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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 up—the U.S. begins a high-risk operation in the Strait of Hormuz, working to track down and destroy hidden naval mines. We’ll break down the dangers—and how this complex mission is being carri... more

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• President Trump suspends traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after marathon negotiations with Iran collapse in Pakistan, raising the risk of further escalation in the conflict.

• New U.S. intel... more

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is already showing signs of strain, with tensions lingering in the Strait of Hormuz and growing friction over Israel’s ongoing war against Hezb... more

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First—A ceasefire is holding between the United States and Iran—but the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut down. With shipping traffic still disrupted, negotiators are heading into peace talk... more

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Episode: April 2nd, 2026: Iran War Enters “COMPLETION PHASE” & Iran Escalates Cyber Campaign
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Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 23rd, 2026: Trump Calls Off Strikes—Is Iran’s Regime Breaking Apart? & Terror Attack in the UK
Janatan Sayeh
Research Analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
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Episode: PDB Situation Report | March 21st, 2026: The Fight With Iran Takes A Dangerous Turn & Inside China’s Iran Problem
Casey Fleming
CEO of Black Ops Partners; National Security Strategy expert
Black Ops Partners
Episode: PDB Situation Report | March 21st, 2026: The Fight With Iran Takes A Dangerous Turn & Inside China’s Iran Problem
Joe Kent
Former senior Trump intelligence official
Former National Counterterrorism Center Director
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 19th, 2026: The Fight With Iran Just Got More Dangerous & FBI Probe Into Former Trump Official
Caitlin Becker
Host of NY Postcast
New York Post
Episode: March 18th, 2026: Who’s Actually In Charge Of Iran Right Now? & Trump Delays China Trip
Sir Richard Dearlove
Former head of the UK's MI6, co-host of the geopolitical podcast One Decision
Episode: PDB Situation Report | February 28th, 2026: Former MI6 Chief Sounds Alarm On Iran & U.S. Combat Aircraft Move In
Paul Chabot
Retired Naval Intelligence Commander
Episode: PDB Situation Report | February 21st, 2026: U.S. Deploys Largest Force Since Iraq & Buck Sexton On Political Brainwashing In The U.S.
Josh Philipp
Senior Investigative Reporter for The Epoch Times and host of Crossroads and The Josh Philipp Show
The Epoch Times
Episode: PDB Situation Report | February 14th, 2026: The Iran–China Axis Exposed & Immigration Sweep Concludes

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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.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 12.8k ratings
  • Thanks for the Information

    Great podcast

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    Mountain-
    United States4 days ago
  • Preserved in aspic

    From the arms-length perspective of a Brit, Mr Baker strikes me as something of a dinosaur fossilised somewhere in the bygone postwar consensus of the early 2000s. He talks of the Americans’ “allies” like Germany or France as if they are there for anything more than a free lunch, and as if their capacities could match their rhetoric. We’re no better here in the UK I am embarrassed to say (we used to be – unlike the French or Germans – but not anymore). We’re useless, even measured against the po... more

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    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Why can’t I go premium on Apple podcasts app?

    Happy to pay for advert free, but not if I have to sign up to yet another podcast platform

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    mcpoonski
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • Repetitive and 50% Ads

    Pick the top three international issues, get the latest info on one of them with a sprinkle of extra info. Then sit thru 6 minutes of ads for another two minutes of news.

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  • News

    Wanna listen to the news you missed on the way out of the house? I guess this works

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PDB Situation Report | March 28th, 2026: The Most Dangerous Phase of the Iran War Yet & Ukrainian Forces Gain Ground Against Russia
Q: What is the most critical element that contributed to Ukraine's recent successes according to the guest?
The biggest reason is the maturation of Ukrainian operational planning, with the development of a new command structure and a systematic study of Russian centers of gravity to target sustaining capabilities, enabling more effective counterattacks.
PDB Situation Report | March 13th, 2026: The Strait Of Hormuz Showdown: How The U.S. Can Secure The Gulf
Q: Is there a pathway to actually taking control of the Strait within a finite period, and what would that operation look like?
The operation would require two lines of effort operating in parallel: degrade the threat to tankers and ensure a persistent convoy escort with air cover, followed by a concerted, credible demonstration of control over the waterway, supported by allied surface combatants and a robust rule of engagement to deter retaliation.
PDB Situation Report | March 13th, 2026: The Strait Of Hormuz Showdown: How The U.S. Can Secure The Gulf
Q: Where do you stand on this conflict and the strategic aims for the Strait of Hormuz?
The aim is to prevent Iran from imposing its will on neighbors and to set conditions that ensure future security for the Strait, including degrading their missiles, drones, and air defenses, while sustaining damaged yet controllable oil and LNG flows.
PDB Special Bulletin | Mike Baker Explains The Spy Game Behind The Iran War With Mike Slater
Q: In a deniable or high-stakes environment like Iran, how do you maintain communications with recruited sources while preserving operational security?
You balance in-person meetings when possible with remote communications, ensuring access and trusted channels, while relying on liaison partners to bridge gaps where direct contact is risky or impossible.
PDB Special Bulletin | Mike Baker Explains The Spy Game Behind The Iran War With Mike Slater
Q: What does the intel operation look like to know that top leaders are in the same location, and how does that influence the plan?
It involves layers of resources, including human sources, signals intercepts, satellite imagery, and drone awareness, all coordinated with regional partners to confirm the leaders' locations before taking action.

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