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:
President Trump reinstates the U.S. naval blockade of Iran, cutting off the regime's ports as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate and the risk of a broader regional conflict grows.
The war in the Middle East spreads, as Iran-backed Houthi rebels launch ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia following an apparent strike targeting an Iranian aircraft in Yemen.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
• A stunning new investigation claims Israel spent years secretly cultivating former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as an intelligence asset—and even planned to install him as Iran's next leader if the Islamic Republic fell.
• Britain accuses Iran of orchestrating attacks against Jewish targets across Europe through criminal proxies. Now, London is moving to b...
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July 13, 2026 • 26 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
• Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed indefinitely after another attack on commercial shipping, prompting a fresh round of U.S. airstrikes and raising the risk of a wider regional war.
• A troubling new report reveals how terrorist organizations are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve battlefield tactics, operational planning, and their ability to challenge ...
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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran has officially collapsed, with both sides once again exchanging military strikes across the Middle East. Former White House National Security Council official Richard Goldberg joins the show to break down what triggered the renewed fighting, what comes next, and whether the region is now headed toward a broader conflict.
Ukraine's c...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First—For years, Iran has openly vowed to kill President Trump. But this week, those threats may have taken on a far more dangerous dimension. Israel has reportedly warned Washington that Tehran could be considering a new assassination plot.
Later in the show—President Zelensky says China privately warned Vladimir Putin against using nuclear weapons. We'...
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July 10, 2026 • 27 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Even as U.S. and Iranian forces continue exchanging strikes, a new power structure is quietly taking shape inside Tehran. We examine who is really running Iran following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—and why the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may now be the country's true center of gravity.
We take you inside the Oval Office as new intelligence convinced Pres...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Ukraine opens a new front in its campaign against Russia's wartime economy, launching an unprecedented wave of drone strikes against dozens of oil tankers tied to Moscow's shadow fleet. We explain why these ships have become one of Kyiv's highest-value targets.
The United States and Iran continue trading strikes as the latest round of fighting intensifies. We'll bring you the la...
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July 9, 2026 • 27 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
First up—the standoff between the United States and Iran enters a dangerous new phase. I'll explain what's changed, why the ceasefire appears to be unraveling, and what options President Trump now has moving forward.
Later in the show—President Trump signals a major shift in strategy toward Ukraine, backing long-range strikes deep inside Russia while expanding K...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appears to have collapsed after Tehran's attack on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz triggered a new round of U.S. military strikes and Iranian retaliation. We break down the latest developments and what they could mean for the future of the conflict.
Russia is reportedly deploying powerful electronic warfare sys...
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July 8, 2026 • 26 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Troubling signs out of Moscow suggest the Kremlin may soon order another military mobilization. We examine why Vladimir Putin may be running out of volunteers, what a new draft could mean for the war in Ukraine, and why such a move could become one of the biggest political gambles of his presidency.
President Trump signals he's open to restoring Turkey's access to the F-35 ...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First up— just days after another round of U.S.-Iran negotiations ended without a breakthrough, Iran is accused of launching missile attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Later in the show— Russia's campaign in Africa is encountering fresh trouble. We'll take you to Mali, where Tuareg fighters claim they've shot down one of Moscow's attack helic...
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July 7, 2026 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Cuba's next-generation Castro is stepping out of the shadows. We examine the first-ever interview between Raúl Castro's grandson and a U.S. news outlet, why he's suddenly reaching out to the American people, and what it may reveal about Havana's strategy toward the Trump administration.
President Trump heads to the NATO summit in Turkey with a clear message for Am...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
China conducts a rare submarine launch of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the Pacific, prompting alarm across the Indo-Pacific. We explain why U.S. allies are calling the test destabilizing—and what it reveals about Beijing's rapidly expanding nuclear capabilities and evolving nuclear strategy.
Hamas says it's prepared to step aside from governing Gaza, but the te...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
U.S. intelligence is warning that Russia may be preparing a military provocation inside Poland in an effort to test NATO's resolve. We break down the reported threat, what it could look like, and why officials in Washington and Warsaw are taking it seriously.
Iran held a massive funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but his successor, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, was nota...
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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
Ukraine is tightening the noose around Crimea while Russian civilians grapple with growing fuel shortages at home. Retired Lt. General Ben Hodges joins us to explain what this new phase of the war could mean—and whether mounting pressure inside Russia is beginning to change the strategic picture.
The U.S. and Iran have wrapped another round of indirect talks, but the bi...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
A new battlefield assessment suggests Russia has now suffered an estimated 1.4 million casualties in Ukraine. We examine the staggering new figures, why Moscow may be losing troops faster than it can replace them, and what the report reveals about the changing nature of modern warfare.
German prosecutors say they've solved one of the biggest mysteries of the Ukraine war, al...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Violence is surging in Iran's Kurdish northwest, raising a critical question: are we witnessing the early stages of a new insurgency against the regime? Mike Baker examines the latest attacks on Iran's Revolutionary Guard and what they could signal about Tehran's internal stability.
A mystery is solved. A new report suggests Russia's years-long drone campaign may have ...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First up — After weeks of Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and fuel infrastructure, Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged that Russia is experiencing fuel shortages. We examine why the Kremlin's rare admission matters, what it reveals about Ukraine's strategy, and whether it signals a new phase of the war.
Later in the show — Negotiators are expre...
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July 2, 2026 • 23 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Could Iran actually build a nuclear weapon? Mike Baker examines the state of Tehran's nuclear program, what remains after recent military strikes, and how close Iran may be to producing a bomb.
We explore the technical hurdles Iran still faces—from enriching uranium and weaponization to building a reliable delivery system—and why possessing nuclear material alon...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Artificial intelligence is transforming far more than chatbots and consumer technology. Mike Baker examines how AI is reshaping modern warfare, intelligence collection, and military decision-making.
We explore how autonomous drones, battlefield targeting, cyber operations, and intelligence analysis are already being enhanced by artificial intelligence—and why the next arms...
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