The President's Daily Brief

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

June 15th, 2026: What's REALLY In The U.S.-Iran Deal? & Tren De Aragua Strike

June 15, 2026 • 29 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: -First up—reports of a U.S.-Iran agreement continue to swirl, but competing versions of the deal are raising major questions about sanctions relief, Iran's nuclear program, the future of the Strait of Hormuz, and whether a broader regional peace is actually within reach. -Later in the show—European efforts to crack down on Russia's shadow fleet continue as British fo...
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PDB Situation Report | June 13th, 2026: An Iranian Insider Reveals What's Happening Behind The Scenes

June 13, 2026 • 71 mins
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We turn our attention inside Iran as economic hardship, political unrest, and growing public dissatisfaction continue to mount beneath the headlines of the U.S.-Iran confrontation. We're joined by Alireza Jafarzadeh for an insider's perspective on the regime's challenges and what may come next. Later, five months after the fall of Nicolás Maduro, Washington and Caracas continue ta...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 12th, 2026: Trump Clashes With Tehran Over Leaked Iran Deal & Washington Tightens The Screws On Cuba

June 12, 2026 • 14 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  Yesterday, President Trump suggested a deal with Iran could be just days away. Today, leaked details of that agreement are raising new questions about what both sides are actually prepared to accept. Later in the show—The Trump administration ramps up pressure on Cuba, targeting the island's energy sector as fuel shortages, rolling blackouts, and economic stra...
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June 12th, 2026: America's Iran Blockade Just Turned Deadly & Ukraine's Air Defense Breakthrough

June 12, 2026 • 25 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Three Indian sailors are dead after U.S. forces struck a commercial tanker in the Gulf of Oman, marking the first reported fatalities tied to Washington's blockade of Iran. We'll explain what happened, why India is demanding answers, and how the incident could complicate one of America's most important strategic relationships. Ukraine may have found a cheaper way to defend ...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 11th, 2026: Why Trump Canceled The Planned Attack On Iran & Kim Expands Nuclear Program

June 11, 2026 • 14 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • Just hours after threatening another round of strikes against Iran, President Trump abruptly called them off, claiming negotiators may be closing in on a deal. We break down what the White House is saying, why Tehran has yet to confirm it, and what it could mean for the future of the crisis. • A newly revealed uranium-enrichment facility inside North Korea could significantly expa...
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June 11th, 2026: America Launches A Second Night Of Strikes On Iran & Russian General Killed

June 11, 2026 • 25 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • The United States launches a second consecutive night of strikes against Iran. We break down the latest operation and the growing evidence that this crisis began well before the downing of an American Apache helicopter. • Another senior Russian military official is killed in a car bombing outside Moscow, raising fresh questions about Ukraine's reach and Russia's ability to prote...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 10th, 2026: Iran Attacks U.S. Bases Across The Middle East & Taiwan's HIMARS Warning To China

June 10, 2026 • 16 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  • The tit-for-tat between Washington and Tehran continues. After U.S. forces struck Iranian military targets, Iran responded with missiles and drones aimed at American bases across the Middle East. We break down the latest exchange and what it could mean for the future of the conflict.  • Taiwan fires U.S.-made HIMARS rocket systems from a beach facing mainland China, offe...
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June 10th, 2026: U.S. Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran & NATO Downs Russian Drone

June 10, 2026 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • President Trump follows through on his promise to respond after Iran shot down an American Apache helicopter. We'll examine the U.S. strikes now underway and whether both sides are looking to avoid a wider war. • Ukraine says it has recaptured more than 600 square kilometers of territory this year. • Plus, a NATO fighter jet downs a Russian drone over Latvia, raising new conc...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 9th, 2026: SHOOTDOWN: U.S. Apache Helicopter Lost Over Hormuz

June 9, 2026 • 17 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • An American Apache helicopter was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz. We break down what happened, what may have caused the incident, and the dramatic rescue mission that followed in one of the world's most strategically important waterways. • New data suggests the world is becoming a far more dangerous place. We'll examine a new study showing interstate wars have reached levels ...
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June 9th, 2026: Why Israel And Iran Suddenly Stepped Back From The Brink

June 9, 2026 • 25 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: After a weekend that raised fears of a broader Middle East war, Israel and Iran are once again observing a ceasefire. We examine what changed, why both sides appear reluctant to escalate further, and what the latest developments may reveal about ongoing diplomatic efforts behind the scenes. Chinese leader Xi Jinping is heading to Pyongyang for his first visit in years. We e...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 8th, 2026: Israel And Iran Are Exchanging Fire Again & ISIS Plot Against U.S. Troops

June 8, 2026 • 14 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Missiles are once again flying between Israel and Iran after the two adversaries exchanged direct military strikes over the past 24 hours. We break down what triggered the latest confrontation, how both sides responded, and why the renewed activity of Iranian-backed groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis is raising fears of a broader regional escalation. Federal prosecutors have ...
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June 8th, 2026: The Strait Of Hormuz Isn't As Closed As You Think & Ukraine's Smart Drones

June 8, 2026 • 26 mins
In this episode of the President’s Daily Brief: In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran continues targeting ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz, but new reporting suggests far more commercial vessels are making the journey than previously believed. We examine how shipping companies are navigating the dangerous waterway and the quiet role the U.S. Navy is playing in keeping maritime traffic moving. ...
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PDB Situation Report | June 5th, 2026: Trump Faces A New Crisis In Iran & Russia's Massive Kyiv Strike

June 6, 2026 • 56 mins
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Despite a ceasefire that remains technically in place, Iran launches its most damaging attack yet, raising fresh questions about whether the truce is beginning to unravel and what President Trump might do next. Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery joins us to break down the latest developments and what they could mean for the region. After weeks of warnings, Russia unleashes one o...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 5th, 2026: Putin Rejects Zelensky's Challenge To Meet & Inside China's Latest U.S. Spying Operation

June 5, 2026 • 18 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—after more than four years of war, Volodymyr Zelensky has made his most direct appeal yet to Vladimir Putin, publicly calling for face-to-face negotiations. Putin says peace is possible, but is sticking to his maximalist demands while rebuking Zelensky’s proposal to meet. Later in the show—a U.S. citizen pleads guilty to working as an agent f...
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June 5th, 2026: Putin's Own Allies Are Turning Against Him & Israel Makes A Deal With Lebanon

June 5, 2026 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:  Cracks are beginning to emerge inside Vladimir Putin's ruling coalition as influential oligarchs, political insiders, and even some longtime war hawks question whether Russia can achieve victory in Ukraine. A new ceasefire agreement could bring calm to Israel's northern border. We break down what's in the deal, what it means for regional security, and why Hezbollah remain...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 4th, 2026: Trump Reveals What Could Restart The War

June 4, 2026 • 14 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up — after weeks of missile strikes, drone attacks, and mounting tensions in the Persian Gulf, we're learning what President Trump's red line with Iran may be—and what could trigger a return to all-out war. Later in the show — President Trump suffers a rare setback on Capitol Hill after a bipartisan coalition in the House votes to curb his authority to co...
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June 4th, 2026: What Happened To Iran's Enriched Uranium?

June 4, 2026 • 25 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: American and Israeli strikes may have damaged Iran's nuclear facilities, but one critical question remains unanswered: where is Tehran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium? We examine new reporting on the mystery surrounding Iran's nuclear material and why its location could shape the future of any deal between Washington and Tehran. Vladimir Putin is tightening his grip ...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 3rd, 2026: Iran Just Launched Its Biggest Attack Since The Ceasefire & Putin is Running Out Of Money

June 3, 2026 • 15 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Despite a ceasefire that remains technically in place, the United States and Iran are once again exchanging military strikes after a major Iranian missile and drone attack left casualties in Kuwait, raising fresh questions about whether the truce still exists in anything more than name. A new report from Bloomberg reveals that some of Vladimir Putin's top economic advisers are p...
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June 3rd, 2026: What Iran Is Demanding Behind Closed Doors & Russia Bombards Kyiv

June 3, 2026 • 28 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin with a closer look at the ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations. While reports remain mixed on how close the two sides are to a deal, Tehran's demands are becoming increasingly clear. We break down what Iran wants—from sanctions relief and nuclear concessions to its ambitions in the Strait of Hormuz—and what those demands reveal about how the regime views the outcome...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 2nd, 2026: Inside The Heated Call Between Trump And Netanyahu & U.S. Considers NATO Nuclear Expansion

June 2, 2026 • 15 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: President Trump reportedly intervened to stop an Israeli strike on Beirut, exposing what may be the most public disagreement between Washington and Jerusalem since the current phase of the conflict began. We examine the reported clash between Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and what it could mean for the future of U.S.-Israeli relations. The Trump administration is r...
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