The Bret Baier Podcast

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One on One: President Donald J. Trump May 19, 2026

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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.

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One on One: Former People's Liberation Army Colonel Zhou Bo May 14, 2026

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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.

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One-On-One: Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd May 12, 2026

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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.

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Exclusive: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz May 07, 2026

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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.

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Making The Case for America with Martha MacCallum & Charles Payne May 05, 2026

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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.

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Exclusive: General Motors CEO Mary Barra Apr 30, 2026

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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.

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The Case for America: Steve Case Apr 28, 2026

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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.

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Common Ground: Tim Shriver on How to Solve Our Problems, Together Apr 23, 2026

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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.

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The Case for America: Author Arthur Brooks Apr 21, 2026

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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

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Exclusive: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Apr 16, 2026

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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.

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