The FOX News Rundown is a news-based daily show providing a contrast of perspectives you may not hear anywhere else.

Going far beyond the basic headlines, The FOX News Rundown features insights from top newsmakers, FOX News reporters and contributors, plus commentary on the significant issues of the day. Check us out each morning.


Christa Pike And The Death Penalty Debate

Evening Edition: The Long-lasting Trauma Hamas Hostages Suffer

Its been three years since thousands Hamas terrorists attacked Israel and slaughtered more than 1,200 men, women and children, and took more that 240 innocent people hostage. One of those innocent lives taken hostage and put in the dark tunnels underneath Gaza was a 3-year-old girl who was forced to watch her father be murdered. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Liz Hirsch Naftali, author of the book 'Saving Abigail: The True Story of the Abduction and Rescue of a Three Hostage', who shares the horrific stories that her own family, and many other Israelis, have gone through since the terror attacks. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martha MacCallum on El-Sayed’s Rise, Midterm Surprises, and 30 Years of FOX News

As key midterm election races tighten in battleground states like Michigan, Kansas, and Iowa, debate continues over candidate platform shifts, Democratic and Republican voter turnout, and the sway of independent voters. Host of The Untold Story podcast and anchor of The Story on FOX News, Martha MacCallum, joins to discuss the political landscape—including Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s progressive economic platform, President Trump’s nationwide stumping strategy, and the shifting dynamics in non-traditional swing states. She explains why analyzing candidate moderation and voter intensity is essential to understanding who will ultimately control Congress while reflecting on the evolution of FOX News over her 22-year tenure. On the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks in Israel, the U.S. military finds itself stretched across multiple global flashpoints. From shifting alliances and troop withdrawals in Iraq to Navy personnel stretched thin, are American forces prepared to deter adversaries and handle prolonged conflicts? Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Mackenzie Eaglen joins Lucas Tomlinson to breakdown the future of the United States military and the lessons learned since the terror attack on Israel. PLUS, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of FOX News Saturday Night and FOX News Radio’s FOX Across America. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: Russian Plague And American Measles, What Do We Know?

The unexplained death of a researcher at a Russian anti-plague institute has some concerned if it could be worse than the bacteria that caused the Black Death. Russia is downplaying her death saying that testing found no microorganisms in her body linked to her work, and does not use the word 'plague'. Meanwhile here in the United States, the number of measles cases is rising sparking New York State Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state disaster emergency. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Dr. Tyler Evans, infectious diseases physician and author of 'Pandemics, Poverty, and Politics: Decoding the Social and Political Drivers of Pandemics from Plague to COVID-19', who says the uptick in measles cases will worsen during the colder months, and shares what he knows about this respiratory disease in Russia. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Supreme Court To Take On Climate Change, Religious Liberty, Gun Rights

As a new Supreme Court term gets underway, major legal battles over climate policy, religious liberty, gun rights, and election integrity are heading before the justices. Judicial Crisis Network President Carrie Severino breaks down high-stakes cases challenging state-level regulations and local restrictions. From state bans on AR-15s to Arizona's proof-of-citizenship voting laws, she examines how originalist precedent could shape the country's legal landscape. With college tuition costs skyrocketing and the rise of Artificial Intelligence threatening traditional white-collar careers, Americans' confidence in higher education is plunging. Many concerns, including campus indoctrination, rising prices, and safety concerns, are leading some to look for alternate opportunities, prompting nationwide debates over the return on investment for traditional four-year degrees. Former Indiana Governor and Purdue University Interim President Mitch Daniels joins the Rundown to discuss why higher education institutions are driving this decline in trust and how universities can reform. PLUS, commentary by Ted Jenkin, President of Exit Stage Left Advisors and Host of The Red, White & Green Show. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: President Trump-Backed South American Candidates Continue Red Wave

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, won the first round of the Brazilian presidential election tonight, turning in a surprisingly strong showing and continuing a long run of wins for Latin American Trump-backed right-wing candidates. Bolsonaro will now face off against President Lula da Silva in an October 25 second-round election. With 99% of the votes in, Bolsonaro led Lula 47.2% to 44.9%, in a race Lula had widely been expected to win. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks to Christine Balling, Senior Vice President & Adjunct Professor at The Institute of World Politics, who says this is good for the region and for U.S.-Brazil relations. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the Midterm Polls Don't Tell the Whole Story

With election day approaching, communications strategist and public opinion expert, Lee Hartley Carter, breaks down what national and state polls actually reveal about voter sentiment and economic anxieties. Despite headlines teasing a potential 'blue wave,' Carter explains why this election cycle looks more like a chaotic 'Etch A Sketch' where every individual race counts. She also shares key insights into voter exhaustion, how each side is struggling to address the affordability issue, and how AI is subtly shaping public opinions. Cybercrime in the United States has reached record proportions, draining tens of billions of dollars from unsuspecting Americans. These aren't traditional computer hacks or firewall breaches, however. Fraudsters are using AI voice and image cloning to manipulate individuals. Chief Economist at the Heritage Foundation EJ Antoni joins the Rundown to breakdown how these scams act like businesses and why older Americans are losing thousands per incident. PLUS, commentary by Karol Markowicz, columnist for the New York Post and FOX News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: Cure Cancer or Kill Us All? An AI Reality Check

As Washington and tech leaders debate the future of artificial intelligence, questions remain about how to govern AI without crippling American innovation or falling behind global rivals like China. On this episode of The FOX News Rundown, host Dave Anthony speaks with technology futurist and author Jamie Metzl (Superconvergence, The AI Ten Commandments) about the growing calls for AI regulation, the balance between safety guardrails and economic competition, and the potential risks—including severe biosecurity threats—highlighted by industry figures like Bill Gates. Metzl argues that, despite apocalyptic fears, he remains optimistic about AI's potential to revolutionize health care, agriculture, and global development if properly governed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: The Battle For Iowa: Tariffs, Inflation, and the Fight for Congress

With under a month remaining until the midterm elections, tight House races in key swing states like Iowa are highlighting the broader battle for control of Congress. Both parties are pouring resources into the state as candidates navigate national headwinds, economic pressures, and foreign policy debate. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) joins the Rundown to discuss her re-election fight in the 1st District, economic pressure from fuel and food prices, and her position on the Iran War Powers Resolution.Plus, George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley joins to discuss how state school choice voucher programs are fueling national political debates ahead of November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: Ending the NIL "Wild West" | Craig Carton On The Need For College Sports Reform

The Senate has passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act by a vote of 77 to 22 in a sweeping effort to rein in college sports and the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape. With college football programs managing multi-million-dollar payrolls, unchecked transfer portals, and unregulated booster funding, Congress is attempting to establish order and set clear parameters. Outkick host Craig Carton joined Dave Anthony on The FOX News Rundown this past week to discuss how NIL evolved from fair athlete compensation into what he calls "the wild, wild west." Carton breaks down the proposed reforms, including restrictions on transfer rules, caps on agency commissions, conference realignments, and how these changes will impact student-athletes, coaches, and college athletic programs moving forward. Carton also discusses his new show on Outkick, which blends sports, politics, and culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices