The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum

This week, Martha is joined by World War II veteran Mickey Gannitch to discuss the United States victory over Japan as we approach the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. Martha and Mickey discuss how he experienced the Pearl Harbor attack first-hand from the crows nest of the U.S.S Pennsylvania, his memory of VJ day in 1945 and the significance of this anniversary, how he has dedicated himself to volunte...

This week, Martha is joined by Susan Eisenhower, President Dwight Eisenhower’s granddaughter, chairman and CEO of The Eisenhower Group Inc. and author of the new book: How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower’s Biggest Decisions. Martha and Susan discuss her new book about her grandfather, President Eisenhower, what his leadership style was like, why American citizens need to help out during...

This week, Martha is joined by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, to discuss the ongoing discussion in Congress to employ the Senate Republicans plan over the Democrats proposal.  Senator McConnell tells Martha about the goal to achieve a bipartisan coronavirus stimulus agreement before the end of the week, how he has been consulting the White House while drafting his plan and the Senate GOP’...

This week, Martha is joined by Coach Lou Holz, member of the college football Hall of Fame and head coach for 34 years in both professional and college sports to discuss how college sports could return. Coach Holtz tells Martha about how the lock down has impacted his life as a sports fan and a citizen, how he plans to continue living his life during the pandemic, how much students can learn from...

This week, Martha is joined by Betsy Dolinger, founder and president of BD productions with over 25 years in the theater business, to discuss how Broadway returns from being shut down due to COVID-19. Betsy tells Martha about the impact of COVID-19 has had on shutting down theater business, how social distancing and vaccines will help bring back the business, the musical Six  she was working on be...

This week, Martha is joined by Hawk Newsome the leader of Black Lives Matter of Greater New York, to discuss the goals of the Black Lives Matter movement. Hawk Newsome tells Martha about the problems with police brutality against Black people in America, he praises the change Black people have fought for throughout history and he speaks about the importance of faith in his life.  Follow Martha on...

This week, Martha is joined by Senator Tim Scott(R-S.C.) to discuss how the process of debating his police reform bill was blocked by Democrats. Sen. Scott tells Martha about how he tried to compromise with his Democratic peers in the Senate and the racist voicemails he had gotten from people after spearheading this police reform bill in the Senate. Later, Sen. Scott responds to a controversial vi...

This week, Martha is joined by a panel of three people with many years serving in law enforcement: Rodney Parks, who served thirty years with the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington D.C, former Tucson Arizona police officer Brandon Tatum  and army veteran and former Georgia police officer Doug Barrett.  The panel discusses their unique and difficult experience as black men serving in law...

This week, Martha is joined by Dr. Shelby Steele, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, specializing on the topics of race relations and affirmative action, as well as the author of of the book “Shame: How America’s Past Sins Have Polarized Our Country” Dr. Steele talks to Martha about how the George Floyd protests and COVID-19 have impacted the black community, the importance of viewing charte...

This week, Martha is joined by Chris Wallace, anchor of Fox News Sunday and author of the new book, Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World. Chris shares how his goal was to retell important historical events in the genre of a thriller, President Truman’s decision in World War II on whether to invade Japan or drop the atom bomb and Chris t...

This week, Martha is joined by Lucie Hoeschen, a young woman who stood up to protesters to prevent them from breaking into her family's pharmacy during a recent protest in St. Paul, Minnesota. Lucie tells Martha about the experience of stopping a protester from throwing a brick into her family’s storefront and instead of breaking in, they shared an emotional conversation and embraced. Follow Marth...

This week, Martha is joined by Wendell Perkins, World War II Marine veteran who served in the Battle of Tarawa.  Wendell tells Martha his memory of enlisting in the Marine Corps during World War II, his close friends he served with in the war and how grateful he was when History Flight, an organization that repatriates remains from battle sites in the pacific, recovered the remains of his friends...

This week, Martha is joined by K.T. McFarland, former deputy national-security advisor to Michael Flynn and author of Revolution: Trump, Washington and “We The People.” Martha and K.T. discuss General Flynn’s history of being disliked as an outspoken Director of Defense Intelligence during the Obama administration, Flynn’s conversation with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak and K.T. 's opinion abo...

This week, Martha is joined by Henry Langrehr, one of the last World War II paratroopers, Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient and Jim DeFelice, co-author of Henry’s memoir, Whatever It Took. Henry tells Martha about what it was like para-jumping into France during the battle of Normandy, his experience being captured and made a prisoner by the Nazis and his daring escape from a death camp  to f...

This week, Martha is joined by Marc Thiessen, former speechwriter for George W. Bush and Washington Post columnist.  They discuss why Marc believes President Trump’s chances of re-election may not be severely hurt by the coronavirus, the Obama-Biden administration missteps in preparing for a pandemic and the role that China’s mishandling of the coronavirus could play in the 2020 election. Follow M...

This week, Martha is joined by Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases and leading member of the Trump administration's coronavirus taskforce.  Martha and Dr. Fauci discuss criticisms of the models and projections of the spread of the virus, the care that must be given to decisions to reopen parts of the country, the important role masks may play movi...

This week, Martha is joined by John Tesh, journalist, broadcaster, composer, concert pianist, and former anchor of Entertainment Tonight. Martha and John discuss his new book, Relentless: Unleashing a Life of Purpose, Grit, and Faith, the challenge to overcome his cancer diagnosis and how to handle worry and stress during trying times. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about yo...

This week, Martha is joined by Sam Folsom, one of the last living Marine Corps World War II combat pilots. Sam sat down with Martha’s producer to discuss the joys and struggles of being a Marine, the difficult process of learning to be a fighter pilot and how he earned a Purple Heart medal. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

This week, Martha is joined by Christine Pelosi, Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s daughter and author of The Nancy Pelosi Way. Martha and Christine discuss how American’s view impeachment now, what actions the government is taking to deal with the coronavirus outbreak and Christine explains why she would like to see a female Vice President on the ticket in 2020. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Le...

This week, Martha is joined by Charles Gubish, an Iwo Jima veteran who fought alongside her uncle, Harry Gray, in World War II. Charles sits down and recollects the difficulty of joining the U.S Marine Corps, the toll the war took on him and his fellow soldiers and shares his fondest memories of his foxhole buddy, Harry Gray. She goes further to find the truth about her uncle’s life during the war...

This week, Martha is interviewed by Jimmy Failla on "Fox Across America" to discuss the release of her new book, Unknown Valor: A Story of Family, Courage, and Sacrifice from Pearl Harbor to Iwo Jima. Martha explains her personal story that inspired the book, her encounters with the many brave heroes who shared their stories with her along the way and more. Follow Martha on Twitter: @marthamaccall...

This week, Martha is on the road in Des Moines, Iowa and joined by host of FOX News Channel’s America’s Newsroom, Ed Henry. Ed and Martha analyze the approaching Iowa caucus, how Bernie Sanders is capturing the attention of American youth and they share their Super Bowl LIV predictions.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Martha is joined by Donna Rotunno, defense attorney to Harvey Weinstein, to discuss how the case has progressed so far, the difficulty in ensuring a fair trial for her client and her hope for honesty and justice to prevail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Martha is joined by Iranian-American, Nazee Moinian, consultant on Iranian foreign policy, to discuss the recent protests after Iran confirmed it accidentally shot down a Ukrainian airplane, the reaction to the airstrike that killed General Qasem Soleimani and the possibility of freedom in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Martha was joined by Mo Rocca, author of Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving. Mo and Martha discuss how world leaders, famous actors and even the death of TV sitcoms are remembered, and the real stories behind those legacies.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @marthamaccallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices