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

October 3, 2025 16 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—The White House alerted Congress on Thursday that the U.S. is now essentially at war with Latin America’s drug cartels, issuing a memo that declares cartel members to be enemy combatants subject to the full force of the U.S. military. Later in the show—the U.S. military has begun drawing down its mission in Iraq under an agreement inked with Baghdad last year, signali...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine may soon get a major long-range upgrade, as the Trump administration weighs sending Tomahawk cruise missiles capable of striking deep into Russian territory. China has built a “Mock Taipei” in Mongolia — full-scale replicas of Taiwan’s government buildings used to rehearse for an eventual invasion. Washington announces sweeping new sanctions on Iran, targetin...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A brutal terror attack in Manchester. A synagogue struck on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, leaving multiple worshippers dead. We’ll have the latest. The great Gaza flotilla comes to an end, intercepted by Israeli naval forces before ever reaching the Gaza coast. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by ...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Europe is scrambling to secure its skies. After repeated Russian drone incursions, the European Union is rolling out plans for a “drone wall” along its eastern border. German authorities foil a suspected Hamas plot, arresting three men accused of stockpiling weapons to target Jewish institutions. A potential nuclear emergency in Ukraine, as the Zaporizhzhia facility ...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a rare apology to Qatar for last month’s strike in Doha, while Israel’s Shin Bet investigates how the mission went wrong. The United Nations Security Council authorizes expanded powers for international forces to confront the gang violence ravaging Haiti. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presid...
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n this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Classified U.S. intelligence reveals China’s strategy toward a Taiwan invasion, involving the quiet mobilization of hundreds of so-called “civilian” craft. Senior Trump aides intensify efforts to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, with discussions underway about applying greater military pressure. The proverbial ball is in Hamas’ court as leaders around the worl...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: America is just hours away from a government shutdown. While Capitol Hill descends into partisan gridlock, the real cost may be to national security. We’ll break down the risks. President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth deliver a rare address to hundreds of military leaders at Quantico. We’ll have the details To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium membe...
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n this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: A new investigation reveals how a Russian spy ship has been prowling Europe’s undersea cables, raising alarms about the safety of critical infrastructure. President Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in hopes of ending the two-year conflict. We’ll tell you what came of that. Vice President JD Vance becomes the latest White House ...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A new report reveals that Russia is quietly training and equipping Chinese forces for an airborne assault on Taiwan. We’ll break down how Moscow’s Ukraine playbook could be adapted to help Beijing seize the island. Plus—the latest on the tragic attack on a Mormon church in Michigan. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Europe reels from a wave of unidentified drones that shut down airports, hovered over military bases, and even breached the airspace above a Finnish hydroelectric plant. The United Nations reinstates sanctions and an arms embargo on Iran over its nuclear program, prompting a furious response from Tehran. President Trump orders the deployment of U.S. troops to Portlan...
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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: President Trump shocks the world with a dramatic reversal on the war in Ukraine, declaring that the country could win back all of the territory it has lost. Former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, Retired Lt. General Ben Hodges, joins the show to share his thoughts on Trump’s new position and what it means for the battlefield. Later, the Trump administration touts a mil...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—newly obtained satellite imagery reveals Iran is ramping up work at a secretive underground site—just months after U.S. and Israeli strikes on its nuclear program. I’ll have the details. Later in the show—Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury, facing charges of obstruction and lying to Congress. To listen to the show ad-free, be...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: American fighter jets scramble as Russian bombers approach Alaska, raising new concerns about Moscow’s probing behavior. Evidence grows of Beijing and Moscow tightening their military ties, with Chinese drone specialists reportedly aiding Russia’s arms industry despite Western sanctions. A White House peace plan for Gaza gains traction in the Middle East as President...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Newly unsealed court filings reveal the FBI found classified documents in John Bolton’s office, including material tied to weapons of mass destruction. A sniper opened fire on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, leaving at least two people dead. We’ll have the latest details. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine continues to pound Russia’s oil refineries, sparking fuel shortages across the country and leaving Moscow scrambling to respond. Iran fears another war with Israel and is racing to rebuild its missile factories—but experts say Tehran still can’t produce the solid fuel needed to power them. The Trump administration says two million illegal immigrants are alrea...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Following his sit-down with President Zelensky at the U.N., President Trump appears to have completely reversed course on Ukraine—declaring it may be possible for Kyiv to reclaim all its lost ground. Later in the show—the Secret Service takes down a rogue telecom network that threatened New York during the U.N. General Assembly. Plus—it’s a showdown between Washingto...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: America’s so-called “ghost ship” has surfaced in the Caribbean. We’ll tell you what this shadowy special ops vessel is capable of, and why it may be parked off Venezuela. Ukraine unleashes its largest drone attack on Moscow in months. Dozens were intercepted, but the barrage shows Kyiv isn’t letting up. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presid...
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Start your day with the news only the New York Post can deliver, with their brand-new daily podcast, NYPOSTcast. From the iconic newspaper that pulls no punches, you'll get the headlines you need and the stories you want. Every episode includes a deep dive into a headline impacting your world plus, the Post's signature mix of politics, business, pop culture, true crime, and everything in between. In today's episode, host Caitlyn Be...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: NATO jets once again scramble over the Baltics, and Poland’s Prime Minister issues a blunt threat: violate our airspace, and you’ll be shot down. Europe’s biggest airports are still in disarray after a cyber-attack took down check-in systems, leaving travelers stranded across the continent. Hamas makes a direct appeal to President Trump, asking for a 60-day ceasefire...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The U.S. strikes another narco-trafficking boat in the Caribbean—but this one’s different. We’ll tell you what was on board and which regional ally just joined the fight. Later in the show—Hamas is declaring victory today as a number of Western nations officially recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member o...
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