The Fox News Rundown

Since 1894, Americans have observed Labor Day on the first Monday in September, celebrating the American worker. Today, we’re bringing you a special episode with plenty of light, fun business news.Fox Business co-anchors of The Big Money Show, Taylor Riggs and Brian Brenberg, get together to break down the surge in Labor Day travel, the pros and cons of a “Dual Income No Kids” lifestyle, and Subway getting into the value menu wars game with their limited-time $7 footlong sandwich offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A large number of schools return to session this week across the nation, with a persisting problem--teacher shortages. Districts in many states are looking for answers to the staffing issues, and are also looking to re-engage students with cellphone bans taking effect in states like Indiana, Louisiana, South Carolina and Florida. FOX Business Correspondent Lydia Hu joins the Rundown to discuss what is causing teacher shortages, how cellphone bans may impact the classroom, and what states are doing to ensure students have access to high level education.The youngest baby boomers turn 60 this year, and many hope to retire soon. However, Americans are worse off financially than their elder boomers, who retired before them. About one in four Americans over 50 have no retirement savings and never expect to retire. Senior Policy Advisor at the AARP Public Policy Institute, David John, joins to explain the most effective ways to prepare for retirement and how Baby Boomers have placed a strain on Americans’ retirement plans.Plus, commentary from host of the Kennedy Saves The World podcast, Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest polling from FOX News shows a changed 2024 race. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump are polling within the margin of error in the crucial Sun Belt states like Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina.  FOX News Decision Desk Director Arnon Mishkin and FOX Decision Desk member Daron Shaw explained why the bump in support for the Harris campaign may not constitute a “surge” like the media is saying.Hear their full conversation on the FOX News Rundown ExtraPhoto Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Election Day approaches, both candidates focus on campaigning in crucial battleground states like Georgia, and North Carolina. The Bible Belt region will play a critical role in determining the next president. Georgia is considered a "purple" state following President Joe Biden's win in 2020, and former President Donald Trump is striving to win it back. Tia Mitchell, Washington Correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins to discuss what each candidate needs to do to win over voters in the Peach State and why the economy is such an important issue for its residents.The Sunbelt states of Arizona and Nevada will be crucial players in determining the winner of the 2024 election. With top issues like the border being prominent in the region -- where are voters standing now that the race is between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris? And how will both candidates embracing the 'no tax on tips' proposal impact voters in cities like Las Vegas, where the service and hospitality industries have major influence? The Hill National Political Reporter Julia Manchester breaks down the political dynamics in the region, the ways Republicans and Democrats are aiming to make their case to Sunbelt voters, and how other issues like abortion play heavily in states like these. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether it is Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East, or China’s frequent menacing of Taiwan, 2024 has been a year filled with heightened tensions on the world stage.Former U.S. National Security Advisor under President Trump, H.R. McMaster, joined the Rundown this week to give some analysis on what he believes the U.S. should be doing to confront these foreign policy issues.Hear our full, unedited conversation with retired Lt. General McMaster, who gave his insight on major international crises and shared some lessons from his book “At War With Ourselves” on the Fox News Rundown Extra.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In presidential politics, only one number matters. 270 votes are needed in order for a candidate to become president, and although 200 million Americans will vote in the 2024 Presidential Election, the campaigns are focusing on winning over voters in a select number of battleground states. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar examines the 2024 electoral map and discusses the pathways for former President Trump and Vice President Harris to win the presidency. For decades, Democrats could rely on “Blue Wall” states in the upper Midwest to swing their way in presidential elections. However, all that changed in 2016 when Donald Trump won Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, shaping his path to victory in the presidential election. As former President Trump and Vice President Harris compete for the White House, many are watching the region to see whether the wall will hold for Democrats once again. Managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics Kyle Kondik explains what each candidate must do to win over voters in these states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the brutal Hamas 'October 7th' attack that killed more than twelve hundred Israelis, Israel has vowed to rid Gaza of the terrorist group's control. But to ensure another 'October 7th' event won't happen again, a post-war plan for Gaza needs to be put in place for both reconstruction and new governance. What could that that plan look like? Meanwhile, in a daring rescue mission, Israeli commandos rescued a 52-year-old Bedouin man from Hamas captivity. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with John Spencer, the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point, who says the key to the future of Gaza is making sure Hamas has no control over the Palestinian people. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As kids head back to school in the fall, education is top of mind for parents and guardians who are forced to navigate the challenges and costs facing America’s education system. On Fox Business Network at 8 PM Eastern, Lydia Hu anchors special coverage for parents to get the full playbook on how to handle these issues.Parents’ rights have become a big 2024 topic, and along with it, the ability to choose the schooling best for your child. One school choice advocate says while the debate has been politicized, the opportunity can be life-changing.Fox Business’ Lydia Hu spoke with senior fellow at the American Federation for Children, Denisha Allen, about how school choice in Florida set her on a better path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump are polling within the margin of error in the crucial Sun Belt states like Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina. Both candidates continue to focus much of their campaigning in the battleground states, with VP Harris wrapping up a bus tour in Georgia and former President Trump visiting swing districts in Michigan yesterday. Director of the FOX News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin and FOX Decision Desk member Daron Shaw discuss why the bump in support for the Harris campaign may not constitute a “surge” like the media is saying and why the polling data forecasts that Sunbelt states like Arizona, how the gender gap issue will impact voters in 2024, and Nevada will likely be decided by a point or two in November.Congress has been on a quest for answers in recent years on a subject matter that is out of this world. Last July, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing investigating unidentified anomalous phenomenon, or UAPs. At the hearing were members of the military who shared eyewitness accounts of their experiences with unexplained phenomena. Former Director of the Pentagon Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program Luis Elizondo joins the Rundown to discuss one of the most famous encounters with a UAP, why the government may not be forthcoming with intelligence, and information from his book 'Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs.'Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of “Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.”Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a rare set of meetings this week, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan was in Beijing to speak with the Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials to discuss the flow of illicit synthetic drugs, A-I safety and direct military communication. The three days of meetings come as tensions with China have spiked concerning the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea. There was also talk of a possible face to face between President Biden and President Xi with just five months left in office for the current administration. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Gordon G. Chang, China expert and author of the book 'Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America' which is out October 1, 2024, who shares his thoughts on the meetings, what could have been accomplished and how China could be interfering in our upcoming election. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices