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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:

• A deadly U.S. drone strike inside Venezuela signals growing cooperation between Washington and the Delcy Rodríguez government, as opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to challenge the interim ... more

In this episode of The PDB Evening Bulletin:

• Iran's economy is showing signs of severe distress, with businesses reporting tens of billions of dollars in losses, industrial inflation soaring, and basic necessities becoming increasingly expensive. ... more

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - President Trump faces difficult choices over Iran following Republican losses in the midterm elections. With advisers divided, Tehran growing more defiant, and the Pentagon preparing for possible r... more

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are demanding billions of dollars and political recognition from Saudi Arabia to end the fighting. As Houthi forces advance and attacks threaten Saudi infrastructure,... more

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Edmund Fitton-Brown
Senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Middle East scholar and former UK ambassador to Yemen
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | October 31st, 2026: Saudi-Houthi War Threatens to Spread & Xi Purges 33 Officials
Gordon G. Chang
Author of Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | October 31st, 2026: Saudi-Houthi War Threatens to Spread & Xi Purges 33 Officials
Janatan Sayeh
Research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | October 24th, 2026: The Armed Insurgency Challenging Iran's Regime
Simon Hankinson
Senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation's Border Security and Immigration Center
The Heritage Foundation
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | October 24th, 2026: The Armed Insurgency Challenging Iran's Regime
John Hardie
Deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Russia Program
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | October 17th, 2026: Ukraine Is Taking the Fight to Russia's Critical Infrastructure & China's Growing Taiwan Threat
Steve Yates
Senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation and host of Nation States with Yates
Heritage Foundation
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | October 17th, 2026: Ukraine Is Taking the Fight to Russia's Critical Infrastructure & China's Growing Taiwan Threat
Ken McCallum
Director General of MI5, UK
MI5
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 13th, 2026: Xi Jinping's Plan to Make China a Superpower Is Backfiring & Russia's European Sabotage
Mike Slater
Host of Politics by Faith
Politics by Faith
Episode: Special Bulletin: The October 7 Attacks Set Off Three Years of War. What's Next?
Alex Selsky
Director of Israel and East Mediterranean Affairs at the Middle East Forum and Reserve Major in the IDF Homefront Command
Middle East Forum
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | October 10th, 2026: How Hamas' October 7th Attack Changed the Middle East Forever

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Mike Baker
Host of The PDB, former CIA Operations Officer, provides daily security and geopolitical briefings.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 13.3k ratings
  • Well presented, easily understood review of events with the perfect touch of snark to make it enjoyable.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DJsMom96
    25 days ago
  • Great Show

    I’ve been listening for a few months. Great for keeping in touch with world events without having to wade the cesspool that is the internet. Thanks Mike!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Awesomesaucethe3rd
    United States2 months ago
  • Pronunciations

    I worked in DHS when CISA was initiated. We always pronounced it with the “I” as in “sizzle”, “SIZZA”, not “CEEZA.” Not that I am out of the beltway bubble, I wonder if most people currently pronounce it the way you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SCADA_Guy
    United States2 months ago
  • Super informative

    I start my day with Mike’s PDB to quickly catch up on important current events going on in the world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MonsterBri
    United States2 months ago
  • Love it!

    Best show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swzsto
    United States2 months ago

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Audience finds concise, current geopolitical briefings valuable for risk assessment.

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The PDB Situation Report | October 17th, 2026: Ukraine Is Taking the Fight to Russia's Critical Infrastructure & China's Growing Taiwan Threat
Q: Where do we stand and what is the latest provocations that we're seeing from China?
Yates describes Chinese gray-zone harassment around Taiwan, including military craft and vessels encircling the island, as a demonstration of the capability to disrupt supply lines. He says Beijing is probing how far it can push without provoking a stronger response.
The PDB Situation Report | October 17th, 2026: Ukraine Is Taking the Fight to Russia's Critical Infrastructure & China's Growing Taiwan Threat
Q: Is it possible to have a ceasefire if neither party to the ceasefire knows that there's a ceasefire?
Hardie says the proposed ceasefire has not worked: Russia has continued striking Ukrainian infrastructure, so Ukraine is unlikely to refrain from retaliation.
The PDB Situation Report | October 31st, 2026: Saudi-Houthi War Threatens to Spread & Xi Purges 33 Officials
Q: How do you assess his grip on power at this point after these latest purges?
Chang says Xi is stronger than he expected, but the continuing purges and vacant military commission positions point to uncertainty. He says the party has become less transparent, making any assessment more speculative.
The PDB Situation Report | October 31st, 2026: Saudi-Houthi War Threatens to Spread & Xi Purges 33 Officials
Q: What is the influence at this stage of the regime?
Fitton-Brown says the Houthis retain their own agenda but act in close consultation with Iran and rely on Iranian financing, weapons, equipment and training. He views the conflict as part of a coordinated regional strategy.
The PDB Situation Report | October 24th, 2026: The Armed Insurgency Challenging Iran's Regime
Q: Was it an organic, legitimate protest at the outset by students and then joined by some teachers, or was there an organized element from the outset?
Hankinson says both dynamics were present: students had genuine complaints about education, while unions, far-left groups, Islamists, and looters also joined or amplified the unrest.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The President's Daily Brief

What is The President's Daily Brief about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A daily geopolitics and national security briefing that emphasizes concise, high-level analysis of global flashpoints, sanctions, and strategic moves. Episodes frequently synthesize reporting on Russia, Iran, China, and regional flashpoints in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, often tying the implications to U.S. policy and markets. The host leans into fast-paced updates, occasional sponsor segments, and expert commentary from policy wonks and think-tank guests. Noteworthy strengths include a clear, briefing-style format and timely, issue-driven coverage that's useful for professionals tracking geopolitical risk, energy dynamics, and foreign policy shifts. Listeners likely value actionable takes on what to watch next and how events connect... more

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3. Janatan Sayeh
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6. Steve Yates
7. Ken McCallum
8. Mike Slater

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