The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum

Did Democratic operatives recruit a straw candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan to siphon votes and sow confusion in Alaska’s high-stakes election? Following a bombshell New York Times report, Alaska reporters Nat Herz and James Brooks join Martha to discuss the covert efforts to find candidates in local bars, the drama surrounding a former campaign manager’s recanted claims, and examine whether the controversy will actually move the needle under the state's ranked-choice voting system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

80-year-old Vietnam veteran Charlie Whaley spoke to Martha earlier this year to share his inspiring journey to earning a college degree. After serving 23 years in the U.S. Navy, Whaley took on a challenge from his grandson and enrolled at Georgia Highlands College, graduating cum laude.  He reflects on his military career, explains why he chose to major in criminal justice, and discusses what it was like learning alongside students 60 years his junior. Plus, Charlie shares details on the unforgettable graduation gift he gave himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Election Day just one week away and control of Congress hanging in the balance, can traditional polls truly predict who will show up at the ballot box? Communications strategist and Carter Intelligence Group CEO Lee Carter joins Martha to discuss why voter turnout will determine the outcome. Carter examines polling blind spots, the rise of the "anti-vote," and what real-time voter sentiment reveals about tightening House races and the cost of living. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an era of cultural division and fleeting attention spans, can the timeless virtues of sacrifice and courage still inspire the American spirit? Co-host of Fox & Friends, host of the Brian Kilmeade Show and bestselling author Brian Kilmeade joins Martha to discuss why rediscovering our nation’s history is more crucial than ever. From the pivotal clash of Shays’ Rebellion that helped birth the U.S. Constitution to the groundbreaking gallantry of the Tuskegee Airmen, Martha and Brian explore the powerful narratives behind each of their new books, Uniting the States and The Book of Valor. They reflect on what true valor requires, the quiet confidence of those who serve, and why the stories of America's greatest heroes must never be forgotten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Washington paralyzed by partisan gridlock, can lawmakers from opposing sides still unite to fix a broken nation? Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) of Vermont sat down with Martha inside the Edward M. Kennedy Institute’s replica Senate chamber to find out on a brand-new season of Fox Nation’s The Senate Project.  Watch the full debate in the seventh installment of The Senate Project, streaming exclusively on Fox Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices