The Fox News Rundown

2021 was yet another tough year. And for many like Ainsley Earhardt, faith was key to navigating through its challenges and having hope for better years ahead. 

Recently on the Fox News Rundown, the co-host of FOX & Friends joined host Lisa Brady to discuss her faith journey, how she has long relied on it throughout her life, and why she thinks everyone should remain optimistic despite these challenging times. 

Ainsley Earhardt also discussed her FOX Nation show, "Ainsley's Bible Study" and why she loves chatting about religion with friends, celebrities, and her FOX News colleagues.

Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the interview in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire conversation with FOX & Friends' Ainsley Earhardt and be able to enjoy even more of her candidness and stories from her past. 

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This week we look back at two intriguing interviews from the past year.

Since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August of 2021, the Taliban has completely overthrown the Afghan government. President Biden insisted the fall of Kabul was unanticipated but reports later revealed a diplomatic dissent cable was sent to the Secretary of State warning about the Taliban's advance. Representative Peter Meijer (R-MI) predicts future outcomes for the relationship between the United States and Afghanistan.

In November of 2021, in a party-line vote, House lawmakers voted to approve the two-trillion-dollar social and climate spending package following months of negotiations. President Biden and Democratic lawmakers say the passing of the infrastructure and spending plan will help combat inflation. Jared spoke with former Economics Adviser to President Obama, Austan Goolsbee about the state of inflation in the U.S. and if he's optimistic it will go down.

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Two former senior editors at the media outlet 'Stand New',' the most prominent pro-democracy media organization in Hong Kong, have been arrested and the news site shut down on Wednesday. It is getting international attention as the latest attack on freedoms of the press by China on Hong Kong. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Gordon Chang, China-U.S. relations expert and author of "The Coming Collapse Of China", about the latest raid on a pro-democracy website and what it means for freedom of the press for Hong Kong.   

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After a year like 2021, we could all use a chuckle. While we did see things reopen last spring and many of us got a sense of normalcy again, the last few weeks have been pretty rough. Jimmy Failla, comedian, and host of FOX Across America, looks back at the past year, the stories we could laugh about, and why he is optimistic about 2022. Failla also discusses "Cancel Culture" and why he thinks the future is bright for free expression.

One of the biggest political stories of the year was Virginia’s hotly contested gubernatorial election. Glenn Youngkin, the once seemingly unknown Republican businessman, would eventually go on to defeat Democratic candidate and former Governor Terry McAuliffe. Youngkin joined host Mike Emanuel on the Rundown just a few weeks before Election Day to discuss the key issues in that race, including education-- and more specifically, critical race theory. His focus on the topic of education, many believe, catapulted him to victory and gave Republicans a potential roadmap to big wins in next year's midterm elections. Today, on the Rundown we look back at our interview with Youngkin from October 4th, when he was still behind in the polls but gaining steam.

Plus, commentary by author and vice president of communications for Focus on The Family, Paul Batura.

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Cases of positive tests of the Omicron variant are rising at a rapid rate but it may not be the last variant we see. While the continuing studies show the new variant is less deadly, it remains much more transmissible. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Dr. Robert R. Redfield, former director of the CDC and Senior Medical Advisor at AM LLC, about the Omicron variant, its risks and why it won't be the last COVID variant.   

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Anyone who didn't already have COVID fatigue probably has it now thanks to the Omicron variant. As the country sees increased cases and hospitalizations, people are also forced to adjust to restrictions and cancellations that are rapidly multiplying as well.  Psychologically  -- It's all hard to take. Dr. Joshua Gordon, the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, discusses how the stress of the pandemic is impacting Americans and offers advice on how you can help yourself and family members who continue to struggle with their mental health as the pandemic enters a third year.

A major moment of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics came when USA Olympic gymnast and four-time gold medalist Simone Biles withdrew from her remaining events, citing mental health reasons. This unprecedented decision was met with criticism, however,  Biles received an outpouring of support from fellow athletes, gymnasts, and Americans at large. Three-time USA Olympic gymnast and gold medalist Dominique Dawes joined us shortly after Bile’s controversial withdrawal to share her experience as a young Olympian. Today,  we look back at our interview with Dawes from July 30th where she explained why she thought Simone Biles likely made this difficult decision, she describes the pressure athletes face and also shares her goal of changing the negative mental health environment surrounding gymnastics.

Plus, commentary by former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, host of the Jason in the House podcast.

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Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas this week and announced a series of measures which seek to improve relations with the Palestinians. Just last night an Israeli and three Palestinians were wounded in the first exchange of fire in months in Gaza. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Lt. Col. Amnon Shefler, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson for the international media, about the latest violence and what threats he sees Israel facing in the new year.   

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2021 saw the U.S. economy fluctuate a great deal as a result of the pandemic. Workers quit their jobs in droves in “the Great Resignation.” Americans experienced relief from government-provided stimulus benefits, but supply chains and inflation slowed the nation’s economic recovery. Former Economic Adviser during the Obama Administration and Founder and CEO of 32Advisers, Robert Wolf joins to break down the biggest economic trends of 2021, how the supply chain and inflation issues impacted Americans, and what to expect for the U.S. economy in the New Year.

In 2021, we saw the launch of the space tourism industry. A trend fueled by billionaire entrepreneurs like Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos, Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson and Space X’s Elon Musk, who all successfully launched rockets this past year. While the missions did make history, many began asking, is this the beginning of the space tourism industry or is it just billionaires showing off? We look back at our interview from July 23rd, when we spoke with famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about the inaugural Blue Origin flight and asked him if billionaires getting involved in space travel was good for the world.

Plus, commentary from James Carafano, Heritage Foundation's Vice President for Foreign & Security policy.

 

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Rising inflation and the Omicron variant have markets spooked increasing stock volatility. Also, the Federal Reserve could be raising interest rates by June of next year that could help or hinder a rally. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Al Lord, the founder of Lexerd Capital Management, about the 2022 financial outlook and how to combat inflation through investments.

 

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The Omicron variant has driven a recent spike in cases of COVID-19, with case numbers in the U.S. rising to their highest level since January. As the new variant surpasses Delta for the majority of cases, holiday gatherings, travel plans, and schools are placed once more in a precarious position. Professor of Surgery and Health Policy at John Hopkins and Fox News Medical Contributor, Dr. Marty Makary joins to discuss how the Omicron variant is impacting Americans during the holiday season.

Rising crime in many cities has been a big issue all year. Politicians and media pundits spent the year arguing over what was driving the problem and how it could be resolved. There was debate over defunding the police, reforming the criminal justice system, and other strategies to make our cities safer. But not much progress was made. Back in the summer, Tio Hardiman, the Executive Director of Violence Interrupters, joined the Rundown to discuss America's growing crime problem and explained why he felt it was time for community members like himself to take action. Today, we look back at our talk with Tio Hardiman from July 15th where he described how his organization works to de-escalate violence in Chicago, why he was against defunding police departments and why the country needs to rethink its approach to preventing crime.

Plus, commentary by syndicated columnist Cal Thomas.

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