The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum

FOX News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst is in Tel Aviv, Israel, to weigh in on the escalating conflict in the Middle East following direct conflict between Israel, the U.S., and Iran. He analyzes Iran's ballistic missile and drone threat and why immediate regime change remains a difficult, distant aspiration. Trey also explains how the war has paralyzed the Gulf and left civilian populations in the Middle East facing a high price for security.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid the high-profile investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, many Americans are re-evaluating their own safety and security. Former FBI supervisory agent and police officer, Ren McEachern, shares actionable advice on how families can harden their home defenses and improve personal safety. He highlights the emerging threat of wrench attacks tied to cryptocurrency and outlines simple habits that can protect loved ones in an increasingly complex world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following President Trump's historic 2026 State of the Union address, a nearly two-hour speech, Martha, joined by FOX News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier, spoke with an expert panel live on FOX News Channel. They broke down the President's policy-heavy remarks, specifically focusing on his vision for continued economic deregulation and his aggressive stance on national security. The panel also dissected what these goals mean for the average American and the country's trajectory heading into the midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Ash Wednesday, actor Mark Wahlberg joins Martha to discuss "Pray 40," the 40-day Lent prayer challenge on the Hallow app. Reflecting on his own faith journey, Mark highlights how his Catholic upbringing shaped his life. He emphasizes the vital role of discipline and prayer in navigating life's challenges, explaining how he strives to be a positive example for his children. Mark also encourages listeners to deepen their faith this Lenten season with Hallow. Learn more and join the #Pray40 challenge on Hallow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an exclusive conversation with Vice President JD Vance, which aired Tuesday, he discusses the Trump Administration's ongoing negotiations with Iran, emphasizing that the U.S. has set firm lines to prevent nuclear proliferation.  The Vice President addresses plans to lower the cost of living through housing reform, while defending federal immigration enforcement and the need for national artificial intelligence regulations. He also explains that the administration remains focused on delivering results for the American people over the next three years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney and former South Carolina State Senator, Dick Harpootlian, discusses the Alex Murdaugh double murder case and the defense's tireless efforts to appeal the conviction. Dick outlines the arguments regarding jury tampering and recounts his frequent legal discussions with Alex about his innocence. Dick also examines Alex's mental state at the time of the murders; he suggests that, despite the financial fraud Alex committed, he was not homicidal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New surveillance footage showing a man at Nancy's Tucson home has been released by the FBI. Former law enforcement detective and security expert Wayne Black breaks down everything he knows so far in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie.  Wayne explains potential suspects and what he believes could have happened the night Nancy was supposedly abducted.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The internationally recognized matchmaker and dating coach behind Dating by Blaine, Blaine Anderson, shares her expertise on finding quality partners and navigating the challenges of modern dating. She encourages her clients to lead vibrant, fulfilling lives as a primary way to attract their ideal match. While Blaine's services cater primarily to men, she emphasizes that her strategies offer valuable insights for anyone looking to improve their dating life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hungarian Chess Grandmaster Judit Polgar became the youngest Grandmaster ever at age 15 and the only woman to compete in the final stage of a World Chess Championship. An upcoming documentary about her life, called Queen of Chess, depicts her remarkable journey and continuous pursuit of greatness. Judit and the documentary director, Rory Kennedy, discuss the challenges Judit has faced throughout her career and share some of the inspiring parts of her story, which the film will display.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an exclusive conversation, Marc Beckman, Senior Advisor and Agent to First Lady Melania Trump, discusses producing Melania's new documentary, Melania. The film follows the 20 days leading up to her husband, President Donald Trump's 2025 presidential inauguration. Marc discusses his long-standing relationship with Melania, offering a peek behind the curtain into the woman who chooses to live a very private life despite her immensely public role.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the key to raising more confident children be as simple as returning to traditional etiquette lessons? A third-generation etiquette instructor and owner of Mannerly, Elizabeth Anne Russell, explains the resurgence of etiquette lessons and why they are the ultimate key to success for young people. Elizabeth discusses her business and the legacy her mother left for her, which has inspired her to teach people of all ages about manners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One year after a tragic hit-and-run at the University of Illinois took the life of his daughter Katie, Joe Abraham is still searching for answers. An illegal immigrant was allegedly behind the wheel, yet state officials remain silent. Joe joins the podcast to discuss his battle for transparency, the failure of local protections, and the media's skewed focus on ICE protests over victims of crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2020, Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy voice in Hong Kong, was imprisoned by the Chinese government under the national security law. Following years of prolonged solitary confinement, in late 2025, he was convicted and is now awaiting sentencing. Jimmy Lai's daughter, Claire Lai, joined Martha to share her father's story. She explains how dire his situation is due to worsening health concerns. She also describes how his faith carries him through the day-to-day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Deputy National Security Advisor of the United States, K.T. McFarland, joins Martha to discuss President Trump's latest foreign policy agenda. She shares her perspective on why Greenland is an integral part of a successful ‘Golden Dome' system and how the acquisition would protect Europe and Canada from nuclear weapons.  K.T. also breaks down the current dynamic between the United States and Iran, explaining what she believes is the future of the Iranian regime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ambassador and Chief of Protocol of the United States, Monica Crowley, shares a few exciting updates on America's big birthday this summer from the White House lawn. She highlights the President's plans for the 250th anniversary celebration, including various events and activities. The Ambassador also discusses why the celebration is essential to bring Americans together in a spirit of patriotism and unity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., and holding a PhD in Iranian Studies from the University of St. Andrews, Nazee Moinian is an Iranian-born woman with many connections to the country. She discusses the ongoing protests and violent crackdown by the Iranian regime against civilians demanding freedom. Nazee also examines the possibility that the U.S. Government could step in, siding with the Iranian people, to help facilitate the downfall of the regime.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Health and wellness expert, celebrity trainer, and host of the FOX Nation Special, Toxic: America's Food Crisis, Jillian Michaels, discusses the recent changes to the food pyramid and how it will impact government food assistance programs. She breaks down why the adjustments can enable Americans to adopt better eating habits. Jillian explains the pushback from industry groups and the misinformation campaigns being used to maintain the status quo.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PhD candidate in Economics at Columbia University and a graduate fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Daniel Di Martino, explains the ongoing political situation in Venezuela and why the Trump administration felt they had to step in.  As a Venezuelan native, Daniel discusses the changing power dynamics in the country and what is happening now that Maduro is no longer their leader. He also describes the potential for Venezuelan politician and activist Maria Corina Machado to become the next president.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On September 10th, 2025, Charlie Kirk was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The impact of his death had a significant impact on millions of Americans.  Martha revisits her conversation with the Bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, MN, founder of the Catholic ministerial organization' Word on Fire,' and formerly the host of 'Catholicism,' Bishop Robert Barron, a friend of Charlie Kirk's, who discusses his life, legacy, and how his message touched so many Americans. Bishop Barron also shares his hope for Americans moving forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following President Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Sunday, President Trump announced he had a plan to potentially end the war between Ukraine and Russia. Martha takes a look back at her conversation with Ukrainian author and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, Yaroslav Trofimov, who shares the history behind the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Founder of Modernly Mannered, Kristen DeSanto tells the story behind her business, which helps educate young people on all aspects of etiquette. Kristen explains some of the main issues she sets out to correct through her program, and answers some of the most pressing questions regarding modern day etiquette, from table manners to gift giving.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Faith can be found in many ways, but it never fails to make drastic changes in someone's life.  That was the story Reverend Russell Levenson set out to tell in his latest book, Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning, which describes how faith entered and impacted the lives of 12 of America's most remarkable individuals, from world-renowned scientists like Jane Goodall to television broadcasters like Brit Hume.  Reverend Levenson shares some of the most notable encounters he had while writing the book and how his own faith in God helped guide him through some of the darkest moments of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dana Perino returns with her annual reading recap, sharing her must-read books of the year. The Co-Anchor of America's Newsroom reveals exciting news: her novel, Purple State, will be released in April 2026.    Plus, Dana reflects on her recent trip to Sierra Leone, where she worked with Mercy Ships, a nonprofit hospital ship providing medical care across West Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, the Grey Bull Rescue Foundation successfully completed its 800th mission, the extraction of Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Prize laureate María Corina Machado from Venezuela.   U.S. special forces veteran and founder of the Tampa-based Grey Bull Rescue Foundation, Bryan Stern, led the high-profile rescue operation, dubbed Operation Golden Dynamite, to extract María Corina Machado, who hadn't been seen in public in almost a year. He describes the dangerous components of the operation and how he received the assignment. He also explains why it is so essential for him to help Americans in dire conditions, which is the foundation of his organization.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BBC reporter, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and journalist Andy Webb shares his new book, Dianarama: Deception, Entrapment, Cover-Up: The Betrayal of Princess Diana, a riveting investigative look into Princess Diana's interview with Martin Bashir on Panorama in 1995.    Andy explains the cover up behind Bashir's plot to manipulate Princess Diana into revealing her secrets and truths about the Royal Family in a television interview watched by hundreds of millions worldwide. He also describes the outcome of this interview and why it could have been prevented.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American author, motivational speaker, and business and life coach Tony Robbins discusses two major humanitarian crises he is working to address. Tony explains his personal experience with hunger as a child, including how one meal gifted by a stranger changed his outlook on the world. He also highlights a project he is working on that features a new song to raise awareness about starvation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Robert Redfield introduces his new book, Redfield's Warning: What I Learned But Couldn't Tell You. As the CDC Director during the first Trump Administration, Dr. Redfield saw firsthand how the U.S. government mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and has since recapped the tremendous ripple effects. Dr. Redfield discusses the potential threat of more future pandemics and calls for increased biosecurity in labs everywhere. He also shares the likely origins of the COVID-19 virus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the start of Advent, it is time to practice stillness and waiting. Michael Iskander is the actor who portrays David from the historical drama, House of David. He shares his recent collaboration with the Hallow App for an Advent series this holiday season. Michael describes his love of acting and why he connected it to his faith. He discusses his conversion to Catholicism and the importance of taking this time to find stillness in prayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to prepare for Christmas. Father Mike Schmitz introduces his new Advent program, Waiting Well, available on the Ascension Platform. He explains why humans inherently don't wait well, and the importance of learning this skill during Advent, which the program will guide through. Later, Father Mike explains why God sent baby Jesus to Bethlehem.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author and Professor Scott Galloway discusses his new book, Notes on Being A Man, and the growing masculinity crisis in America. Scott explains the challenges facing young men today, from the impact of social media and technology on their development to rising rates of anxiety and depression. He also shares practical strategies for helping young men rebuild confidence and connection, starting with one simple step: get out of the house and re-engage with the real world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From working in finance to becoming an FBI special agent, a FOX News contributor, and now an author, Nicole Parker can do it all. She shares her new book, The Two FBIs, which covers the dark side of the organization that she witnessed while working there. Nicole discusses her major career shifts, including what led her to leave the FBI, and describes her experiences working on high-profile cases.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An all-new season of Martin Scorsese's Docudrama 'The Saints' has premiered on FOX Nation. Film and TV producer Matti Leshem discusses the new season following the success of the first. He highlights his background and why he wanted to create this show with Martin Scorsese. Later, Matti describes some of the Saints he's had the pleasure of bringing to life on the television screen, including Saint Patrick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Award-winning filmmaker Sean Mullin introduces his new documentary, 'Brothers On Three', which looks back on the United States Military Academy at West Point's rugby team winning the 2022 national championship. He highlights the team's tremendous story and provides an insightful look at their 2023 season, following their triumph the year prior. As a former West Point rugby player, Sean understands the sacrifice and resilience this brotherhood requires. He shares his own experience while on the team and why he started the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FDA recently announced it will be removing warning labels on hormone replacement therapy medications. In an exclusive conversation with Martha, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explains the FDA's decision and why these labels are now considered misleading. Later, Martha revisits her conversation with FOX News contributor and board-certified radiologist, Dr. Nicole Saphier, who explains the risks of hormone replacement therapy as a treatment for menopause and some of the common misconceptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Turning Point USA spokesperson and executive producer of The Charlie Kirk Show, Andrew Kolvet, discusses his background and how he ended up working with Charlie Kirk. He also shares his perspective on the recent election of New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Andrew reflects on Charlie Kirk's legacy and how Erika Kirk, Charlie's wife, is processing her grief. He also highlights his hopes for the organization and the future of Americans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday night, Martha was joined by FOX News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier, Co-Anchor of America's Newsroom Dana Perino, and a panel of strategists on FOX News Channel to cover this year's key elections. The panel discussed elections in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia, as well as a few other key races, and broke down why these results matter heading into the 2026 Midterm Elections. The panel examined the issues that mattered to voters in this off-year election and whether a wave of socialism will spread across the nation, as New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani gave his victory remarks to the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the tragic loss of their son, Adam, Maria and Matthew Raine are suing OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, following the discovery that the chatbot encouraged their son's suicide. They discuss the dangers of artificial intelligence and why it needs stronger safeguards and regulations to protect children. Their attorney, Jay Edelson, explains the legislative action they are taking to ban AI companies from encouraging friendship with chatbots.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With under a week to go until Election Day, both Virginia and New Jersey's Gubernatorial races continue to heat up. FOX News National Correspondent Bryan Llenas and FOX News Senior National Correspondent Rich Edson report what they're seeing on the ground in these two states. The two describe the historic state races, as they unpack what voters can expect on Election Day and what they're seeing from both the Democratic and Republican candidates. They discuss how voter turnout will impact the results and what key issues voters in each state care about.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talk To Your Boys, Joanna Schroeder and Christopher Pepper's new book, is available now. It includes 16 conversations that parents can have with their teenage sons to begin to form a deeper relationship while shaping their values.  Joanna and Christopher discuss how difficult it can be for parents to reach their young boys, especially during their teen years. They share ways to bond with their sons without having uncomfortable face-to-face discussions that lead to further hostility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Executive Editor of Special Report, Bret Baier, shares his new book, To Rescue The American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt And The Birth Of A Superpower. He explains why he loves writing presidential biographies, drawing the parallels between history and the present day. Bret discusses why President Teddy Roosevelt was a visionary in advocating for America to become a global power. He contrasts President Roosevelt and President Trump, and the two presidents' desire to become peacemakers and problem-solvers for the world. To Rescue The American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt And The Birth Of A Superpower is available now wherever books are sold.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this exclusive interview, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani sat down with Martha ahead of his debate with Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa on Thursday. Mamdani is pressed on his stance toward Israel and Hamas, his comments about arresting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and his plans to make New York City more affordable.  Then, in a post-interview conversation, Martha joins the FOX News Rundown podcast to analyze Mamdani's answers and the moments that stood out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a significant announcement in the Middle East, a peace deal between Hamas and Israel, Martha revisits her conversation with Israeli Public Health Physician and Epidemiologist Dr. Hagai Levine, who shares his experience on October 7th when Hamas attacked Israel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices