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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 Pentagon is reportedly considering using the “Mother of All Bombs” against Iran as military planners prepare options for another round of devastating strikes. The massive weapon could pla... more

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - First up—Iran is fortifying its nuclear facilities, mobilizing civilians, and preparing for another round of fighting with the United States. With its military badly weakened and its economy under ... more

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• First up—the Houthis strike the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco, as Riyadh presses ahead with a major offensive in Yemen. After more than a decade of fighting, we examine ... more

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - First up—Iran's oil exports have reportedly fallen to zero under the American blockade, while Tehran escalates its attacks against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The surge in violence... more

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Neil deGrasse Tyson
Renowned astrophysicist, director of the Hayden Planetarium
American Museum of Natural History
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | October 3rd, 2026: Neil deGrasse Tyson: Are We Ready for What AI Becomes Next?
Bill Roggio
Editor, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Long War Journal
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | October 3rd, 2026: Neil deGrasse Tyson: Are We Ready for What AI Becomes Next?
Garry Kasparov
Former world chess champion and Putin critic
Self / Kremlin critic
Episode: October 2nd, 2026: Iran’s Economy Is Getting Worse & Kasparov Warned of Assassination Plot
Miad Maleki
Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies; former senior sanctions official at the US Treasury Department
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | September 26th, 2026: Iran’s Economy Is Starting to Fall Apart
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?
Mark Montgomery
Retired Rear Admiral, Senior Director at Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
Episode: The PDB Situation Report | August 29th, 2026: Iran’s Plan to Push the U.S. Navy Out of Hormuz & China Upgrades Russia’s Shaheds
Joshua Philipp
Senior Investigative Reporter at the Epoch Times, host of The Josh Philipp Show
Epoch Times
Episode: PDB Situation Report | August 22nd, 2026: Trump’s Iran Crackdown Could Trigger a Collision With China
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

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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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago
  • Love it!

    Best show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swzsto
    United States2 months 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 States2 months 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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#127
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#21
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#15
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The PDB Situation Report | October 3rd, 2026: Neil deGrasse Tyson: Are We Ready for What AI Becomes Next?
Q: What do you think about the idea of keeping humans in the loop for military AI decisions, and how feasible is that in fast-moving scenarios?
Tyson stresses the importance of human-in-the-loop to ensure accountability, but acknowledges the tension with operational speed, arguing that arrangements should balance speed with ethical oversight and strategic stability.
The PDB Situation Report | October 3rd, 2026: Neil deGrasse Tyson: Are We Ready for What AI Becomes Next?
Q: Can you explain what superintelligence is and why it's potentially alarming, especially in terms of learning and how fast it could grow?
He describes superintelligence as an entity that rapidly improves its own capacity to learn, potentially outpacing human problem-solving, and notes that real-world benefits would require alignment with human values.
The PDB Situation Report | October 3rd, 2026: Neil deGrasse Tyson: Are We Ready for What AI Becomes Next?
Q: So, I want to say thank you very much for joining us here on the PDB Situation Report. Is it leading us down the path to doomsday or is it a brilliant innovation that will expand our world?
Tyson explains that he doesn't take fixed stances; instead he maps variables and consequences of different AI paths, emphasizing that safe progress depends on human governance, accountability, and understanding the limits of current models.
The PDB Situation Report | September 19th, 2026: Iran’s Targeting of U.S. Forces May Be Getting More Dangerous & Putin’s Wartime Election
Q: What is the most concerning development right now regarding Iran's targeting capabilities?
The most worrying aspect is the potential for foreign partners to supply targeting data to Iran, which could sharpen and speed up their attacks against U.S. forces, though the exact level of credible intelligence is not fully clear.
The PDB Situation Report | September 26th, 2026: Iran’s Economy Is Starting to Fall Apart
Q: How effective is the blockade compared to ongoing sanctions?
The panelists discuss the blockade as a unique, physical tool that disrupts oil exports and economic activity, while sanctions enforcement targets compliance by banks and service providers; the blockade compounds pressure but requires sustained enforcement and international cooperation.

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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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