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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:

• China’s military purge reaches the highest levels of command as Xi Jinping removes two of the country’s most powerful generals, raising new questions about corruption, loyalty, and the readiness of t... more

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Houthi missiles and drones target Riyadh as Turkey signals it could help Saudi Arabia under a new defense pact, raising the risk that the conflict could expand into a broader regional war.

• Ukraine... more

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• New reports suggest Russian and Chinese companies may be helping Iran improve its ability to target American forces across the Middle East. Open Source Intelligence Analyst Ryan McBeth joins us to break... more

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First—President Trump says he must soon decide whether to pursue diplomacy with Iran or potentially “annihilate” the regime. The warning comes as Tehran stages a massive show of defiance, and new attack... more

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Recent Guests

Behnam Ben Taleblu
Senior Director, Iran Program, Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | September 12th, 2026: The Iran Conflict Just Entered a More Dangerous Phase & Pentagon Considers Postwar Pullback
Benham Ben-Taliblu
Head of the Iran program for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 11th, 2026: Strikes Are Spreading Across Iran & Anthropic Warns of AI Bioweapon Risks
Brendan Steinhauser
CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI
Alliance for Secure AI
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | September 5th, 2026: Tanker Attacks Deepen the Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz & Could Washington Strike an AI Deal With Beijing?
John Hardie
Deputy Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Russia Program
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: PDB Situation Report | August 22nd, 2026: Trump’s Iran Crackdown Could Trigger a Collision With China
Victoria Coates
Former Deputy National Security Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa; Vice President at the Heritage Foundation
Heritage Foundation
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | August 15th, 2026: Trump’s New Plan to Force Iran to Surrender & Foreign Troops Headed for Lebanon?
David Dowd
Analyst from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 14th, 2026: NATO Shoots Down Mystery Drone Over Latvia & Trump Threat Intel Questioned
Victoria Coats
Former Deputy National Security Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa
Former U.S. government official
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 14th, 2026: NATO Shoots Down Mystery Drone Over Latvia & Trump Threat Intel Questioned
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

Host

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

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 13.3k ratings
  • 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 States5 days 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 States12 days 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 States20 days ago
  • Love it!

    Best show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swzsto
    United States24 days ago
  • Trump

    Love the podcast. My normal routine is to listen every morning and evening and share it on my fb and X pages but I cannot share anything with Megyn Kelly promos on it. She's gone crazy with Tucker Carlson. They're worse than the Democrats.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DavidD7963
    United Statesa month ago

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Quality of analysis is appreciated; ads and sponsorship breaks are occasionally disruptive.
Some listeners note strong host insights but desire more objective guest balance.
Audience finds concise, current geopolitical briefings valuable for risk assessment.

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#121
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#19
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#11
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#107
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The PDB Situation Report | September 12th, 2026: The Iran Conflict Just Entered a More Dangerous Phase & Pentagon Considers Postwar Pullback
Q: What should the US footprint in the Middle East look like after the Iran conflict ends?
The guest suggests a maintenance posture with burden-sharing and less reliance on boots on the ground, maintaining the ability to respond to nuclear or security challenges while leveraging regional partners.
The PDB Situation Report | September 12th, 2026: The Iran Conflict Just Entered a More Dangerous Phase & Pentagon Considers Postwar Pullback
Q: Give me your assessment of where we're at right now with the Iran conflict.
Behnam Ben Taleblu emphasizes the ongoing escalation, the tactical US moves in the Strait, and the need to translate technical and military gains into meaningful political and economic pressure on Tehran.
The PDB Situation Report | September 5th, 2026: Tanker Attacks Deepen the Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz & Could Washington Strike an AI Deal With Beijing?
Q: Where on the agenda is AI likely to be discussed in the Trump-Xi meeting?
Brendan suggests AI will be high on the agenda, focusing on human control, cybersecurity, and the balance between leading in technology while maintaining safeguards.
The PDB Situation Report | August 29th, 2026: Iran’s Plan to Push the U.S. Navy Out of Hormuz & China Upgrades Russia’s Shaheds
Q: What is the likely timeline and wear-and-tear implications of sustaining a blockade for extended months?
Bringing readiness to a cliff must be avoided; the briefing suggests potential 9-18 month impacts on carrier and air-defense readiness, with mitigations like relocating deployments and adjusting force levels.
The PDB Situation Report | August 29th, 2026: Iran’s Plan to Push the U.S. Navy Out of Hormuz & China Upgrades Russia’s Shaheds
Q: Where does the frontline advice to the president come from in terms of readiness and deployment of assets?
Admiral Montgomery explains a civilian-led process where service chiefs and secretaries brief the Secretary of Defense, who then informs the President with a full readout of risks, trade-offs, and mitigation options.

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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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