The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum

In 2020, Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy voice in Hong Kong, was imprisoned by the Chinese government under the national security law. Following years of prolonged solitary confinement, in late 2025, he was convicted and is now awaiting sentencing. Jimmy Lai's daughter, Claire Lai, joined Martha to share her father's story. She explains how dire his situation is due to worsening health concer...

Former Deputy National Security Advisor of the United States, K.T. McFarland, joins Martha to discuss President Trump's latest foreign policy agenda. She shares her perspective on why Greenland is an integral part of a successful ‘Golden Dome’ system and how the acquisition would protect Europe and Canada from nuclear weapons.  K.T. also breaks down the current dynamic between the United States an...

Ambassador and Chief of Protocol of the United States, Monica Crowley, shares a few exciting updates on America’s big birthday this summer from the White House lawn. She highlights the President’s plans for the 250th anniversary celebration, including various events and activities. The Ambassador also discusses why the celebration is essential to bring Americans together in a spirit of patriotism...

Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., and holding a PhD in Iranian Studies from the University of St. Andrews, Nazee Moinian is an Iranian-born woman with many connections to the country. She discusses the ongoing protests and violent crackdown by the Iranian regime against civilians demanding freedom. Nazee also examines the possibility that the U.S. Government could step in, s...

Health and wellness expert, celebrity trainer, and host of the FOX Nation Special, Toxic: America's Food Crisis, Jillian Michaels, discusses the recent changes to the food pyramid and how it will impact government food assistance programs. She breaks down why the adjustments can enable Americans to adopt better eating habits. Jillian explains the pushback from industry groups and the misinformatio...

PhD candidate in Economics at Columbia University and a graduate fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Daniel Di Martino, explains the ongoing political situation in Venezuela and why the Trump administration felt they had to step in.  As a Venezuelan native, Daniel discusses the changing power dynamics in the country and what is happening now that Maduro is no longer their leader. He also describes...

On September 10th, 2025, Charlie Kirk was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The impact of his death had a significant impact on millions of Americans.  Martha revisits her conversation with the Bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, MN, founder of the Catholic ministerial organization' Word on Fire,' and formerly the host of 'Catholicism,' Bishop Robert Barron, a f...

Following President Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Sunday, President Trump announced he had a plan to potentially end the war between Ukraine and Russia. Martha takes a look back at her conversation with Ukrainian author and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, Yaroslav Trofimov, who shares the history...

Founder of Modernly Mannered, Kristen DeSanto tells the story behind her business, which helps educate young people on all aspects of etiquette. Kristen explains some of the main issues she sets out to correct through her program, and answers some of the most pressing questions regarding modern day etiquette, from table manners to gift giving.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Faith can be found in many ways, but it never fails to make drastic changes in someone’s life.  That was the story Reverend Russell Levenson set out to tell in his latest book, Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning, which describes how faith entered and impacted the lives of 12 of America’s most remarkable individuals, from world-renowned scientists like Jane Goodall to television...

Dana Perino returns with her annual reading recap, sharing her must-read books of the year. The Co-Anchor of America’s Newsroom reveals exciting news: her novel, Purple State, will be released in April 2026.    Plus, Dana reflects on her recent trip to Sierra Leone, where she worked with Mercy Ships, a nonprofit hospital ship providing medical care across West Africa. Learn more about your ad choi...

Last week, the Grey Bull Rescue Foundation successfully completed its 800th mission, the extraction of Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Prize laureate María Corina Machado from Venezuela.   U.S. special forces veteran and founder of the Tampa-based Grey Bull Rescue Foundation, Bryan Stern, led the high-profile rescue operation, dubbed Operation Golden Dynamite, to extract María Corina Machad...

BBC reporter, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and journalist Andy Webb shares his new book, Dianarama: Deception, Entrapment, Cover-Up: The Betrayal of Princess Diana, a riveting investigative look into Princess Diana's interview with Martin Bashir on Panorama in 1995.    Andy explains the cover up behind Bashir's plot to manipulate Princess Diana into revealing her secrets and truths about t...

American author, motivational speaker, and business and life coach Tony Robbins discusses two major humanitarian crises he is working to address. Tony explains his personal experience with hunger as a child, including how one meal gifted by a stranger changed his outlook on the world. He also highlights a project he is working on that features a new song to raise awareness about starvation. Learn...

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Robert Redfield introduces his new book, Redfield's Warning: What I Learned But Couldn't Tell You. As the CDC Director during the first Trump Administration, Dr. Redfield saw firsthand how the U.S. government mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and has since recapped the tremendous ripple effects. Dr. Redfield discusses the potential thre...

With the start of Advent, it is time to practice stillness and waiting. Michael Iskander is the actor who portrays David from the historical drama, House of David. He shares his recent collaboration with the Hallow App for an Advent series this holiday season. Michael describes his love of acting and why he connected it to his faith. He discusses his conversion to Catholicism and the importance of...

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to prepare for Christmas. Father Mike Schmitz introduces his new Advent program, Waiting Well, available on the Ascension Platform. He explains why humans inherently don't wait well, and the importance of learning this skill during Advent, which the program will guide through. Later, Father Mike explains why God sent baby Jesus to Bethlehem.  Learn more abo...

Author and Professor Scott Galloway discusses his new book, Notes on Being A Man, and the growing masculinity crisis in America. Scott explains the challenges facing young men today, from the impact of social media and technology on their development to rising rates of anxiety and depression. He also shares practical strategies for helping young men rebuild confidence and connection, starting with...

From working in finance to becoming an FBI special agent, a FOX News contributor, and now an author, Nicole Parker can do it all. She shares her new book, The Two FBIs, which covers the dark side of the organization that she witnessed while working there. Nicole discusses her major career shifts, including what led her to leave the FBI, and describes her experiences working on high-profile cases. ...

An all-new season of Martin Scorsese's Docudrama 'The Saints' has premiered on FOX Nation. Film and TV producer Matti Leshem discusses the new season following the success of the first. He highlights his background and why he wanted to create this show with Martin Scorsese. Later, Matti describes some of the Saints he's had the pleasure of bringing to life on the television screen, including Saint...

Award-winning filmmaker Sean Mullin introduces his new documentary, 'Brothers On Three', which looks back on the United States Military Academy at West Point's rugby team winning the 2022 national championship. He highlights the team's tremendous story and provides an insightful look at their 2023 season, following their triumph the year prior. As a former West Point rugby player, Sean understands...

The FDA recently announced it will be removing warning labels on hormone replacement therapy medications. In an exclusive conversation with Martha, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explains the FDA's decision and why these labels are now considered misleading. Later, Martha revisits her conversation with FOX News contributor and board-certified radiologist, Dr. Nicole Saph...

Turning Point USA spokesperson and executive producer of The Charlie Kirk Show, Andrew Kolvet, discusses his background and how he ended up working with Charlie Kirk. He also shares his perspective on the recent election of New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Andrew reflects on Charlie Kirk's legacy and how Erika Kirk, Charlie's wife, is processing her grief. He also highlights his hopes for...

On Tuesday night, Martha was joined by FOX News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier, Co-Anchor of America's Newsroom Dana Perino, and a panel of strategists on FOX News Channel to cover this year's key elections. The panel discussed elections in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia, as well as a few other key races, and broke down why these results matter heading into the 2026 Midterm Elections....

Following the tragic loss of their son, Adam, Maria and Matthew Raine are suing OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, following the discovery that the chatbot encouraged their son's suicide. They discuss the dangers of artificial intelligence and why it needs stronger safeguards and regulations to protect children. Their attorney, Jay Edelson, explains the legislative action they are taking to ban A...