The Fox News Rundown

There’s been a lot of focus lately on how much ‘screen time’ children have and how technology is negatively impacting them. But scrolling on a cell phone all day is also terrible for adults. This is why many are making the case that both adults and children do a ‘digital detox’ in 2026. Clinical psychologist and family therapist Dr. Sheryl Ziegler explains how damaging cell phones and social media have been for people of all ages, and offers tips on unplugging and improving mental health by avoiding the traps of modern tech. Then, we revisit one of our most impactful interviews from the past year, when Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-01) joined Mike Emanuel to react to President Trump’s bold decision to bomb three Iranian nuclear sites this past June. Plus, commentary by Chuck DeVore, chief national initiatives officer with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The past year has been a rough one for many Americans as the Trump administration works on what it says is a recovery from the Biden-era policies that drove up the cost of living. And while there has been improvement, especially compared to the peak inflation of 2022, a struggle continues. Recently, we spoke with Carol Roth, a former investment banker, entrepreneur, and author of the book "You Will Own Nothing, about what she calls the “wealth paradox.” Roth discussed what's driving inflation and why consumer spending remains strong despite higher prices. She also offered tips on how to get more out of your money and how to avoid unnecessary costs. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Carol Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As 2025 draws to a close and midterm season begins, the effects of the Trump Administration’s policies are at a critical stage – one that could make or break Republican majorities in 2026. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to recap the top stories from Capitol Hill in 2025, from the Big Beautiful Bill to the longest Government Shutdown in history, and shares what he thought was the most shocking moment of the year. Later, Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) discusses the potential of extending the soon-to-expire ACA subsidies and other strategies to tackle healthcare reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even among the faithful, the Christmas season—and the life of Jesus—can take on new meaning at different moments in our lives. Our experiences have a way of giving us a fresh lens. But imagine trying to tell the story from the inside and adding layers and the many perspectives, conflicts, and politics surrounding Jesus and his disciples as they began to spread the gospel. Recently, FOX News Rundown’s Lisa Brady spoke with Tarik Makarem, the British actor who portrays Jesus in Fox Nation’s Jesus: Crown of Thorns, about the deeper context this version brings to the story, what he hopes season two offers viewers, and how stepping into this iconic role has changed him personally. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Tarik Makarem and let you hear more about in Fox Nation’s Jesus: Crown of Thorns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s sweeping reshaping of American politics in 2025 fueled intense support and alarm alike, transformed the role of government and U.S. alliances, and laid the groundwork for a sharply polarized fight heading into the midterm elections. FOX News Radio political analyst & Editor-in-Chief of Jewish Insider, Josh Kraushaar joins to discuss the biggest political stories of 2025, including the future of President Trump and the MAGA movement, the state of the Democratic Party, President Trump’s foreign policy achievements, and the early positioning of potential 2028 presidential candidates.  Plus, President Trump significantly changed the United States H-1B visa program by imposing a new $100,000 fee on new applicants as part of a broader overhaul aimed at curbing perceived abuse. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer explains why she believes the overhaul will help ‘protect’ the American worker.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices