The Bret Baier Podcast

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

On this episode, Bret sits down with the Chairman of The Senate Intelligence Committee, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), and the Chairman of The House Intelligence Committee, Representative Mike Turner (R-OH) to discuss President Biden's mishandling of classified documents, as well as how they are crossing party lines to work on keeping the United States competitive with China economically and technologically.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with FOX News White House Correspondent, Peter Doocy, former Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of The Five, Harold Ford Jr., and Republican Strategist and former Campaign Manager for Senator Scott Brown, Colin Reed, to discuss the latest developments on how the Justice Department may investigate President Biden's mishandling of classified documents after his time serving as Vice President. Plus, the panel looks at how this could affect the 2024 Presidential Election.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman Michael Cloud (R-TX) and Congressman James Comer (R-KY) to discuss how Republicans finally came together after 15 rounds of votes to elect Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House. The Congressmen tell Bret what issues they were able to reconcile, and how they plan to work together to serve their constituents in the 118th Congress. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Democratic Strategist and Co-Host of The Five, Jessica Tarlov, Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent, Byron York, and Co-Founder & President of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan to discuss the political and economic implications of the FAA's ground stop of all U.S. flights Wednesday morning.Then, the panel discusses what Republicans have on the agenda for the 118th Congress, and how Speaker Kevin McCarthy will manage a diverse caucus with a narrow majority.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman-elect Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and Congressman-elect William Timmons (R-SC) to discuss the work they have done together on the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. They discuss how they believe the old technology and institutions in Congress have at times hurt their ability to solve problems for the people they serve. They then shed light on some of the recommendations the committee made and how they may be implemented in the new Congress.Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices