The Bret Baier Podcast

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All-Star Panel: Previewing President Trump's Prime Time Address Mar 04, 2025

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President Trump is set to take the stage tonight, where he's expected to lay out his legislative agenda in his address to a joint session of Congress. This prime-time speech comes just days after the President's intense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and just hours after the President paused aid to Ukraine and announced tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would begin within the week.

To preview the President's address, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Peter Doocy, Host of 'The Guy Benson Show' on FOX News Radio Guy Benson, and FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams join Bret on today's All-Star Panel.

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Common Ground: A Tribute To "The Miracle On Ice" Feb 27, 2025

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In 1980, the U.S. Olympic Hockey Team became memorable underdogs -- securing a shocking, yet symbolic win against the Soviets that has since been remembered as "The Miracle on Ice." Now, 45 years later, lawmakers are working together to find a way to give those hockey players the recognition they deserve.

Congressman Pete Stauber (R-MN) and Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) discuss the significance of that Olympic hockey game, what it meant for Americans, and why they felt called to create the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act.

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All-Star Panel: A Complex Web of Changing Relationships Feb 25, 2025

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French President Emmanuel Macron visited the White House this week, meeting with President Trump as the two leaders continue working together to find an end to the Russia-Ukraine War. Though the two countries haven't been walking fully in step, with the U.S. voting 'no' on a U.N. resolution condemning Russian aggression, the meeting was deemed positive by both world leaders who believe progress is being made toward arriving at peace talks.

Bret sits down with Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today Susan Page, FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar, and Republican Strategist Colin Reed to discuss this, President Trump's latest executive orders, and DOGE's continued efforts to slash spending on today's All-Star Panel.

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Inside Bret's Exclusive Department Tours On Capitol Hill Feb 20, 2025

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President Trump has hit the ground running with executive orders, making it clear that strengthening economic and energy policy is one of his top priorities. To get an inside look into how Capitol Hill is adjusting to the Trump Administration, Bret was given exclusive looks into both the Treasury Department & Interior Department.

Bret shares his discussions with both Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who spoke about the new Administration's efforts to reduce government spending and end the Russia-Ukraine War, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, who outlined how his Department is looking to unleash American energy production, build new pipelines, and improve infrastructure across the country.

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All-Star Panel: Debates Over DOGE & Peace Talks with Russia Feb 18, 2025

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Though Republicans and Democrats agree that government waste needs to be addressed, the disagreements are now coming from how this should happen. President Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency, which has been tasked with addressing government waste and fraud, now faces multiple privacy-related lawsuits. Meanwhile, overseas, landmark talks between Russia and America took place in Saudi Arabia, as the two countries discussed a potential end to the war in Ukraine.

Bret unpacks this and more with Editor-at-large of The Spectator Ben Domenech, former State Department Spokeswoman Marie Harf, and FOX News Radio Washington D.C. Correspondent Jared Halpern.

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Common Ground: Bipartisan Efforts to Locate Government Waste Feb 13, 2025

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Many federal agencies in Washington D.C. serve communities across the country — but how can government officials in D.C. know what the main issues and concerns are for Americans in these places when they work thousands of miles away from them?

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME) discuss how their bipartisan bill, the Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement (SWAMP) Act, is dedicated to relocating federal jobs out of Washington D.C. and closer to the communities they serve — allowing Americans to feel more connected to federal agencies. They also discuss the need to cut unnecessary spending on Capitol Hill, and how many lawmakers are willing to work across the aisle to find where this should be done.

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All-Star Panel: President Trump Talks Owning Gaza & Axing Government Spending Feb 11, 2025

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Head of the Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday — speaking to reporters about DOGE's efforts to fight waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. Additionally, the President has unveiled plans to take over the Gaza Strip, expressing a desire to rebuild Gaza and take it on as a "real estate development for the future."

To discuss this and more, Bret sits down with Founding Editor at The Washington Free Beacon Matthew Continetti, Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall, and FOX News Radio Washington D.C. Correspondent Jared Halpern on today's All-Star Panel.

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A Big Game Conversation With President Trump Feb 11, 2025

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President Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl on Sunday, but he sat down with FOX News' Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier prior to the game to discuss a busy first few weeks in office. He highlighted his administration’s rapid policy moves on border security, energy, and government efficiency, defending Elon Musk’s role at DOGE.

Later, the President describes what he thinks could unify a politically divided country. Plus, Bret shows off his Trump impression in front of the President himself.

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Common Ground: Addressing DOGE Concerns on Capitol Hill Feb 07, 2025

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What does President Trump's relationship with a heavily divided Congress look like after a flurry of actions and executive orders? And will lawmakers on Capitol Hill work to see eye-to-eye on issues like the government's budget, the border, and new departments like DOGE?

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) discuss how they're working across the aisle as co-chairs of the House Problem Solvers Caucus to ensure productive, efficient achievements are made in Washington regardless of disagreements that may exist between lawmakers.

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All-Star Panel: Cabinet Picks Move One Step Closer to Confirmation Feb 04, 2025

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After initial opposition from some Senate Republicans, both Health & Human Services Secretary Nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and National Intelligence Director nominee Tulsi Gabbard have secured the votes needed from committees to be sent to the full Senate for confirmation. Meanwhile, President Trump has made major moves regarding tariffs -- issuing an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports and declaring a 30-day pause on 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada after the two countries pledged to focus on border security.

To discuss this and more, Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Member Bill McGurn, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams join Bret for today's All-Star Panel.

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