The Bret Baier Podcast

Though lawmakers often find themselves on far different sides of the aisle, many of them are putting differences aside to send an important message to Americans: the electoral process can be trusted. Former Governor James Martin (R-NC) and former Governor Mike Easley (D-NC) join Bret to share why they feel it's crucial to remind the American people of the work election officials do to ensure elections are fair and honest, especially with an incredibly close presidential race. 

Later, they discuss the vital role North Carolina will play in this election as a key battleground state.

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With only two weeks until Election Day and early voting open in many states, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are spending their final moments on the campaign trail making the case to voters who could make or break them in this exceptionally tight race. 

As the power to choose the next president lays predominantly in the hands of seven battleground states, editor for Townhall.com and FOX News Contributor Katie Pavlich, FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar join Bret to discuss how effective the two candidates' campaign strategies seem to be on the ground, what can be gleaned from recent polls, and what factors will likely determine who wins the presidential race.

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Despite making many high-profile media appearances last week, many Americans continue voicing frustrations about Vice President Kamala Harris speaking vaguely on issues like immigration and the economy. Over an intense thirty minutes, Bret sat down with the Vice President for an exclusive interview where he focused on these issues -- asking the Democratic presidential nominee the questions Americans have about how she plans to fix the border, lower prices & exhibit strength on the world stage.

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As former President Donald Trump has continued to gain momentum in the race for the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris has agreed to a one-on-one sit down with FOX News' Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier on Wednesday. 

For a conversation on where the race stands just three weeks from Election Day, Bret is joined by FOX News Audio White House Correspondent, Jared Halpern, former Speechwriter for President George W. Bush, Marc Thiessen, and Democratic pollster Carly Cooperman.

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As countless communities in the Southeast start rebuilding after Hurricane Helene and Florida residents braced to see how badly Hurricane Milton would destroy the Tampa Bay area, all hands are on deck when it comes to recovery efforts. Walmart U.S. CEO & President John Furner discusses how Walmart has stepped forward to support local communities in North Carolina, and how they'll continue to do so in Western Florida.

Later, he discusses his overall thoughts on the current state of the economy, and efforts to keep prices down as the holiday season nears.

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As several Southeastern communities pick up the pieces after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the region, another alarmingly powerful storm is barreling toward the Gulf Coast of Florida — leading to pressing concerns about whether enough resources will be available to rebuild following the historic back-to-back storms. This, while former President Trump and Vice President Harris aim to make the most of their final days on campaign trail.

To discuss this and more, Bret sits down with Chief Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner Byron York, Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today Susan Page, and FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Peter Doocy on this week's All-Star Panel.

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Earlier this week, Iran fired roughly 180 missiles onto Israeli soil. As Israel weighs how to retaliate, the country's allies, including the U.S., are working to ensure conflict in the region isn't taken to a new, dangerous level. Retired 4 Star General, Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War, and FOX News Senior Strategic Analyst General Jack Keane joins Bret to discuss how he believes Israel may respond and what direction he believes the conflict is heading in.

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Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz introduced themselves to the American people last night on the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate stage. Overseas, Israel is weighing how to retaliate after Iran launched roughly 180 missiles onto Israeli soil.

Co-anchor of America’s Newsroom, Host of the Perino On Politics podcast, Dana Perino, Democratic Strategist and co-host of The Five Jessica Tarlov, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discuss how the vice presidential debate encouraged Americans that civility in politics can be restored, why Iran's attack on Israel could be dangerously pivotal in the Middle East, and more on today's All-Star Panel.

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U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has warned Americans that people who spend more than three hours a day on social media face double the risk of experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms. That's why many lawmakers are putting their political differences aside to unite on a more important agreement: we have to protect children from the harm social media can do.

Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) and Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) join Bret to discuss the story behind how they came together as parents to create the 'Stop the Scroll Act,' a new piece of bipartisan legislation that would create a mental health warning label requirement for social media platforms. 

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Leaders from across the globe gathered in New York City this week for the United Nations 79th General Assembly, meeting at a time when alarming tensions in the Middle East and continued aggression from China has the United States and its' allies deeply troubled. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, House Speaker Mike Johnson continues fighting to avoid a government shutdown.

To discuss what's happening overseas and here at home, Bret sits down with former State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and former Tennessee Congressman and co-host of 'The Five,' Harold Ford Jr.

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