The Bret Baier Podcast

On this episode, Bret is joined by 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

On this episode, Bret is joined by Republican strategist and Co-Founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, and Anchor of FOX News Sunday and Author of the new book Love Stories of The Bible Speak Shannon Bream to discuss the reaction to the deadly shooting at a school in Nashville, Tennessee. Later, they talk about former President Trump's attacks on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg as he awaits news of an indictment in the case of alleged hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, and the possibility that President Biden may not run again in 2024. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) as they discuss the Congressional hearing investigating TikTok and the importance of transparency when it comes to social media companies.Later, they talk about China's level of involvement in controlling TikTok, how the country utilizes it to spy on Americans, and why Congress is looking at banning the app. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by FOX News Contributor Ben Domenech, Democratic Strategist, and Nationally Syndicated Talk-Show host Leslie Marshall, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, as they discuss the Manhattan Grand Jury's hearings into alleged hush money former President Trump paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels, and what the GOP response will be to the possible indictment. Later, they talk about President Biden's veto of a Republican bill that sought to block investments in ESGs, and why Senators like West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin and Montana Democrat Jon Tester decided to back the GOP-led bill.  Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Senator Todd Young (R-IN) to discuss the recent turmoil in the banking industry, and what the government's response will be to the crisis.The Senators share the importance of government regulation that protects investors and holds banks accountable. Later, they talk about their proposed Neighborhood Homes Investment Act, which seeks to increase investment in distressed residential areas.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Axios Senior Political Correspondent, Josh Kraushaar, 'Main Street' Columnist at The Wall Street Journal, Bill McGurn, and Democratic Strategist and Co-Host of The Five, Jessica Tarlov, to discuss the fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.Plus, the panel looks at how potential and announced Republican primary candidates are beginning to differentiate themselves on the issues.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Congresswoman Michelle Steel (R-CA-45) & Congressman Jimmy Panetta (R-CA-19) to discuss their proposed bill, the Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, which would increase the United States government's ability to lend supplies and arms to Taiwan. The legislators explain the urgency in providing aid to Taiwan, how the bill could prevent an invasion by China, and what the future looks like for the U.S. providing Ukraine with support in their war against Russia. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Washington DC Bureau Chief for USA Today Susan Page, Republican strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies Colin Reed, and FOX News Congressional Correspondent Aishah Hasnie, as they discuss the House China Select Committee's hearing on the relationship between the United States and China.  Later, they talk about President Biden's upcoming federal budget proposal, how Congressional Republicans plan to counter the proposal, and the growing partnership between Russia and Iran. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI-8) and Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) to discuss bolstering defenses in Taiwan to deter a potential invasion by China. Later, they talk about how Taiwan's production of semiconductors plays a pivotal role in the United States' relations with the country, and why there is a need for the U.S. Government to attempt to bring manufacturing jobs back to American soil. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with FBI Director Christopher Wray, as they discuss the loss of faith in the Bureau and the Justice Department in the wake of the "Twitter Files" and the Hunter Biden Laptop story.Later, Director Wray addresses what some call, the "two-tier" justice system for Democrats and Republicans in the handling of various FBI investigations. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices