The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum

As "Medicare for All" has become a growing debate on the campaign trail, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph Peus and emergency medicine physician Dr. Stephanie Widmer analyze what a government-run healthcare system would actually look like for American patients. They describe the real-world consequences, including skyrocketing wait times, administrative gridlock, falling reimbursement rates, and the growing burden on emergency rooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With less than a month to go until the 2026 midterm elections, The Story with Martha MacCallum dives into Michigan's major Senate race. Martha sat down with both Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Republican candidate Mike Rogers in high-stakes conversations about their campaigns.  Both candidates explain their views on key policy issues shaping the election, including foreign policy and the war in Iran, cost-of-living relief, and healthcare reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UK Media Correspondent and Royal Reporter Neil Sean examines the explosive new revelations and mounting controversies surrounding Earl Spencer’s new biography, Swan Song, Diana, My Sister. Neil digs deep into the claims surrounding King Charles’s alleged reaction to Princess Diana’s tragic death in 1997, Buckingham Palace’s rare public response, and how these accusations threaten to deepen existing rifts between Prince William, Prince Harry, and the Royal Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington Post columnist and former presidential speechwriter Marc Thiessen analyzes major foreign policy moves made by the Trump administration and key national security wins. He explains the strategic impact of President Trump’s recent UN address, highlighting major developments regarding NATO, Greenland, and the ongoing race for AI dominance over China. Marc also discusses how current foreign conflicts and high gas prices could shape voter sentiments in the upcoming Midterm Elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With under 50 days until the Midterm Elections, Capitol Hill is facing a sudden, coordinated push for Artificial Intelligence regulation and safeguards. Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast Matt Whitlock analyzes the growing debate surrounding AI "doomerism" and whether passing rushed regulations could handicap American innovation while China moves full-speed ahead. Matt examines the latest polling data, President Trump’s campaign push in key battleground districts, and the impact of key endorsements in Senate races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the shadow of Ground Zero, O'Hara's Pub survived 9/11 to become a sacred sanctuary for first responders worldwide. Martha sits down with Mike Keane, co-owner of O’Hara’s Pub, who shares his harrowing firsthand memory of September 11, 2001, running for his life as the towers collapsed, and how local firefighters secretly rebuilt his bar top by night. From the famous "Wall of Patches" to the legacy of Welles Crowther ("The Man in the Red Bandana"), discover how what was once your everyday tavern transformed into a living monument to NYC's resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Congressman and physician Dr. Brad Wenstrup analyzes the Senate Homeland Security Committee's recent vote holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. He discusses Fauci's repeated invocation of the Fifth Amendment, newly surfaced evidence such as personal notes and cell phone records, and ongoing questions surrounding COVID-19's lab-leak origins. Dr. Wenstrup reflects on early pandemic-era policies and the necessity of pursuing full transparency over political maneuvering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As summer heats up and Americans head to the beach for some fun summer getaways, Martha revisits her conversation with author of Liberty Island, Virginia Hume. They discuss the invigorating novel, the captivating storyline, and the relevant historical background to the book. Later, Virginia's dad, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Brit Hume, joins to share some memories about raising his daughter, the now fabulous writer, and how much he loves her work.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices