President Trump’s Stand Against Iran

Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Vice Admiral Robert Harward joined Martha on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the historic 8 p.m. deadline set by President Trump for the Iranian regime. He detailed the country’s pre-revolutionary prosperity and his belief that the current regime is at an unprecedented tipping point. Admiral Harward explained why this conflict is different from previous wars in Iraq or Vietnam due to Iran’s highly educated population, their desire for Western-style liberties, and the immediate global threat posed by their nuclear and missile capabilities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martha revisits her 2022 conversation with Grammy-nominated country music singer-songwriter Walker Hayes. Walker highlights his book, Glad You're Here: Two Unlikely Friends Breaking Bread and Fences, which he co-wrote with his friend Craig Cooper. Walker describes his faith journey and how a tragic loss led him to eventually find salvation through the Bible and surrendering to Jesus Christ. He shares how he views his massive musical platform as an opportunity to share the Gospel and the impact faith has made on his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The actor who plays John in the FOX Nation series Jesus Crown of Thorns, Alister Hawke discusses his unique transition from a competitive mixed martial artist to acting after a career-ending elbow injury. He describes his experience while filming the series, reflecting on the spiritual impact of filming the crucifixion and shares his interpretation and the significance of Jesus Christ's final words and the folded burial cloth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reporting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Fox News Correspondent Brooke Taylor describes a dire situation unfolding as TSA staffing shortages reach a breaking point. She highlights a staggering 40% call-out rate in Houston, where unpaid agents have left travelers facing four-hour lines that stretch into the airport basement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World Series Champion Al Leiter highlights the new documentary, Never Forget: How Baseball Healed the Nation After 9/11, as he explains the shift from feeling that a baseball game was insignificant to realizing that the sport served as a necessary distraction for a grieving city after the 9/11 attacks. He recounts the intense atmosphere and heavy security at the first game back at Shea Stadium, where a solemn environment eventually shifted into a moment of collective hope. Al also describes the Mets players' devotion and their defiance of league rules to continue wearing hats representing New York City’s first responders throughout the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX News Senior National Correspondent Rich Edson describes the public portion of the Worldwide Threat Assessment hearing which took place this week on Capitol Hill. He explains that while the hearing was a worldwide assessment, it was largely dominated by the ongoing operation in Iran, which is now in its third week. He highlights that despite the heavy focus on the current war, the hearing also addressed other foreign adversaries' threats, specifically those coming from China, Russia, and North Korea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday, Martha visited St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City for the annual St. Patrick's Day Mass led by the former Archbishop of Joliet, Ronald Hicks. He described the joy of celebrating before a cathedral filled with prominent figures, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani.  The Archbishop also shared his hope for a rising generation of young people finding deep purpose through their faith. He looks forward to welcoming them all back to America’s Parish when the first American pope, Pope Leo, makes his first official trip back home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Iranian national soccer player Shiva Amini and Iranian activist Masih Alinejad detail the harrowing choices Iranian athletes face under a regime that weaponizes their careers and families to enforce strict ideological conformity. After being banned for playing without a hijab, Shiva shares the agonizing reality of choosing between personal freedom and the safety of loved ones. Following her recent testimony at the United Nations, she and Masih call on the United States and the international community to support the Iranian people’s fight for freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While reporting from the UAE, Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson describes the regional impact of Iran's ballistic missile and drone attacks on neighboring countries.  Lucas explains that the UAE has become a primary target due to its open society, its role as a financial hub, and its ties to the Abraham Accords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox News senior correspondent and host of the Searching for Heroes podcast, Benjamin Hall breaks down the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, and the strategic role of the Kurds in the region. He also dissects Iranian messaging tactics with the United States and shares his perspective on what the future may hold for this conflict. Plus, Benjamin introduces his debut children's book, Read All About It, a heartfelt story to honor the hedgehog his daughters gifted him to carry while reporting from war zones.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices