The Bret Baier Podcast

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As ongoing operations in Iran and the Middle East raise concerns over depleted missile stockpiles, the Pentagon is moving rapidly to revitalize the nation's defense industrial base. Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey outlines how the U.S. is scaling up production with defense industry partners. He addresses the administration's efforts to overcome supply chain bottlenecks to keep pace with global threats.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump announces the U.S. is walking away from the temporary truce with Iran just as key primary battles unfold in Florida and Alaska. Co-host of The Five Jessica Tarlov, Chief Political Correspondent for The Washington Examiner Byron York, and FOX News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy dissect the White House's foreign policy maneuvering, high-stakes Senate races, and how economic anxieties could shape November's election outcomes.They analyze a surging movement of Democratic Socialists forcing both parties to rethink their strategies for the upcoming midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After surprising primary election results shook up Wisconsin, whether a progressive wave will sweep the Democratic Party this midterm cycle remains to be seen. Former advisor to the Biden White House Yemisi Egbewole, Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway, and editor-in-chief of Jewish Insider Josh Kraushaar assess the fallout from these unexpected primary outcomes.Later, the panel examines the national security implications of a recent immigration fraud scheme involving Chinese nationals, and they react to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s departure from the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Trump demands compensation from Iran amid mounting economic pressure and lingering uncertainty over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, primary voters head to the polls in high-stakes races across Wisconsin and South Carolina.  Democratic strategist Leslie Marshall, founding editor of the Washington Free Beacon Matthew Continetti, and FOX News Audio White House reporter Jared Halpern weigh in on the White House’s strategy in the Middle East, analyze the influence of Democratic Socialists ahead of the midterms, and explain what these compounding pressures mean for both parties in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following DSA-backed candidate Abdul El-Sayed's narrow primary victory in Michigan, the Democratic Party faces growing internal divisions. At the same time, Republicans prepare to capitalize on the shift ahead of the midterms. Axios political reporter Stef Kight, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, and FOX News contributor Jason Riley join guest host and co-anchor of America Reports John Roberts to analyze the leftward turn of the Democratic Party. Later, they dive into the U.S.-Iran dispute over the Strait of Hormuz and the uncertain future of U.S. strategy in the Middle East. This originally aired on Special Report Wednesday August 5th, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, Bret sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for an in-depth assessment of the current state of the war in Ukraine. In the conversation, President Zelenskyy opens up about what "winning" looks like on the ground, the rapid rise of military tech partnerships with the U.S., and why Ukraine urgently needs a "winter package" of anti-ballistic defenses. He highlights his concerns about Russia's involvement in Iran's attacks on Middle Eastern countries and its impact on U.S. support for Ukraine.  This interview took place on Tuesday, 07/28, and originally aired on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Senate votes to pass a bipartisan sanctions bill aimed at cutting off the funding driving Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) examine how the bill targets Russia's shadow fleet.  They also discuss primary energy buyers like China, the lasting foreign policy legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, and how bipartisan cooperation remains essential to maintaining American strength abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices