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 | September 29th, 2025: REPORT: Russia Training Chinese Forces To Invade Taiwan & Michigan Church Attack

September 29, 2025 • 14 mins
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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September 29th, 2025: Mystery Drone Swarms Spark Chaos Across Europe & Iran Sanctions Snap Back

September 29, 2025 • 23 mins
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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PDB Situation Report | September 27th, 2025: Trump Shocks World on Ukraine & Immigration Milestone

September 27, 2025 • 57 mins
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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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 26th, 2025: Satellite Images Reveal Work At Iran’s Secret Nuclear Site & James Comey Indicted

September 26, 2025 • 15 mins
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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September 26th, 2025: SHOWDOWN: American Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Bombers & Beijing’s Drone Support for Moscow

September 26, 2025 • 24 mins
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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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 25th, 2025: Classified WMD Docs Discovered In John Bolton’s Office & Deadly Dallas ICE Shooting

September 25, 2025 • 12 mins
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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September 25th, 2025: Fuel Shortages In Russia Threaten Putin’s Grip & Iran’s Missile Trouble

September 25, 2025 • 22 mins
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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September 24th, 2025: Trump Blasts ‘Paper Tiger’ Russia In Ukraine U-Turn & Secret Service Foils Plot

September 24, 2025 • 22 mins
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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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 23rd, 2025: MYSTERY: U.S. Special Ops ‘Ghost Ship’ Spotted Off Venezuela & Kyiv Targets Moscow Again

September 23, 2025 • 13 mins
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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NYPOSTcast: A Brand New Daily Podcast by the New York Post

September 23, 2025 • 11 mins
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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September 23rd, 2025: NATO Nation Issues ‘Shoot Down’ Order On Russian Jets & Massive Cyber Attack Hits Europe

September 23, 2025 • 21 mins
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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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 22nd, 2025: A New Ally Joins Trump's War Against The Cartels & Hamas Declares Victory

September 22, 2025 • 15 mins
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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September 22nd, 2025: NATO And Russia Edge Toward Direct Conflict & Trump’s Warning to the Taliban

September 22, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Russia once again tests NATO, as three fighter jets violate Estonian airspace in the most serious breach in years. We’ll explain why leaders say the alliance is edging closer to direct conflict. President Trump warns Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders: return Bagram Air Base to U.S. control—or face consequences. The New York Times reports Trump’s Justice Department shut d...
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PDB Situation Report | September 20th, 2025: Inside the Mind of Charlie Kirk’s Accused Killer & TikTok’s Future

September 20, 2025 • 47 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New details are emerging about the man accused of gunning down Charlie Kirk, as investigators piece together a clearer picture of his life and motives. Former FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill joins us with his insight. Washington and Beijing strike a deal on TikTok—but does it really make Americans safer, or does the app remain a national ...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 19th, 2025: Did Moscow Just Arm Kim with Nuclear Sub Tech? & Israel’s Laser Defense Goes Operational

September 19, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: South Korea says it has intelligence that Russia may have secretly supplied North Korea with nuclear reactor modules for submarines. If true, it would represent a dangerous leap forward for Pyongyang’s military capabilities and a major escalation in Moscow’s ties with the regime. Israel declares its new laser defense system, the Iron Beam, operational. Officials say it’s a ...
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September 19th, 2025: Trump Declares War On Antifa & A Rift In Netanyahu’s Government

September 19, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump says he’s labeling Antifa a “major terrorist organization,” calling the group a dangerous radical threat. We’ll take a look at the group and potential legal issues with the President’s declaration. Israel’s push into Gaza City isn’t just dividing the public, it’s exposing major rifts between Prime Minister Netanyahu and his own security chiefs. Israel...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 18th, 2025: Ukraine Retakes Ground As Russian Offensive Stalls & South China Sea Collision

September 18, 2025 • 12 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Russia’s much-touted offensive appears to have stalled, with reports that in some areas it’s Kyiv’s forces pushing forward and reclaiming lost ground. We’ll bring you the latest from the front. Another dangerous encounter in the South China Sea—Chinese and Philippine vessels collide near a disputed shoal, leaving injuries and sparking a heated war of words. To listen to ...
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September 18th, 2025: Netanyahu Plans For ‘Super-Sparta’ Israel & Iran Warns of “Crushing” Response

September 18, 2025 • 21 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israel’s Prime Minister admits the country is increasingly cut off from the world and warns it may need to transform into a self-reliant “super-Sparta” to survive. Fresh U.S. sanctions spark a sharp warning from Tehran, with Iran saying America could face a “crushing” military response. A suspect is in custody after what officials are calling a targeted terrorist att...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 17th, 2025: China Furious Over U.S. Missile Deployment in Japan & Russia’s Child Camps Exposed

September 17, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The U.S. Army rolls out a powerful new missile system on Japanese soil, one that can put Shanghai—and even Beijing—within range. Beijing is furious, warning that Washington and Tokyo are escalating toward an arms race. A chilling report finds thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia are being held in over two hundred facilities, where they’re subjected to reeducati...
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September 17th, 2025: Celebrating Kirk’s Killing Sparks Pentagon Crackdown & Visa Cancellations

September 17, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up—the reaction to the murder of Charlie Kirk is testing the limits of free speech, with the Pentagon cracking down on U.S. troops and the State Department pulling visas. Later in the show—could an “Islamic NATO” be on the horizon? Iran and Egypt are pushing for a new Middle East defense pact in the wake of Israel’s strike in Qatar. Plus—Washington and Qatar mo...
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