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.
As the Senate votes to pass a bipartisan sanctions bill aimed at cutting off the funding driving Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) examine how the bill targets Russia's shadow fleet. They also discuss primary energy buyers like China, the lasting foreign policy legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, and how bipartisan cooperation remains essential to maintaining American strength abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ambassador Greer on Tariffs, USMCA & the Economy
As foreign leaders criticize the Trump administration’s latest wave of tariffs targeting 60 economies, questions remain over their economic impact and potential pushback on Capitol Hill. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer explains how Section 301 authority is being used to combat forced labor practices, level the playing field for American workers, and navigate USMCA talks with Mexico. Plus, Ambassador Greer weighs in on the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate decision, manufacturing job trends, and what new trade investigations could mean for future tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Iran War Escalation: Will US Air Strikes Force a Deal?
After U.S. forces launched more strikes against Iranian targets, rising gas prices and weapon shortages spark bipartisan alarm. Fox News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, Fox News Contributor Jason Riley, and Axios Political Reporter Stef Kight dissect Capitol Hill's growing uneasiness over the military action, the $40 billion cost of it, and whether economic pressure or full military escalation will break the stalemate over Iran's nuclear program. They also discuss President Trump’s threat to begin targeting Iran's infrastructure, including bridges and power plants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All-Star Panel: Middle East Escalation & Midterm Power Rankings
As President Trump meets with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House to discuss de-escalation, the administration continues to weigh strikes deeper inside Iran following the deaths of three U.S. service members. Meanwhile, new Fox News Power Rankings indicate a razor-thin battle for control of Congress, with the fight for the Senate coming down to just four toss-up states. Former Tennessee Congressman and co-host of The Five Harold Ford Jr., former speechwriter for George W. Bush and AEI resident fellow Marc Thiessen, and FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join Bret to discuss how foreign policy objectives, rising gas prices, and the growing influence of Democratic Socialists will shape the key races ahead of November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trey Yingst One-on-One with President Trump
As the U.S. intensifies its air campaign against Iran following the collapse of the recent ceasefire, President Trump has issued a stark new ultimatum: “We’re gonna knock out all their power plants, we're gonna knock out all their bridges, unless they get to the table and negotiate.” FOX’s Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst sat down with President Trump earlier this week to discuss the escalating conflict, from the intelligence that triggered the initial intervention and his renewed threats on energy infrastructure to the looming possibility of a ground campaign in the near future. This interview took place on Tuesday, 07/14, and originally aired on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All-Star Panel: Lindsey Graham’s Legacy & Escalation in the Gulf
Following the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a high-stakes scramble has begun for his South Carolina seat—and the battle for President Trump’s endorsement is already heating up. Former Obama State Department Spokesperson Marie Harf, Former South Carolina Congressman and FOX News Contributor Trey Gowdy, and FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join Bret to unpack what the loss of Lindsey Graham means for the future of the Senate, how the Middle East crisis impacts U.S. strategy, and where the GOP stands ahead of this year's midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All-Star Panel: The Collapse of the Iran Ceasefire
Despite a promising few initial weeks, the Iran ceasefire appears to have totally collapsed following Iranian airstrikes on a U.S. aircraft carrier. With hostilities resuming, the conflict appears poised for escalation, with President Trump even musing about potential military action on Kharg Island. FOX News Political Analyst Guy Benson, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and Axios Political Reporter Stef Kight join to discuss the consequences of the Iran ceasefire’s collapse, both in the Middle East and back here at home. They also take a look at President Trump’s new manufacturing agreement with Ukraine and whether it could spell new hope in their defense against Russia. This segment first aired on Wednesday, 07/08, on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All-Star Panel: NATO Summits, "Trump Accounts," and Senate Scandals
As the conflict in Iran winds down, President Trump travels to Turkey for a NATO Summit, while back home, the Democratic Party’s push to regain a Senate majority faces a significant hurdle following sexual assault allegations against Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner. FOX News political analyst Guy Benson, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, and Wall Street Journal White House Reporter Philip Wegmann join Bret to discuss the shifting political landscape. They examine the fallout from the Iran conflict, the opening hours of the “Trump Accounts,” and what this latest scandal means for the Democrats' Senate aspirations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One on One: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
President Trump’s criticism of NATO predates his presidency, but recent U.S. military operations in Iran have tested the alliance like never before. Amid the growing tension, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has managed to maintain a remarkably cordial relationship with the president, and he sat down with Bret last week to discuss the delicate balancing act of navigating Washington's demands while keeping the rest of the alliance unified. Later, the Secretary General also weighs in on the latest breakthrough in Iran negotiations and the critical state of the Russia-Ukraine war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Case for America: Why America’s Core Values are Still Worth Defending
With America’s 250th birthday just over the horizon, Bret set out to explore why the nation’s core values are still worth defending. In his latest book, ‘The Case for America,’ he spoke with historians, commentators, and business leaders across the country to find out. This special "best of" episode revisits the perspectives of three of those individuals: UNITE Founder and Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver, Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice – who each make their own powerful argument on behalf of our nation. Get your copy of The Case for America today, available now at all major retailers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Common Ground: Preserving America’s Beauty
It can be easy to take our national parks for granted, but behind their natural beauty, there lies generations of leaders who have fought tooth and nail to preserve them. Those efforts are still ongoing today. Congressmen Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Jared Huffman (D-CA) sat down with Bret to discuss their bipartisan bill aimed at protecting our public lands - the Great American Outdoors Act 250 - and explain why they believe our national parks are still worth protecting today. The two also weigh in on the rise of the democratic socialist movement and how they plan to work together in the future. This segment first aired Wednesday, 06/24 on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All-Star Panel: Conflicting Reports from Tehran and Washington Could Spell Trouble for Midterms
Though Vice President Vance appeared optimistic while departing Switzerland, the Iranians are issuing conflicting reports over what was actually agreed upon. Back home, primary election night in New York reflects a nationwide trend: a growing coalition of Democratic Socialists. Democratic Pollster and CEO of Schoen-Cooperman Research Carly Cooperman, former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush Karl Rove, and FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join Bret to clarify the confusion over the Iran negotiations and forecast how the conflict, along with the Democratic party’s drift towards socialism, will factor into this year’s midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Exclusive: Senate Majority Leader John Thune
With a preliminary agreement to end the Iran conflict now in place, the U.S. is on track to return to a pre-war economy - but not everyone in Washington is celebrating. Senate Majority Leader John Thune sat down with Bret to explain the GOP’s opposition to President Trump’s Iran deal, and what it means as negotiations enter the final stage. Senator Thune also weighs in on the President’s push to attach the SAVE Act to FISA, the unfolding drama over the President’s DNI nominee, and the GOP's chances of holding the Senate majority this midterms season. This interview first aired Tuesday, 06/16 on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All-Star Panel: What We Know About President Trump’s Iran Deal So Far
A deal has been reached to end the Iran conflict, though what it entails remains unclear. Meanwhile at home, the Democratic party continues its drift towards Democratic Socialism, as funding for a key government surveillance program fails to secure support from Congress. FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, Host of ‘The Big Ben Show,’ Ben Domenech, and FOX News Washington Correspondent Mark Meredith join Bret to discuss the pros and cons of what we know about the Iran deal so far, also weighing in on FISA’s expiration and the normalization of an ideology once considered too extreme for the mainstream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Exclusive: AI Has an Energy Problem – These Four Companies Are Racing for the Solution
According to a new UN report, AI is expected to consume roughly 3% of the world’s electricity over the next four years. While a major point of concern for everyday consumers, it’s also an unprecedented opportunity for the energy sector. Last week, Bret spoke with four industry leaders to discuss how they are tackling this surge in demand: Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ Chief Science Officer Brandon Sorbom, NScale’s President EMEA Philippe Sachs, EcoDataCenter’s Chief External Relations & Sustainability Officer John Wernvik, and Exelon CEO Calvin G. Butler. Each one shares their unique approach to powering the future of AI, which ranges from cracking nuclear fusion to leveraging the Arctic Circle’s natural cooling potential. This segment first aired June 4th, 2026, on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Case for America: Tim Shriver
As the nation’s 250th anniversary approaches, Bret’s latest book, The Case for America, explores our core values through the eyes of top historians and leaders. In this episode, Special Olympics Chairman and Founder of UNITE, Tim Shriver, joins Bret to address one of our nation’s most pressing issues: the loss of dignity in the conversations that matter most. Tim shares his efforts to restore productive dialogue between those of opposing values, how he deals with political division within his own family, and makes his own personal case for America. Get your copy of The Case for America today, available now at all major retailers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Common Ground: Inside the Latest Effort to Establish Congressional Term Limits
Establishing term limits on congressional seats isn’t a new idea, but that hasn’t stopped another bipartisan effort to do just that from gaining traction. In this Common Ground segment, Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and former Democratic Maryland Representative David Trone joined Bret to discuss their plan to establish congressional term limits, responding to concerns about the proposal and explaining how they plan to succeed, despite numerous past attempts to do so failing. This episode first aired on November 20th, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Case for America: FOX News Chief Political Analyst Brit Hume
As the nation’s 250th anniversary approaches, Bret’s latest book, The Case for America, explores our core values through the eyes of top historians and leaders. In this episode, FOX News Chief Political Analyst Brit Hume joins Bret to discuss his own experience living the American dream throughout his six decades in journalism, how American values have evolved over time, and share his personal case for America. Be sure to pick up a copy of The Case for America, available now at all major retailers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Case for America: Hugh Hewitt
As the nation’s 250th anniversary approaches, Bret’s latest book, The Case for America, explores our core values through the eyes of top historians and leaders. In this episode, FOX News Contributor and Host of ‘The Hugh Hewitt Show,’ Hugh Hewitt joins Bret to share his thoughts on our nation’s biggest accomplishments so far, as well as the biggest challenges we have yet to overcome. Hugh also weighs in on America’s relationship with faith, which figure best embodies American values, and what can be done to revitalize friendships across political divides. The Case for America is available now at all major retailers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All-Star Panel: What a Wartime Economy Means for Midterm Elections
The Strait of Hormuz remains shuttered, and the economic fallout of the 90-day Iran conflict is officially arriving on U.S. shores. With the midterm elections looming, the "wartime economy" has shifted from a theoretical threat to a primary reality. Former Deputy Chief of Staff to George W. Bush Karl Rove, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Peter Doocy join Bret to analyze the current state of negotiations and what the war’s economic effects mean for the looming midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
