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 | January 23rd, 2026: Trump Delivers Major Warning To Iran & Putin Talks Peace While Pressing Maximalist Demands

January 23, 2026 • 15 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—In his latest warning to the mullahs, President Trump says the U.S. has an “armada” heading toward Iran — as the death toll from the regime’s crackdown tops 5,000. So, what exactly is being deployed, and how close is Washington to military action? Later in the show—The first trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. are now underway — and everything...
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January 23rd, 2026: Inside the White House Plan to Topple Cuba’s Communist Government & Sanctions Enforcement Escalates

January 23, 2026 • 26 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up—a new report offers an inside look at the White House’s efforts to engineer regime change in Cuba, as U.S. officials—emboldened by events in Venezuela—search for Cuban power brokers willing to cut a deal and bring an end to Communist rule. Later in the show—President Trump meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Davos, with Kyiv saying security guarantees are...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 22nd, 2026: Israel Braces for Iranian Strike & China Penetrates Taiwan’s Armed Forces

January 22, 2026 • 15 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israel raises readiness across its military, operating under the assumption that Iran may strike. Air forces, missile defenses, and civilian protection systems are placed on heightened alert as Israeli planners prepare for multiple scenarios, including missile and drone attacks. China ramps up covert operations against Taiwan, with new reporting revealing deep infiltration...
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January 22nd, 2026: Trump Announces Major Deal On Greenland & Iran Crackdown Allegations

January 22, 2026 • 26 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump announces a major shift in U.S. strategy toward Greenland, shelving planned tariffs after high-level talks with NATO leadership. We’ll walk through what changed in the past twenty-four hours. New reporting alleges severe abuse by Iranian security forces during the regime’s crackdown on protesters, including sexual assaults against detainees. We’ll examine ...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 21st, 2026: Trump Preparing For 'Decisive' Action Against Iran & Another Russian Tanker Seized

January 21, 2026 • 16 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up—we’ve been closely tracking a growing U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, and now we’re getting clarification on why it’s happening, as President Trump reportedly presses his generals for “decisive” action against Iran. Later in the show—another Venezuelan oil tanker is intercepted, marking the seventh seizure as Washington escalates enforcement of sanctions...
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January 21st, 2026: The Strategic Case Behind Trump’s Greenland Push & Xi Purges His Own

January 21, 2026 • 27 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up—What was supposed to be a global economic summit in Davos is overtaken by geopolitics, as President Trump ramps up pressure on U.S. allies and argues Greenland is a critical national security priority. Later in the show—A staggering figure out of China, where Communist Party enforcers punished nearly one million people in 2025 as President Xi tightens his grip an...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 20th, 2026: Cracks Are Forming Inside Iran's Ruling Elite & ISIS Prison Break In Syria

January 20, 2026 • 13 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up— Beyond Iran’s carefully managed show of unity, new reporting points to growing unease inside the ruling elite. We break down what’s driving internal anxiety within the regime, why some senior figures are uncomfortable with the current crackdown, and what it could mean for Iran’s stability moving forward. Later in the show— Chaos erupts in Syria as fighters from I...
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January 20th, 2026: Russia Targets Nuclear Power Plants & Secret Venezuela Talks

January 20, 2026 • 23 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New warnings that Russia may be preparing to strike the power lines feeding Europe’s largest nuclear plant, a move that could threaten reactor cooling systems and raise fears of a potential meltdown. New reporting reveals the United States was quietly in talks with Venezuela’s hardline interior minister months before the raid that removed Nicolás Maduro. The FAA i...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 19th, 2026: Iran TV Hijacked & Venezuela’s New Power Play

January 19, 2026 • 14 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up— Iran’s tightly controlled propaganda apparatus suffers a rare and embarrassing breach, as hackers hijack state television to broadcast footage of exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and images of anti-government protests the regime has worked to suppress. Later in the show— CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes a high-stakes trip to Caracas, meeting with Venezuela’s int...
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January 19th, 2026: U.S. Deploys Bombers Toward Iran & American Forces Kill ISIS Leader In Syria

January 19, 2026 • 20 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Bombers, aircraft carriers, and missile defense systems are shifting into position across the Middle East as Washington quietly prepares military options while pressure mounts inside Iran. American forces carry out a third retaliatory strike, killing a militant leader tied to an ISIS ambush that killed three Americans, as CENTCOM works to deter further attacks on U.S. per...
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PDB Situation Report | January 17th, 2026: If the U.S. Hits Iran: A Fighter Pilot Breaks It Down & Venezuela at a Crossroads

January 17, 2026 • 62 mins
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Washington says military options against Iran remain firmly on the table. Retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Ryan Bodenheimer joins us to walk through what a potential U.S. strike on Iran could actually look like, from air superiority to target selection—and the risks involved. Later in the show—political shockwaves out of Venezuela. President Trump meets with opposition l...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 16th, 2026: U.S. Carrier Strike Group Races Toward Iran & Gaza’s Paper Ceasefire

January 16, 2026 • 15 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Despite an easing of rhetoric, the United States tightens its military posture toward Iran, moving a carrier strike group into the Middle East. While rhetoric between Washington and Tehran appears to cool, the deployment signals that military pressure—and U.S. options—remain firmly in place. Later in the show—the Gaza ceasefire enters Phase Two…at least on paper. Presiden...
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January 16th, 2026: Why President Trump Changed His Mind On Striking Iran & Ukraine Faces Manpower Strain

January 16, 2026 • 23 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: U.S.–Iran tensions appear to ease after days of escalating rhetoric, and new reporting reveals why—President Trump’s closest Gulf allies are quietly urging him not to strike Iran, warning that the regional fallout could be severe. Ukraine’s new defense minister delivers a stark assessment of the war effort, acknowledging widespread desertions and millions avoiding the dra...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 15th, 2026: Iran Protest Momentum Slows & U.S. Cartel Pressure

January 15, 2026 • 15 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: New reporting suggests Iran’s nationwide protest movement may be losing momentum, following a brutal regime crackdown and a sweeping information blackout that is making it increasingly difficult to assess conditions on the ground. The United States escalates pressure on Mexico to allow U.S. forces to target fentanyl labs, as Washington weighs direct military action against...
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January 15th, 2026: How Iran Is Crushing Protests & More Tanker Seizures Ahead

January 15, 2026 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: As Iran’s regime tightens its information blackout, rare eyewitness accounts are beginning to slip through, offering a disturbing look at how Tehran is carrying out its crackdown— from targeted maiming to raids on hospitals and clinics, revealing tactics that go far beyond disputed body counts. The war on the high seas widens, with new reporting that the United States is ...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 14th, 2026: Evacuations Begin As US Strike On Iran Looms & America Hits Somali Terror Targets

January 14, 2026 • 14 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Diplomacy with Iran appears to be breaking down, as U.S. personnel and civilians are urged to leave key locations amid mounting warnings that a military confrontation may be approaching. The United States launches a new wave of airstrikes in Somalia, targeting ISIS and al-Shabab positions as Washington steps up counterterror operations alongside Somali forces. To lis...
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January 14th, 2026: What Could A Strike In Iran Look Like? & A Terror Labeling Shakeup

January 14, 2026 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up—with Iran’s regime now acknowledging mass deaths among protesters and President Trump reviewing his options, we examine what a U.S. strike on Iran could actually look like, from cyber pressure to economic punishment to limited military action. Later in the show—President Trump follows through on a long-standing promise, formally designating three branches of the ...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 13th, 2026: Trump Speaks Directly To Iran’s Protesters As Crackdown Grows

January 13, 2026 • 16 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up—President Trump issues a direct message to Iranian protesters, urging them to stay in the streets and promising that help is on the way, as pressure mounts on Tehran amid a sweeping crackdown. Later in the show—Ukraine takes the fight far beyond the front lines, striking Russian oil platforms deep inside areas Moscow once viewed as safe, raising new questions abou...
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January 13th, 2026: UK Joins U.S. in Seizing Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers & Trump Threatens Cuba

January 13, 2026 • 23 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The United Kingdom prepares to join the United States in seizing Russian shadow fleet oil tankers at sea, as Moscow’s reflagging gambit raises the risk of direct confrontation between Western forces and Russia. Russian-made air defense systems in Venezuela failed to stop U.S. aircraft during the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, raising fresh questions about their real...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 12th, 2026: Iran Slaughters Protesters & Hamas Signals Exit

January 12, 2026 • 15 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up— new reporting from Iran indicates coordinated state violence against protesters, with the regime shutting down the internet nationwide to conceal the scale of the crackdown. Human rights groups warn the situation is deteriorating rapidly as President Trump weighs his options. Later in the show— Hamas claims it is ready to dissolve its governing authority in Gaza ...
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