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
July 4, 2025 • 16 mins
In honor of Independence Day, Martha revisits her discussion with World War II Veteran Don Thompson and his wife, Marian 'Dude' Thompson, as they discuss Don's service to the United States. Don describes his time abroad and what his service has meant to him and his family.
After nearly 80 years of marriage, Don and Marian retell their love story and share their experience of sending letters back and forth during the war.
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July 2, 2025 • 21 mins
Associate editor at The Free Press Madeleine Kearns recently wrote a piece called 'As Christians Are Slaughtered, the World Looks Away.' She retells the horrific events in which Islamist militants massacred over 200 people in Yelwata, Nigeria. Men, women, and children fell victim to the heinous incident, and it received very little media coverage.
Madeleine describes eyewitness reports and examines Western media's reaction to th...
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June 27, 2025 • 28 mins
Last Saturday, a U.S. military operation targeted and took down three Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran responded by launching failed strikes at a U.S. military base in Qatar. Since then, U.S. national security experts have warned that Americans should remain vigilant for any nefarious activity within their homeland.
Fox News senior strategic analyst and retired general Jack Keane provides insight into last week's military attac...
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June 25, 2025 • 28 mins
On Saturday evening, President Trump ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, obliterating their target. Since then, Americans have wondered whether Iran will rebuild its nuclear program. International Atomic Energy Agency Director Rafael Grossi examines the damage caused to Iran's facilities and whether they will continue to strive for a nuclear bomb.
Rafael highlights the importance of the International Atomic Energy Age...
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June 20, 2025 • 24 mins
Over one week since Israel launched its first attack on the Iranian regime, targeting their nuclear facilities and top generals. The conflict has escalated further as President Trump weighs whether the United States should join the conflict.
The exiled Crown Prince of Iran, his Royal Highness Reza Pahlavi joins Martha to share the latest developments in the conflict, his hope for the Iranian people to overthrow their oppressive ...
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June 18, 2025 • 36 mins
Last week, the conflict between Israel and Iran came to a head after Israel launched airstrikes attacking the Iranian regime. In a tactical move, they targeted nuclear and military facilities and their leadership. Since then, the two nations have exchanged airstrikes, escalating destruction in both countries.
Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C. and holding a PhD in Iranian Studies from the University of St A...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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