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:
Alarming new satellite images and opposition intel reveal what may be a secret Iranian nuclear weapons site, tied to long-range missile development.
Possible peace talks between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin are being arranged in Turkey, with President Trump hinting he may attend during his Middle East visit.
The Kurdish PKK announces ...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
We’ll begin today with a surprise breakthrough regarding U.S.-China relations, as the two global economic powers agree to substantially roll back tariffs on each other’s goods for 90-days and remove most economic barriers as part of a deal to defuse the trade war.
Later in the show—Hamas unconditionally released American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander from captivity in Gaza...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan is holding after the deadliest fighting in decades. U.S. officials reportedly acted on alarming intelligence, sparking a last-minute diplomatic push led by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
President Trump says a “total reset” has been negotiated with China after high-level trade talks in Geneva. B...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
The U.S. and China are set for high-stakes trade negotiations this weekend—but tensions are running high. Author Gordon Chang joins us to explain what’s really at stake.
In South Asia, India and Pakistan are once again exchanging fire across the border, just weeks after a deadly terror attack in Kashmir. Are we witnessing the start of a larger regional conflict? Jeff Smith ...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, President Donald Trump suggests he is willing to drastically cut U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, just as his economic team heads to Switzerland for their first direct trade talks with officials from the communist regime.
Later in the show—Ukraine is accusing Hungary of espionage after allegedly dismantling a Hungarian military spy network gathering sensitive intellige...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
First, Vladimir Putin violates his own unilateral ceasefire with a wave of airstrikes on Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Russian strongman met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro in Moscow ahead of his big “Victory Day” celebrations.
Later in the show—military tensions escalate between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan, as both sides...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, President Donald Trump inks a new trade deal with Britain, the first major agreement reached since announcing his plans to impose sweeping reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners. The announcement comes just ahead of pivotal talks between the U.S. and China set to take place in Geneva this weekend.
Later in the show—violent, antisemitic protests have returned to ...
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May 8, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
World leaders arrive in Moscow for Victory Day celebrations, but President Zelensky warns Ukraine can’t guarantee their safety.
Another $60 million Navy fighter jet crashes into the sea—marking the second incident in less than two weeks and raising alarm over conditions aboard U.S. carriers.
A suspected terrorist, recently deported from the United States, is acc...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, U.S. and Chinese officials are set to meet this weekend for the first direct trade talks since the tariff war began last month, though experts caution there is likely a long road ahead before the two economic powers reach a new deal.
Later in the show—we’ll have the latest on India’s deadly airstrikes inside Pakistan early Wednesday, which mark the most dangerous e...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
President Trump says the Houthis have “capitulated” and will halt attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea—but is the danger really gone?
Ukrainian drones strike deep into Russian territory, forcing all four of Moscow’s major airports to suspend operations just days before Victory Day.
A surprise move from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth halts multiple U.S. wea...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, a veteran CIA station chief just offered some harsh criticism for the former Biden administration regarding the war in Ukraine, saying the former president sorely miscalculated with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, giving Kyiv enough weapons to “bleed” but not to win. The result, he says, was condemning Ukraine to fighting a drawn out, meat grinder war with no end in sight...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Protests erupt across China as workers rage over factory shutdowns, backpay delays, and the mounting impact of the U.S.-China trade war.
Later in the show—Pakistan test-launches a ballistic missile amid renewed tensions with India following the deadly April 22 Kashmir attack.
Plus, Israel strikes back. IDF warplanes hit Houthi positions in Yemen just one day after a ...
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In this episode of The PDB Evening Bulletin:
First, Ukraine storms back into Russia’s Kursk region—missiles, minefields, and armored units smash through the border just days before Putin’s planned Victory Day ceasefire.
Later in the show—a major update on the Israel-Palestine conflict, as Israel's security cabinet approves a plan to expand its military offensive against Hamas to seize and hold the entirety of the Gaz...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
China quietly exempts over $40 billion worth of U.S. goods from tariffs, a major shift in its trade war strategy as economic strain mounts.
A Houthi missile lands near Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, marking one of the group’s boldest strikes to date.
The Trump administration deepens support for Ukraine with a $310 million F-16 training and support package.
And i...
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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
New signs of strain in the U.S.–China tariff war as Beijing weighs potential off-ramps amid economic fallout. Steve Yates from The Heritage Foundation joins us to explain China’s possible next moves.
The fourth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran has been postponed—officially due to “logistics.” Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Frank Gaffney...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, President Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine claims Kyiv is prepared to cede territories occupied by Russia to secure a comprehensive ceasefire, though the reported breakthrough comes as the Trump administration signals they will step back from their involvement in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Later in the show—Israel fires a shot across the bow at Syria’...
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May 2, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We'll start things off with a look inside the Trump administration, as reports claim that President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is causing distress within the White House over his approach to negotiations with America’s biggest adversaries.
Later in the show—Kyiv and Washington finally ink a long anticipated “economic partnership agreement” that will grant...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin continuing to stall efforts to end the war in Ukraine, President Donald Trump is approving the sale of "$50 million or more" worth of weapons and other defense-related products to Ukraine, the first direct military aid granted by Trump to Kyiv since his return to office.
Later in the show—National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, w...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Ukraine confirms it was behind the bombing that killed a top Russian general near Moscow—part of a growing assassination program targeting high-level figures inside Russia.
Pakistan claims it has credible intelligence that India plans to launch military strikes within 36 hours, as tensions between the two nuclear powers escalate.
The United Kingdom joins the United S...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, China is reportedly caving on tariffs, quietly issuing a list of U.S.-made products that are exempt from the duties as the financial impact wreaks havoc on their export dependent economy. But it's not all sunshine for the U.S. economy, which shrank over the first quarter of the year.
Later in the show—we’re learning more details about the pivotal meeting between Pres...
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