The Bret Baier Podcast

From sitting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy near the frontlines in Ukraine back in February to an intense conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris just weeks before Election Day, Bret has conducted an array of interviews this year that impacted viewers. Before entering a new year, where the focus will shift to President-elect Trump returning to the White House, Bret is taking a look back at his top interviews from 2024, all of which encapsulate a unique period of time during the historic election cycle America witnessed. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ensuring Americans have access to necessities is essential, but what can be done when drug shortages and supply chain vulnerabilities risk people's ability to receive their medications? Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) discuss how their bill, the Protect Our Essential Medicines Act, would create an interagency task force to focus on the risk of drug supply shortages and take steps to ensure critical medicines are available to Americans, including those needed by the military. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump hosted his first post-election news conference on Monday, inviting members of the press to his Mar-a-Lago estate for an hour-plus-long Q&A session. As Americans were given a glimpse into how the President-elect looks to accomplish upon re-entering the White House, meetings are continuing on Capitol Hill between senators and Cabinet nominees — with Secretary of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becoming one of the latest Cabinet picks to make his way to Washington. Chief Political Correspondent for 'The Washington Examiner' Byron York, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, and host of 'The Richard Fowler Show,' Richard Fowler discuss this, the current state of the Russia-Ukraine war, and more on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever since House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) stepped into his role in Congress, he's been tasked with one of the most challenging jobs on Capitol Hill: getting a divided House to come together and agree. Bret joins House Speaker Johnson on Capitol Hill to discuss how he feels going into the New Year with only a two-seat advantage, what his next moves are with less than ten days to fund the government and avoid a shutdown, and how he feels he'll be able to work alongside President Trump to have a far more productive year in the House. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just over a month left in Washington, the Biden Administration has issued a memo detailing what President Biden's final plans will be in office. Meanwhile, President-elect Trump and his Cabinet nominees are busy preparing for a second Trump Administration, with many Cabinet picks heading to Capitol Hill in hopes of winning enough Senate votes to secure confirmation. To discuss this, as well as how the fall of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad in Syria impacts the Middle East, is Editor for Townhall.com and FOX News Contributor Katie Pavlich, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Trump Administration returning to the White House in a matter of weeks, many Americans are looking to see how President-elect Trump will address continued aggression with China. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are making it their goal to ensure they're in step with the President regarding a common goal: immediately address the growing tension. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI) discuss how they believe the U.S. can best take on China and how the House Select Committee on China is working to implement these ideas. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite repeatedly assuring Americans he would not pardon his son, President Biden announced on Sunday he would be doing just that. At the tail-end of his term and just weeks before Hunter Biden's sentencing on gun and tax convictions was supposed to take place, how will this impact President Biden's legacy? And as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers a potential pathway to peace if NATO membership is offered, could aggression in the region be reaching a close? To discuss this and President-elect Trump's recent Cabinet picks, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Peter Doocy, Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Member Bill McGurn, and Democratic Pollster Carly Cooperman. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Thanksgiving, as Americans reflect on what they’re thankful for — many are looking for ways to give back. For Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) and Congressman John James (R-MI), that means ensuring veterans are taken care of. Congressman James & Congressman Ryan, two members of the West Point class of 2004, discuss how their bond at West Point has stayed strong despite them being on opposite sides of the aisle, and the ways their new legislation, the Veterans Entry to Apprenticeship Act, support veterans after returning from war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As President-elect Trump prepares to return to the White House in January, he's letting Americans know how his second administration aims to tackle the economy and the U.S. southern border. Bret sits down with Republican Strategist Colin Reed, Democratic Strategist and Co-host of The Five Jessica Tarlov, and member of the FOX News Decision Desk Daron Shaw for an in-depth analysis of the new administration's plans. Later, the panel discusses the impact Israel's war had on the 2024 Presidential Election while dividing the democratic party. Did it help Republicans win Congress and the Presidency? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With so many wars raging across the globe and adversaries of the U.S. aiming aggression toward America, what can be done to ensure America's adversaries know that any violence that occurs on American soil will be met with severe consequences? Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) discuss the Deterrence Act, their bipartisan bill that aims to strengthen penalties against criminals who engage with foreign actors that target current or former U.S. Officials, judges, law enforcement, and their families. They also discuss the wars overseas and how President-elect Trump's return to office could impact the conflicts. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-Elect Trump has nominated many people to join his Cabinet, with some choices receiving mixed reactions from Americans who are either looking forward to their potential impact or concerned about their influence on policy. However, before considering what President-elect Trump's Cabinet might do, an important question remains: will they receive enough support from Democrats to survive the confirmation process? To weigh in on this and more, Bret sits down with Founding Editor at The Washington Free Beacon Matthew Continetti, Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Trump Administration prepares for a second term, Republicans in the House and Senate are also putting their heads together to start the new year off with strong initiatives that put Americans at the center. Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) explains what priorities Republicans are putting at the top of their agenda, his thoughts on President-Elect Trump's recent Cabinet nominations, and why, despite potential challenges, he feels confident Republicans will be able to get meaningful work done with the House, Senate, and President working together. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in July, President Biden announced he was withdrawing from the race for the White House and endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris. Vice President Harris quickly secured endorsements from nearly all major players in the Democratic Party and began her historic race against now-President-elect Donald Trump. Today, we're taking a look back at Bret's conversation with FOX News Political Analyst, Juan Williams, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent, Peter Doocy, and Editor-At-Large at The Spectator & Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech as they discussed what they believed Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic presidential nominee meant for the election. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What was predicted to be a toss-up race ended up being a historic sweep for President-Elect Trump -- who defied expectations by breaking the Blue Wall and securing a win within hours of polls closing. Now, as former President Trump prepares for his triumphant return to the White House, many questions remain. Why didn't Vice President Harris concede after a path to victory was no longer in the cards? What does this decision mean for the President-Elect's pre-existing court cases? And how will President Biden spend his final months in office now that President-elect Trump will be returning? Anchor of 'The Story' Martha MacCallum, Host of 'The Ben Domenech Podcast' Ben Domenech, and Co-Host of 'The Five' Harold Ford Jr. weigh in on the aftermath of an astonishing election night. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After witnessing an election cycle packed with historic headlines, Election Day has arrived. In a matter of hours, Americans will begin to see results pile in — and soon enough, the 47th President of the United States will be announced. Before polls close and Election night begins, Bret sits down with Co-Anchor of 'America's Newsroom,' Bill Hemmer, FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar, and FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams for a final discussion about the two candidates' campaign strategies, who will ultimately head to the ballot box, and whether Americans will center their vote around personality or policy. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Biden Administration announced the U.S. would be putting a pause on liquified natural gas exports back in January, a heated conversation began about America's natural gas — and how mishandling LNG exports could greatly impact America's future. Now, Republicans and Democrats are aiming to find a way to utilize natural gas while also prioritizing the environment. To discuss the complexities of this issue and how they believe America should move forward together, former Energy Secretary and former Governor Rick Perry (R-TX) and former Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) join Bret on today's Common Ground. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With only seven days until Election Day, former President Trump and Vice President Harris are on the ground making their final arguments to voters. As the latest FOX News Power Rankings moves Arizona from a toss-up state to lean Republican, where do voters stand in six other key battleground states? And can anything else be done to convince undecided Americans where they should cast their vote before they head to the ballot box? To discuss the state of the race and final polling, Bret sits down with FOX News Decision Desk member Daron Shaw, host of 'The Guy Benson Show' on FOX News Radio Guy Benson, and former Tennessee Congressman and co-host of 'The Five' Harold Ford Jr. for today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Though lawmakers often find themselves on far different sides of the aisle, many of them are putting differences aside to send an important message to Americans: the electoral process can be trusted. Former Governor James Martin (R-NC) and former Governor Mike Easley (D-NC) join Bret to share why they feel it's crucial to remind the American people of the work election officials do to ensure elections are fair and honest, especially with an incredibly close presidential race. Later, they discuss the vital role North Carolina will play in this election as a key battleground state. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With only two weeks until Election Day and early voting open in many states, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are spending their final moments on the campaign trail making the case to voters who could make or break them in this exceptionally tight race. As the power to choose the next president lays predominantly in the hands of seven battleground states, editor for Townhall.com and FOX News Contributor Katie Pavlich, FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar join Bret to discuss how effective the two candidates' campaign strategies seem to be on the ground, what can be gleaned from recent polls, and what factors will likely determine who wins the presidential race. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite making many high-profile media appearances last week, many Americans continue voicing frustrations about Vice President Kamala Harris speaking vaguely on issues like immigration and the economy. Over an intense thirty minutes, Bret sat down with the Vice President for an exclusive interview where he focused on these issues -- asking the Democratic presidential nominee the questions Americans have about how she plans to fix the border, lower prices & exhibit strength on the world stage. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices