The Bret Baier Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Democrats Struggle To Pivot On Midterm Messaging Apr 12, 2022

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This week, Bret sits down with FOX News Contributor and Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech, former Democratic Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of The Five, Harold Ford Jr., and Political Editor at National Journal and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar.

The panel breaks down how the latest inflation numbers may pose challenges for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections and weigh in on the Biden administration's new plans to combat gun violence in the wake of rising crime across the United States.

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The World Reacts To Carnage In Bucha Apr 05, 2022

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This week, Bret sits down with FOX News Foreign Correspondent, Trey Yingst, Chief Political Correspondent at the Washington Examiner, Byron York, and FOX News Political Analyst, Juan Williams to discuss the geopolitical fallout from the graphic images coming out of Bucha, a suburb northwest of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.

Later, the panel pivots to domestic matters, weighing in on the backlash the Biden administration is facing from its decision to revoke Trump-era pandemic border restrictions.

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Navigating A Fine Line At Home & Abroad Mar 29, 2022

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This week, Bret sits down with National Political Correspondent for NPR Mara Liasson, co-founder and President of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan, and former speechwriter for George W. Bush and AEI Resident Fellow, Marc Thiessen, to discuss the implications of President Biden's remarks about Russian President Vladimir Putin remaining in power.

Later, the panel pivots to the President's domestic agenda, as the administration faces pressure from both parties on its upcoming budget proposal, while inflation continues to loom over the Democrat's midterm hopes.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson & Brussels: How It All Plays Out Mar 22, 2022

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This week, Bret sits down with Democratic Strategist and Syndicated Talk Radio Host, Leslie Marshall, Founding Editor at Washington Free Beacon and AEI Resident Fellow Matthew Continetti, and FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergam to break down the nomination hearings of President Biden's Supreme Court Justice nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Later, the panel breaks down the President's trip to meet with NATO leaders and share their insight on how both Russia's war on Ukraine, as well as the Supreme Court confirmation hearings, may play out.

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What Is The Endgame In Ukraine? Mar 15, 2022

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This week, Bret sits down with FOX News Chief Washington Correspondent, Mike Emmanuel, former Tennessee Congressman and co-host of The Five, Harold Ford Jr., and Founder and Publisher of The Federalist and Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech.

The panel weighs in on President Zelenskyy's upcoming address to Congress, whether sanctions might be pushing Russia towards further economic interdependence with China, and analyze President Biden's upcoming trip to Brussels.

They also pay tribute to FOX News video journalist Pierre Zakrzewski, who was killed outside of Kyiv while newsgathering.

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Russia, Ukraine, & Oil: Why Energy Matters Mar 08, 2022

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This week, Bret sits down with Republican Strategist and former Campaign Manager for Senator Scott Brown, Colin Reed, Political Editor at the National Journal, Josh Kraushaar, and Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Cook Political Report, Amy Walter, to break down the latest in Russia's war on Ukraine.

Plus, they discuss how rising gas prices have been affected by the conflict, as the Biden administration moves to ban Russian oil imports.

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Challenges Loom Over President Biden’s First SOTU Address Mar 01, 2022

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This week, Bret is joined by Co-founder and President of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief, Susan Page, and Anchor and Executive Editor of The Story on The Fox News Channel, Martha MacCallum, to preview President Biden's State of the Union Address.

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine looming over the President's first State of the Union address, the panel breaks down the challenges President Biden faces both domestically and internationally, and what he might say to address the concerns of the American people.

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A Look Back At President Biden's First 100 Days In Office Feb 26, 2022

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As the nation prepares for President Biden's State of The Union address on Tuesday, we're revisiting the panel's discussion of President Biden's first 100 days in office.

Bret sat down with National Editor of the Cook Political Report Amy Walter, Co-Founder, and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan, and Main Street columnist for The Wall Street Journal Bill McGurn, the panel weighed in on immigration and border security, progress on a bipartisan infrastructure bill and more.

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Are Sanctions Enough? Feb 22, 2022

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This week, Bret sits down with FOX News Washington Correspondent Mark Meredith, and Chief Political Correspondent at The Washington Examiner Byron York to discuss President Biden’s announcement to levy sanctions against Russia during today’s press conference.

Later, the panel weighs in on congressional responses to sanctions as a deterrent to a possible outbreak of war in Ukraine.

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A Pivotal Week For Diplomacy In Ukraine Feb 15, 2022

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This week, Bret sits down with former South Carolina Congressman Trey Gowdy, FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and former Tennessee Congressman and co-Host of The Five, Harold Ford Jr., to discuss the latest in the United States' diplomatic efforts with Russia along the Ukraine border.

Later, the panel weighs in on the latest filings from Special Counsel John Durham's investigation into the origins of the Russia probe.

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