The Bret Baier Podcast

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are in a tight race for the White House as each campaign enters its' final push after Labor Day. And after six hostages were discovered dead during an IDF operation in tunnels below Rafah; an event that has both massive geopolitical and electoral implications, the White House is facing renewed pressure to broker a peace agreement.  For a conversation on this and more Bret is joined by FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar, Washington Bureau chief of USA TODAY Susan Page, and Chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner Byron York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret looks back at a conversation with Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) discussing what they believe is the best route to finding a bipartisan approach to working with China. Plus, the Congressmen share where stand on the pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just 70 days to go until Election Day, critics still have questions about where Vice President Harris and her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stand on some key issues. This as former President Donald Trump and his running mate Ohio Senator J.D. Vance look to tie Harris to the Biden agenda. For a conversation on this and more, Bret is joined by former Speechwriter for George W. Bush, Marc Thiessen, FOX News White House Correspondent, Jacqui Heinrich, and Democratic Strategist, Leslie Marshall.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that the Democratic National Convention has come to an end, what are the key takeaways? And as Americans turn their eyes away from Chicago and toward a competitive campaign trail with highly anticipated debates, what could shake up the presidential race in the few short months before the election? Bret sits down with three DNC delegates — Liz from Illinois, Joshua from Ohio, and Shantell from Arizona — to discuss how they feel after the convention, their reactions to Democrats' last-minute ticket change, and what issues they believe will ultimately bring voters to the polls in November. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago last night, with top Democrats like former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) taking the stage, Vice President Kamala Harris making a surprise appearance, and most notably, President Joe Biden giving a closing speech — where he took 52 minutes to reflect on his legacy, thank Americans for standing by him, and pass the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. As the DNC continues, many Americans are waiting to see how the Harris-Walz campaign will answer questions about top issues like the economy and the border, as their ability to present their policies & plans could play a role in whether they gain or lose existing momentum.Co-host of 'Outnumbered' on FOX News Channel, Kayleigh McEnany, Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff, Karl Rove, and FOX News Political Analyst, Juan Williams, join Bret to discuss what they're seeing on the ground at the Democratic National Convention continues.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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