This Week:  On Tuesday, President-Elect Joe Biden announced nominees and appointees for several foreign policy and national security positions. This announcement came following the General Services Administration's decision to begin the formal transition process with the Biden team. FOX News National Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, who is covering the Biden transition team, discusses the familiarity of the President-Elect's foreign policy selections, the impact of the GSA's announcement, and what the Biden team has indicated about their prospective leadership.  As President-Elect Joe Biden prepares to take office, he faces several hard decisions. Among those, resolutions about the United States' longest war. Fox News Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland speaks with Fox News National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin about recent action from the Trump administration and what the President-Elect looks to inherit in the Middle East.  The Trump administration prioritized trade with China and a willingness to meet with North Korea's leader.  Jared and the President of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, Ian Bremmer, discuss what's ahead for the United States' relations in Asia.  Earlier this month, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported that Iran has nearly 12 times the allowed limit of enriched uranium under a 2015 nuclear agreement. Meanwhile, the President-Elect has indicated returning the US to the Iran Nuclear Deal. In this segment, Jared sits down with Fox News Contributor and former communications advisor to Secretary of State John Kerry, Marie Harf, to discuss what might be ahead for a Biden national security team. Follow Jared Halpern on Twitter: @JaredHalpern

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Foreign Policy Choices

This Week: Big decisions need to be made in a short time frame by President-Elect Joe Biden, but the transition has been less than routine. President Trump has not conceded the Presidential Election and is challenging the results. FOX News National Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich has been following the Biden Campaign through the Election and is now covering the Biden transition team. She tells Jared how the Biden team plans to pick key staff members and how the incoming administrations plans to govern. After the results are certified for President-Elect Joe Biden, he'll take office without a strong majority in Congress. The Senate, at best for Democrats, will have a 50/50 split and they hold a very slim majority in House after losing a slew of seats this cycle. So what does this mean for a Biden agenda? Jared and FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discuss. All eyes are on Georgia as two runoff elections in January determine which party will have control of the U.S. Senate. Republicans are hoping to maintain control to become a check on the incoming administration. FOX News National Correspondent Jonathan Serrie is covering the runoffs, he and FOX News Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland review the four candidates running, their messages to voters and what the energy looks like right now for voter turnout. So what do our friends across the pond have to say about our Election results and President-Elect Joe Biden and his incoming administration? Jared speaks with FOX News International Correspondent Simon Owen about the European reaction and what longtime allies want to see from a Biden administration.

Democracy 2020: The Path Forward

This Week:  Just over a week after Election Day, the Trump Campaign continues their legal fight as they await the results of lawsuits in various states. Meanwhile President-elect Joe Biden began selecting members of his transition team. Jared and FOX News Radio's White House Correspondent Jon Decker discuss the impending state vote certifications and what this transition period means for the Trump Administration. On Monday, the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced that early data shows their COVID-19 vaccine to be over 90% effective. FOX News Medical Contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat explains what this could mean for Americans, how it will be distributed and rising COVID-19 cases across the country. On Tuesday, the Affordable Care Act was once again in front of the Supreme Court. FOX's Chief Legal Correspondent and host of FOX News @ Night, Shannon Bream, explains what the Court is looking at in the case and what this decision will mean for the future of the ACA. When the new Congress convenes in 2021, more than 140 members of Congress will be women. In the 2020 election, 13 women were elected to house Republican seats. One of these House Freshmen is Congresswoman-Elect Nancy Mace. She joins FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony to discuss the race she won in South Carolina, what's next for the Republican Party, and the President's ongoing election legal battles.

A Vaccine Is Coming

This Week: It went from Election Day to Election Week as we continue to wait for states to finish counting their votes. Jared and FOX News Radio's Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar break down the electoral map. Plus what are the gains former Vice President Joe Biden has made, and where President Trump has outperformed. President Trump is taking this Election to the courts. The Trump campaign filing suits in several battleground states that his opponent Joe Biden won or is currently leading in. Jared and FOX News White House Correspondent Jon Decker discuss the various lawsuits filed by the Trump team, if they have a case and if there's a chance it'll be headed to the Supreme Court. Democrats face an uphill battle to recapture the Senate and didn't expand in the House the way they thought they would, even losing some seats. Jared and FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram weigh in on the races, and what this means for Congress moving forward and the challenge House Speaker Nancy Pelosi faces. Democrats projected landslide win and blue wave didn't go as planned from what the projected polls showed for this Election. So is this the end of polling forever? Jared and FOX News Radio's Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar discuss where the polls went wrong, what we can learn from it and how we fix it.

The Election Continues...

This Week: Next week is finally Election Day. Voters who have not cast their absentee ballot or participated in early voting by mail or in person, will head to the polls. In order for the candidates to win the election they must get 270 electoral votes. FOX News Politics Editor and member of the FOX News Decision Desk Chris Stirewalt fills us in on where the swing states are leaning towards right now. President Trump is wasting no time before Election Day making stops in battleground states that can help achieve the magic number of 270. Director of Press Communications for the Trump Campaign Erin Perrine joins FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony to discuss the campaigns closing message before November 3rd. What states does the Biden campaign need to focus on to hit 270 electoral votes and win the election? FOX News Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland speaks with Mary Anne Marsh, a Senior Advisor for the Kerry Campaign in 2004, about the states we need to keep an eye on and why she thinks this will be a fight until the end. The presidential race isn’t the only high stakes race this year. The Senate is up for grabs as well, and with many close races the possibility of the chamber flipping blue is real. Jared and Jessica Taylor, the Senate Editor at The Cook Political Report discuss which Senators could be looking for a new job come January.

The Race To 270

This Week:  The final presidential debate is in the books. Unlike the first go-round the second exchange between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden took a more civil tone. The coronavirus pandemic, China, corruption and energy policy were some of the topics that dominated the night. Jared and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar recapped the big moments and if it reached the remaining undecided voters. Remember the blue wall? It’s the collection of states Democrats relied on for an Electoral College advantage before President Trump blew it apart by winning Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin in 2016. The swing state of Ohio is also one of the “pivot states” who voted for the President in 2016 after supporting President Obama. So will Joe Biden be able to get Ohio and the other blue wall and pivot states to vote Democrat this November? Jared and Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) discuss. The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, alleging the big tech company engaged in anticompetitive conduct to preserve monopolies via its search engine. This comes as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle sound off on Silicon Valley. FOX News Headlines 24/7 anchor and Technology Reporter Brett Larson joins to explain. Election Day is approaching and there is still so much to be done on Capitol Hill before November 3rd. On Monday the full Senate will vote on the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett. And negotiations between the White House and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi continue for the second coronavirus stimulus bill, but is too late to see it become legislation before the election? Jared and FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discuss.

The Final Countdown

This Week: The Senate Judiciary Committee held a four-day confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill this week. Jared and FOX News Radio White House Correspondent Jon Decker recap the big takeaway from Judge Barrett's hearings. Now that the confirmation hearing is over, the Judiciary Committee will vote on whether to recommend Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Once the vote reaches the full Senate, Republicans believe they have all the votes they need to confirm her. Jared and FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discuss the upcoming vote and if Congress will ever reach a deal on a coronavirus stimulus package. Foreign policy may not be the top issue for American voters but world leaders are paying close attention to the outcome of the U.S. Presidential Election. FOX News Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland speaks with President of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, Ian Bremmer to discuss what's going on in the Middle East, Afghanistan peace talks and North Korea parading its new ballistic missile. 2020 has been an unusual year to say the least and the upcoming November election will be no different. COVID-19 has caused a surge in mail in voting this year and it is likely that we will not know the winner of the presidential race by the time November 3rd turns into November 4th. Jared spoke with Arnon Mishkin, Director of the FOX News Decision Desk on planning for an election week and how they plan to make race calls this year.

Senate Set To Vote On Making Judge Barrett, Justice Barrett

This Week: President Trump remains on the sidelines after testing positive for the coronavirus last week with less than a month to go until Election Day. On Thursday the White House physician said the President can return to public events as soon as this weekend. Jared and FOX News Correspondent Mark Meredith discuss when we'll see the President back on the campaign trail. For months, Congress has failed to reach an agreement on additional coronavirus relief. Now, the White House is preparing to offer a new $1.8 trillion relief deal just days after President Trump called off negotiations on a second round of aid to Americans. The question remains, will the bill finally pass or will there be another obstacle in the way? Jared and Fox News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discuss if we should expect relief soon. The Commission on Presidential Debates announced the second debate will be a virtual one. President Trump followed-up saying he would not participate in a virtual debate. Jared and FOX News Radio's Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar weigh in on President Trump's response, plus they recap the Vice Presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA). President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett will begin her confirmation hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday. Jared and FOX News Chief Legal Correspondent and host of Fox News @ Night, Shannon Bream discuss the controversy surrounding Judge Coney Barrett and what to expect from the upcoming four day hearing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back On The Campaign Trail?

This Week: President Trump will be spend a few days at Walter Reed Medical Center following the announcement he and the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19. FOX News Radio's White House Correspondent Jon Decker explains what we know so far, how this impacts the President's job at the White House and what it means for the 2020 presidential election. So now that the President has tested positive for the coronavirus, and unable to travel to swing states and hold rallies, what does this mean for his 2020 campaign moving forward? Jared speaks with Trump 2020 Senior Adviser Corey Lewandowski about all this and more. President Trump tested positive for COVID-19 just days after a debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden. The former Vice President and his wife Jill Biden have tested negative for the coronavirus and will continue with his campaign schedule, traveling to key swing states. Jared speaks with Biden surrogate Jenna Arnold about the Democrats message and how they intend to reach voters before November 3rd. For months members of Congress have been traveling back and forth from their districts to Washington D.C. during the pandemic, all without the robust universal testing many members have called for. So will that change in the wake of the President's diagnosis? Jared and FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discuss whether Congress will pass a coronavirus relief package. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19

On September 26th, President Trump announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to succeed the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court. FOX News Radio's White House Correspondent Jon Decker joins Jared Halpern to discuss the President's choice, and what comes next. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

President Trump Nominates Judge Amy Coney Barrett

This Week:  President Trump will announce his Supreme Court pick to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Saturday evening at the White House. Jared and FOX News Radio's White House Correspondent Jon Decker discuss the President's shortlist of potential nominees. So what will the process look like for the confirmation of the President's SCOTUS pick? Jared and FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explain what will come in the next few weeks to confirm the nominee and how possible it will be to have a confirmation before Election Day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a correction on its website revising its guidance on COVID-19 being transmitted through airborne transmission, saying it was posted in error. This isn't the first time the CDC has flipped flopped on its guidance of the coronavirus. FOX News Radio's Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland speaks with former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden about the criticism facing the CDC. Early voting is underway in many states already. Jared and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar talk about if the Supreme Court nominee will help the President's re-election campaign and if it impacts some of the close Senate races. They also preview the upcoming first presidential debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

A Supreme Vacancy

This Week: In a news conference on Friday, President Trump vowed that all Americans would have access to a vaccine by April of 2021. This comes after statements from the President earlier this week that stood in contrast with those made by the Director of the CDC, Dr. Robert Redfield. Jared and Fox News Radio White House Correspondent Jon Decker discuss the Trump Administration's plans for vaccine roll-out. The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus unveiled their $1.5 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill on Tuesday in hopes to bring both Republican and Democratic leadership back to the negotiating table following last week's rejection of the Senate Republicans' COVID-19 proposal. Jared spoke to three members of the caucus, Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) and Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) about what's included in the common ground proposal, how it will impact the deficit and if they are satisfied with the overall negotiations between their party's leadership. Months after the US signed a tentative peace deal, Afghanistan leadership and the Taliban have begun negotiating. At these peace talks, one of the most prominent issues is a permanent agreement towards women's rights. Fox News Radio's Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland speaks to Afghanistan's Ambassador to the United States Roya Rahmani, about how these peace agreements could create prosperity for the country. Early voting began in Minnesota on Friday and both President Trump and former Vice President Biden were on the ground for events in the North Star State. Fox News Correspondent Peter Doocy joins Jared from Duluth, MN to discuss which states are most in play at this point. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

A Vaccine By April?

This Week:  Today marks the 19th anniversary of 9/11 when the United States faced a series of terrorist attacks from terror group Al Qaeda. Fox News Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland speaks with Fox News National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin about the events of that day, and how Americans continue to remember this painful anniversary. Recent polling shows that less than half of all respondents say that they would take a COVID-19 vaccine immediately, should one become available. As concerns around vaccines spike, more conversation around the politicization of a vaccine in an election year have cropped up. Fox News Contributor and Johns Hopkins Physician Dr. Marty Makary joins Jared to discuss the safety of a possible vaccine, and the politics that are in play. On Thursday, Senate Democrats blocked a "skinny bill" from Senate Republicans for coronavirus relief. Since then, more doubts have been raised about another bill being passed on Capitol Hill before the November election. Fox News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins Jared to discuss what might be next as lawmakers fail to reach a new deal. As the Trump Administration's press office was addressing new tape released from a February interview with the President and Bob Woodward, President Trump has also announced a new peace agreement had been reached with Israel and Bahrain. Fox News Radio White House Correspondent Jon Decker discusses those events with Jared and speaks to President Trump about his nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The Middle East In Focus: The Anniversary of 9/11 & Peace in Bahrain

On Wednesday, The White House released an Executive Memorandum citing the president's intention to cut federal funding to "anarchist jurisdictions." Fox News White House Correspondent John Decker joins the podcast to explain what this memo could mean for a number of cities, and how this contributes to the President's position as the law-and-order candidate in the 2020 election. This week, both major candidates for the 2020 Presidential Election made their way to Kenosha, Wisconsin where protests have erupted following the shooting of Jacob Blake. TJ Ducklo, National Press Secretary for the Biden Campaign, joins the podcast to discuss the campaign's continued strategy around law-and-order, election day, and more.  For months, President Trump has railed against mail-in ballots as his opponent, Joe Biden, has stood in support. This week, the country faces another challenge to election security as the Department of National Intelligence announces a stop to in-person briefings. With less than 60 days to the election, Fox News Radio's Rachel Sutherland speaks with former Chief of Station with the Central Intelligence Agency, Dan Hoffman about all-things election security.  With less than a month remaining for the government to pass their annual spending bill, Capitol Hill faces the possibility of a government shutdown as a pandemic, economic downturn, and civil unrest continue to plague the nation. FOX's Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins Jared Halpern to discuss why he says the spookiness of Halloween could come early for Washington D.C. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

An Election In The Middle Of Turmoil

This Week: President Trump accepted his party's nomination this week from the South Lawn of the White House. The president highlighted his accomplishments while in office and painted a dark picture of what America would look like under the leadership of his opponent Joe Biden and the Democratic party. Now with both conventions wrapped up for another four years where do we go from here? Jared speaks with FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar to recap this week's GOP Convention and about what we can expect from now until November. A lot has changed this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, and it seems like voting will be different too. The election is less than three months away, but a lot of voters will be heading to the mailbox instead of the ballot box to cast their vote for either President Trump or his opponent Democrat Joe Biden. Jared speaks with Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, at the University of Virginia Center for Politics about the electoral map, which way it is shifting and if it can change closer to the election. President Trump and Joe Biden aren't the only ones running for office in November. The GOP controlled Senate looks to be up for grabs this year as well. During the Republican National Convention this week Jared and FOX News Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar spoke with Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) about her Senate race in Arizona, a state President Trump also needs to win. They also spoke to Director of Strategic Communications for the Trump 2020 Campaign Marc Lotter about how involved the president will be in the upcoming Senate races. Hurricane Laura ripped into the Gulf Coast this week, making landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm killing at least six people. FOX News Correspondent Jonathan Serrie joins FOX News Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland from Lake Charles, Louisiana to discuss the damage. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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