# Is AI Safety Panic Real or Midterm Fear-Mongering? Martha MacCallum Responds

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Podcast: [Brian Kilmeade Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brian-kilmeade-show-745158)
Published: 2026-09-15T19:35:00+00:00
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Is the sudden surge in AI panic a genuine existential threat or midterm political opportunism? FOX News anchor Martha MacCallum (The Story) joins Brian Kilmeade in-studio to tackle the rapid rise of AI fear mongering, the escalating Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, and how energy prices could shape the upcoming elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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