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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 President's Daily Brief:

• Ukraine reportedly destroys the air defenses protecting Vladimir Putin’s lavish Black Sea palace before launching a massive attack on Russia’s last major naval stronghold in the region.

• China-... more

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• President Trump changes course on Iran, stepping back from additional military strikes and betting that sanctions, a naval blockade and Tehran’s worsening economic crisis can finally force the regi... more

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• New reporting reveals how President Trump was hidden inside an airport catering truck and transferred to a secret military aircraft as Air Force One served as a decoy amid a credible Iranian assass... more

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• First—NATO's eastern members are quietly preparing for what they fear could be Russia's next move. Intelligence shared with Reuters suggests the Kremlin may be considering a false flag attack desig... more

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Annie Jacobsen
Investigative journalist, author of Biological War, A Scenario
Author, Biological War, A Scenario
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | August 1st, 2026: Annie Jacobsen’s Terrifying Warning About Biological War
Cliff May
Founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | August 1st, 2026: Annie Jacobsen’s Terrifying Warning About Biological War
JC Batesh
Founder and CEO of Fuse
Fuse
Episode: July 9th, 2026: The Iran Crisis Just Entered A Dangerous New Phase & Trump Backs Kyiv
Ben Hodges
Retired Lieutenant General, former commanding general of US Army Europe
Foundation for Defense of Democracies (guest)
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | July 4th, 2026: Russia Has A New Problem At Home & Iran's Diplomatic Deadlock
Steve Yates
Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, former Deputy National Security Advisor
Heritage Foundation
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | June 27th, 2026: Confidence Returning To The Strait Of Hormuz?
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
Deputy Russia Team Lead for the Institute for the Study of War
Institute for the Study of War
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 22nd, 2026: How The Kremlin FAKED A Major Battlefield Victory & New Questions About Iran's Military Recovery

Host

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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago
  • Insightful Daily Analysis

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drc3david
    United Statesa month 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 States2 months ago
  • Greats

    Ukraine, smart drafts or J socks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    California middle class
    United States2 months ago

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#113
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#17
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#218
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#11
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#33
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#30
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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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2. Cliff May
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