The Bret Baier Podcast

When former UN Ambassador and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley was still running to be the Republican presidential nominee, she confidently predicted that Vice President Kamala Harris would ultimately be the name Democrats put on the ballot. Though that may have seemed controversial back in February, it's now the reality — so how does the former presidential candidate feel about this ever-changing election cycle?Nikki Haley sits down with Bret to discuss how she believes former President Trump needs to adjust his strategy now that he's facing Vice President Kamala Harris, who Republicans need to win over to take home a victory, and whether she would serve in former President Trump's administration if he serves another term. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With less than a week until the Democratic National Convention, many Americans aren't sure what to expect from a presidential nominee who was named less than a month ago. And as Democrats continue rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris how long will this honeymoon period last — especially with mounting concerns that she's yet to give a long-form interview or hold a press conference since becoming the party's nominee?To discuss this, former President Trump's conversation with Tesla founder Elon Musk on X, and developments overseas, Bret sits down with Republican Strategist Colin Reed, Fox News Audio Political Anchor, and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern, and former Biden Campaign Surrogate Kevin Walling.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this encore episode, Bret revisits a conversation with HouseOversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and CongresswomanKatie Porter (D-CA) to discuss how they've come together tointroduce the Presidential Ethics Reform Act. In recent years, Americans' trust in the government andfederal institutions has hit an all-time low -- a trend that many lawmakers areworried is only going to worsen. That's why those in Congress are workingacross the aisle to show the people of America they don't have to be wary whenit comes to putting their faith in government. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After weeks of speculation, Vice President Kamala Harris, who is now the Democratic Party's official presidential nominee, has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate. While this decision was met with enthusiastic support from prominent Democrats like former President Barack Obama, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and California Governor Gavin Newsom — many Republicans, on the other hand, said they were relieved by the choice after fearing Vice President Harris would choose someone like Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro or Arizona Senator Mark Kelly from key battleground states to shake up the race. So, with two presidential tickets in place, what happens now?To discuss what's happening in politics and overseas, Bret is joined by former Senior Counselor to President Trump, Kellyanne Conway, FOX News Senior Correspondent Benjamin Hall, and co-host of 'The Five' and Democratic strategist Jessica Tarlov on this week's All-Star Panel.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday, the Kids Online Safety Act passed with flying colors — as lawmakers echoed support for the bill's aim to protect children from dangerous content online and keep social media companies accountable. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the two lawmakers who introduced the bill, discuss their reaction to the bill passing with an overwhelming 91 to 3 vote despite deep divisions on Capitol Hill, how they believe the legislation could save lives, and their response to concerns that the bill targets First Amendment Rights.The lawmakers also share their thoughts on this week's joint Senate hearing examining the security failures that led to the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Vice President Kamala Harris consolidates support among her party, she is poised to select a running mate by August 7th. Meanwhile, both campaigns have released their first major ad buys in swing states. After an impressive first week as the assumed Democratic nominee, Vice President Harris is now facing an onslaught of attacks from Republicans criticizing her record at the border, far-left voting record in the Senate, and a potential cover-up of President Biden's physical decline. For a conversation on this and more Bret is joined by Democratic pollster, Carly Cooperman, AEI Resident Fellow and founder of the Washington Free Beacon, Matthew Continetti, and FOX News Radio Washington Correspondent & Political Analyst, Jared Halpern.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the assassination attempt on former President Trump's life, Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill immediately got to work investigating the Secret Service's failures on that nearly fatal Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. After Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was unable to answer many of Congress' tough questions during a House Oversight Committee hearing earlier this week, she ultimately resigned — but what more can be done to ensure the Secret Service, local law enforcement, and other federal agencies can prevent something like this from happening again in the future?Leaders of the House Oversight Committee, Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Congressman James Comer (R-KY) discuss how they're working across the aisle to instill corrective measures in agencies like the Secret Service and ensure the safety of all presidential candidates in the future. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Now, as Vice President Harris enters the spotlight in a race that looks to be tighter than the original Trump-Biden matchup, political analysts are looking closer into her record as she looks to make a new choice for a Vice-Presidential nominee in the coming weeks. For a conversation on this and more, Bret sits down 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In recent months, Americans have witnessed a former President face criminal conviction, talks of an incumbent presidential nominee stepping down, and most recently a horrific assassination attempt on former President Trump that was nearly a success. Amidst the chaos, where do voters stand? And do they see a light at the end of the tunnel that is America's uncertain political future? Bret sits down with three Wisconsin voters, Jessie Cannizzaro, Richard Gagliano, and Sarah Grooms, who he spoke with shortly before the first Republican presidential debate in August of 2023, to see where their heads are at now after all that's happened since, and what issues are currently at the front of their minds.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republican National Convention continues in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the midst of a very somber time for the country. Former President Trump was well received by the crowd in his first appearance in the public eye following the assassination attempt against him. Americans also got news many had been waiting months for: Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), who used to be a major critic of the former President and has since turned the tide to fiercely supporting him, has been chosen to stand beside former President Trump as the vice presidential nominee. As the RNC carries on and speculation on whether President Biden will step down continues, Bret is joined by former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, co-host of 'The Five' and Democratic strategist Jessica Tarlov, and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar to break it all down.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices