The Bret Baier Podcast

On this episode, Bret is joined by Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL-06) & Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) as they discuss national security policy in the wake of the Chinese 'spy balloon' and bringing supply chains back to the United States. Later, they talk about the ongoing fight against Russia in Ukraine, what the United States must do to combat Russia, and how the war may signal Chinese aggression in the South Pacific against Taiwan. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, Chief Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner and FOX News Contributor Byron York, and FOX News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy, as they discuss President Biden's surprise trip to Ukraine, and what the visit means for continuing support of the war effort. Later, they talk about the 2024 Presidential election, the candidates that have already announced their run for the White House, and how the Republican primaries will play out. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, as they discuss the debt crisis and how Manchin believes Republicans and Democrats can come together to strike a deal on the debt limit. Later, Manchin talks about the need for teaching financial literacy in schools, how the American voter is fed up with the polarization between the two parties, and the need for more bipartisanship within Congress. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by the Founding Editor of the Washington Free Beacon and AEI Resident Fellow Matthew Continetti, former Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of The Five Harold Ford Jr., and Chief National Security Correspondent for the FOX News Channel Jennifer Griffin to discuss the unidentified flying objects that have been shot down over North American airspace and what the Biden Administration is doing in response. The panel talks about the latest Consumer Price Index report, and how the White House's messaging on inflation is not matching the public opinion on the economy. Later they weigh in on former South Carolina Governor and former Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley's announcement to run for president in 2024 impacts the GOP field. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Governor Phil Murphy (D-NJ) and Governor Spencer Cox (R-UT) as they discuss the youth mental health crisis in the United States, how the content children consume influences their well-being, and the bipartisan push to ban Tik Tok. Later, Congressmen Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) weigh in about the need to manage government spending amid talks of increasing the debt limit, and how the border crisis is impacting the nation.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by National Political Correspondent for NPR Mara Liasson, Editor-at-Large of The Spectator and Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast Ben Domenech, and FOX News White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, to discuss what messages President Biden will look to share in his 2023 State of the Union Address, and how the speech could be a springboard for the President's 2024 campaign. Later, they discuss the significance of the Chinese 'Spy Balloon', how competition with China has become a bipartisan issue and the Congressional response in the wake of the military shooting down the balloon. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman Jake Ellzey (R-TX 6th) & Congresmman Colin Allred (D-TX 32nd) to discuss the threat that China poses to the United States as they expand trade and the importance of staying competitive with foreign economies. Later, they share their thoughts on solutions to the looming debt crisis and how future spending bills could impact the nation financially.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Meta President of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg to discuss the company's decision to reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election. Nick addresses concerns about censorship and guidelines for political figures. Later, he explains why he believes the Metaverse will one day be a part of people's everyday lives, as well as the roles of parental controls to combat the negative effects of social media on younger users.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Uvalde, TX Mayor Don McLaughlin & Rio Grande City, TX Mayor Joel Villarreal to discuss the Southern border crisis. The mayors explain what issues they face on a daily basis as well as some potential solutions. Plus, Mayor McLaughlin shares how the city of Uvalde has responded to the tragic mass shooting in May at an elementary school.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with former CIA Director and former Secretary of State in the Trump administration, Mike Pompeo, to discuss his new book, Never Give An Inch.  Secretary Pompeo details what he accomplished as the only national security official to serve a full four years in the Trump administration and addresses the news Vice President Pence was also in possession of classified documents.Plus Secretary Pompeo defends his comments about former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and the murdered Washington Post columnist, Jamal Khashoggi.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices