The Bret Baier Podcast

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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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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As U.S.-Iran talks stall and President Trump initiates a naval blockade, Congress returns to a record DHS shutdown and two scandal-ridden resignations.

Former Biden White House Press Office Chief of Staff Yemisi Egbewole, former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush Karl Rove, and FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to analyze the escalating conflict and the post-recess congressional agenda.

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Just days after the U.S. sent a delegation to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, President Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the future of negotiations uncertain.

Vice President JD Vance joined Bret on Monday to share what happened in the days between his departure and today’s blockade, explaining whether any progress was made, and what the next steps may look like. 

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Amid the longest funding lapse in the history of the U.S. Government, the Department of Homeland Security has seen a change in leadership, but before former Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin can fully take charge of the department, he first needs to convince Democrats to restore its funding.

Newly appointed Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne

This interview first aired Monday, 04/06 on Special Report.

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With the 8:00 PM, April 7th, deadline just two hours away, Iran faces imminent strikes on its infrastructure unless it reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

Former Tennessee Congressman, Harold Ford Jr., Former South Carolina Congressman and Host of ‘The Trey Gowdy Podcast’, Trey Gowdy, and FOX News Correspondent Mark Meredith discuss the ultimatum’s economic implications and share their predictions for what comes next.

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As Operation Epic Fury enters its second month, U.S leadership has begun exploring avenues to withdraw from the region – and one country has already offered to help. Pakistan’s ambassador to the U.S., Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, sat down with Bret on Monday to discuss the role Pakistan hopes to play in bringing the U.S-Iran conflict to an end.  Later, Ambassador Sheikh helps unpack the current state of the war between his homeland and Afghanistan.

This interview first aired Monday, 03/30/2026 on Special Report.

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As the first month of Operation Epic Fury concludes, the conflict has put the

Executive Director of Serve America PAC Marie Harf, Co-Founder of South and Hill Strategies Colin Reed, and FOX News Senior Correspondent Benjamin Hall join to share their perspectives on the Iran conflict, explaining the pros and cons of Operation Epic Fury, its wildly different perception among Republicans and Democrats, and how it has impacted both global markets and diplomatic relations.

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As midterms approach, House Speaker Mike Johnson joined Bret to

In this interview, Johnson explains the Democratic opposition to

This interview first aired Thursday, 3/26/26, on Special Report.

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As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, many of its core values are on

‘The Case for America’ will be available at all major retailers on May 6th.

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