The Bret Baier Podcast

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Ambassador Greer on Tariffs, USMCA & the Economy Jul 28, 2026

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As foreign leaders criticize the Trump administration’s latest wave of tariffs targeting 60 economies, questions remain over their economic impact and potential pushback on Capitol Hill. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer explains how Section 301 authority is being used to combat forced labor practices, level the playing field for American workers, and navigate USMCA talks with Mexico.

Plus, Ambassador Greer weighs in on the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate decision, manufacturing job trends, and what new trade investigations could mean for future tariffs.

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Iran War Escalation: Will US Air Strikes Force a Deal? Jul 23, 2026

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After U.S. forces launched more strikes against Iranian targets, rising gas prices and weapon shortages spark bipartisan alarm.

Fox News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, Fox News Contributor Jason Riley, and Axios Political Reporter Stef Kight dissect Capitol Hill's growing uneasiness over the military action, the $40 billion cost of it, and whether economic pressure or full military escalation will break the stalemate over Iran's nuclear program. They also discuss President Trump’s threat to begin targeting Iran's infrastructure, including bridges and power plants.

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All-Star Panel: Middle East Escalation & Midterm Power Rankings Jul 21, 2026

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As President Trump meets with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House to discuss de-escalation, the administration continues to weigh strikes deeper inside Iran following the deaths of three U.S. service members. Meanwhile, new Fox News Power Rankings indicate a razor-thin battle for control of Congress, with the fight for the Senate coming down to just four toss-up states.

Former Tennessee Congressman and co-host of The Five Harold Ford Jr., former speechwriter for George W. Bush and AEI resident fellow Marc Thiessen, and FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join Bret to discuss how foreign policy objectives, rising gas prices, and the growing influence of Democratic Socialists will shape the key races ahead of November.

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Trey Yingst One-on-One with President Trump Jul 16, 2026

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As the U.S. intensifies its air campaign against Iran following the collapse of the recent ceasefire, President Trump has issued a stark new ultimatum: “We’re gonna knock out all their power plants, we're gonna knock out all their bridges, unless they get to the table and negotiate.”

FOX’s Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst sat down with President Trump earlier this week to discuss the escalating conflict, from the intelligence that triggered the initial intervention and his renewed threats on energy infrastructure to the looming possibility of a ground campaign in the near future.

This interview took place on Tuesday, 07/14, and originally aired on Special Report.

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All-Star Panel: Lindsey Graham’s Legacy & Escalation in the Gulf Jul 14, 2026

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Following the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a high-stakes scramble has begun for his South Carolina seat—and the battle for President Trump’s endorsement is already heating up.

Former Obama State Department Spokesperson Marie Harf, Former South Carolina Congressman and FOX News Contributor Trey Gowdy, and FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join Bret to unpack what the loss of Lindsey Graham means for the future of the Senate, how the Middle East crisis impacts U.S. strategy, and where the GOP stands ahead of this year's midterms.

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All-Star Panel: The Collapse of the Iran Ceasefire Jul 09, 2026

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Despite a promising few initial weeks, the Iran ceasefire appears to have totally collapsed following Iranian airstrikes on a U.S. aircraft carrier. With hostilities resuming, the conflict appears poised for escalation, with President Trump even musing about potential military action on Kharg Island.

FOX News Political Analyst Guy Benson, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and Axios Political Reporter Stef Kight join to discuss the consequences of the Iran ceasefire’s collapse, both in the Middle East and back here at home. They also take a look at President Trump’s new manufacturing agreement with Ukraine and whether it could spell new hope in their defense against Russia.

This segment first aired on Wednesday, 07/08, on Special Report.

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All-Star Panel: NATO Summits, "Trump Accounts," and Senate Scandals Jul 07, 2026

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As the conflict in Iran winds down, President Trump travels to Turkey for a NATO Summit, while back home, the Democratic Party’s push to regain a Senate majority faces a significant hurdle following sexual assault allegations against Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner.

FOX News political analyst Guy Benson, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, and Wall Street Journal White House Reporter Philip Wegmann join Bret to discuss the shifting political landscape. They examine the fallout from the Iran conflict, the opening hours of the “Trump Accounts,” and what this latest scandal means for the Democrats' Senate aspirations.

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One on One: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Jul 02, 2026

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President Trump’s criticism of NATO predates his presidency, but recent U.S. military operations in Iran have tested the alliance like never before. Amid the growing tension, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has managed to maintain a remarkably cordial relationship with the president, and he sat down with Bret last week to discuss the delicate balancing act of navigating Washington's demands while keeping the rest of the alliance unified. Later, the Secretary General also weighs in on the latest breakthrough in Iran negotiations and the critical state of the Russia-Ukraine war.

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The Case for America: Why America’s Core Values are Still Worth Defending Jun 30, 2026

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With America’s 250th birthday just over the horizon, Bret set out to explore why the nation’s core values are still worth defending. In his latest book, ‘The Case for America,’ he spoke with historians, commentators, and business leaders across the country to find out.

This special "best of" episode revisits the perspectives of three of those individuals: UNITE Founder and Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver, Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice – who each make their own powerful argument on behalf of our nation.

Get your copy of The Case for America today, available now at all major retailers.

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Common Ground: Preserving America’s Beauty Jun 25, 2026

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It can be easy to take our national parks for granted, but behind their natural beauty, there lies generations of leaders who have fought tooth and nail to preserve them. Those efforts are still ongoing today.

Congressmen Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Jared Huffman (D-CA) sat down with Bret to discuss their bipartisan bill aimed at protecting our public lands - the Great American Outdoors Act 250 - and explain why they believe our national parks are still worth protecting today. The two also weigh in on the rise of the democratic socialist movement and how they plan to work together in the future.

This segment first aired Wednesday, 06/24 on Special Report.

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