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Martha MacCallum, host of The Story on the FOX News Channel, sits down with a major newsmaker each week to get their "Untold Story." Martha's guests share inspiring stories of perseverance, positivity and more.
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In an exclusive conversation, Marc Beckman, Senior Advisor and Agent to First Lady Melania Trump, discusses producing Melania's new documentary, Melania. The film follows the 20 days leading up to her husband, President Donald Trump's 2025 presidential inauguration.
Marc discusses his long-standing relationship with Melania, offering a peek behind the curtain into the woman who chooses to live a very private life despite her immensely public role.
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Could the key to raising more confident children be as simple as returning to traditional etiquette lessons?
A third-generation etiquette instructor and owner of Mannerly, Elizabeth Anne Russell, explains the resurgence of etiquette lessons and why they are the ultimate key to success for young people. Elizabeth discusses her business and the legacy her mother left for her, which has inspired her to teach people of all ages about manners.
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One year after a tragic hit-and-run at the University of Illinois took the life of his daughter Katie, Joe Abraham is still searching for answers.
An illegal immigrant was allegedly behind the wheel, yet state officials remain silent. Joe joins the podcast to discuss his battle for transparency, the failure of local protections, and the media’s skewed focus on ICE protests over victims of crime.
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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 concerns. She also describes how his faith carries him through the day-to-day.
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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 and Iran, explaining what she believes is the future of the Iranian regime.
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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 and unity.
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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, siding with the Iranian people, to help facilitate the downfall of the regime.
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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 misinformation campaigns being used to maintain the status quo.
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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 the potential for Venezuelan politician and activist Maria Corina Machado to become the next president.
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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 friend of Charlie Kirk's, who discusses his life, legacy, and how his message touched so many Americans. Bishop Barron also shares his hope for Americans moving forward.
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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 behind the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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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.
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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 broadcasters like Brit Hume.
Reverend Levenson shares some of the most notable encounters he had while writing the book and how his own faith in God helped guide him through some of the darkest moments of his life.
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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.
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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 Machado, who hadn't been seen in public in almost a year. He describes the dangerous components of the operation and how he received the assignment. He also explains why it is so essential for him to help Americans in dire conditions, which is the foundation of his organization.
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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 the Royal Family in a television interview watched by hundreds of millions worldwide. He also describes the outcome of this interview and why it could have been prevented.
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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.
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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 threat of more future pandemics and calls for increased biosecurity in labs everywhere. He also shares the likely origins of the COVID-19 virus.
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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 taking this time to find stillness in prayer.
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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.
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great interview. always like Mr. Kudlow - he explains things so a lay person can understand. What a strong man in faith and marriage.
What an honor. Would love to hear more from Jack. thanks Martha
Love these guys. Thanks for your service
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Martha is really good at this 👍👍
There aren't enough of these episodes
I really appreciate Martha having him on her program, but there are were no answers in this interview. Please Mr Newsome, please give us some answers
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Great episode! Full of important information. I really didn't know I could trust what information a politician was willing to give us. Incredible.
you did a really good job telling that untold story! I loved hearing it! especially straight from the horse's mouth...thanks