The Bret Baier Podcast

With just over a month left in Washington, the Biden Administration has issued a memo detailing what President Biden's final plans will be in office. Meanwhile, President-elect Trump and his Cabinet nominees are busy preparing for a second Trump Administration, with many Cabinet picks heading to Capitol Hill in hopes of winning enough Senate votes to secure confirmation.To discuss this, as well as how the fall of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad in Syria impacts the Middle East, is Editor for Townhall.com and FOX News Contributor Katie Pavlich, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Trump Administration returning to the White House in a matter of weeks, many Americans are looking to see how President-elect Trump will address continued aggression with China. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are making it their goal to ensure they're in step with the President regarding a common goal: immediately address the growing tension.Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI) discuss how they believe the U.S. can best take on China and how the House Select Committee on China is working to implement these ideas.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite repeatedly assuring Americans he would not pardon his son, President Biden announced on Sunday he would be doing just that. At the tail-end of his term and just weeks before Hunter Biden's sentencing on gun and tax convictions was supposed to take place, how will this impact President Biden's legacy? And as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers a potential pathway to peace if NATO membership is offered, could aggression in the region be reaching a close?To discuss this and President-elect Trump's recent Cabinet picks, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Peter Doocy, Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Member Bill McGurn, and Democratic Pollster Carly Cooperman.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Thanksgiving, as Americans reflect on what they’re thankful for — many are looking for ways to give back. For Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) and Congressman John James (R-MI), that means ensuring veterans are taken care of.Congressman James & Congressman Ryan, two members of the West Point class of 2004, discuss how their bond at West Point has stayed strong despite them being on opposite sides of the aisle, and the ways their new legislation, the Veterans Entry to Apprenticeship Act, support veterans after returning from war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President-elect Trump prepares to return to the White House in January, he's letting Americans know how his second administration aims to tackle the economy and the U.S. southern border. Bret sits down with Republican Strategist Colin Reed, Democratic Strategist and Co-host of The Five Jessica Tarlov, and member of the FOX News Decision Desk Daron Shaw for an in-depth analysis of the new administration's plans.  Later, the panel discusses the impact Israel's war had on the 2024 Presidential Election while dividing the democratic party. Did it help Republicans win Congress and the Presidency?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With so many wars raging across the globe and adversaries of the U.S. aiming aggression toward America, what can be done to ensure America's adversaries know that any violence that occurs on American soil will be met with severe consequences?Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) discuss the Deterrence Act, their bipartisan bill that aims to strengthen penalties against criminals who engage with foreign actors that target current or former U.S. Officials, judges, law enforcement, and their families. They also discuss the wars overseas and how President-elect Trump's return to office could impact the conflicts.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-Elect Trump has nominated many people to join his Cabinet, with some choices receiving mixed reactions from Americans who are either looking forward to their potential impact or concerned about their influence on policy. However, before considering what President-elect Trump's Cabinet might do, an important question remains: will they receive enough support from Democrats to survive the confirmation process?To weigh in on this and more, Bret sits down with Founding Editor at The Washington Free Beacon Matthew Continetti, Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram on today's All-Star Panel.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Trump Administration prepares for a second term, Republicans in the House and Senate are also putting their heads together to start the new year off with strong initiatives that put Americans at the center. Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) explains what priorities Republicans are putting at the top of their agenda, his thoughts on President-Elect Trump's recent Cabinet nominations, and why, despite potential challenges, he feels confident Republicans will be able to get meaningful work done with the House, Senate, and President working together.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back in July, President Biden announced he was withdrawing from the race for the White House and endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris. Vice President Harris quickly secured endorsements from nearly all major players in the Democratic Party and began her historic race against now-President-elect Donald Trump.Today, we're taking a look back at Bret's conversation with FOX News Political Analyst, Juan Williams, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent, Peter Doocy, and Editor-At-Large at The Spectator & Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech as they discussed what they believed Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic presidential nominee meant for the election.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What was predicted to be a toss-up race ended up being a historic sweep for President-Elect Trump -- who defied expectations by breaking the Blue Wall and securing a win within hours of polls closing.Now, as former President Trump prepares for his triumphant return to the White House, many questions remain. Why didn't Vice President Harris concede after a path to victory was no longer in the cards? What does this decision mean for the President-Elect's pre-existing court cases? And how will President Biden spend his final months in office now that President-elect Trump will be returning? Anchor of 'The Story' Martha MacCallum, Host of 'The Ben Domenech Podcast' Ben Domenech, and Co-Host of 'The Five' Harold Ford Jr. weigh in on the aftermath of an astonishing election night. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices