The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum

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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Kellyanne Conway On Leaving The White House
This week, Martha is joined by former Campaign Manager and Counselor to President Trump, Kellyanne Conway to discuss her speech at the Republican National Convention and her intentions to leave her position to focus on her family. Kellyanne explains her intentions to step down from her position, discusses her time in the Trump administration and the importance she places on being a mother. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
12 min
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Bill Hemmer On The Tightening 2020 Race
This week, Martha is joined by Bill Hemmer anchor of Bill Hemmer Reports on the FOX News Channel, to discuss the state of the 2020 presidential race and how Covid-19 is constantly changing the campaign. Martha and Bill explain the impact they believe Covid-19 may have on voting habits as November 3rd gets closer, how the polls are tightening in the 2020 presidential race and they discuss the potential return of college and professional football. Follow Martha on Twitter: @marthamaccallum
12 min
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Joe Gelchion on ‘The Secret: Dare To Dream’
This week, Martha is joined by Joe Gelchion, film producer with Tri-G LLC to discuss his production company’s new movie coming out, The Secret: Dare To Dream.  Martha and Joe discuss his decision to change his career ambitions later in life to become a movie producer, the story of how his inspiration to make a movie brought him to start his own production company, and explains the origin story for naming his company, Tri-G.  
17 min
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An Unconventional Year for the 2020 DNC
This week, Martha is joined by host of The Daily Briefing and co-host of The Five, Dana Perino to discuss the Democratic National Convention and the 2020 presidential race. Dana shares with Martha how she got her job in President George W. Bush’s administration, the role prominent women have played in the Democratic National Convention and the impact of the issues of the economy and Covid-19 will have on voters. Later they discuss the possibility of not knowing the winner of the 2020 presidential election on Election Day. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
19 min
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Mickey Gannitch on VJ-Day
This week, Martha is joined by World War II veteran Mickey Gannitch to discuss the United States victory over Japan as we approach the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. Martha and Mickey discuss how he experienced the Pearl Harbor attack first-hand from the crows nest of the U.S.S Pennsylvania, his memory of VJ day in 1945 and the significance of this anniversary, how he has dedicated himself to volunteering to help veterans and explains why he loves America. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
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Susan Eisenhower: "How Ike Led"
This week, Martha is joined by Susan Eisenhower, President Dwight Eisenhower’s granddaughter, chairman and CEO of The Eisenhower Group Inc. and author of the new book: How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower’s Biggest Decisions. Martha and Susan discuss her new book about her grandfather, President Eisenhower, what his leadership style was like, why American citizens need to help out during the pandemic to protect each other and the value of diplomacy when leading.  
15 min
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell: "Come T...
This week, Martha is joined by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, to discuss the ongoing discussion in Congress to employ the Senate Republicans plan over the Democrats proposal.  Senator McConnell tells Martha about the goal to achieve a bipartisan coronavirus stimulus agreement before the end of the week, how he has been consulting the White House while drafting his plan and the Senate GOP’s goal to focus on jobs, health care and liability insurance. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
7 min
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Coach Lou Holtz: "You Have To Look At It From B...
This week, Martha is joined by Coach Lou Holz, member of the college football Hall of Fame and head coach for 34 years in both professional and college sports to discuss how college sports could return. Coach Holtz tells Martha about how the lock down has impacted his life as a sports fan and a citizen, how he plans to continue living his life during the pandemic, how much students can learn from sports and he discusses the likelihood of college football returning this year. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
15 min
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Betsy Dollinger on Broadway Returning: "It’s On...
This week, Martha is joined by Betsy Dolinger, founder and president of BD productions with over 25 years in the theater business, to discuss how Broadway returns from being shut down due to COVID-19. Betsy tells Martha about the impact of COVID-19 has had on shutting down theater business, how social distancing and vaccines will help bring back the business, the musical Six  she was working on before the shutdown, the possibility of outdoor theatre and she shares her belief that Broadway will return stronger than ever. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
14 min
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Hawk Newsome: “Burn Down This System And Replac...
This week, Martha is joined by Hawk Newsome the leader of Black Lives Matter of Greater New York, to discuss the goals of the Black Lives Matter movement. Hawk Newsome tells Martha about the problems with police brutality against Black people in America, he praises the change Black people have fought for throughout history and he speaks about the importance of faith in his life.  Follow Martha on Twitter:@MarthaMacCallum
7 min
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Senator Tim Scott: "We Continue To Evolve In Th...
This week, Martha is joined by Senator Tim Scott(R-S.C.) to discuss how the process of debating his police reform bill was blocked by Democrats. Sen. Scott tells Martha about how he tried to compromise with his Democratic peers in the Senate and the racist voicemails he had gotten from people after spearheading this police reform bill in the Senate. Later, Sen. Scott responds to a controversial video that President Trump retweeted and discusses the important foundations of the United States. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
13 min
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Police Officers Panel: “We Can Do Better In Law...
This week, Martha is joined by a panel of three people with many years serving in law enforcement: Rodney Parks, who served thirty years with the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington D.C, former Tucson Arizona police officer Brandon Tatum  and army veteran and former Georgia police officer Doug Barrett.  The panel discusses their unique and difficult experience as black men serving in law enforcement. They share their opinions on the Black Lives Matter movement, the consequences of bad policing and what kind of civil engagement and policy changes would be the most constructive. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
22 min
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Dr. Shelby Steele: "A Leap of Faith in Black Am...
This week, Martha is joined by Dr. Shelby Steele, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, specializing on the topics of race relations and affirmative action, as well as the author of of the book “Shame: How America’s Past Sins Have Polarized Our Country” Dr. Steele talks to Martha about how the George Floyd protests and COVID-19 have impacted the black community, the importance of viewing charter schools as a civil rights issue and Steele encourages members of his own community to take charge in creating a better future for black America. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
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Chris Wallace: "Sense of Unity and Common Purpose"
This week, Martha is joined by Chris Wallace, anchor of Fox News Sunday and author of the new book, Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World. Chris shares how his goal was to retell important historical events in the genre of a thriller, President Truman’s decision in World War II on whether to invade Japan or drop the atom bomb and Chris tells the story of Hideko Tamura-Snider, a survivor of the Hiroshima bombing. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
15 min
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Lucie Hoeschen: "We Serve This Community"
This week, Martha is joined by Lucie Hoeschen, a young woman who stood up to protesters to prevent them from breaking into her family's pharmacy during a recent protest in St. Paul, Minnesota. Lucie tells Martha about the experience of stopping a protester from throwing a brick into her family’s storefront and instead of breaking in, they shared an emotional conversation and embraced. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
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Wendell Perkins: "They Are Finally Home"
This week, Martha is joined by Wendell Perkins, World War II Marine veteran who served in the Battle of Tarawa.  Wendell tells Martha his memory of enlisting in the Marine Corps during World War II, his close friends he served with in the war and how grateful he was when History Flight, an organization that repatriates remains from battle sites in the pacific, recovered the remains of his friends from the battlefield decades later. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
11 min
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K.T. McFarland: Michael Flynn’s Tense History w...
This week, Martha is joined by K.T. McFarland, former deputy national-security advisor to Michael Flynn and author of Revolution: Trump, Washington and “We The People.” Martha and K.T. discuss General Flynn’s history of being disliked as an outspoken Director of Defense Intelligence during the Obama administration, Flynn’s conversation with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak and K.T. 's opinion about the Obama administration’s motivation for unmasking Flynn. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
15 min
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Henry Langrehr: Whatever It Took
This week, Martha is joined by Henry Langrehr, one of the last World War II paratroopers, Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient and Jim DeFelice, co-author of Henry’s memoir, Whatever It Took. Henry tells Martha about what it was like para-jumping into France during the battle of Normandy, his experience being captured and made a prisoner by the Nazis and his daring escape from a death camp  to find freedom. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
16 min
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Marc Thiessen: "Trump Can Blame Pandemic Prepar...
This week, Martha is joined by Marc Thiessen, former speechwriter for George W. Bush and Washington Post columnist.  They discuss why Marc believes President Trump’s chances of re-election may not be severely hurt by the coronavirus, the Obama-Biden administration missteps in preparing for a pandemic and the role that China’s mishandling of the coronavirus could play in the 2020 election. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
16 min
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Dr. Anthony Fauci: "Something Rather Significan...
This week, Martha is joined by Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases and leading member of the Trump administration's coronavirus taskforce.  Martha and Dr. Fauci discuss criticisms of the models and projections of the spread of the virus, the care that must be given to decisions to reopen parts of the country, the important role masks may play moving forward and the benefit of social distancing over hoping to form herd immunity. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
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John Tesh: Relentless
This week, Martha is joined by John Tesh, journalist, broadcaster, composer, concert pianist, and former anchor of Entertainment Tonight. Martha and John discuss his new book, Relentless: Unleashing a Life of Purpose, Grit, and Faith, the challenge to overcome his cancer diagnosis and how to handle worry and stress during trying times. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
11 min
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Sam Folsom: Learning to Fly
This week, Martha is joined by Sam Folsom, one of the last living Marine Corps World War II combat pilots. Sam sat down with Martha’s producer to discuss the joys and struggles of being a Marine, the difficult process of learning to be a fighter pilot and how he earned a Purple Heart medal. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
19 min
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Christine Pelosi: “The American People’s Health...
This week, Martha is joined by Christine Pelosi, Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s daughter and author of The Nancy Pelosi Way. Martha and Christine discuss how American’s view impeachment now, what actions the government is taking to deal with the coronavirus outbreak and Christine explains why she would like to see a female Vice President on the ticket in 2020. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum
19 min
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Charles Gubish: Memories from Iwo Jima
This week, Martha is joined by Charles Gubish, an Iwo Jima veteran who fought alongside her uncle, Harry Gray, in World War II. Charles sits down and recollects the difficulty of joining the U.S Marine Corps, the toll the war took on him and his fellow soldiers and shares his fondest memories of his foxhole buddy, Harry Gray. She goes further to find the truth about her uncle’s life during the war in her new book, Unknown Valor: A Story of Family, Courage and Sacrifice from Pearl Harbor to Iwo Jima Follow Martha on Twitter: @marthamaccallum
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Unknown Valor: A Story of Family, Courage, and ...
This week, Martha is interviewed by Jimmy Failla on "Fox Across America" to discuss the release of her new book, Unknown Valor: A Story of Family, Courage, and Sacrifice from Pearl Harbor to Iwo Jima. Martha explains her personal story that inspired the book, her encounters with the many brave heroes who shared their stories with her along the way and more. Follow Martha on Twitter: @marthamaccallum
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