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

December 7, 2023 11 mins
Presidents of several prominent colleges testified in front of Congress this week, answering questions on their response to widespread antisemitism on campuses.   Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) join to discuss their thoughts on the testimony from college presidents, what Congress can do to address antisemitism, and the future of Israel's ground war in Gaza.   Later, they touch upon their bi-partisan proposal...
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Presidents of prominent colleges testified before Congress this week, answering questions on the rise of antisemitism on campuses since the October 7 Hamas attacks.   FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, FOX News Contributor, and former Chief Speechwriter for former President George W. Bush, Bill McGurn, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern discuss the Congressional hearings, ho...
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December 1, 2023 11 mins
Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News Jonathan Karl shares details from his new book Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party and the research that was put into the writing.   Jonathan describes his perspective from his time covering the Trump White House, what a second term of the former president could look like, and how the former president's legal troubles factor into the 2024 Election. Follow Br...
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A fragile cease-fire has been held in Israel, as Hamas has released some hostages in exchange for a temporary stoppage of the IDF's ground invasion of Gaza.   Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN-8) and Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) discuss their proposed bill, Revoke Tax-Exempt Status to Nonprofits Supporting Hamas, and explain how the legislation would close loopholes that non-profits have been using to funnel money to the terr...
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Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY-5) and Chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) join to discuss the importance of Congress continuing to fund aid for Ukraine and Israel.   Together they talk about how the government has been able to allocate funds to Ukraine using seized Russian assets, and why the United States must stay vigilant in their support to allies, as China continues aggression...
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A new NBC poll this past week revealed that President Biden is facing his lowest approval rating yet, while the administration continues to tout policy achievements like "Bidenomics".   Democratic Strategist and Co-Host of The Five Jessica Tarlov, FOX News Contributor and Chief Political Correspondent for The Washington Examiner Byron York, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern join to discu...
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Bret is joined by Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4) and Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) as they discuss the recent spats between members of Congress and their bipartisan delegation to Israel.   Together, they explain the importance of continuing aid to Israel and Ukraine and share their reaction to the March for Israel rally in Washington D.C.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
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War rages in Israel, while American forces in the region have withstood dozens of attacks by Iranian proxy groups since the October 7 attacks by Hamas.   Director Of Domestic Policy Studies at AEI Matthew Continetti, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern, join the panel to discuss the wave of pro-Palestinian protests across the country, the Bi...
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Bret is joined by Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Congressman Richie Torres (D-NY) as they discuss social media and its influence on public opinion surrounding the Israel-Hamas War. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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New polling reveals that President Biden is losing support in key swing states as the 2024 election inches closer.   Bret is joined by Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today Susan Page, FOX News Contributor and Host of the Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern, to discuss Congress' work to avoid a government shutdown, and the latest polling that has some De...
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Bret is joined by Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Congresswoman Maria Salazar (R-FL-27) as they discuss the importance of providing aid to Ukraine and Israel as they continue their fights against Russia and Hamas, and how they are working between the two chambers of Congress to achieve this goal.   Later, they talk about their proposed Immigration Court Efficiency and Children's Court Act, and how it would help unaccompanied migr...
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As Israel begins its advance into Gaza to combat Hamas, antisemitism is on the rise in the United States as anti-Israeli and pro-Hamas protests have spread across college campuses. Bret is joined by Director of Domestic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute Matthew Continetti, Democratic Strategist and Co-Host of The Five Jessica Tarlov, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram as they discuss the...
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Bret is joined by Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Senator John Thune (R-SD) as they discuss their recent bipartisan Congressional trip to the Middle East and the importance of standing with Israel as they combat Hamas.   Later, they reflect on their meeting with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, how the nation can help stabilize the region, and what Congress can do to provide more aid to Israel.   Follow Bret on Twitte...
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Majority Whip Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) was the third Republican to be nominated for Speaker of the House in the past few weeks but dropped out of the race just four hours later and a potential ground invasion by the IDF into Gaza awaits potential hostage releases by Hamas. Bret is joined by Chief Political Correspondent for The Washington Examiner Byron York, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Audio ...
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As war rages between Israel and Hamas, the Congress is unable to provide aid to the nation without the leadership of a Speaker of the House. Bret is joined by Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) as they discuss their proposed legislation "Operation Swords of Iron" and how it would help Israel in their fight against Hamas.   Later, they talk about House Republicans' search for a Speaker, h...
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President Biden is set to travel to Israel in a show of solidarity with the nation as they combat Hamas terrorists. Meantime, on Capitol Hill, House Republicans continue their search for the next Speaker of the House.   Bret is joined by Member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board and former Chief Speechwriter for President George W. Bush, Bill McGurn, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, and FOX News Audio Political...
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Israel continues its counterstrikes against Hamas in Gaza after the nation experienced the deadliest terrorist attacks in its history over the weekend.   Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX-11) and Congressman Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) discuss the importance of providing Israel with economic and material aid in the wake of the attacks and what role Iran played in the attacks.   Later, Congressman Pfluger talks about his proposed bill to i...
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This past weekend, Hamas began war with Israel as they attacked civilian targets throughout the Gaza border. Israel now prepares for a ground war in Gaza, in order to neutralize the terrorist threat.   Bret is joined by FOX News Contributor, Nationally Syndicated Talk Show Host, and Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall, Director of Domestic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute Matthew Continetti, and FOX News Senior...
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For the first time in history, the House Of Representatives voted to vacate the chair of Speaker of the House, ousting Congressman Kevin McCarthy from leadership. Meanwhile, work continues in the Senate as issues like inflation, crime, and immigration are working their way to the forefront of the 2024 Election.   Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) join to share their reaction to the ousting of former Spea...
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For the first time ever, the House of Representatives ousted the Speaker of the House, as Congressman Kevin McCarthy failed to beat the motion to vacate that was brought by Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz.    FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern join to discuss the implications of Former Speaker McCarthy's ousting, who could be the next Speake...
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