The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum

At 16 years old, Ronald “Rondo” Scharfe lied about his age to join the military. Though he told his parents he likely wouldn't be sent overseas until he was of age, Rondo found himself shipped off just three months after enlisting -- where he would go on to fight in the Battle of Iwo Jima before most teenagers graduated high school.   Martha originally met Rondo on a trip to Iwo Jima while writing...

On this day 80 years ago, more than 160,000 Allied troops were preparing to head into a long-anticipated invasion of Normandy, France -- not knowing that June 6th, 1944 would become one of the most memorable days in history.   Today, Martha sits down with 104-year-old WWII veteran Steven Melnikoff on Omaha Beach, where he landed 80 years ago as a 24-year-old soldier with the 29th Infantry Division...

D-Day has been honored in a variety of ways throughout the years, from being depicted in iconic films and chronicled in an influx of documentaries and novels. Ahead of the 80th anniversary, historian and journalist Garrett Graff has chosen to honor D-Day in a uniquely intimate way this year in his new book, 'When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day'.   Garrett joins Martha to explain why...

Though the horrors of D-Day live on today through diaries, documentaries, and other records -- few veterans are still alive and able to remember the tragedy that occurred on June 6th, 1944. But there are some, like 98-year-old Jack Gutman, who is still able to recount why honoring the sacrifice and bravery shown on that day 80 years ago is so crucial.   Today, Jack recounts his experience serving...

Addiction has become such a staggering problem in America that many people have become desensitized to it. However, turning our heads the other way is the last thing we should be doing if we want to help those falling victim to this disease -- which is why former Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy is refusing to be quiet about it.    In his new book, 'Profiles in Mental Health Courage,' Cong...

As former President Donald Trump's trial hits a pivotal point, with both the prosecution and defense resting their cases -- only closing arguments remain before the jury decides what the verdict will be in the former President's New York hush money trial. To discuss what they both saw live from the courtroom earlier this week, Martha sits down with Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL) to debrief on what...

A great deal of research has found that "Gen Z," specifically those born after 1995, is the generation being hit the heaviest by the mental illness epidemic -- as rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide skyrocket among young people. What is the biggest change this generation has experienced in life? The birth of smartphones and social media.    Author of 'The Anxious Generation,' Jonathan Haidt ...

May 6th marked one year since King Charles III's coronation, and the royal family has retained the world's attention ever since.    In honor of this milestone, Martha is revisiting her conversation with historian and author Gareth Russell as he discusses his new book, The Palace: From The Tudors To The Windsors, 500 Years Of History At Hampton Court, and details the royal families that occupied th...

Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today Susan Page has spoken with important people from across the globe and written best-selling biographies for icons like Barbara Bush and Nancy Pelosi. In her latest project, she is delving into the life of a generational talent and world-changing journalist who captivated the country: Barbara Walters. Susan joins to discuss what it was like to detail the life of...

As a historic trial takes place in New York City, many Americans are hearings bit and pieces about why former President Donald Trump is facing charges, who brought them, and what the potential consequences could be. But the former President’s legal spokeswoman Alina Habba is setting the record straight. Alina addresses common misconceptions, and explains the significance behind Stormy Daniels, the...

The last time he joined Martha, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum was in the middle of the Republican nominating process. Now, he's back for a conversation to reflect on what the Presidential Primary process was like, the things he learned on the campaign trail, and where he's headed next -- both in politics and in life. They also discuss how governing differs under former President Trump and Pres...

On this special edition of the Untold Story, Martha join FOX News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier on 'The Bret Baier Podcast' to sit down for a panel discussion alongside Bret, host of Fox Business' Making Money and The Unstoppable Prosperity Podcast, Charles Payne, and Fox News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram to discuss the topics and issues at the forefront of Americans' minds...

New York's highest court announced on Thursday that they would be overturning Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction -- dropping his lengthy 23-year sentence. Though Weinstein will continue to serve time due to additional charges he faced in Los Angeles in 2022, the controversial ruling is anything but insignificant.   To discuss this New York ruling, the lead attorney for the Harvey Weinstein Ne...

In March of 2022, Fox News Correspondent Benjamin Hall was nearly killed while on assignment in Ukraine -- after a Russian bomb attack left him severely injured and tragically killed his two colleagues, cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski and journalist Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova.    Two years later, after undergoing a life-changing journey of healing, Benjamin is making strides and is back doing what...

Though she only served for fifty days in 2022, Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has left a permanent political impact on the U.K. In an exclusive interview, the former Prime Minister discusses being raised by liberal parents, discovering conservative views, and what went into crafting her political point of view. She also weighs in on the state of the Israel-Hamas War, the severity of Iran insertin...

The world expressed a mixture of responses following the passing of O.J. Simpson last week. Regardless of the reaction, there is no denying how big of an impact O.J. Simpson's life had on how celebrity trials are conducted in America, and how the public views the criminal justice system as a whole.   To break down the life and trial of O.J. Simpson, the Host of the 'Kennedy Saves the World' podcas...

Everyone’s journey to motherhood is unique but the reward of loving and watching your child grow is one in the same. Martha is joined by board-certified radiologist and FOX News Contributor, Dr. Nicole Saphier as she provides an intimate glimpse into the stories of motherhood as written in her forthcoming book, Love, Mom: Inspiring Stories Celebrating Motherhood. Dr. Saphier reflects on how her jo...

With countless security threats existing overseas and at the Southern border, where does the strength of America's national security stand? And what's the state of affairs with allies like Ukraine and Israel as they continue brutal battles with Russia and Hamas?   Former General Counsel on the House Armed Services Committee & Ronald Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim explains where the U.S. s...

In this special episode of the Untold Story, the script is being flipped — as host of the 'Kennedy Saves the World' podcast, author, and MTV legend Kennedy joins the podcast to ask Martha questions about her life! From sharing some of her favorite family travel stories to talking about the beginning of her career (including her first job in a cheese shop), Martha takes a trip down memory lane and...

Many doctors and scientists have been keeping an eye on the threat that 'bird flu' possesses to humans for years -- and a case of the influenza strain popping up in Texas this week is raising the alarm for many Americans. So, should this because for concern? And what really is the bird flu to begin with?   FOX News Medical Contributor and Professor at NYU Langone Health Dr. Marc Siegel, who has do...

Growing up as the middle child amongst nine kids, film producer, and screenwriter Jim Wahlberg's childhood was interesting, to say the least -- but it was during his adolescence that a world of addiction and crime would lead him down a dark path, ending him up in prison. After years of falling away from his family, battling his demons, and feeling like there was no hope, he found it in the place h...

For a generation that has yet to experience a World War or Great Depression, today's kids are unprecedentedly unwell when it comes to their mental health. But why are we seeing these levels of mental illness, low self-confidence, and fear of growing up in a group that, based on the environment around them, should be thriving? Best-selling author of the new book, 'Bad Therapy,' Abigail Shrier, expl...

Monday is National Medal of Honor Day, a day where Medal of Honor recipients and American civilians can reflect on the intense bravery and sacrifices made by our veterans. On today's episode, Martha's doing just that with two true American heroes. Medal of Honor recipients, U.S. Army Staff Sergeants Salvatore A. Giunta & Clinton Romesha join Martha to share the heroic stories that led them to rece...

He's known to the world for his bestselling historical non-fiction and his familial tie to Princess Diana, but Earl Charles Spencer is now revealing a far more side of his life. In his new memoir, "A Very Private School," Spencer recounts the years of brutal abuse and culture of cruelty he encountered while growing up in boarding school -- drawing on his memories as well as letters and diaries fro...

Over the past several weeks, Haiti has fallen into chaos as rebel groups and militia have risen to power. A group of American volunteers with the Have Faith Orphanage found themselves stranded in Port-au-Prince, with nearby ports being shut down by armed gangs. Best-selling author Mitch Albom was part of that volunteer group. He shares the harrowing story of his rescue and discusses the evacuation...