The Bret Baier Podcast

The Strait of Hormuz remains shuttered, and the economic fallout of the 90-day Iran conflict is officially arriving on U.S. shores. With the midterm elections looming, the "wartime economy" has shifted from a theoretical threat to a primary reality. Former Deputy Chief of Staff to George W. Bush Karl Rove, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Peter Doocy join Bret to analyze the current state of negotiations and what the war’s economic effects mean for the looming midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the cost-of-living rising, a new bipartisan effort is aiming for the housing crisis. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed the House this week with overwhelming support. Congressmen French Hill (R-AR) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) joined Bret to discuss how this legislation intends to lower the barrier to entry for first-time homebuyers across the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off a critical summit in Beijing, President Donald J. Trump sits down with Bret Baier for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview. As a massive political battle brews back home over rising energy costs and a high-stakes redistricting fight ahead of the midterms, President Trump sets the record straight on the future of Taiwan, A.I. supremacy, and trade with America's fiercest rival. Plus, the President pulls back the curtain on the current state of the Iran conflict and CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s clandestine meeting with Cuban officials. This interview was recorded Friday, 05/15/26. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As trade tensions simmer and inflationary pressures reshape the global economy, President Trump has arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with President Xi Jinping. With American interests hanging in the balance, understanding the internal calculus of the CCP is more critical than ever. One individual deeply familiar with China’s decision-making process is former People's Liberation Army Colonel and Senior Fellow at the Center for International Security and Strategy, Zhou Bo. He spoke to Bret to share the Chinese perspective on critical issues like the Iran war and Taiwanese independence, as well as where he sees U.S-China relations going in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Outside of China, few understand the inner workings of the CCP better than former Australian Prime Minister, Global President of the Asia Society in New York, and Author of On Xi Jinping, Kevin Rudd. With President Trump’s trip to China fast approaching, he joined Bret to dissect the primary objectives of this month’s summit, the tenuous politics of Taiwan and the Strait of Hormuz, and what a “win” for the U.S. would look like when talks conclude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Iran continues to impede transit through the Strait of Hormuz, when does the time come for the United Nations to step up? U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, sat down with Bret to discuss the international community’s role in the conflict and how Iran will play into President Trump’s upcoming negotiations with China. This interview first aired on Wednesday, 05/06, on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a nation increasingly defined by its political divisions, what is it that still holds America together? That is the question Bret set out to answer in his latest book, The Case for America: An Argument on Behalf of Our Nation. Host of ‘Making Money with Charles Payne,’ Charles Payne, and Host of ‘The Story,’ Martha MacCallum join Bret to weigh in on the top news stories of the day, and share their own personal cases for America. The Case for America is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite gas prices hitting a four-year high amid conflict in Iran, GM CEO Mary Barra is staying the course. She joined Bret on Wednesday to discuss navigating economic volatility, a cooling EV market, and the rising competitive threat from China. This interview first aired on Wednesday, 04/29, on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the nation’s 250th anniversary approaches, Bret Baier’s upcoming book, The Case for America, explores our core values through the eyes of top historians and leaders. In this episode, AOL Co-Founder Steve Case joins Bret to discuss his role in the internet revolution, insights from venture capital, and his personal "case for America." The Case for America hits shelves May 5th, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the Information Age, democracy faces an emerging threat in the form of political polarization. Fortunately, it is not without a solution. Chairman of Special Olympics International and Founder of UNITE, Tim Shriver, sat down with Bret to go over his efforts to turn down the temperature of American politics through the creation of the “Dignity Barometer,” an eight-point scale that aims to help Americans of opposing views work together to solve their problems by giving them an objective way to measure the “dignity” of political rhetoric. This interview first aired on Tuesday, 04/21, on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, many of its core values are on trial, but they don’t have to be. Bret’s upcoming book, The Case for America features historians, commentators, and business leaders from across the nation who share their perspectives on what makes our nation great. In this interview, Harvard Professor & Bestselling Author Arthur Brooks joined Bret to share his perspective on our nation’s history, how to solve our political divisions and answer one simple question: “What is the case for America?” The Case for America will be available at all major retailers on May 5th, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While rising gas prices fueled by the Iran conflict have heightened economic anxiety, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan remains optimistic. In a recent interview with Bret, Moynihan provided a high-level analysis of current market stressors and explained his confidence in the U.S. economy. Additionally, he discussed his philanthropic initiatives ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary, including preserving presidential history and expanding youth access to golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As U.S.-Iran talks stall and President Trump initiates a naval blockade, Congress returns to a record DHS shutdown and two scandal-ridden resignations. Former Biden White House Press Office Chief of Staff Yemisi Egbewole, former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush Karl Rove, and FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to analyze the escalating conflict and the post-recess congressional agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just days after the U.S. sent a delegation to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, President Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the future of negotiations uncertain. Vice President JD Vance joined Bret on Monday to share what happened in the days between his departure and today’s blockade, explaining whether any progress was made, and what the next steps may look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid the longest funding lapse in the history of the U.S. Government, the Department of Homeland Security has seen a change in leadership, but before former Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin can fully take charge of the department, he first needs to convince Democrats to restore its funding. Newly appointed Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin sat down with Bret on Monday to discuss his approach to leading the embattled department, clearing the air on his stance towards sanctuary cities and ICE reforms, how his approach will differ from his predecessor, and sharing what he feels are the biggest pros and cons of his new position. This interview first aired Monday, 04/06 on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 8:00 PM, April 7th, deadline just two hours away, Iran faces imminent strikes on its infrastructure unless it reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Former Tennessee Congressman, Harold Ford Jr., Former South Carolina Congressman and Host of ‘The Trey Gowdy Podcast’, Trey Gowdy, and FOX News Correspondent Mark Meredith discuss the ultimatum’s economic implications and share their predictions for what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Operation Epic Fury enters its second month, U.S leadership has begun exploring avenues to withdraw from the region – and one country has already offered to help. Pakistan’s ambassador to the U.S., Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, sat down with Bret on Monday to discuss the role Pakistan hopes to play in bringing the U.S-Iran conflict to an end. Later, Ambassador Sheikh helps unpack the current state of the war between his homeland and Afghanistan. This interview first aired Monday, 03/30/2026 on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the first month of Operation Epic Fury concludes, the conflict has put the spotlight on Iran’s secret weapon: control of the Strait of Hormuz. Executive Director of Serve America PAC Marie Harf, Co-Founder of South and Hill Strategies Colin Reed, and FOX News Senior Correspondent Benjamin Hall join to share their perspectives on the Iran conflict, explaining the pros and cons of Operation Epic Fury, its wildly different perception among Republicans and Democrats, and how it has impacted both global markets and diplomatic relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As midterms approach, House Speaker Mike Johnson joined Bret to discuss a GOP leadership facing Senate gridlock over Voter ID and a global economy reeling from shipping route closures. In this interview, Johnson explains the Democratic opposition to the SAVE Act and the path forward for DHS funding. He also weighs in on the Iran conflict's economic fallout, the possibility of "boots on the ground," and his confidence in holding the House majority. This interview first aired Thursday, 3/26/26, on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, many of its core values are on trial, but they don’t have to be. Bret’s upcoming book, ‘The Case for America,’ features historians, commentators, and business leaders from across the nation who share their perspectives on what makes our nation great. In this episode, David Rubenstein, Co-Founder of one of America’s leading private equity firms, joins Bret to answer the question: “What is the case for America?” ‘The Case for America’ will be available at all major retailers on May 6th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices