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The FOX News Rundown is your daily news podcast for making sense of the big issues directly impacting your life. Go beyond the headlines every morning and join some of FOX News’ most exceptional journalists—including FOX News Channel reporters Peter Doocy, Aishah Hasnie, Bill Melugin, Alex Hoga

New episodes: Several times a day
Typical length: 31 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

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13 Oct 2026 · 34 minNew

"What Kind of Country Are We?" | Brian Kilmeade on the 2026 Midterms and "Uniting the States"

With just three weeks until the 2026 midterms, both parties are making their final pushes. President Trump continues his cross-country campaign blitz in key battleground states, while House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries frames the upcoming vote as a pivotal "Judgment Day" for the nation. Co-host of FOX & Friends and host of The Brian Kilmeade Show on FOX News Radio Brian Kilmeade, joins the Rundown to analyze the tightening Senate races and how energy policies are shaping voter choices. He also discusses his new book, Uniting the States: Six Crucial Moments That Forged the American…

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12 Oct 2026 · 27 minNew
Targeting the Kingdom: How El Chapo Was Caught & the Fight Against Fentanyl
Fentanyl overdose deaths are seeing a significant drop, but is the battle against cartels really turning the tide? A former federal special agent joins the Rundown to explain why targeting leadership alone acts like "whack-a-mole" unless financial communication networks are completely dismantled.FOX's Jessica Rosenthal speaks with Retired Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations Eric Balliet to analyze the latest overdose statistics, effectiveness of border strategies and what it takes to disrupt transnational criminal networks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
12 Oct 2026 · 35 minNew
Flipping NY Red? Bruce Blakeman on ICE, Sanctuary Cities, and Data Centers
Could New York have a Republican governor for the first time in nearly 20 years? Nassau County Executive and New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman breaks down his campaign strategy to flip the Empire State. Blakeman sharply criticizes Governor Kathy Hochul's policies in ICE cooperation, sanctuary status, and economic growth, arguing current leadership endangers public safety and drives away jobs. He outlines his day-one priorities if elected, including signing an executive order to end New York's sanctuary state status, lowering utility bills, and cutting taxes. Is AI an…
11 Oct 2026 · 20 minNew
Voice Clones & Crime Compounds: The Shocking Scale (and Cost) of AI Cybercrime
Cybercrime is reaching record proportions, with older Americans losing tens of billions of dollars to sophisticated online schemes. But this isn’t just about hackers stealing passwords—bad actors are using artificial intelligence to clone voices, replicate family photos, and manipulate victims into willingly handing over their savings. Heritage Foundation Chief Economist E.J. Antoni joined Lisa Brady on the FOX News Rundown earlier this week to explain how massive overseas crime compounds in Southeast Asia—often operated using trafficked forced labor—are running these scams like full-scale…
11 Oct 2026 · 32 minNew
Capitol Shakeup: How The Midterms Could Upend Congressional Leadership
With the midterm elections growing closer, the future of Congressional leadership is top of mind as Democrats eye potential control of the House and Senate this November. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to discuss potential outcomes following Election Day if Republicans lose one or both of their razor-thin majorities. Plus, anchor of Fox's The Story and host of The Untold Story podcast Martha MacCallum breaks down what the latest Fox News Power Rankings mean for the midterms and reflects on Fox News' industry impact as the network celebrates its 30th…
10 Oct 2026 · 20 minNew
Is College Still Worth It? Purdue’s Mitch Daniels on Rising Tuitions, AI & Declining Trust
Today, on the FOX News Rundown: Extra podcast, we ask: As Americans lose confidence in higher education, is the traditional four-year college degree losing its value? Earlier this week, former Indiana Governor and Purdue University Interim President Mitch Daniels joined the FOX News Rundown to break down why tuition costs, political indoctrination, and the rise of AI are driving a historic decline in trust. Daniels also explained to host Lisa Brady how Purdue has frozen tuition since 2012, why trade schools are gaining ground, and what universities must do to survive. In addition, he weighed…
10 Oct 2026 · 32 min
Data Centers, Tariffs, and Affordability: The Issues Driving Races in Ohio and Maine
As rising data center energy demands drive up utility costs nationwide, energy affordability has emerged as a key midterm issue—especially in Ohio. Republican-led legislation intended to prevent Big Tech companies from shifting infrastructure costs to consumers was blocked by Senate Democrats, who argued the bill was ineffective. Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted joins the Rundown to discuss his Ratepayer Protection Act, the political battle over data centers, and how affordability concerns are influencing voters ahead of Election Day—especially in his own tight election race. Plus, Colby…
9 Oct 2026 · 17 min
The Wright Brothers & How American Innovation Changed the World
This year, Americans have been taking a look back at the 250 years since our country was founded, and the milestones and people that have changed our lives. Our guest has written more than a few books about figures that loom large in that story. His latest book, 'We Are the Wright Brothers', talks about how the siblings launched the age of modern aviation by achieving the first controlled, sustained, powered heavier-than-air human flight on December 17, 1903, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Brad Meltzer, author of the series 'Ordinary People Change the World'…
9 Oct 2026 · 31 min
Inside President Trump's Red-State Campaign Strategy
With the midterms just weeks away, FOX News White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich and Outkick Columnist Mary Katharine Ham break down the crucial final stretch. From the strategy behind the President’s red-state blitz to key base turnout, they examine what Republicans need to focus on to preserve their majorities in Congress. As shifting midterm polling transforms once-reliable Republican strongholds into competitive toss-ups, debate grows over the economic and foreign policy frustrations driving voters nationwide. FOX News Sunday Anchor and Host of the Livin' the Bream Podcast Shannon…
8 Oct 2026 · 21 min
Evening Edition: How Anti-Zionism Is Shaping Israel’s Upcoming Election
Israel's image in the world, is said to be turning negative with words like 'Zionism' and 'Zionist' becoming overtly and negatively charged. In the middle are American Jews who continue to be the most targeted in all hate crimes in the U-S, like the foiled plot by an American-born Somali who wanted to cause a mass casualty event at a Minnesota mall because 'Jews own it'. And its not just in the U-S, the same dynamic infests Canada, Australia, the U-K and Europe. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Einat Wilf, Israeli public diplomat and politician who served as a member of the Knesset for the…
8 Oct 2026 · 31 min
Christa Pike And The Death Penalty Debate
Following a botched execution attempt in Tennessee, the debate over whether states should reconsider lethal injection altogether or return to alternative methods like the firing squad is raised again. FOX News contributor, former prosecutor, and criminal defense attorney Josh Ritter joins to discuss the legal and procedural fallout surrounding inmate Christa Pike, who was convicted of the brutal 1990s torture and murder of a classmate. He explains why difficulty finding suitable veins remains a systemic issue for aging death row inmates, why a second execution attempt does not constitute…
7 Oct 2026 · 17 min
Evening Edition: The Long-lasting Trauma Hamas Hostages Suffer
Its been three years since thousands Hamas terrorists attacked Israel and slaughtered more than 1,200 men, women and children, and took more that 240 innocent people hostage. One of those innocent lives taken hostage and put in the dark tunnels underneath Gaza was a 3-year-old girl who was forced to watch her father be murdered. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Liz Hirsch Naftali, author of the book 'Saving Abigail: The True Story of the Abduction and Rescue of a Three Hostage', who shares the horrific stories that her own family, and many other Israelis, have gone through since the terror…
7 Oct 2026 · 33 min
Martha MacCallum on El-Sayed’s Rise, Midterm Surprises, and 30 Years of FOX News
As key midterm election races tighten in battleground states like Michigan, Kansas, and Iowa, debate continues over candidate platform shifts, Democratic and Republican voter turnout, and the sway of independent voters. Host of The Untold Story podcast and anchor of The Story on FOX News, Martha MacCallum, joins to discuss the political landscape—including Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s progressive economic platform, President Trump’s nationwide stumping strategy, and the shifting dynamics in non-traditional swing states. She explains why analyzing candidate moderation and voter…
6 Oct 2026 · 20 min
Evening Edition: Russian Plague And American Measles, What Do We Know?
The unexplained death of a researcher at a Russian anti-plague institute has some concerned if it could be worse than the bacteria that caused the Black Death. Russia is downplaying her death saying that testing found no microorganisms in her body linked to her work, and does not use the word 'plague'. Meanwhile here in the United States, the number of measles cases is rising sparking New York State Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state disaster emergency. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Dr. Tyler Evans, infectious diseases physician and author of 'Pandemics, Poverty, and Politics:…
6 Oct 2026 · 34 min
Supreme Court To Take On Climate Change, Religious Liberty, Gun Rights
As a new Supreme Court term gets underway, major legal battles over climate policy, religious liberty, gun rights, and election integrity are heading before the justices. Judicial Crisis Network President Carrie Severino breaks down high-stakes cases challenging state-level regulations and local restrictions. From state bans on AR-15s to Arizona's proof-of-citizenship voting laws, she examines how originalist precedent could shape the country's legal landscape. With college tuition costs skyrocketing and the rise of Artificial Intelligence threatening traditional white-collar careers,…
5 Oct 2026 · 21 min
Evening Edition: President Trump-Backed South American Candidates Continue Red Wave
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, won the first round of the Brazilian presidential election tonight, turning in a surprisingly strong showing and continuing a long run of wins for Latin American Trump-backed right-wing candidates. Bolsonaro will now face off against President Lula da Silva in an October 25 second-round election. With 99% of the votes in, Bolsonaro led Lula 47.2% to 44.9%, in a race Lula had widely been expected to win. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks to Christine Balling, Senior Vice President & Adjunct Professor at The Institute of World Politics,…
5 Oct 2026 · 34 min
Why the Midterm Polls Don't Tell the Whole Story
With election day approaching, communications strategist and public opinion expert, Lee Hartley Carter, breaks down what national and state polls actually reveal about voter sentiment and economic anxieties. Despite headlines teasing a potential 'blue wave,' Carter explains why this election cycle looks more like a chaotic 'Etch A Sketch' where every individual race counts. She also shares key insights into voter exhaustion, how each side is struggling to address the affordability issue, and how AI is subtly shaping public opinions. Cybercrime in the United States has reached record…
4 Oct 2026 · 22 min
Extra: Cure Cancer or Kill Us All? An AI Reality Check
As Washington and tech leaders debate the future of artificial intelligence, questions remain about how to govern AI without crippling American innovation or falling behind global rivals like China. On this episode of The FOX News Rundown, host Dave Anthony speaks with technology futurist and author Jamie Metzl (Superconvergence, The AI Ten Commandments) about the growing calls for AI regulation, the balance between safety guardrails and economic competition, and the potential risks—including severe biosecurity threats—highlighted by industry figures like Bill Gates. Metzl argues that,…
4 Oct 2026 · 32 min
From Washington: The Battle For Iowa: Tariffs, Inflation, and the Fight for Congress
With under a month remaining until the midterm elections, tight House races in key swing states like Iowa are highlighting the broader battle for control of Congress. Both parties are pouring resources into the state as candidates navigate national headwinds, economic pressures, and foreign policy debate. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) joins the Rundown to discuss her re-election fight in the 1st District, economic pressure from fuel and food prices, and her position on the Iran War Powers Resolution.Plus, George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley joins to…
3 Oct 2026 · 25 min
Extra: Ending the NIL "Wild West" | Craig Carton On The Need For College Sports Reform
The Senate has passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act by a vote of 77 to 22 in a sweeping effort to rein in college sports and the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape. With college football programs managing multi-million-dollar payrolls, unchecked transfer portals, and unregulated booster funding, Congress is attempting to establish order and set clear parameters. Outkick host Craig Carton joined Dave Anthony on The FOX News Rundown this past week to discuss how NIL evolved from fair athlete compensation into what he calls "the wild, wild west." Carton breaks down the…
3 Oct 2026 · 32 min
From Washington: Everything Congress Didn't Do Before Going on Recess
With Congress officially adjourning ahead of the midterm elections, lawmakers have returned to their home districts to campaign, leaving behind a heavy to-do list for the upcoming lame-duck session. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins The Rundown to recap what did and did not get accomplished before Capitol Hill went quiet, and how wedge issues like AI and affordability are playing into member’s midterm campaign strategies. Later, technology futurist and author of The AI Ten Commandments Jamie Metzl takes a look at the Trump administration's new voluntary agreement…
2 Oct 2026 · 16 min
Evening Edition: New York AG Letitia James Takes Over Cornell Rape Investigation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James to investigate the reopened case pf alleged gang rape at Cornell University in 2024. According to reports, Tompkins County Attorney Mathew Van Houten's original investigation into the allegations relied on a report provided by Cornell police, which left out part of the victim's, Jane Doe, interview with investigators where she said she was raped. The woman originally reported the alleged assault to campus police in November of 2024 and now filed a civil lawsuit last month. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Eric…
2 Oct 2026 · 34 min
Chinese Psy-Ops vs. AI: Are Foreign Adversaries Shaping Public Fear?
With the midterm elections rapidly approaching, how are Senate Republicans feeling about their chances of holding the majority? Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) joins Peter Doocy to discuss the GOP’s strategy, the issues driving voters, and where Republicans see the biggest opportunities on the Senate map. McCormick also weighs in on the growing debate over data centers and artificial intelligence, including concerns about China’s influence on public sentiment. President Trump held a high-profile meeting with leaders in the AI industry this week as the debate around how to place guardrails on…
1 Oct 2026 · 15 min
Evening Edition: President Trump Says Iran Maybe Behind Hijacking Attempt
The investigation into the failed attempted hijacking of an Israel-bound flight is ongoing after President Donald Trump suggested Iran may be connected to the suspect. Israel could respond if investigators confirm an Iranian link to the co-pilot accused of trying to crash the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, regional sources told Fox News. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Dan Hoffman, FOX News contributor and former CIA Chief of Station, who says it was miraculous no one died but it was a security failure by the airline. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition'…
1 Oct 2026 · 32 min
The President's Red-State Rush: Can He Save the GOP Majority?
With the midterm elections just weeks away, President Trump is embarking on a multi-state campaign blitz through key Senate battlegrounds and deep-red strongholds. Senior Vice President at CRC Advisors Matt Whitlock joins Aishah Hasnie to break down the White House strategy to energize low-propensity Republican voters. They analyze reported leaked audio surrounding Texas Senate nominee Ken Paxton, fundraising pushes by Senate leadership, and critical agricultural concerns in states like Iowa. School vouchers and school choice are surging as a key state-level midterm issue, sparking a fierce…
30 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Evening Edition: Heroic Israeli Passengers Thwart Hijacking Attempt
A co-pilot on a FlyDubai airlines flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel stabbed the captain and then apparently tried to crash the jetliner carrying around 170 people. Heroic passengers and members of the crew subdued the attacker, and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the captain of the flight as a “true hero,” saying he fought back despite serious stab wounds and helped prevent a midair catastrophe. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Rep. Mike Haridopolos (FL), Chairman of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee and House Financial…
30 Sep 2026 · 31 min
Safety at What Cost? | The Fight Over Flock, AI Surveillance
Flock cameras, which utilize an automated license plate reading technology, are spreading rapidly across American cities and towns. Supporters say they help law enforcement catch criminals and solve major cases quickly, but critics warn that they represent a dangerous shift to mass surveillance. Former Knox County Mayor and former WWE Star Glenn Jacobs joins Bill Melugin to discuss why he blocked a Flock camera expansion in his county and his staunch opposition to the technology. As the Senate passes new legislation aimed at reforming college athletics, debate continues over whether strict…
29 Sep 2026 · 15 min
Evening Edition: Philadelphia Serial Killer Investigation Intensifies
Police and the FBI are back at a Philadelphia home searching for more physical evidence in a case now tied to seven missing women. The house belonged to the late pornographer Raymond "R.C." Horsch, a man who may have hidden his crimes in plain sight. The current owner was his son, Eugene Horsch, who is now in law enforcement custody. Back in 2014, Raymond Horsch published a "fictional" memoir about being a serial killer who disposes his victims' bodies by using chemicals. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with FOX's CB Cotton, national correspondent for the FOX News Channel, who says even with all…
29 Sep 2026 · 33 min
Lindsay Clancy Case: Double Jeopardy, Juror Backlash & What’s Next
Will Lindsay Clancy face a second trial, or could her murder charges be dismissed entirely? Former prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and FOX News contributor Joshua Ritter joins the Rundown to speak about the latest developments in the case following a mistrial. They examine the legal battle over whether Clancy can be tried again, the controversy surrounding the lone holdout juror, and what prosecutors could do next. As White House leaders gather with tech executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft to discuss AI guardrails, lawmakers are pushing for strict federal regulations…
28 Sep 2026 · 18 min
Evening Edition: President Trump Won't Rule Out More Strikes on Iran
President Trump says he is confident the war with Iran will end soon and the United States will come out on the winning side. He added that he has not ruled out more airstrikes but oil prices will fall sharply once the conflict does end and that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's speech to the U.N. General Assembly, last week, said Tehran is ready to resume fighting but remains open to diplomacy, including submitting its nuclear program for international inspection. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with HIllel Neuer, executive director of UN Watch, who says he…

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Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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