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The President's Daily Brief

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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 Afternoon Bulletin:

• First— U.S. intelligence officials are investigating whether Russia helped Iran target CIA facilities across the Middle East, raising new questions about how deeply Moscow may be involved in Tehran’... more

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• Growing signs suggest Iran is taking a more direct role in the Houthi campaign against Red Sea shipping, with new reports indicating Tehran has begun flying Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps person... more

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Ukraine's wartime leadership is thrown into turmoil after President Volodymyr Zelensky dismisses the country's top military commander following days of rare public protests and growing divisions ove... more

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• After eleven consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes, American intelligence agencies are warning that airpower alone may not be enough to force Iran to change course.

• Protests continue in Ukrain... more

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Recent Guests

Joshua Philipp
Senior Investigative Reporter, Epoch Times; host of The Josh Philipp Show
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Episode: PDB Situation Report | June 20th, 2026: Israel-Hezbollah Violence Just Shook The Iran Agreement
Alireza Jafarzadeh
Deputy Director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran
National Council of Resistance of Iran
Episode: PDB Situation Report | June 13th, 2026: An Iranian Insider Reveals What's Happening Behind The Scenes
Rick de la Torre
Retired CIA operations officer and former Caracas station chief
Central Intelligence Agency
Episode: PDB Situation Report | June 13th, 2026: An Iranian Insider Reveals What's Happening Behind The Scenes
Jamshid Gholmi
Technology executive charged in a sanctions case related to Iran
Faraz Pardaz Rayaneh (as described in the case)
Episode: June 4th, 2026: What Happened To Iran's Enriched Uranium?
Hal Kempfer
Retired Marine Corps intelligence officer, national security analyst
The Strat Podcast
Episode: PDB Situation Report | May 29th, 2026: U.S. And Iran Reach Draft Agreement & Cuba Feels The Squeeze
Christina Harward
Russia Deputy Team Leader at the Institute for the Study of War
Institute for the Study of War
Episode: PDB Situation Report | May 23rd, 2026: Ukraine Is Turning The Tide Against Russia & China’s Power Play
Bill Roggio
Editor, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Long War Journal
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: PDB Situation Report | May 16th, 2026: Hormuz Crisis Continues As Iran Retains Missile Power & Trump Meets With Xi Jinping
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
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

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Mike Baker
Host of the briefing-focused geopolitical program and its related segments; appears across multiple episodes.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 13.2k ratings
  • Too many adverts

    Great show if you can fast forward through the half or more of the show that is advertising.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Schmid IA
    United States7 days ago
  • Intelligence and rumors

    A great source of all we need to know about the Hot Spots around the world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wolfie/wolf
    United States13 days ago
  • Insightful Daily Analysis

    I enjoy Mike's insights and focus on what's important.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drc3david
    United States19 days ago
  • Hezbollah

    Doesn’t President Trump understand what your guest said about them, the IRGC moved to Lebanon so it was a setup from the beginning in MOU?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MS Deplorable
    United Statesa month ago
  • Greats

    Ukraine, smart drafts or J socks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    California middle class
    United States2 months ago

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The PDB Situation Report | July 18th, 2026: America Is Crushing Iran's Coastal Defenses & Russia's Nuclear Threat
Q: What do you think is the biggest mistake the US government makes in dealing with China?
The guest argues that underestimating democratic resilience while overestimating the rigidity of China's calculations is a recurring error, and emphasizes understanding Chinese strategic psychology and the strength of open societies rather than assuming American weakness.
The PDB Situation Report | July 18th, 2026: America Is Crushing Iran's Coastal Defenses & Russia's Nuclear Threat
Q: What do you make of that unmanned drone firing a missile?
Drones like the Andral Fury extend a fighter pilot's reach, acting as cooperative “wingmen” that multiply capacity, with potential deterrence against adversaries, though integration and future implications are still evolving.
The PDB Situation Report | July 18th, 2026: America Is Crushing Iran's Coastal Defenses & Russia's Nuclear Threat
Q: What's up with the low flyovers of beaches?
The pilot explains that low-flying formations by Blue Angels and Thunderbirds are rehearsed, allowed, and watched with enthusiasm by crowds, but cautions about training standards and safety before considering any broader implications or policy changes.
The PDB Situation Report | July 4th, 2026: Russia Has A New Problem At Home & Iran's Diplomatic Deadlock
Q: What should we believe about what's happening in these negotiations?
Behnam Ben Taleblu explains that the negotiations are slow, largely focused on a sanctions relief framework, and that the US approach blends diplomacy with strategic ambiguity, making a concrete payoff uncertain in the short term.
PDB Situation Report | June 13th, 2026: An Iranian Insider Reveals What's Happening Behind The Scenes
Q: What is the current state of daily life in Tehran and other Iranian cities for ordinary people?
Daily life is described as miserable for many, with high inflation, multiple jobs required, and anger directed at the Revolutionary Guards for wealth extraction rather than public welfare.

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This show delivers brisk, briefing-style geopolitical and national security updates with a heavy emphasis on US foreign policy, sanctions regimes, and ongoing conflicts. Episodes commonly weave current events in Ukraine, Iran, Russia, and broader Middle East diplomacy with analysis of intelligence perspectives, espionage cases, and regime dynamics, while interspersing sponsor reads and listener engagement. A distinctive trait is the frequent integration of media figures and guests who promote their own projects, alongside expert guests who provide security and policy context. The format tends to balance fast-paced diagnosis of unfolding events with practical, real-world implications for decision-makers and professionals tracking global affa... more

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