The President's Daily Brief
Each morning, the President of the United States receives a highly classified briefing on the most important issues facing the country -- The President's Daily Brief. Now you can hear your very own PDB, in the form of a podcast, every morning at 6am Eastern, and every afternoon at 4pm Eastern. You'll get 20 minutes of the most important topics of the day and why you should care, arming you with what you need to know to help solve America's most pressing challenges. Former CIA Operations Officer Mike Baker hosts new episodes daily.
Episodes
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
First—Syria’s new president, once part of a jihadist insurgency, is set to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday. We’ll break down what’s at stake for U.S. policy, and why the administration is pushing both Congress and the UN to repeal heavy sanctions ahead of the meeting.
Later in the show—South Korean intelligence has assessed that a summit between Preside...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First—an emotional moment in Israel, as the body of American-Israeli soldier Itay Chen is returned under Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal. We’ll break down what this exchange means for the families still waiting, and for the future of the president’s fragile peace plan.
Later in the show—Election shockwaves in New York and beyond. On Tuesday, voters deliver a sharp rebuke to Was...
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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
The U.S. is reviving a long-abandoned naval base in the Caribbean, fueling speculation that Washington is preparing for possible operations against Venezuela.
The U.S. pushes for UN approval of a new Gaza security force. The plan calls for a multinational mission with a two-year mandate to stabilize the territory and oversee its post-war transition.
Ukrainian lo...
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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
Federal agents foil a chilling ISIS-inspired terror plot in Michigan. Two men allegedly planned to attack LGBTQ bars near Detroit on Halloween weekend—and investigators say the assault could have been catastrophic.
Plus—the government shutdown reaches Day 35, tying the record for the longest in U.S. history. We’ll explain why there’s finally a small sign of hope that Wa...
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November 4, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
Signs of a breaking point inside Russia’s economy. A new intelligence report warns of systemic collapse across the country’s corporate sector—a fact that even Moscow’s official statistics can no longer hide.
Mexico erupts in anger. The murder of an anti-cartel mayor has triggered chaos in the streets and a vow of justice from the country’s president.
A looming d...
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November 3, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The Trump administration is preparing a new operation against Mexico’s powerful drug cartels. Plans are underway for U.S. troops and intelligence officers to cross into Mexico and target cartel leaders and drug labs on their home turf.
Later in the show—a new mystery in the skies over Europe. Drones have been spotted for two consecutive nights above a Belgian air base be...
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November 3, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
As pressure builds on Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s looking east for salvation. A new report shows the embattled strongman pleading with Moscow and Beijing for help—even asking for missiles and radar systems to shore up his crumbling defenses.
President Trump puts Nigeria on notice. He’s ordered the Pentagon to “prepare for possible action” after reports the government th...
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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
The U.S. military expands its campaign against drug traffickers, launching a new series of strikes in the Pacific that killed fourteen suspected narco-terrorists and left one survivor. We’ll break down the operation—and what it reveals about Washington’s growing war on the cartels.
Later, Russia’s economy is feeling the sting as Western oil sanctions cut deeper into the Kremli...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First—the U.S. is reportedly on the brink of launching airstrikes against military targets inside Venezuela, in what would mark a major escalation in Trump’s war on Latin America’s powerful drug cartels.
Later in the show—The FBI foils an alleged plot to carry out an ISIS-inspired terror attack over Halloween weekend in Michigan. I’ll have the details.
To listen to the ...
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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
Troubling news out of the Middle East. Western intelligence agencies say Iran is quietly rebuilding its ballistic missile program—with help from China.
Washington is pushing a new plan for Gaza. The U.S. wants an international security force made up entirely of Arab and Muslim nations, with no Western boots on the ground.
In Brazil, the body count from this week’s ma...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 30th, 2025: Trump’s Deal with Xi & The Return of U.S. Nuclear Tests
October 30, 2025 • 12 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
After months of friction, President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping find common ground. The two leaders strike new deals on fentanyl enforcement, farm trade, and rare-earth exports—prompting Trump to announce cuts to U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods following their meeting in South Korea.
Later in the show—President Trump reignites America’s nuclear weapons testing program aft...
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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
New evidence points to deepening financial strain inside Russia. Regional governments are slashing enlistment bonuses for new soldiers, suggesting Moscow’s war chest is feeling the pressure.
Russia’s oil exports take another hit as India—one of Moscow’s biggest buyers—backs away from new deals amid confusion over fresh U.S. sanctions.
Hurricane Melissa continues its deadly m...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Vladimir Putin claims Russia has successfully tested the Poseidon—an autonomous, nuclear-powered “super torpedo” designed to trigger radioactive tsunamis and render entire coastlines uninhabitable. We’ll break down what the weapon is, what’s real, and what might be psychological warfare.
Later in the show—the ceasefire in Gaza is back on. Israel’s military says it will resu...
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October 29, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
A new report exposes an extraordinary U.S. plot to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro—by allegedly trying to convince his personal pilot to reroute his plane mid-flight into U.S. custody.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders fresh strikes on Gaza after losing patience with Hamas’ efforts to recover the remains of Israeli hostages.
Russia’s s...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
A new United Nations investigation has found that Russian drone operators are deliberately targeting civilians in southern Ukraine. Investigators call it a coordinated campaign of terror — and a clear war crime.
Later in the show — Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, threatening to become one of the worst natural disasters in the country’s history...
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October 28, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
President Trump issues a stark warning to Vladimir Putin after Russia boasts about testing its new so-called “invincible” nuclear missile.
Israel accuses UN peacekeepers of shooting down one of its drones over southern Lebanon, as tensions along the border continue to rise.
Plus, President Trump wraps up his trip to the Far East, finalizing trade deals with key South...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
A major split inside America’s intelligence community. The CIA reportedly saw an opening for peace with Vladimir Putin — but the State Department’s analysts called that a fantasy, warning that Moscow has no real intention of ending the war in Ukraine.
Later in the show — the latest from Gaza, where Israeli patience is growing thin as Hamas continues efforts to recover mo...
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October 27, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
The world’s most powerful warship is heading south. The Pentagon has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean as part of a growing U.S. campaign targeting narco-smuggling routes in South America.
President Trump kicks off his Asia tour with early progress. Washington and Beijing say they’ve reached “basic consensus” on trade, easing tensions as Trump prepares to mee...
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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
China’s military is in turmoil. Xi Jinping’s latest purge has reportedly removed key generals from power, signaling deep fractures within the People’s Liberation Army. We’ll speak with Steve Yates to unpack what’s driving the chaos.
Later in the show—the U.S. expands its maritime crackdown, striking two more vessels in the Pacific Ocean allegedly linked to drug trafficking....
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October 24, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
A dramatic display of power off South America’s coast. Two U.S. B-1 bombers streaked past Venezuela’s shoreline in a bold show of force aimed at President Nicolás Maduro. We’ll break down what message Washington is sending—and how it fits into a broader military buildup in the region.
Later in the show—Spanish NATO jets scramble after Russian aircraft reportedly violate...
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