The Bret Baier Podcast

President Biden finds himself in Vilnius, Lithuania this week, as NATO meets to discuss ongoing goals, and weigh further action and support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. While the President is overseas, Congress is back in session holding high-profile hearings throughout the week. FOX News Contributor & Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall, Former Chief Speechwriter for President George W. Bush and member of the Wall Street Journal editorial board Bill McGurn, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram join to discuss the LIV-PGA Golf merger, the decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine and look ahead at what Congress will tackle throughout the Summer.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Artificial Intelligence programs like ChatGPT move into mainstream use, Congress has held multiple hearings investigating the dangers that the technology may pose. Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA-36) and Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO-4) join to discuss the concerns A.I. has caused, and what Congress is doing to promote innovation and safety in the industry. The Congressmen explain the goal of their bipartisan National A.I. Commission Bill, the regulation that it could bring to the A.I. sector and discuss how the technology can be used to assist the military.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Questions still remain surrounding the investigation into Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings, and how they may tie to President Biden. Bret sits down with IRS Whistleblower, Supervisory Agent Gary Shapley, to discuss his work on the investigation into Hunter Biden for tax evasion. Shapley explains the roadblocks that the investigative team ran into while pursuing evidence against Hunter Biden, discusses the significance of the WhatsApp text messages uncovered during the case, and speculates why the President's son was spared from more severe charges.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret sits down with co-chairs of the For Country Caucus, Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-6) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) to discuss the bipartisan efforts of the caucus to support America's troops and advance bipartisan legislation. Later, they talk about Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to China to meet with President Xi Jinping, the global threat of China, and how the United States should handle further aid to Ukraine.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is facing criticism this week as President Biden's son Hunter, appeared at a State Dinner for Indian Prime Minister Modi, the same week he plead guilty to charges of tax evasion. Chief Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner and FOX News Contributor Byron York, Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today Susan Page, and Politico Congressional Reporter Olivia Beavers join to discuss the optics of Hunter Biden's appearance at the White House and the latest in the legal troubles facing former President Donald Trump in his alleged mishandling of classified documents. Later, they talk about the longshot candidates entering the presidential race on the Republican side such as Miami Mayor Francisco Suarez, and former Texas Congressman Will Hurd, and how the presidential debates may shape the election. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret sits down with Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn and Connecticut Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal as they discuss the proposed Kids Online Safety Act, and why harmful online content is one of the biggest threats facing America's youth. Later, they talk about why the bill has gained wide bi-partisan support, and the challenges they have faced from tech companies who have opposed it. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Former President Trump continues to wade through legal troubles related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents and his refusal to turn them over to the National Archives, he continues to lead in every major Republican primary poll. Former President Donald Trump sits down with Bret at his Bedminster New Jersey Golf Club to discuss his term as President and why he feels he deserves a second term in the Oval Office.Later, the former President weighs in on the charges against him in the case of his alleged mishandling of classified documents, why he believes this is an ongoing "political witch-hunt" and he touches upon how a second term in office would differ from his first four years.  Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ReConnecting Rural America Act seeks to bring high-speed broadband internet access to underserved communities throughout the nation. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) discuss their proposed legislation, and how it would impact the communities in their home states, as well as other states that have long been without access to high-speed internet.  Later, they talk about how the bill would be implemented, why it's important for farmers across the United States to have access to the internet, and how this bill would upgrade healthcare throughout the country.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie announced his candidacy for the White House last week, and many see him as the main antagonist against former President Trump's race for the Oval Office. 2024 Republican Presidential Candidate Chris Christie sits down with Bret to discuss the reasons behind his decision to run and how he sees a path to the White House even as former President Trump continues to hold steady in polling. Later, Governor Christie discusses his track record while Governor of New Jersey, why he feels China is the largest threat facing the United States, and presents his case to the American voter. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Mike Turner (R-OH-10) and Ranking Democrat Jim Himes (D-CT-4) sit down together to discuss the reports that the United States had knowledge of an alleged Ukrainian mission to sabotage the Russian Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and comment on the "Spring Offensive" that the Ukrainians have planned. Later, they weigh in on the allegations made by whistleblowers that the United States is in possession of alien spacecraft and share their thoughts on the bipartisan push for strengthening national security. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices