The Bret Baier Podcast

Healthcare can be one of the biggest financial strains in the country, but it doesn’t have to be. Congressman Sam Liccardo (D-CA) and Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) discuss their effort to create a bipartisan solution that will alleviate problems within the American healthcare system, explaining how they have crossed party lines and put together a plan that has growing support from both Republicans and Democrats that not only addresses the expiring Obamacare subsidies, but saves money as well.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Obamacare subsidies near their expiration date, pressure on Congress to come up with a suitable alternative continues to mount, yet a bipartisan solution to the issue remains elusive.  Host of ‘The Big Ben Show,” Ben Domenech, Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall, FOX News Audio Washington Based Correspondent Jared Halpern, and FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram unpack both parties’ efforts to capitalize on affordability concerns as the deadline for an alternative healthcare plan draws near.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest lawmaker to join President Trump’s growing list of pardons is Texas Democratic Congressman Enrique Roberto “Henry” Cuellar, who was accused alongside his wife in 2024 of accepting over half a million dollars in bribes.  Congressman Cuellar, who has always asserted his innocence, discusses his recent presidential pardon, sharing his plans for reelection as well as responding to critics’ concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy discusses America’s growing partisan divide, weighing in on recent appointees, his reputation as the ‘Swing Justice,’ and the accusations that the current Supreme Court is using its power to ‘trample on democracy’ on behalf of President Trump.   This interview originally aired on October 17th, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s difficult to argue that AI isn’t one of the most impressive technological innovations in recent years, but one factor has continued to hinder its progress: energy. Energy Secretary Chris Wright joins Bret to go over President Trump’s recent effort to accelerate American AI innovation, explaining how the current administration plans to do so without driving up electricity costs for the average American, and why he believes it is necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, a federal judge dismissed two separate criminal charges brought against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, after ruling that the prosecutor responsible for the charges, Lindsay Halligan, was appointed unlawfully.   Bret is joined by former State Department spokesperson under President Obama, Marie Harf, AEI Resident Fellow and former White House speechwriter Marc Thiessen, and Fox News Washington-based correspondent Mark Meredith. The panel examines the latest movement in the Russia–Ukraine peace talks, Europe’s involvement, and the broader foreign-policy stakes for President Trump heading into 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and Former Democratic Maryland Representative David Trone discuss their plan to establish congressional term limits, responding to concerns about their proposal limiting congressmen from gaining experience. They explain why they believe it’s necessary and how they plan to succeed, despite numerous past attempts to limit congressional terms having failed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, the House overwhelmingly approved the Epstein File Transparency Act, sending it to the Senate for consideration.  FOX News Contributor and Outkick Columnist Mary Katherine Ham, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Correspondent Mark Meredith break down the latest developments surrounding the Epstein files. Later, they examine the potential impact of advanced U.S. warplane sales to Saudi Arabia as Israel and Gaza enter a pivotal phase in peace negotiations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former leader of al-Qaeda affiliated terrorist group ‘al-Nusra Front’ and current President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, met with President Trump earlier this week, marking him the first Syrian head of state to do so. FOX News Senior Foreign Policy Correspondent Gillian Turner spoke to President al-Sharaa just after that meeting, asking him about the evolution of the relationship between America and Syria in recent years, whether he plans to join the Abraham Accords, and his past affiliations with designated terrorist organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the House prepares to vote on a Senate-passed bill that could end the longest U.S. government shutdown, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released several emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell referencing President Trump.  Meanwhile, President Trump's proposal to distribute $2000 tariff rebate for American citizens has received mixed response from economists.   Co-Host of The Five, Jessica Tarlov, Host of The Guy Benson Show Guy Benson, and FOX News Washington Based Correspondent Mark Meredith join to unpack top priorities for Congress when the government reopens, the political fallout of the newly released Epstein files, and both party’s attempts to address the affordability crisis facing Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices