The Bret Baier Podcast

President Trump’s criticism of NATO predates his presidency, but recent U.S. military operations in Iran have tested the alliance like never before. Amid the growing tension, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has managed to maintain a remarkably cordial relationship with the president, and he sat down with Bret last week to discuss the delicate balancing act of navigating Washington's demands while keeping the rest of the alliance unified. Later, the Secretary General also weighs in on the latest breakthrough in Iran negotiations and the critical state of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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With America’s 250th birthday just over the horizon, Bret set out to explore why the nation’s core values are still worth defending. In his latest book, ‘The Case for America,’ he spoke with historians, commentators, and business leaders across the country to find out.

This special "best of" episode revisits the perspectives of three of those
individuals: UNITE Founder and Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver, Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice – who each make their own
powerful argument on behalf of our nation.

 

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It can be easy to take our national parks for granted, but behind their natural
beauty, there lies generations of leaders who have fought tooth and nail to preserve them. Those efforts are still ongoing today.

Congressmen Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Jared Huffman (D-CA) sat down with Bret to discuss their bipartisan bill aimed at protecting our public lands - the Great American Outdoors Act 250 - and explain why they believe our national parks are still worth protecting today. The two also weigh in on the rise of the democratic socialist movement and how they plan to work together in the future.

 

This segment first aired Wednesday, 06/24 on Special Report.
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Though Vice President Vance appeared optimistic while departing Switzerland, the Iranians are issuing conflicting reports over what was actually agreed upon. Back home, primary election night in New York reflects a nationwide trend: a growing coalition of Democratic Socialists.

Democratic Pollster and CEO of Schoen-Cooperman Research Carly Cooperman, former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush Karl Rove, and FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram  join Bret to clarify the confusion over the Iran negotiations and forecast how the conflict, along with the Democratic party’s drift towards socialism, will factor into this year’s midterm elections.
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With a preliminary agreement to end the Iran conflict now in place, the U.S. is on track to return to a pre-war economy - but not everyone in Washington is celebrating. Senate Majority Leader John Thune sat down with Bret to explain the GOP’s opposition to President Trump’s Iran deal, and what it means as negotiations enter the final stage.

Senator Thune also weighs in on the President’s push to attach the SAVE Act to FISA, the unfolding drama over the President’s DNI nominee, and the GOP's chances of holding the Senate majority this midterms season.

This interview first aired Tuesday, 06/16 on Special Report.
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