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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 wh... more

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

Russia’s battlefield momentum in Ukraine appears to be slowing dramatically as Ukrainian drone strikes hammer Russian logistics, fuel depots, and infrastructure behind the front lines. Christina Harw... more

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First—Did the Kremlin fake a major battlefield victory in Ukraine? Russian military bloggers now claim Moscow declared Kupiansk captured while fighting was still raging inside the city, raising seri... more

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• Iran’s massive internet blackout is now crippling the country’s economy, threatening millions of jobs and deepening the regime’s ongoing financial crisis. We’ll explain how Tehran’s digital crackdo... more

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Iran’s Supreme Leader just slammed the door on one of President Trump’s core demands, ordering that the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium stockpile remain inside Iran—raising new fears that negot... more

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Steve Lance
Washington DC Bureau Chief and Chief Political Correspondent
NTD News
Episode: PDB Situation Report | May 16th, 2026: Hormuz Crisis Continues As Iran Retains Missile Power & Trump Meets With Xi Jinping
Jonathan Schanzer
Research fellow from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, guest for Situation Report
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 8th, 2026: Strait Of Hormuz Erupts Again & Hantavirus Outbreak Raises Global Alarm
Joshua Philip
Senior investigative reporter for Epoch Times, guest for Situation Report
Epoch Times
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 8th, 2026: Strait Of Hormuz Erupts Again & Hantavirus Outbreak Raises Global Alarm
Bill O'Reilly
Commentator, interviewer and author appearing in a sponsorship segment
Bill O'Reilly
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 4th, 2026: U.S. Launches “Project Freedom” In The Strait of Hormuz & Russia’s Momentum Breaks
Mike Baker
Former CIA Operations Officer and host of The President's Daily Brief
The President's Daily Brief
Episode: PDB Special Bulletin | Baker & Slater: WHCD Shooting Raises Major Security Questions
Steve Yates
Senior Research Fellow, Heritage Foundation; former Deputy National Security Advisor to the Vice President
Heritage Foundation
Episode: PDB Situation Report | May 2nd, 2026: EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT: Inside the DC Security Breach & Russia’s Economic Strain
Reuben Johnson
Director of the Asia Research Centre at the Casimir Pulaski Foundation; award-winning defense reporter
Casimir Pulaski Foundation
Episode: PDB Situation Report | May 2nd, 2026: EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT: Inside the DC Security Breach & Russia’s Economic Strain
Richard Goldberg
Senior advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies; former NSC director and Navy Reserve Intelligence Officer
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: PDB Situation Report | April 25th, 2026: Iran Talks Collapse—What Happens Next?
Ryan McBeth
Open-source intelligence analyst
Self-employed / YouTube: Ryan McBeth Programming; Substack: ryanmcbeth.substack.com
Episode: PDB Situation Report | April 25th, 2026: Iran Talks Collapse—What Happens Next?

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Mike Baker
Host of The President's Daily Brief; former CIA operations and intelligence professional providing geopolitical analysis and briefing-style commentary.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 13k ratings
  • Balance

    Typical one sided view on world affairs.

    Seems more like an operation than a serious look at what’s happening and importantly, why it’s happening.

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    Troncycle
    Finlanda month ago
  • Arsenal of Democracy

    Detroit was the Arsenal of Democracy not America. Even though Detroit is in America

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parker KJT
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great news podcast on the day's events in the world. The host is informative and witty and doesn't lean heavily on his own opinions.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    p0dcaster1
    a month ago
  • Propagandist

    Mike doesn’t realize how much of a propagandist or shill for Israel he is. He thinks he’s just being a good, “pragmatic”, American spy.

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    Ben Wineland
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thanks for the Information

    Great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
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    Mountain-
    United Statesa month ago

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Critics note perceived bias and ad-length in some episodes, with calls for more objective reporting.
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Feedback highlights strong, informed opinions from the host and occasional guests, with some concerns about commentary intruding on pure analysis.

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PDB Situation Report | May 16th, 2026: Hormuz Crisis Continues As Iran Retains Missile Power & Trump Meets With Xi Jinping
Q: How credible is the assessment that Iran retains significant missile capabilities, given contrasting White House messaging?
The guest argues that intelligence often presents a spectrum from best to worst case; the latest leaks suggesting retained capabilities contrast with stronger White House claims, highlighting risks of overstatement and the need for pragmatic, nuanced interpretation.
PDB Situation Report | May 16th, 2026: Hormuz Crisis Continues As Iran Retains Missile Power & Trump Meets With Xi Jinping
Q: What was the most important outcome of President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping?
The most important takeaway appears to be strategic recalibration rather than a decisive policy breakthrough: a shift in tone toward managing tensions and a focus on trade and Taiwan questions, with a clear signal that Beijing is watching internal dynamics closely.
PDB Situation Report | May 2nd, 2026: EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT: Inside the DC Security Breach & Russia’s Economic Strain
Q: How has Russia's internal stability affected its strategic posture?
Analysts observe rising discontent, with limited dissent compared to political maneuvers surrounding leadership, and increased security around key assets like Putin's residence indicating a regime feeling pressure.
PDB Situation Report | May 2nd, 2026: EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT: Inside the DC Security Breach & Russia’s Economic Strain
Q: What was the most surprising aspect of the security posture at the Washington Hilton?
Experts note that security was layered and largely out of public view, with significant emphasis on pre-event perimeter control and internal venue security rather than obvious, heavy-handed measures.
PDB Situation Report | April 18th, 2026: U.S. Expands Blockade Of Iran & Russia Feeling the Strain
Q: How credible is the prospect of a sustainable deal given Iran's past behavior?
The guest emphasizes the need for robust verification, the removal of enrichment capability, and the importance of not simply replacing the regime with cosmetic reforms.

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4. Bill O'Reilly
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