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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:

• Leaked documents reveal how Moscow is repaying Tehran for the drones Russia uses against Ukraine—by helping Iran master technology designed to put the U.S. Navy at greater risk.

• China is develop... more

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• The United States and Iran exchange another round of strikes, as Tehran launches missiles and drones and President Trump warns that something much larger could follow.

• Germany formally accuses Rus... more

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• New reporting suggests Vladimir Putin fears that ending the war without victory could threaten both his grip on power and his personal safety, as signs grow that Moscow may be preparing to escalate.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- Top U.S. military leaders are warning against extended Iran deployments, arguing that the strain is beginning to spread across the force.

- Russia and Iran join China and India at a major summit foc... more

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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
JC Batesh
Founder and CEO of Fuse
Fuse
Episode: July 9th, 2026: The Iran Crisis Just Entered A Dangerous New Phase & Trump Backs Kyiv
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?

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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 13.2k ratings
  • 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 States15 days ago
  • Very good intel for every American Patriot

    Worth your time to get very good information / intelligence to be an informed American Patriot. Straight forward and no BS.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    geauxj4
    United States20 days ago
  • Incredibly biased and not worth listening to.

    I just listened to the show on August 10th. The host makes a big deal of Iran’s “unreasonable” demands. But when he actually reads out the demands they basically boil down to “leave us alone and pay for the damage you caused to our country”. And I’m supposed to think these are unreasonable? Whether or not our idiot in chief will accept their terms and whether they are reasonable are two different things. The host of this show apparently does not recognize this distinction.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sean Cooley 17
    United States24 days ago
  • “Use” nuclear weapons does not mean what you imply

    You and your guest talk about if I ran Got a nuclear weapon they would use it. Everyone who has nuclear weapons today uses them for cohesive reasons. Russia and North Korea use their weapons in threats. We use our weapons to maintain a strategic balance. Even if Iran doesn’t actively blow up Tel Aviv they will absolutely threaten the US, Israel and Saudi Arabia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevinneedstheword
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 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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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.
PDB Situation Report | August 22nd, 2026: Trump’s Iran Crackdown Could Trigger a Collision With China
Q: What is the status of Ukrainian air defenses and how does this affect prospects for peace?
Ukraine's air defenses, particularly Patriot interceptors, are stretched thin, which limits Kyiv's ability to defend against ballistic missiles and shapes Western support decisions, potentially pushing toward more targeted pressure on Russia and a negotiated settlement.
PDB Situation Report | August 22nd, 2026: Trump’s Iran Crackdown Could Trigger a Collision With China
Q: What makes China's stance on Iran critical to the sanctions strategy?
China's central role as Iran's major oil customer means its cooperation could either blunt or intensify the impact of US sanctions, potentially shaping whether allied economies bear the brunt or if Beijing resists pressure and prolongs the crisis.
PDB Situation Report | June 5th, 2026: Trump Faces A New Crisis In Iran & Russia's Massive Kyiv Strike
Q: What is your assessment of Iran's current strategy in relation to the ceasefire?
Iran appears to be using economic coercion and selective strikes to test American restraint and push for concessions, while timing threats to influence public perception and political calculations in the U.S. and its allies.

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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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