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 PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First—audio surfaces revealing that President Donald Trump once told Vladimir Putin he would "bomb the sh*t out of Moscow" if the Russian strongman moved to invade Ukraine. We’ll discuss the implications for the ongoing war.
Later in the show—six U.S. Secret Service agents have been suspended over systemic failures related to last year’s failed assassination attempt on Pres...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
First—an Israeli intelligence assessment has reportedly concluded that some of Iran’s underground stockpile of near-weapons-grade enriched uranium survived last month’s bombing campaign by the US. We’ll have the details.
Later in the show—President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both say they are “very close” to securing a ceasefire in Gaza, a...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First—Iran is working quickly to rearm and rebuild their missile defenses following the 12-Day War with Israel, and they are getting a major assist from China. We’ll have the details.
Later in the show—in a bid to avoid another politically explosive draft as the war in Ukraine drags on, Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing foreigners to enlist in the military.
To...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
President Trump approves Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine—but U.S. interceptor stockpiles are worryingly low, raising questions about where the weapons will come from.
A Greek cargo ship is sunk in the Red Sea by Houthi militants, leaving four crew members dead and 15 missing in a growing campaign of maritime attacks.
The FBI has opened criminal investigations...
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July 9, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Mysterious deaths are shaking Moscow’s elite. A growing number of Russian officials and business leaders are turning up dead—from defenestrations to gunshots. Could this be the beginning of a new Putin purge?
The Trump administration makes a controversial move, officially removing the terrorism label from a group led by Syria’s new president—a potential signal of warming ...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First—disturbing news out of Texas, where nearly a dozen anti-ICE rioters were arrested on July 4th for staging a violent ambush on an ICE detention facility with the intent to kill federal officers. The incident comes as assaults on ICE agents surge by 700 percent nationwide.
Later in the show—President Donald Trump appears to have lost all patience with Russian strongman ...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Iran doubles down on its threats against former President Donald Trump, offering a multi-million dollar bounty on his life.
President Trump signals a potential shift on Russia, saying he’s “very unhappy” after a tense call with Vladimir Putin—and hinting at new sanctions.
A heroic rescue in Texas: a rookie Coast Guard swimmer saves 165 people during deadly flood...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First—we’ll look at how the infamous "Red Wedding" in the HBO series Game of Thrones inspired the Israeli operation that wiped out Iran’s top military leadership.
Later in the show—President Donald Trump threatens an extra 10 percent tariff against any countries aligning with what he calls "anti-American" BRICS policies, as the economic bloc denounces America’s unilateral t...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
A political rebellion in the West Bank: tribal leaders in Hebron reject the Palestinian Authority and extend a surprising offer of peace to Israel.
Deadly floods in Texas leave a growing death toll as rescue efforts continue across the state.
China privately tells the European Union it cannot accept a Russian defeat in Ukraine—raising new concerns about Beijing’s lon...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Israel shifts its focus back to Gaza after declaring victory over Iran, intensifying efforts to eliminate remaining Hamas leadership. Nearly two years into the war, questions remain: is Israel actually closer to eradicating Hamas? Author Seth Frantzman joins us to assess.
U.S. authorities uncover a Chinese spy ring on American soil. Two nationals are charged with target...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Ukraine delivers a major blow to Russia’s military command, killing one of its top navy generals in a missile strike. North Korea ramps up its support for Moscow, sending 30,000 more troops to join the war in Ukraine.
Haiti’s crisis deepens as gangs now hold near-total control of the capital, with violence spilling into areas once considered safe.
ICE captures one of...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First—China lashes out at the U.S. over the Trump administration’s trade deal with Vietnam, and warns other nations against striking agreements that undermine Beijing’s economic interests. We’ll have the details.
Later in the show—we’ll look at the surprising technological leaps being made by South America’s drug cartels, after Colombia’s navy seized its first drone-operate...
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July 3, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested and charged with spying on U.S. Navy personnel and military bases. We’ll break down what they were allegedly doing and who they were working for.
The Pentagon halts shipments of key air defense and precision munitions to Ukraine, citing concerns over shrinking U.S. stockpiles.
Azerbaijan detains seven individuals tied to a Kre...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First—ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House next week, President Donald Trump says Israel has agreed to an updated proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. But will Hamas finally accept the terms? We’ll have the latest developments.
Later in the show—as questions still linger regarding the status of Iran’s nuclear facilities and enric...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
An Iran-linked hacker group claims to have breached Trump’s inner circle again—and they’re threatening to release a new trove of stolen emails.
A prominent aid organization says Hamas is placing bounties on humanitarian workers in Gaza, including Americans.
Mexican authorities uncover twenty mutilated bodies in a region engulfed by infighting between rival Sinaloa ca...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First—a Danish national of Afghan origin has been arrested on suspicion of spying on behalf of the Iranian regime, collecting information on Jewish sites and prominent individuals in Germany in preparation for potential terror attacks.
Later in the show—despite Moscow’s largely stalled summer offensive, a Kremlin-backed official is claiming that Russian forces have now seiz...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Russia’s summer offensive is already faltering, despite intensified missile strikes across Ukraine. We’ll explain why the Kremlin’s ground campaign is losing momentum.
Israel and Syria are reportedly engaged in advanced talks to end decades of hostilities—a potential turning point in the Middle East.
But a new investigation raises serious questions about Syria’s...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, Iran’s top Shiite cleric issued a religious decree or "fatwa" on Sunday against President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and anyone else who threatens Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, claiming they are quote, "waging war against God" and should be punished by death.
Later in the show — The Trump administration revokes the visas of a co...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Israel confirms the killing of a founding Hamas leader tied to the October 7 attacks—a major strike against the group’s leadership.
Signs of strain in Moscow: President Vladimir Putin moves to slash Russia’s military budget as the economy falters.
Ukraine hits back with a long-range drone strike, destroying Su-34 fighter-bombers deep inside Russian territory.
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In this PDB Special Report, host Mike Baker breaks down the coming "Rio Reset"—a major July 6th announcement from BRICS nations that could deal a historic blow to the global dominance of the U.S. dollar.
From China and Russia to Iran and India, these countries are moving fast to bypass the dollar in global trade—and they're stockpiling gold to do it. What does this mean for your retirement and America’s economic future?
Mike i...
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