The Bret Baier Podcast

After becoming the first U.S. hockey players to bring home Olympic gold in over four decades, Team USA members Connor Hellebuyck, Matthew Tkachuck, and Brady Tkachuck sat down with Bret to discuss their win, reflecting on their initial moments back home, their meeting with President Trump, and how it feels to become the role models they once looked up to.   This Interview first aired on Tuesday, February 24th, on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A solution to the Israel-Palestine dilemma has eluded world leaders for decades, but that hasn’t stopped the search for a permanent answer to ensure long-term stability. Founding Executive Director of the Principles for Peace Foundation, Hiba Qasas and Former Israeli Diplomat, Nadav Tamir join to discuss their joint efforts to bring forth a sustainable peace plan in Gaza, explaining what compromises still need to be made, and if current efforts are on the right track.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump spoke for nearly two hours during his State of the Union address Tuesday evening, touting the achievements of his first year back in office and addressing voter concerns over healthcare, housing, and much more.   Republican Strategist and Co-Founder of South and Hill Strategies Colin Reed, Former Chief of Staff to the Biden White House Press Office Yemisi Egbewole, and FOX News Congressional Correspondent Bill Melugin join Bret to break down the post-State of the Union atmosphere on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to hear their perspective on what makes America great. His conversation with Dr. Douglas Brinkley, a seasoned historian, commentator, and professor, is one of those conversations. ‘The Case for America’ will be available at all major retailers on June 16th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday’s Geneva talks ended without a breakthrough as Iranian live-fire drills escalated tensions near U.S. naval forces. Meanwhile, U.S.-brokered Russia-Ukraine negotiations concluded day one with little progress reported. Co-Host of The Five and Democratic Strategist Jessica Tarlov, Chief Communications Officer at Targeted Victory Matt Gorman, and FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Peter Doocy join the panel to discuss the U.S. role in these high-stakes meetings and whether a diplomatic win can help President Trump break the "midterm curse." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As negotiations between the U.S. and Iran enter a critical second week, a substantial U.S. naval buildup in the region has signaled concerns about another potential conflict. Former UN Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley joined Bret on Tuesday to unpack the current state of the negotiations, explaining what these talks mean for both the future of the Iranian people and the legacy of President Trump.  Later, Nikki weighs in on the upcoming midterm elections, delivering a dire warning to Republicans over their lack of economic messaging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearly seven years after the death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, new information about his inner circle may finally see the light of day. FOX News Contributor Karl Rove, Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today Susan Page, and FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to unpack this week’s developments in the Epstein files, the looming DHS funding battle, and how these issues will impact the congressional landscape come midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) uncovers the "urgent" investigation into illegal Chinese-linked biolabs discovered in Las Vegas and California. Senator Hawley, a member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, warns of a potential pattern of CCP infiltration and demands to know the full extent of this clandestine network. Plus, the Senator sounds off on his recent confrontation with Netflix’s CEO over "highly sexualized" children's programming and the platform's push for a streaming monopoly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an exclusive interview with Bret Baier on Tuesday, FBI Director Kash Patel discussed the current state of law enforcement in the United States. He shared his insights on the handling of the Epstein files' release, the ongoing Nancy Guthrie case, and the recent seizure of election-related documents from a Fulton County election office. Director Patel also weighed in on the escalating tensions in Minnesota regarding ICE operations and explained the reasoning for the limited release of information concerning Thomas Matthew Crooks, the individual behind the attempted assassination of President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro sat down with Bret on Thursday to discuss the growing tensions between local residents and ICE in Minnesota and where he stands on the increasingly controversial position of collaborating with ICE. Governor Shapiro also clarifies his past comment criticizing Vice President JD Vance over an X post on Holocaust Remembrance Day, shares the nuances in his own view on religion, and reflects on the arson attack perpetrated against he and his family in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices