The Bret Baier Podcast

As lawmakers on Capitol Hill continue going back and forth over the best ways to fund the government and deal with the country's national debt, the question remains as to how Republicans and Democrats will eventually come together to productively address the issue. Bret revisits a conversation with Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, where they discussed the status of the debt crisis last year, and how Manchin believes Republicans and Democrats can come together to strike a deal on the debt limit.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a non-stop week of breaking news, between a major bridge collapse in Baltimore having the potential to alter U.S. trade & the economy, presidential candidate RFK Jr. declaring his Vice-Presidential pick, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly canceling a highly anticipated meeting at the White House. Though these events seem like they couldn't be more different, they all could have a major impact on the U.S. and relationships worldwide.Bret is joined by 'Washington Examiner' Chief Political Correspondent Byron York, former Congressman and Co-Host of 'The Five,' Harold Ford Jr., and host of 'The Ben Domenech Podcast,' Ben Domenech to examine it all.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a fiercely divided Capitol Hill, there are few things Republicans and Democrats stand closely together on -- but one fight that remains largely bipartisan is the battle against the nation’s drug crisis. With substances like fentanyl and xylazine, known as 'tranq,' claiming the lives of countless young people, there’s immense effort on both sides of the aisle to get these drugs off the streets. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) are putting their heads together in hopes of doing that.Sen. Kaine & Sen. Cruz join Bret to discuss how their bipartisan bill, the 'STOP TRANQ Act,' works to address this crisis, especially with lifesaving medications like Narcan being ineffective on substances like xylazine.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five presidential primaries took place across multiple states Tuesday, lending more wins to President Biden and former President Trump. Meanwhile, an Ohio Senate Primary that's proven far more competitive has captured the attention of many Americans -- as they watch to see how much weight former President Trump's endorsement will carry. Social media is also in the spotlight this week in Washington, as the Supreme Court hears arguments regarding free speech and the federal government's sway with social media companies, and the Senate decides whether a bill to ban or sell TikTok will be sent to the President's desk. To discuss this and more, Bret is joined by former Biden Campaign Surrogate Kevin Walling, FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar, and Republican strategist Colin Reed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intelligence officials presented before members of both the House and Senate this week during annual threat assessment hearings -- their words holding significant weight in light of many lawmakers and intelligence agencies raising the alarm about growing national security threats. Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH) and Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) join Bret to discuss whether the intel they've received should have Americans concerned, how the border crisis has contributed to the threat facing the U.S., and why bipartisan efforts must be made to secure the country. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been an eventful week in Washington, as former Special Counsel Robert Hur, who concluded that President Biden should not be charged with a crime following his mishandling of classified documents, testified before the House Judiciary Committee. On top of that, Colorado Republican Congressman Ken Buck, who had initially stated he wouldn't be running for re-election, announced he would resign from Congress at the end of next week -- shrinking the Republican's majority even further.To discuss all this and more, Bret is joined by Democratic Pollster & CEO of Schoen Cooperman Research Carly Cooperman, Wall Street Journal Editorial Board member Bill McGurn, and FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a big week in politics, Bret revisits an exclusive conversation with Meta President of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg, to discuss the company’s decision to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election.Later, he addresses concerns about censorship and guidelines for political figures, explains why he believes the Metaverse will one day be a part of people’s everyday lives, and discusses the roles parental controls play in combatting the negative effects of social media on younger users.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two of the most iconic political events fall during the same week this year -- and we're currently in the middle of it. Super Tuesday left few Americans surprised, as President Biden and former President Trump both won over the vast majority of voters who cast their ballots Tuesday night. Now, following former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley dropping out of the race Wednesday morning, it's confirmed we'll see another Biden vs. Trump rematch this year.As we look ahead to the State of the Union Thursday, how will the President's annual address impact the 2024 election cycle following Super Tuesday -- and what will the reaction be to Senator Katie Britt's (R-AL) Republican response? To discuss this and more, Bret is joined by former White House speechwriter Marc Thiessen, FOX News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy, and Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two stories making major headlines every day are the crisis at the southern border and the potential crisis Americans could be facing if AI is not properly regulated. However, though they are discussed often, when will we see lawmakers reach a consensus on how to address the issues?Republican Congressman Jay Obernolte and Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu, both from California, join Bret to discuss their thoughts on the House's attempts to reach common ground when it comes to border legislation, and why they're confident that, despite possessing different views, Republicans and Democrats will be able to efficiently control artificial intelligence before it gets out of hand.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yet another busy week in Washington has begun, as both President Biden and former President Trump separately head to Texas on Thursday, talks of a potential ceasefire in Gaza float around Capitol Hill, and state primaries continue shaping the 2024 Presidential race. Former Tennessee Congressman and Co-host of 'The Five' Harold Ford Jr., host of 'The Ben Domenech Podcast', Ben Domenech, and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar join Bret to discuss all of this and more, leading to a fiery debate over the primary causes of the border crisis and what should be done next.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices