The Bret Baier Podcast

Following DSA-backed candidate Abdul El-Sayed's narrow primary victory in Michigan, the Democratic Party faces growing internal divisions. At the same time, Republicans prepare to capitalize on the shift ahead of the midterms. Axios political reporter Stef Kight, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, and FOX News contributor Jason Riley join guest host and co-anchor of America Reports John Roberts to analyze the leftward turn of the Democratic Party.

Later, they dive into the U.S.-Iran dispute over the Strait of Hormuz and the uncertain future of U.S. strategy in the Middle East.

This originally aired on Special Report Wednesday August 5th, 2026.

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Last week, Bret sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for an in-depth assessment of the current state of the war in Ukraine.

In the conversation, President Zelenskyy opens up about what "winning" looks like on the ground, the rapid rise of military tech partnerships with the U.S., and why Ukraine urgently needs a "winter package" of anti-ballistic defenses. He highlights his concerns about Russia's involvement in Iran's attacks on Middle Eastern countries and its impact on U.S. support for Ukraine.

This interview took place on Tuesday, 07/28, and originally aired on Special Report.

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As the Senate votes to pass a bipartisan sanctions bill aimed at cutting off the funding driving Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) examine how the bill targets Russia's shadow fleet.

They also discuss primary energy buyers like China, the lasting foreign policy legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, and how bipartisan cooperation remains essential to maintaining American strength abroad.

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As foreign leaders criticize the Trump administration’s latest wave of tariffs targeting 60 economies, questions remain over their economic impact and potential pushback on Capitol Hill. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer explains how Section 301 authority is being used to combat forced labor practices, level the playing field for American workers, and navigate USMCA talks with Mexico.

Plus, Ambassador Greer weighs in on the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate decision, manufacturing job trends, and what new trade investigations could mean for future tariffs.

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After U.S. forces launched more strikes against Iranian targets, rising gas prices and weapon shortages spark bipartisan alarm.

Fox News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, Fox News Contributor Jason Riley, and Axios Political Reporter Stef Kight dissect Capitol Hill's growing uneasiness over the military action, the $40 billion cost of it, and whether economic pressure or full military escalation will break the stalemate over Iran's nuclear program. They also discuss President Trump’s threat to begin targeting Iran's infrastructure, including bridges and power plants.

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