The Bret Baier Podcast

The majority of polls have former President Trump taking home a victory in the South Carolina Primary, but how does his opponent, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, feel as she enters this battleground in her home state?In an exclusive interview on the eve of the South Carolina Primary, Bret speaks with Haley about why she remains in the race despite the former President's high favorability, and what lies in her political future if she isn't the Republican Party's next presidential candidate.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saturday marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, starting a brutal conflict that few thought would still be happening in 2024. Now, as Ukrainian forces continue fighting to maintain their independence, they refuse to lose hope.In this exclusive interview, Bret Baier joins Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy near the frontlines in Ukraine to discuss how President Zelenskyy currently sees the state of the war, how the dire humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict continues to devastate the country, and what aid he believes Ukraine needs from the U.S. in order to defeat Russia.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It will be an interesting election in South Carolina this Saturday, as voters choose whether to back former President Donald Trump or the former governor of the state, Nikki Haley. Though Haley calls South Carolina home, the majority of polls currently show that the former President is likely to take home a victory with flying colors — but could Haley supporters surprise us in her home state?To preview the primary, Bret explores the history of South Carolina's political landscape and speaks with South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick about what issues are top of mind for voters in this state and why many Americans remain undecided headed into the election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much more work would be done in Washington if partisan politics could be more civil? Colorado Democratic Governor Jared Polis and Utah Republican Governor Spencer Cox are confident the difference would be drastic.Governor Cox and Governor Polis share why they believe disagreements on Capitol Hill have gotten out of hand, how the animosity between Democrats and Republicans negatively impacts Americans, and what needs to be done to create more constructive conversations amongst lawmakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After being blocked last week, the Senate has now successfully propelled a foreign aid package forward, with its fate now lying in the hands of Congress. But Speaker Mike Johnson says it's dead on arrival. Meanwhile, voters' concerns over President Biden's age continue to grow after a Special Counsel report described the President as a "well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory".Republican strategist Colin Reed, FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and former Biden Campaign Surrogate Kevin Walling discuss when they believe a decision will be made regarding the foreign aid package and why the road to a compromise has been so tumultuous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret revisits an exclusive conversation with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, where they discuss the advancements the country has made in the past two decades, as well as the nation’s efforts to normalize relations with Israel.Later, they discuss Saudi Arabia’s role in the Middle East, the relationship the Saudis have been able to build with Iran, and Bret questions Crown Prince Salman on the 2018 assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bipartisan border bill that would also provide funding for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan is currently being fought over in the Senate - with an important vote set to take place later this week. Though Senators from both sides of the aisle worked together to craft the $118 billion bill — it seems there's still a huge rift on Capitol Hill between those who support the bill and those who are adamant it shouldn't pass.Wall Street Journal Editorial Board member Bill McGurn, FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams weigh in on the major reservations some Republicans in Washington have about the bill, President Biden's claims that former President Donald Trump is to blame if the legislation fails, and how the issue of immigration as a whole is likely to impact where voters' place their support come November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, the current Vice President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te, was elected as the country's new leader - shaking up the political world. The election of Ching-te, a member of the Democratic Progressive Party, has led to further aggression from China, and America continues to watch carefully as the Biden Administration remains supportive of Taiwan, despite not supporting the country's independence.Bret is joined by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to discuss how those in the Senate are working across the aisle to ensure Beijing's attempts to undermine Taiwan's democracy will not be successful. They also analyze how the U.S. would defend Taiwan if China were to attack and why they're confident bipartisan legislation will be passed regarding this issue, despite division in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden says he's decided how the U.S. will respond to the Iranian-backed militants responsible for the drone attack that killed 3 American soldiers in Jordan. But will his plans deter dangerous actors in the Middle East without escalating conflict in the region?Republican strategist Colin Reed, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and Washington Bureau chief of USA Today Susan Page weigh in on what an adequate response to this attack would look like from the President, what, if anything, the U.S. could have done to prevent it, and how this conflict could cause trouble if not handled with both strength and strategy.Later, they discuss the severity of the border crisis, as House Republicans issue new impeachment articles to remove Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the unique nature of the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this encore episode, Bret revisits a conversation with Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News Jonathan Karl. He shares details from his new book Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party and the research that was put into the writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices