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

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 24th, 2025: Trump Unloads On Israel And Iran Over Ceasefire Violations & Supreme Court Hands Trump A Major Immigration Victory

June 24, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First, President Donald Trump seeks to maintain the fragile ceasefire he struck between Israel and Iran, lashing out at both nations on Tuesday morning in a profanity laced statement warning against any further violations of the truce. Later in the show—President Trump scores a major immigration victory, as the Supreme Court rules that his administration has the authority t...
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June 24th, 2025: Has Iran’s Enriched Uranium Gone Missing? & Terror Warning Across The United States

June 24, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin with Iran’s limited retaliation against the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and what it signals about Tehran’s next move. Then—where is Iran’s enriched uranium? Inspectors are in the dark, and that has major nuclear implications. Homeland Security issues a new terrorism advisory warning of a heightened threat environment inside the United States following the U....
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PDB Afternoon Bulleting | June 23rd, 2025: Iran Fires Missile Barrage At US Troops In Qatar & Iran Begs Russia For More Help

June 23, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First, Iran has launched a direct missile attack on U.S. forces stationed at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The retaliation comes as President Donald Trump floats the possibility of regime change, and Israel shifts their military focus to targeting Iran’s government sites and domestic security apparatus. Later in the show—as his government buckles under the weight of Israeli a...
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June 23rd, 2025: Iran Responds To Weekend Attack & Khamenei Names His Replacements

June 23, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   President Trump shocks the world with a surprise strike on Iran’s nuclear program, targeting three major sites in a high-risk overnight operation.   As Iran reels from the attacks, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei reportedly names three possible successors in case he’s killed—breaking with decades of tradition.   Vladimir Putin ramps up tensions in Europe, declarin...
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PDB Situation Report | June 21st, 2025: Does Israel Really Need U.S. Involvement In Iran? & The Islamic Regime Teeters

June 22, 2025 • 66 mins
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:   Israeli warplanes continue to dominate Iranian airspace as the conflict grinds on. Tehran is vowing to fight until the end, but Israel appears to have the upper hand. Retired IDF Major General Yaakov Amidror joins us with insight into how Israel pulled this off—and what comes next.   Later in the show: With the regime teetering, could this be the moment Iranians finally over...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 20th, 2025: 'Overwhelmed': Is Israel's Iron Dome On The Verge Of Failure? & Feds Thwart Anti-ICE Plot To Kill Law Enforcement With Explosives

June 20, 2025 • 17 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  We’ll begin today in Israel, where concerns are mounting regarding Israel’s missile defense systems, including the renowned Iron Dome, as the country’s supply of interceptors dwindles, and Iran pivots to launching more technically advanced missiles. Later in the show—federal agents thwart an alleged plot to attack law enforcement and government officials with explosive devi...
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June 20th, 2025: Trump Keeps The World Guessing On Iran Attack Plans & China's Hacking Campaign To Steal Russia's Military Secrets

June 20, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:    First, we’ll have the latest on the war between Israel and Iran, as reports claim that President Donald Trump has approved attack plans against the Islamic regime. But Trump is pushing back on the speculations, saying he’ll make a decision on whether to join Israel’s campaign within the next two weeks. Later in the show—cracks are beginning to show beneath the surface of...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 19th, 2025: Who Takes Over If The Mullahs Fall In Iran? & Europe’s Anti-Tourism Rage

June 19, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   As Israel tightens its grip on Iran, a critical question looms: what happens if the Islamic regime collapses? We examine the possible successors—and why the end of the mullahs could unleash even more chaos.   Then, anti-tourism protests are erupting across Europe, with American travelers finding themselves in the crosshairs. We’ll explain what’s fueling the anger, which de...
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June 19th, 2025: Xi Jinping Breaks Silence With Warning on Israel-Iran Conflict & North Korea Doubles Down On Putin Partnership

June 19, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:    First, Chinese leader Xi Jinping breaks his silence on the war between Israel and Iran, urging de-escalation and positioning the CCP as a mediator for peace. But what are China’s true motives regarding the intensifying conflict? We’ll break down the economic ties that bind the communist party and the mullahs of Iran.  Later in the show—North Korea doubles down on their s...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 18th, 2025:Why Iran’s Firepower Is Rapidly Fizzling Out & A Border Milestone

June 18, 2025 • 16 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   Tehran ramps up its threats, but Israel’s military precision continues to dominate the battlefield. We break down why Iran’s missile campaign is falling flat.   Major news on the immigration front: For the first time in years, Border Patrol reports zero migrant releases into the U.S. last month. We’ll explore what changed.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a prem...
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June 18th, 2025: What A U.S. Attack On Iran May Look Like & Trump Threatens Isolated Khamenei

June 18, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   The United States may be edging closer to joining the war between Israel and Iran. A wave of new military deployments—including aircraft carriers, destroyers, and refueling tankers—suggests preparations are underway for potential involvement.   Israel’s campaign inside Iran is reportedly taking a toll on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s inner circle. Key military and i...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 17th, 2025: Trump Breaks With His Cabinet On Iranian Nuclear Program & China's Alleged Plot To Influence The 2020 Presidential Election

June 17, 2025 • 16 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First, as the war between Israel and Iran escalates, President Donald Trump abruptly ditched the G7 Summit in Canada to rush back to Washington for a meeting with his national security team. The conflict, now entering its fifth day, is exposing some rifts within the president’s cabinet regarding the intelligence that prompted Israel to strike. Later in the show—FBI Director...
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BONUS: NY POSTcast | Tuesday, June 17th, 2025: MN Assassin Evidence Trail, Trump Warns Tehran, Golden Cellphone of Freedom

June 17, 2025 • 10 mins
In this episode of the NYPOSTcast: The ominous texts sent by alleged MN assassin to his family and the lengthy trail of evidence he left behind in his sickening wake, President Trump warns "everyone" in Tehran to evacuate in an urgent social media post, and would you like a cell service built on "reliability, freedom and American pride"? We'll tell you where you can get it!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
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June 17th, 2025: Why Iran’s Failure Is A Huge Black Eye To Putin & Trump Shifts ICE Strategy

June 17, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israel’s war with Iran is creating major ripple effects—including a geopolitical black eye for Russia. We’ll explain why Israel’s military campaign is turning into a serious embarrassment for the Kremlin. Israel’s Operation Rising Lion is dismantling Iran’s ability to strike back. The IDF now says it has taken out one-third of Iran’s surface-to-surface missile launchers. ...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 16th, 2025: Is Iran Already Signaling Surrender? & Manhunt For Minnesota Shooter Ends In Capture

June 16, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First, it appears Iran may already be folding under the weight of Israel’s heavy airstrikes, as reports emerge that the mullahs have quietly reached out to Oman and Qatar to mediate a ceasefire. Later in the show—after an intensive two day manhunt, authorities have apprehended 57-year-old Vance Boelter, the gunman accused of murdering a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husb...
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June 16th, 2025: Why Israel Chose This Moment To Strike Iran & Political Violence In Minnesota

June 16, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   We begin with the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. After a weekend of heavy missile and drone strikes, Israel now says its campaign could last for weeks. So why did it choose this moment to act?   Later in the show—a manhunt is underway in Minnesota after a deadly, politically motivated shooting leaves one Democratic lawmaker dead and another critically wounde...
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PDB Weekend Report | June 15th, 2025: How Israel Thwarted a Deadlier Iranian Retaliation & Trump’s Role in Deceiving Iran Revealed

June 15, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief Weekend Edition:   Iran launches retaliatory strikes against Israel, but newly uncovered details reveal the attack could have been far more devastating. Then, the backstory of how Israel—and the United States—pulled off a high-stakes deception campaign to keep Iran in the dark about the timing of the Israeli operation.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium me...
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PDB Situation Report | June 14th, 2025: Anti-ICE Riots Rock American Cities & Iran Dares Washington to Respond

June 14, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Riots erupt across Los Angeles and other U.S. cities in response to ICE operations, with vehicles torched and streets shut down. Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, joins us to assess the situation Iran rejects the latest U.S. proposal to curb uranium enrichment. Jonathan Sayeh from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies explains wha...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 13th, 2025: Israel Hits Iran's Nuclear Sites, Decapitates Military Leadership & World Reacts To The Historic Strikes

June 13, 2025 • 17 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  We'll start things off with the big news out of the Middle East. Israel launches Operation Rising Lion—targeting Iran’s nuclear program with multiple rounds of airstrikes. We’ll have the latest details. Later in the show—the world responds to the operation against Iran. What leaders around the globe are saying about Israel’s pre-emptive strike. To listen to the show a...
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June 13th, 2025: Strike Imminent? Israel Poised to Hit Iran & Hamas Accused of Murdering Aid Workers

June 13, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Mounting evidence suggests Israel may be preparing to launch a military strike on Iran. The Israeli military releases documents it says prove Hamas has been systematically confiscating humanitarian aid in Gaza. A U.S.-backed aid group accuses Hamas of killing multiple workers in a targeted attack. And in today’s Back of the Brief: tragedy in India, where an Ai...
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