The Fox News Rundown

Both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin were born in Soviet Russia but their paths to leadership couldn't be more different. One man was an actor and the other was a spy and now they are presidents of two countries at war. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Rebekah Koffler, President of Doctrine & Strategy Consulting and author of "Putin’s Playbook: Russia’s Secret Plan to Defeat America", about both of the men leading these two countries in conflict.

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This week, Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper released his book, “A Sacred Oath” which details his experiences working in the Trump administration and he has made headlines for some explosive allegations in his book about dysfunction in the Trump White House. Esper joins The Rundown to discuss his time in the Trump administration, his new memoir, how Russia’s war on Ukraine has been a strategic failure and why the rushed military pullout of Afghanistan has harmed the region now under Taliban rule.

The United States has now marked more than 1 million Covid-related deaths, a statistic President Biden calls a "tragic milestone." With even more cases predicted for a new wave in the fall and winter months, many wonder what else could have been done to prevent the virus from still being the issue it is today. Dr. Marty Makary, professor at Johns Hopkins University and FOX News medical contributor, joins the Rundown to discuss the mistakes the government made in the early stages of the pandemic, how the U.S. should be using funds to combat the virus, and the abnormal flu season the country is seeing this year.

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Plus, commentary from co-Host of Fox & Friends Weekend and Host of ‘The Will Cain Podcast’ Will Cain.

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Ukrainian forces' counter attacks near the second largest city of Kharkiv are stopping Russian forces from taking it and are nearing the Russian border. Meanwhile, the first war crimes trial of a Russian soldier to be held as civilian bodies are still be uncovered in the suburbs of Kyiv. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Trey Yingst, in Kyiv, Ukraine, about the fighting in Kharkiv and his recent trip to the surrounding areas of the capital.

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The Pennsylvania primary will take place Tuesday, May 17th with many looking closely at the GOP Senate primary as recent polls show the race has narrowed down to a near tie between the three candidates: Dr. Mehmet Oz, David McCormick, and Kathy Barnette. The Keystone State represents an important Senate race for the GOP in the 2022 midterms. Political commentator Kathy Barnette has recently soared in the polls creating the three-way race. Barnette joins the Rundown to discuss her recent surge in the polls, what sets her apart from the other candidates and why she believes her campaign is resonating with Pennsylvania voters. 

Following the leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion that would apparently overturn Roe v. Wade, pro-choice activists have been conducting protests outside the house of Justice Samuel Alito, the author of the draft. While Democrats have voiced their support for the protesters to use their First Amendment rights, Republicans have condemned their actions, saying their intimidation of Justices is unethical. Esther Salas is the Federal Judge for the District Court in New Jersey. She joins the Rundown to discuss the need for security for Supreme Court Justices, the tragic story of how she lost her son during an attack on her family, and why she believes common ground must be found during this time. 

Plus, commentary by syndicated columnist Cal Thomas.

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Anonymous hackers targeted Russia's satellite and cable television listings with anti-war messages replacing show titles. Also, the lead singer of an activist band heading to penal colony escapes Russia. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Amy Kellogg, FOX's Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent, about various acts of defiance against Moscow and the daring escape of the popular activist.  

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Gas prices hit a record high this week with Americans seeing an average of $4.37 for a gallon of gasoline. President Biden has continued to place blame on Russian President Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine for the increase in oil prices as Russian oil has been off limits. Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst with Price Futures Group and FOX Business Contributor, joins the Rundown to break down the causes of gasoline price hikes, why the Strategic Petroleum Reserve isn't large enough to be a viable solution, and why it could take a recession for Americans to stop paying high prices at the pump.

U.S. law enforcement has tightened security for Supreme Court justices following abortion rights activists protesting outside the homes of justices. The temperature of the abortion rights debate has risen in Washington as Democrats attempt to codify Roe v. Wade and Senate Minority Leader McConnell recently floated the possibility of a national abortion ban. Polling shows that many in the nation are divided on this issue, but could it swing voters this November? Tom Bevan is the co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics and he joins the podcast to breakdown the complicated aspects of the abortion rights issue and forecast its impact on the 2022 midterms.

Plus, commentary by Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce.

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A cornerstone for Russian President Vladimir Putin's power since the beginning of his rule has been his use of disinformation and propaganda. This manipulation of the truth has only increased during the invasion of Ukraine. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Dr. Ivana Stradner, advisor to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Barish Center for Media Integrity, about the various ways Moscow keeps their citizens in the dark and what the United States can do to combat this.  

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May 9th marked the 74th day since Ukraine was invaded, as well as Russia's Victory Day celebration commemorating 77 years since Germany's defeat in World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin used the celebration as a means to justify his attacks on Ukraine, once again trying to draw a comparison between Ukrainians to Nazis. FOX News Foreign Correspondent Alex Hogan spent six weeks in Ukraine covering the war. She joins the Rundown and shares some of her conversations with civilians who were affected by the devastating attacks, the status of Russian military progress and Putin's endgame, and the legacy left behind by fallen colleagues, Pierre Zakrzewski and Sasha Kuvshynova. 

Last week’s turmoil for the U.S. stock market continued Monday, with the Dow and NASDAQ seeing losses as investors quicken their stock selloffs. Various sectors from industrial, energy, and even tech took hits in the market as rising inflation and shifting Fed policy is causing skepticism and worry that the U.S. economy may be moving towards a recession. Jonathan Hoenig, founder member of the Capitalist Pig hedge fund and FOX News contributor joins to break down whether the country is heading towards a recession, how inflation and Fed policy are negatively impacting investors’ behavior in the stock market and why it is important Americans’ “put their financial house in order.”

Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of "Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.”

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Most of the world had speculated that Russian President Vladimir Putin would use his 'Victory Day' speech to announce an escalation in the invasion of Ukraine but that did not happen. Instead, the authoritarian leader continued to promote the idea that Ukraine is in the grips of a new Nazi threat. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Matthew Schmidt, University of New Haven Associate Professor of National Security and Political Science, about how Putin is mixing history and Russian nationalism in an attempt to garner support for the invasion.

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As the U.S. enters year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, many states are experiencing a return to normalcy as mask mandates, social distancing, and working from home have become things of the past. However, after a tumultuous two years filled with fear, confusion, burn out and dealing with mixed messages from the White House and CDC, many Americans are hesitant to believe we're truly nearing the end of the pandemic. Former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx joins the Rundown to discuss her new book "Silent Invasion: The Untold Story of the Trump Administration, Covid-19, and Preventing the Next Pandemic Before It's Too Late." Dr. Birx explains why she believes a lack of seriousness and communication led to the pandemic's rapid takeover of America, and how educating and empowering the public should be the priority as we move into the next phase of COVID-19.

Many know Jon Taffer as the hotheaded host of the hit TV series, Bar Rescue, in which he visits struggling bars to transform them into successful businesses. Although his methods may be intimidating to viewers, Taffer believes that conflict and disagreement are essential for growth, so long as they're accompanied by respect. He joins the Rundown to discuss his new book, The Power of Conflict: Speak Your Mind and Get the Results You Want, how he advocated for honest narratives on his show, and how he ensured his franchise, Taffer's Tavern, would survive the hardships of the pandemic.

Plus, commentary by Guy Benson, host of 'The Guy Benson Show.'

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