, remote locations, but he remained committed to entertaining soldiers and providing them a brief reprieve from the war--a tradition Hope wou...
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President Trump's 'Golden Dome' And The U.S. Missile Defense System

May 23, 2025 • 28 mins
President Trump recently detailed a plan for a new 'golden dome' to protect Americans, specifically from long-range missiles. Quickly after, China announced its distaste for the project. FOX News Contributor and author of Drone Warrior Brett Velicovich explains how America's new dome will differ from Israel's iron dome. He describes the need to upgrade U.S. technology and missile equipment systems before it is too late.  Meanwhile...
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The Ongoing Trial Of Sean "Diddy" Combs

May 21, 2025 • 25 mins
For over 20 years, Sean "Diddy" Combs was a global superstar and major entertainment figure—that was until his celebrity lifestyle came to an abrupt end in September 2024 after multiple accusations of sex crimes and racketeering. On May 12, 2025, Combs' trial began with prosecutors attempting to prove that the defendant abused his fame and power. FOX News correspondent CB Cotton has been covering the trial, and she joins to provid...
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One Full Week Of Pope Leo XIV 

May 16, 2025 • 21 mins
Last week, the world watched as a new Pope was announced. The chosen man is American, Pope Leo XIV. Theologian and FOX News Contributor Jonathan Morris describes what the Conclave voting process may have looked like for the Cardinals. He explains that although Pope Leo XIV is American and may not have been a front runner during the process, he has the humility, intellect, and clarity to represent the Catholic Church.  Martha and...
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America’s Challenges In The Middle East

May 14, 2025 • 28 mins
This week, President Trump embarked on his first major trip abroad of his second term. The President traveled to the Middle East to improve diplomatic relations in the region and make economic deals for the United States. The trip aims to strengthen relationships with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, though the President is not scheduled to travel to Israel. Former senior policy advisor for the Secretary of State and former special rep...
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An Exclusive Interview With Vice President J.D. Vance 

May 9, 2025 • 19 mins
This week has marked many significant moments for the Trump administration and the world. In a press conference on Thursday, President Trump signed the first major trade deal with the United Kingdom, a longstanding ally of the United States. Meanwhile, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after recent conflicts.   Vice President J.D. Vance sat down with Martha to discuss the next phase of the Trump administration's agen...
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Inside The Papal Conclave To Select The Next Pope

May 7, 2025 • 25 mins
After Pope Francis's death last month, Cardinals from around the world are gathering for the Papal Conclave in Rome. They will discuss the state of the Catholic Church and advocate for their chosen candidate for the next Pope.  Author and host of The Catholic Guy Show, Lino Rulli, describes the process of electing a new Pope. He explains who he thinks are frontrunners and why that may not necessarily mean they have a shot at the t...
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Cardinal Dolan, Part 2: Inside The Conclave

May 2, 2025 • 13 mins
On Wednesday, Martha and Cardinal Dolan reflected on Pope Francis’s passing and the enduring hope within the Catholic Church. As the College of Cardinals prepares to elect a new pope, they look ahead to the Church’s future. As Cardinal Dolan enters his second conclave, he addresses the assertion that Cardinals belong to 'liberal' or 'conservative' camps -- emphasizing that the Cardinals see themselves as a connected group of bel...
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Cardinal Dolan, Part 1: Honoring Pope Francis & the Hope He Leaves Behind

April 30, 2025 • 12 mins
Martha initially went to Rome on a pilgrimage to honor the Jubilee Year — a sacred trip that she and roughly 200 other people from the Archdiocese of New York were invited on by Pope Francis. None of them expected that, days after arrival, they would be paying their final respects to the man who played a pivotal role in the Catholic Church. Cardinal Timothy Dolan joins Martha to reflect on the life of Pope Francis and celebrate ...
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An Alternative Look At U.S. Autism Diagnoses With Calley Means

April 25, 2025 • 27 mins
Many Americans have voiced the belief that America's rising number of autism diagnoses is due to greater awareness of the disorder, and how vast the autism spectrum is. Though this might be true, could the rising number in these diagnoses also be connected to America's high rates of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, or obesity?  TrueMed co-founder Calley Means joins to discuss why HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President T...
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Dissecting The Rise Of Autism Diagnoses in America

April 23, 2025 • 19 mins
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated the country is facing an "autism epidemic," — a concern he says immense testing and research efforts are being dedicated to understanding why 1 in 31 people were diagnosed with autism in 2022, when only roughly 1 in 10,000 Americans were diagnosed with the disorder in the 1960s.    Martha is joined by Wall Street Journal Editorial Board member Allysia Finley,...
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China’s Economic Threat

April 18, 2025 • 19 mins
While tensions between the United States and China increase, whether China will invade Taiwan remains a major question for American industries. Senior Fellow for China Strategy at the Heritage Foundation, Michael Pillsbury describes the potential military risk China imposes and the challenges of separating the U.S. and Chinese economies.    Michael explains that China has been applying pressure to the U.S. in very knowledgeable, ta...
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The Growing Tension Between The U.S. and China

April 16, 2025 • 24 mins
The Trump administration's efforts to reorder the trade imbalance have led to a pressure campaign featuring 145% tariffs on China. Beijing has responded with an increase in tariffs on U.S. goods as well as halting the export of rare earth minerals.   FOX News Channel's chief national security correspondent, Jennifer Griffin, explains what the U.S. is doing to be militarily ready to compete with China. She describes the strategic im...
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Part Two Of The Silent Crisis

April 11, 2025 • 14 mins
In part two of Martha's conversation with the Russian Deputy Team Lead and Evans Hanson Fellow at the Institute for the Study of War, Karolina Hird, they continue discussing the silent war on Ukrainian children.    Karolina unveils Russian President Vladimir Putin's current initiative to re-educate Ukrainian children and the lasting psychological effects it will have on them. She also explains why President Putin believes kids are ...
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The Silent Crisis: The Mass Deportation Of Ukrainian Children 

April 9, 2025 • 22 mins
The Russian war on Ukraine began three-years ago and reports on the terror that has ensued often excludes the devastating impact on children.  Russian Deputy Team Lead and Evans Hanson Fellow at the Institute for the Study of War, Karolina Hird, shares her research on the humanitarian crisis that has occurred during Russian occupation of Ukrainian territory.    Martha is joined by Karolina to discuss her recent piece on the Institu...
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