The Bret Baier Podcast

For the first time ever, the House of Representatives ousted the Speaker of the House, as Congressman Kevin McCarthy failed to beat the motion to vacate that was brought by Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz.  FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern join to discuss the implications of Former Speaker McCarthy's ousting, who could be the next Speaker Of The House, and weigh former President Trump's influence on the Republican party amid the impending votes for a new Speaker.  Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret revisits a conversation with Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA-48) and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4) as they discuss the opioid crisis gripping the United States and the mass trafficking of fentanyl into the country through the southern border with Mexico. Later, they talk about intervention methods to help those with opioid addictions, the importance of creating awareness of the nationwide crisis, and the role that China plays in the fentanyl crisis. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight marks the second Republican Presidential Primary debate of the 2024 Election, hosted by FOX Business and Univision at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Bret is joined by FOX News Contributor, Columnist for the Wall Street Journal, and former Deputy Chief Of Staff for Former President George W. Bush, Karl Rove, and FOX News Contributor, and former Senior Counselor for Former President Donald Trump, Kellyanne Conway, as they discuss the strategy that the seven candidates may employ on the debate stage, and what they need to do to gain ground in the race. Later, they talk about the significance of holding the debate at the Reagan Presidential Library, and the voter issues that are coming to the forefront of the 2024 Presidential Election. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations last week in a speech that touted progress toward normalization with Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins Bret to discuss his thoughts on the Saudi's advancements over the last two decades and provides insight on what peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia could mean for the world. Later, the Prime Minister talks about the threat that Iran continues to pose on the region, how his government is handling peace talks with the Palestinians and defends his efforts to reform the Israeli judicial system.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The First 2024 Republican Presidential Debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest growing nations on the planet, with the government leading initiatives to expand its energy production as well as open the country up to tourists around the globe. Bret sits down with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to 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.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret revisits a conversation with Founding Editor at Washington Free Beacon and AEI Senior Fellow Matthew Continetti, Founding Executive of Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service Mo Elleithee, and FOX News National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin to discuss President Biden's decision to carry out a drone strike on Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. Then, the panel weighs in on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, the effect the trip could have on the United States' relationship with China, and how America would respond to potential aggression by China. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first week of the high-level General Debate for the United Nations General Assembly begins next week, with some members of Congress protesting the admittance of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to the conference. Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23)and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) join to discuss their opposition to the Iranian President entering the nation on grounds that he has violated human rights in his country, and targeted American citizens, and together they lay out their support for the sovereignty of Israel. Later, they discuss the recent House hearings regarding the existence of UFOs, and share their thoughts on extraterrestrial life. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced that House Republicans will be launching a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Congress returns to session. Meanwhile, there are just 11 days to pass a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today, Susan Page, member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board and Former Chief Speechwriter for President George W. Bush Bill McGurn, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to discuss why Speaker McCarthy has decided to launch a formal impeachment inquiry and how it could factor into the votes to fund the government. Later, they discuss the validity of the allegations against President Biden, how an impeachment of the President would compare to the impeachments of former President Trump, and how Democrats may benefit from a government shutdown. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Chinese Communist Party continues its aggression in the South China Sea against neighboring Taiwan, Congress and the White House have taken measures to deter any potential military threat to the island nation. Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI-8) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) join to discuss the efforts of the government to impose tariffs against Chinese trade goods and how the United States can ward off China's military advancement. Later, they discuss the issue of China stealing American intellectual property, and how investment firms like BlackRock are inadvertently contributing to the prosperity of China. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices