The Bret Baier Podcast

Democratic Strategy And 2026 Midterm Odds

Former Obama White House Chief of Staff and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel discuss the Democratic Party's trajectory ahead of the November midterms and their strategy

Sylvester Stallone: Putting It All On The Line

Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone joins Special Report for an exclusive interview on his new book, The Steps: A Memoir. Nearly five decades after Rocky launched his care

Secretary Bessent: China Trade Extension & Economic Pressure On Iran

Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in Washington, D.C., for a high-stakes summit with President Trump, as the U.S. and China navigate a vital moment with lots to dis

All-Star Panel: President Trump's UN Address, Iran War & China Xi Summit

President Trump defended American power at the United Nations General Assembly while issuing stark warnings regarding the ongoing war with Iran. Meanwhile, the White Hous

Common Ground: Bipartisan Push For AI Safeguards 

As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, lawmakers are facing growing pressure from the public and tech leaders to establish clear guardrails while maintaining Americ

All-Star Panel: Balancing the AI Race with China and Middle East Turmoil Ahead of Midterms

With under 50 days until the midterm elections, President Trump faces a complex balancing act, dismissing tech executives' safety warnings on AI while preparing for a hig

One on One: Former Anthropic Researcher Jacob Coxon on the True Threat of AI

In just a handful of years, artificial intelligence has evolved from the realm of science fiction into an everyday reality. Now, one of the researchers who helped build t

All-Star Panel: Can President Trump's Dallas Convention Move the Needle for House GOP?

As President Trump commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the Ellipse, the White House gears up for a major midterm convention push in Dallas,

Common Ground: Bipartisan Push for the Right to Worship Act

A bipartisan effort is taking shape in Congress to protect houses of worship from targeted disruptions. Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC) di

All-Star Panel: Iran War Escalation & The Democratic Party’s Identity Crisis

President Trump has launched heavy retaliatory strikes against Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, lawmakers p

Common Ground: Midterm Map Momentum Shifts

With less than 70 days until the midterm elections and control of Congress at stake, shifting power rankings are turning once-safe seats into high-stakes toss-ups. Republ

All-Star Panel: Financial Pressure on Tehran & Trump's Supreme Court Voting Win

As Iran’s currency reaches a record low, the U.S. is adding further pressure with a new wave of sanctions, dubbed “Operation Economic Outcast.” Meanwhile, the Trump Admin

Rebuilding the Arsenal: Under Secretary Michael Duffey on U.S. Munitions

As ongoing operations in Iran and the Middle East raise concerns over depleted missile stockpiles, the Pentagon is moving rapidly to revitalize the nation's defense indus

Midterm Risks & President Trump's Shift On Iran

President Trump announces the U.S. is walking away from the temporary truce with Iran just as key primary battles unfold in Florida and Alaska. Co-host of The Five Jessic

Midterm Primary Fallout: Progressives Lose Battleground State

After surprising primary election results shook up Wisconsin, whether a progressive wave will sweep the Democratic Party this midterm cycle remains to be seen. Former adv

All-Star Panel: Economic Pressure in Iran & High-Stakes Primaries

As President Trump demands compensation from Iran amid mounting economic pressure and lingering uncertainty over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, primary voters head

The Socialist Surge: Progressive Wins & The Democratic Divide

Following DSA-backed candidate Abdul El-Sayed's narrow primary victory in Michigan, the Democratic Party faces growing internal divisions. At the same time, Republicans p

One-on-One: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Last week, Bret sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for an in-depth assessment of the current state of the war in Ukraine. In the conversation, Presid

Common Ground: Cutting Off Russia's War Machine

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 Jean

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