The Bret Baier Podcast

President Trump announces the U.S. is walking away from the temporary truce with Iran just as key primary battles unfold in Florida and Alaska. Co-host of The Five Jessica Tarlov, Chief Political Correspondent for The Washington Examiner Byron York, and FOX News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy dissect the White House's foreign policy maneuvering, high-stakes Senate races, and how economic anxieties could shape November's election outcomes.They analyze a surging movement of Democratic Socialists forcing both parties to rethink their strategies for the upcoming midterms.
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After surprising primary election results shook up Wisconsin, whether a progressive wave will sweep the Democratic Party this midterm cycle remains to be seen. Former advisor to the Biden White House Yemisi Egbewole, Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway, and editor-in-chief of Jewish Insider Josh Kraushaar assess the fallout from these unexpected primary outcomes.Later, the panel examines the national security implications of a recent immigration fraud scheme involving Chinese nationals, and they react to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s departure from the White House.

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As President Trump demands compensation from Iran amid mounting economic pressure and lingering uncertainty over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, primary voters head to the polls in high-stakes races across Wisconsin and South Carolina.

Democratic strategist Leslie Marshall, founding editor of the Washington Free Beacon Matthew Continetti, and FOX News Audio White House reporter Jared Halpern weigh in on the White House’s strategy in the Middle East, analyze the influence of Democratic Socialists ahead of the midterms, and explain what these compounding pressures mean for both parties in November.
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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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