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

September 5, 2025 25 mins
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 th...
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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 ...
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August 29, 2025 12 mins
FOX News host, former federal prosecutor, and four-term United States Congressman from South Carolina, Trey Gowdy, picks up his conversation with Martha by discussing a recent mass murder in New York City, which caught widespread media attention. He explains why knowing the motive doesn't erase grief or provide a family with peace. Later, Trey discusses his writing process and his dream of writing more books like his new novel, ...
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August 27, 2025 18 mins
FOX News host, former federal prosecutor, and four-term United States Congressman from South Carolina, Trey Gowdy, introduces his new novel, "The Color Of Death." The book takes readers inside the mind of a prosecutor and the treachery of a victim. Trey shares some of the experiences he had as a prosecutor, which helped him craft his novel. Trey also discusses his process as a prosecutor and the devotion he had to every case. He...
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August 22, 2025 23 mins
Martha revisits her conversation with author and historian Steven Ujifusa, who shares his family's fascinating history. Born to a Jewish mother and a Japanese American father, he dug into his history and uncovered stories that he now feels compelled to share. Steven also introduces his book 'The Last Ships From Hamburg', which covers the story of over two million Jews who fled their homes in Eastern Europe to escape discrimination...
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President Trump is a developer and a deal maker, but will he be the one to broker a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war?  After President Trump's truly unique last couple of days, the Host of The Hugh Hewitt Show, Hugh Hewitt, provides his take on President Trump's meetings with President Putin and then President Zelensky. Despite the potential economic implications, he explains why President Putin is likely to continue the war, wi...
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In part two of Martha's conversation with nationally recognized expert in human trafficking and the President of GUARD Against Trafficking, Ali Hopper, she breaks down where child trafficking victims are placed in the U.S., and the likelihood that many of them end up sex trafficked. Ali also describes her advocacy work and how the Trump administration is helping address America's trafficking issue. Learn more about your ad choic...
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A nationally recognized expert in human trafficking and the President of GUARD Against Trafficking, Ali Hopper, breaks down the trafficking and child labor problem in the United States. She describes who is at risk, diving into why this issue continues to go undiscussed. Later, Ali shares a personal rescue story of how she and her business partner recovered a mother and son following a trafficking incident. She explains that eno...
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On the heels of the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that Israel will take back complete control of the Gaza Strip, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee discusses his announcement and the current situation in Gaza. He also explains the immense pressure European leaders have put on Israel recently. The Ambassador highlights the recent protests in Israel and the concerns from hostage families about...
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The Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dr. Marty Makary, shares what the FDA is doing to combat Americans' health concerns, including new approaches to medicine. He explains the changes made to SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and how the federal government plans to regulate it beyond relying on grocery store management. Dr. Makary discusses President Trump's pursuit to lower drug prices ...
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Author and Senior Writer of the National Review, Noah Rothman, puts New York City politics under the microscope, examining the front-runner, self-declared Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani. With the election only months away, Noah shares why Mamdani is a destructive candidate for New York City. Later, Martha and Noah discuss the current humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. They break down the tensions between Israel and Hama...
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While President Trump has faced significant pushback for his trading tactics, on Sunday, he announced a deal with the European Union (EU), sparking further controversy. Editor-at-large of The Wall Street Journal, Gerry Baker, shares his piece covering the impact of President Trump's tariffs on the U.S. economy and foreign relations. Gerry suggests that the economy has continued to grow without signs of a recession despite strong o...
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Earlier this week, Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard declassified new documents effectively reopening the 2016 Russia investigation discussion. She claims these documents indicate that former President Obama was the driving force behind ensuring that the first Trump Administration had an unsuccessful presidency.  Host of the Breaking History podcast and veteran journalist for The Free Press, Eli Lake, breaks down ...
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Martha puts menopause in the spotlight today. FOX News contributor and board-certified radiologist, Dr. Nicole Saphier, explains the false narrative surrounding treatments for menopause, including the risks of hormone replacement therapy, and why women have an outdated concept of proper treatments.  Dr. Saphier takes a deeper dive into the commonly asked questions about breast cancer prevention and menopause, explaining why wome...
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This week, Martha traveled to Dallas, Texas, for an exclusive interview with four agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They share their message to sanctuary cities around the United States, highlighting the procedural changes they have seen under both the Biden administration and second Trump administration.  The agents describe their experience working for the organization and why the protests and assaults on agents...
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Investigative Reporter for The Free Press, Madeleine Rowley, describes her recent article covering ICE enforcement operations related to identity fraud. She points out that illegal immigrants are stealing Americans' social security numbers to find work inside the United States, which has various implications for those Americans. Madeleine also shares her recent investigation into the current challenges that ICE agents are facing...
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In times of need, Operation BBQ Relief is there, bringing the healing power of delicious food to serve communities recovering from disasters. This organization is one of many on the ground in Kerrville, Texas, currently assisting first responders in the recovery effort from last weekend's horrific floods. Leader of Logistics and Transportation for Operation BBQ Relief, Chris Huggins shares his experience working with the organiz...
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On July 13th, 2024, President Trump attended a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which nearly ended his life. With the quick turn of his head, the President narrowly avoided a bullet, striking his ear instead. National Reporter and Columnist for The Washington Examiner, Salena Zito, attended the event that day and recounts the moment she witnessed the President drop to the ground and then get back up again.  Salena's new b...
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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.  Learn...
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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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