The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum

This week, Martha sits down with former National Security Advisor under the Trump administration, Robert O'Brien, to discuss his most recent Op-Ed "Breaking Up Big Tech Is a Gift to China." O'Brien discusses how breaking up big tech companies could put the United States at a national security disadvantage with China and explains with some of the most recent technological advancements coming out of...

This week, Martha looks back on the best Untold Stories of 2021. She features her conversations with former Afghanistan TV Producer Rukhsar Azamee, retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete Caitlyn Jenner, and Editor At Large for DailyMail Piers Morgan.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Martha looks back at a conversation with Vonda and Kevin Rodgers, parents of the late Sgt. Joshua Rodgers, to discuss a local holiday lighting company that tries to spread Christmas cheer by decorating the homes of families of fallen heroes. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Martha sits down with former Today Show Co-host, Kathie Lee Gifford, to discuss her new book, The Jesus I Know: Honest Conversations and Diverse Opinions about Who He Is. Kathie shares how in her book, she digs into the honest conversations with people about their faith despite different beliefs. Later, she expresses how she has a love for her friends not because of their opinions, but...

This week, Martha sits down with Presidents of ACK Nantucket Residents Against Turbines Vallerie Oliver and Amy DiSibio to discuss the Wind Farm Federal Lawsuit. Vallerie and Amy share how the continuation of the Vineyard Wind Project would threaten the already endangered North Atlantic Right whale and industrialize the ocean, which will ultimately cause permanent damage to all marine life across...

This week, Martha sits down with photographer and author Christopher Anderson to discuss his new book, Brothers and Wives: Inside the Private Lives of William, Kate, Harry, and Meghan. Christopher examines the alleged racist comments made about Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's child, questions whether the brothers’ relationship can survive Harry’s departure from the Royal Family, and gives a behind-...

This week, Martha revists a conversation with University of Notre Dame Senior, Emily Eagle, to discuss her experience as a blind student on campus.   Emily has nothing but praise for how accommodating her school has been throughout her college career, and how she has become the best version of herself as a blind person. She claims being blind has made her more empathetic, a better problem solver,...

This week, Martha sits down with the co-founder of the University of Austin, Joe Lonsdale, to share why he decided to invest in an upcoming college based on freedom of study and thought. Joe shares that the mission of this university is to rid the ideologies of intolerance and censorship that most colleges are prone to today, while offering a well-rounded education that is not instilled with fear...

This week, Martha sits down with former Co-Host of The View, conservative columnist, and author Meghan McCain, to discuss her new book Bad Republican.   Meghan shares her experience as a conservative on The View, and how it feels to no longer fit in with your political party. Later, Meghan explains why she believes Governor Glenn Youngkin won the Virginia race, and how it will be evident going int...

This week, Martha sits down with Washington Examiner Senior Political Correspondent & author, David Drucker, to discuss his new book, In Trump's Shadow: The Battle for 2024 and the Future of the GOP. David invites listeners to gaze into the future of President Trump's possible 2024 candidacy and explains how the GOP is positioning itself moving forward. Follow Martha on Twitter: @marthamaccallum ...

This week, Martha sits down with Notre Dame Alumni and co-authors, Reed Gregory & John Mahoney, to discuss their new book History Through The Headsets: Inside Notre Dame's Playoff Run During the Craziest Season in College Football History. Reed and John share the challenges of playing football during the height of the coronavirus pandemic and they explain the decision to play while most other conf...

This week, Martha sits down with former Democratic presidential candidate and New York City mayoral candidate, Andrew Yang, to discuss his new book Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy. Andrew shares why he started the Forward Party and what it means for the future of Independent voters. Plus, he and Martha weigh in on the decrease in the labor force and why he thinks it’s a disaster.   F...

This week, Martha sits down with former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush, Karl Rove.   Karl weighs in on the current outlook for the 2022 Congressional Midterms and specifically what role the state of Texas will play.  Plus, Karl gives his analysis on why the border crisis has affected President Biden’s approval ratings, as well as a look at what effect the $3.5 trillion-dollar re...

This week, Martha sits down with FOX News Chief Political Anchor, Anchor of Special Report & Host of Bret Baier's All-Star Panel podcast, Bret Baier. Bret and Martha reminisce on their favorite memories at FOX News as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of the network. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Martha sits down with the Host of The Australian Sky News and Author Sharri Markson to discuss her new book, What Really Happened in Wuhan. Sharri shares her experiences as an investigative journalist covering the origins of the coronavirus at a top-secret lab in Wuhan and how this all played out during an election year.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum  Learn more about your...

This week, Martha sits down with author Toby Harnden, to discuss his new book First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11, and why he decided to revisit the story of the first CIA military group to get into Afghanistan. Toby shares he wrote this book for people to understand where America has been in order to remember how this war began and to bring that knowledge to where A...

This week, Martha revisits her conversation with former Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush, Jean Becker, to discuss her new book The Man I Knew. Jean tells the fascinating story of George H.W. Bush’s post-presidency, and the bond she developed with the him in his transition from the most powerful man in the world to elder statesman. Plus, the unlikely relationship he developed with his f...

This week, Martha sits down with CEO and Founder of Tunnel to Towers Foundation Frank Siller who tells his late brother's story of courage and selflessness as an FDNY Firefighter on the day of the 9/11 terror attacks.  Frank shares how he organized a nearly 500-mile Never Forget Walk to commemorate 20 years since September 11th, 2001 and what this anniversary means to him and his family.  Follow M...

On this episode, Martha is joined by Debra Burlingame and Kathleen Deparis, who both lost a brother on the day of the 9/11 terror attacks. Debra and Kathleen reflect on the 20th anniversary of that horrific day and share their thoughts on the impact of President Biden’s decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan at the end of August. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more...

This week, Martha sits down with Gerald Sanford, a former FDNY Firefighter, New York City Police Officer, and author of It Started with a Helmet: A Retired Firefighter’s Return to New York City the Day Before 9/11. Jerry explains how he ended up returning to New York City the day before September 11th, and he shares stories from the ensuing weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

This week, Martha sits down with former Afghanistan TV Producer Rukhsar Azamee who shares her story of escaping Afghanistan in 2015 and has not seen her family since, who remain in the country.  Rukhsar tells Martha what life was like before the Taliban took over and the painful reality of what her family and those in Afghanistan are facing.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more a...

This week, Martha sits down with Chicago City Council Member Raymond Lopez, ex-gang member and community activist Pete Keller, and former D.C. Police Detective and Fox News Contributor Ted Williams to discuss the rise of gang violence in Chicago.  The panel takes a look at the causes of shootings, underlying disputes within gangs, efforts to dismantle mobs in American cities, and the role of law e...

This week, Martha sits down with former CDC Director Dr.  Robert Redfield to discuss his take on how to tackle the coronavirus Delta variant.  Dr. Redfield takes a look back at the hypotheses surrounding the lab leak theory, where America is now, as the country faces a substantial increase in infection, and also explains the consequences of virtual learning for children.  Follow Martha on Twitter:...

This week, Martha sits down with mother of five and contributing writer to Deseret Magazine, Bethany Mandel, to discuss her most recent Op-ed “Modern Motherhood Has A PR Problem.”  Bethany aims to debunk the stigma around motherhood halting a woman’s life and wants listeners to know that it is a wonderful experience and is not the end-all life path the media has been propagating for years. Follow...

This week, Martha sits down with Senior White House Reporter for the Wall Street Journal, Michael Bender, to discuss his new book, Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost.  Michael explains the challenge of recapping President Donald Trump’s unpredictable presidency in his book, and why his team foresaw a win in the 2020 Election. Michael also gives his prediction on...