The Bret Baier Podcast

The balance of power in Washington, D.C. depends on several tight races in the House and Senate.

With the election just days away, Incumbent Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall and Democratic Candidate Adam Hamilton are making their final pitches to voters. Bret speaks with them to explore their stances on the issues defining the contest.

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The midterm elections are now just a week away and the latest FOX News Power Rankings find that Democrats are set to retake the majority in the House, but the story is different for the Senate. Multiple battleground races remain a toss-up in the upper chamber. Meanwhile, President Trump continues to rally Republicans in the final days of campaigning to bolster the party's support.
Democratic Strategist and FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, Republican Strategist and Co-Founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed, and FOX News Audio Washington D.C. Political Anchor and Correspondent Jared Halpern discuss the close races that could decide which party takes control of the House and Senate and how the president's appearances around the nation is impacting those races.

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The U.S. national debt just surpassed $40 trillion, a staggering milestone that directly threatens America’s financial future.

Just five months after reaching $39 trillion, federal spending continues to soar across multiple presidential administrations. Bret examines how mandatory entitlement spending, mounting budget deficits, and soaring interest costs pushed our balance sheet to the brink, and what Washington must do before the crisis worsens.

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The midterms are now two weeks away and the latest FOX News Power Rankings find that a key voting bloc is slowly turning away from Republicans – rural voters. Meanwhile, the White House is touting its crackdown on fraud as President Trump announced the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program.

USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, FOX News Contributor and Outkick Columnist Mary Katharine Ham, and FOX News’ Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discuss the tight races that will determine the majorities in Congress and the Trump Administration’s actions targeting misuse of taxpayer funds.

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Housing affordability and the rising cost of living have become major challenges for millions of Americans, with skyrocketing mortgage rates and home prices pushing first-time homeownership to record-high ages.

House Financial Services Committee members Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) and Congressman Sam Liccardo (D-CA) discuss passing the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, potential bipartisan tax relief to unlock housing supply, and how former local leaders are working across the aisle to address the crisis.

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Former Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Jay Stratton opens up about his 16-year career investigating Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) for the U.S. government and why he believes humanity is not alone.

He discusses his new book, Out of the Shadows, detailing encounters near nuclear facilities, the ongoing race to reverse-engineer non-human technology, and the efforts to bring full transparency to the public.

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Amazon founder and Blue Origin creator Jeff Bezos joins Bret from the factory floor to discuss the upcoming New Glenn rocket flight in his mission to work more in space. He shares why AI is an "industrial bubble" worth having and addresses labor market fears.

He explains why the U.S. must beat China to the moon, how AI will drive massive productivity, and the future of Blue Origin.

This originally aired on Special Report Wednesday, October 7th, 2026.

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With just one month until the midterms, new FOX News power rankings reveal a razor-thin battle for control of Congress as President Trump hits the campaign trail to encourage higher Republican turnout. Meanwhile, as the conflict in Iran continues, the President has signed a new executive order aiming to lower diesel prices and relieve domestic supply chain pressures.

Democratic pollster Carly Cooperman, Washington Post columnist and FOX News contributor Mark Thiessen, and FOX News White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich analyze the White House’s midterm strategy, the economic fallout of foreign policy, and which key Senate races could deliver election night surprises.

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Former Obama White House Chief of Staff and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel discuss the Democratic Party's trajectory ahead of the November midterms and their strategy for flipping red seats blue.

He addresses internal party friction, his perspective on healthcare, and why he refuses to accept the nation's high rate of students reading below grade level. He also reflects on whether he will enter the 2028 presidential race and what it will take to bring meaningful change to a failed political status quo.

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Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone joins Special Report for an exclusive interview on his new book, The Steps: A Memoir.

Nearly five decades after Rocky launched his career, Sylvester reflects on his journey from a struggling actor to a global superstar. He shares why he chose to write his memoir now, the hard-earned lessons from his early job hustle, and the revelations behind his iconic career highs and lows.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in Washington, D.C., for a high-stakes summit with President Trump, as the U.S. and China navigate a vital moment with lots to discuss across trade, security, and technology.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the newly announced two-month extension of the Busan Agreement, the administration’s strategy for handling Iran amidst rising gas prices, and new efforts to manage AI risks. Secretary Bessent also shares the key economic indicators American voters should be watching closely ahead of November.

This originally aired on Special Report Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026.

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President Trump defended American power at the United Nations General Assembly while issuing stark warnings regarding the ongoing war with Iran. Meanwhile, the White House prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a high-stakes summit centered on trade, artificial intelligence, and global stability.

Fox News contributor Marie Harf, chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner Byron York, and Fox Business White House Correspondent Edward Lawrence analyze President Trump's UN speech, the geopolitical implications of the U.S.-China summit, and how rising gas prices and AI concerns could impact the upcoming midterm elections.

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As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, lawmakers are facing growing pressure from the public and tech leaders to establish clear guardrails while maintaining American competitiveness. Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA) discuss their bipartisan FRONTIER Act.

The Act addresses concerns about development risks, global competition with China, and the misuse of the technology. They explore how the federal government can balance strict safety standards with fostering innovation for AI's immense benefits.

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With under 50 days until the midterm elections, President Trump faces a complex balancing act, dismissing tech executives' safety warnings on AI while preparing for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, scrutiny mounts over a Russian oligarch bankrolling Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding, and escalating Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia increase disruption of global oil supplies.
Fox News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, Wall Street Journal editorial board member Bill McGurn, and Fox News Audio White House Reporter Jared Halpern unpack these economic, political, and national security challenges heading into the midterms.

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In just a handful of years, artificial intelligence has evolved from the realm of science fiction into an everyday reality. Now, one of the researchers who helped build this technology is sounding the alarm, warning that rapid AI advancement could pose an existential threat to humanity within the next decade.

Former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon joins Bret to discuss why he decided to leave two of the world's leading AI companies, the growing risks of the industry's race toward superintelligence, and what must be done to safeguard this new technology before it's too late.

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As President Trump commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the Ellipse, the White House gears up for a major midterm convention push in Dallas, a historical first for the party. Meanwhile, military tensions sharpen in the Persian Gulf following fresh U.S. air strikes against Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island.

USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, Former Deputy Chief of Staff for President George W. Bush Karl Rove, and FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson join Bret to unpack the GOP’s midterm campaign strategy and explain why some Republicans are opting to stay back home.

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A bipartisan effort is taking shape in Congress to protect houses of worship from targeted disruptions. Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC) discuss their co-sponsored legislation, the Right to Worship Act.

They describe how the bill creates a 100-foot protest-free buffer zone around religious services, safeguards First Amendment rights while stopping substantial disruptions, and brings together a diverse coalition of faith groups.

This originally aired on Special Report Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026.

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President Trump has launched heavy retaliatory strikes against Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, lawmakers passed an interim spending bill to avoid a fall government shutdown while Republicans push votes to force Democrats on the record over progressive policies ahead of November.
Democratic strategist and FOX News contributor Richard Fowler, Republican strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies Colin Reed, and FOX News Chief Congressional correspondent Chad Pergram discuss key Senate races, the GOP's upcoming midterm convention, and how global strategy and kitchen-table issues will shape control of Congress.

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With less than 70 days until the midterm elections and control of Congress at stake, shifting power rankings are turning once-safe seats into high-stakes toss-ups. Republican Media Consultant Alex Castellanos and Democratic Strategist Matt Bennett debate whether a rising wave of Democratic Socialism will energize conservative voters or if backlash against President Trump will tip the balance to Democrats.

They also analyze pivotal Senate matchups across the country, examining how primary battles and controversial candidates in states like Texas, Michigan, and Massachusetts could redefine the political landscape.

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As Iran’s currency reaches a record low, the U.S. is adding further pressure with a new wave of sanctions, dubbed “Operation Economic Outcast.” Meanwhile, the Trump Administration secures a major Supreme Court win over mail-in ballots.

Opinion Editor of ‘The Daily Wire’ Ben Domenech, Former State Dept Spokesperson under Obama Marie Harf, and FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson join Bret to unpack what this strategic shift means for President Trumps Iran strategy moving forward, as well as give their analysis of their analysis of CIA Director John Radcliffe’s clandestine meeting with Vladimir Putin and the Supreme Court’s decision on mail-in balloting.

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