The Bret Baier Podcast

Former Hunter Biden business associate Devon Archer testified in a closed-door hearing before the House Oversight Committee, revealing that Hunter put his father, then Vice President Joe Biden, on dozens of his overseas business calls. Chief Political Correspondent for The Washington Examiner Byron York, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern, join to discuss what came out of Archer's testimony, and what to expect from the Oversight Committee moving forward. Later, they weigh in on how potential indictments for former President Trump could impact the election, and talk about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' campaign and what a Republican field could look like without the former president.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress has set its eyes on China as the Chinese Communist Party continues to extend its influence throughout Latin America. Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX-11) and Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-NC-13) join to discuss their recent trip to the region and share their thoughts on the immigration crisis, and fentanyl trafficking. Later, they talk about China's investments in places like Brazil and Chile, and what the United States must do to protect democracy in South America. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Oversight Committee led by Congressman James Comer (R-KY-1) has subpoenaed Biden business associate Devon Archer as the latest witness in their investigation into Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings. Founding Editor of The Washington Free Beacon and AEI Resident Fellow Matthew Continetti, Democratic Strategist and Co-Host of The Five Jessica Tarlov, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to discuss the growing interest in the Hunter Biden investigation, and preview what could come from the testimony of Devon Archer. Later, they discuss how investigations into the Biden family could impact President Biden's re-election campaign and weigh in on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis firing more than a third of his campaign staff. Plus, Chad breaks down what Congress needs to get passed before and after the August recess. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) join to discuss the PROVE IT Act, which seeks to promote business by examining how green energy initiatives may be harming the competitiveness of American companies globally. Later, the Senators talk about the bi-partisan support for Ukraine, and what the United States needs to do to secure critical minerals, as China extends its influence into developing African nations. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Trump and his legal team were informed that he is the target of a federal legal probe into his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 Presidential Election. FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, FOX News Contributor and Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram sit down to discuss how the potential third indictment impacts former President Trump's current campaign. Later, the panel compares how former President Trump's legal issues measure up to the Hunter Biden investigation, how a third indictment of President Trump influences America's trust in the government, and they touch upon President Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) join to discuss the bi-partisan SHIP Act, and how the legislation seeks to sanction companies and nations that import or export Iranian petroleum. The Congressmen talk about how this bill could weaken the alliance between Iran, Russia, and China, the efforts of the United States to sanction Russia, and the dangers of China expanding its influence into Africa.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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