The President's Daily Brief

The President's Daily Brief

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 what you need to know to help solve America's most pressing challenges. Former CIA Operations Officer Mike Baker hosts new episodes daily.

Episodes

April 3rd, 2026: Trump Threatens NATO Over Iran Conflict & U.S. Commandos In Ecuador

April 3, 2026 • 20 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up—the war with Iran is exposing a growing rift inside NATO, as President Trump pressures allies to step up—or risk a major break in the alliance itself.  Later in the show—U.S. commandos join Ecuadorian forces in a mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists along the country’s coast. Plus—the Trump administration lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 2nd, 2026: Inside The Pentagon Plan That Could Change The Iran War & Artemis II Takes Off

April 2, 2026 • 16 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up—a new Pentagon plan presented to President Trump could put American troops on the ground inside Iran to seize its uranium stockpile, in what could become one of the most complex and risky military operations ever attempted. Later in the show—NASA launches Artemis II, sending astronauts on a historic deep space mission that will travel farther than any crew in modern h...
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April 2nd, 2026: Iran War Enters “COMPLETION PHASE” & Iran Escalates Cyber Campaign

April 2, 2026 • 21 mins
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: After 11,000 strikes in just 30 days, the war with Iran may be entering its “completion phase”—but the hardest part could still be ahead as the fight shifts toward economic pressure and long-term endurance. China and Pakistan roll out a new plan to end the war in Iran, tying a ceasefire directly to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and stabilizing global energy markets. ...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 1st, 2026: First Gulf State Ready To Join The War & North Korea Hacks U.S. Software

April 1, 2026 • 12 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up—the war with Iran could be expanding, as new reporting suggests the United Arab Emirates is preparing to join the fight and help force open the Strait of Hormuz. Later in the show—North Korean hackers slip malicious code into software used by thousands of U.S. companies, in what could become a major crypto heist. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium mem...
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April 1st, 2026: Trump Reveals Who He’s Talking To In Iran & Russia’s Oil Crisis

April 1, 2026 • 23 mins
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: New reporting reveals who the White House has been secretly engaging with in Iran, as President Trump confirms contact with a powerful regime insider—raising serious questions about whether he’s a credible partner… or just another problem. Russia’s expected oil windfall from the Iran conflict takes a major hit, as Ukrainian drone strikes cripple key export infrastructure an...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 31st, 2026: U.S. May Declare Victory Soon & IDF’s CNN Controversy

March 31, 2026 • 15 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up—new reporting reveals President Donald Trump is willing to end the war with Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz—raising serious questions about what “victory” actually looks like and who’s left to deal with the fallout. Later in the show—Israel suspends a battalion after its troops detained a CNN crew in the West Bank, as the Israel Defense Forces faces scru...
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March 31st, 2026: Russia’s Hidden Hand In Iran War & Trump Relents On Cuba Energy Blockade

March 31, 2026 • 27 mins
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: First—The war in Ukraine and the war with Iran may be starting to overlap in a new way. New claims suggest Russia is helping Iran target U.S. assets in the Middle East, while Ukraine works to help defend U.S. allies against that same threat. The question is: just how far does Moscow’s support for the mullahs go? Later in the show—Beijing is making an early play ahead of t...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 30th, 2026: Trump Threatens Obliteration As Iran Rejects U.S. Proposal & Israel Deepens Fight In Lebanon As Iran’s Grip Holds

March 30, 2026 • 15 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—President Trump says a deal with Iran is "probably" close, while also threatening to obliterate the regime’s oil and power infrastructure if an agreement is not reached quickly. Iran, meanwhile, is pushing back—dismissing U.S. proposals as "illogical" and warning it won’t negotiate under pressure. Later in the show—Israel's fight in southern Lebanon appears to be ente...
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March 30th, 2026: Pentagon Plans Next Phase Of Iran War & Houthis Enter The Conflict

March 30, 2026 • 20 mins
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: First up—new reporting reveals the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of possible ground operations inside Iran, as U.S. troops continue to surge into the region. We’ll break down what these plans could involve—and what it means for the next phase of the war. Later in the show—U.S. forces take a significant blow, as an Iranian strike wounds a dozen American troops and damages ...
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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

March 28, 2026 • 60 mins
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The war with Iran reaches the one-month mark, as U.S. and Israeli airstrikes continue and tensions center on the increasingly volatile Strait of Hormuz. We’re joined by Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation to break down where things stand and what could come next. After months of grinding stalemate, Ukraine seizes the momentum in the south, reclaiming more territory than Rus...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 27th, 2026: Calls Grow Inside Iran For A Nuclear Weapon & Russia Faces Worst Oil Disruption In Modern History

March 27, 2026 • 14 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—Iran’s leadership is reportedly openly debating whether to formally pursue a nuclear weapon, something the regime has long denied even considering. The shift comes after weeks of U.S. and Israeli strikes, and as hardliners tighten their grip on power. The question now is whether this is just empty saber-rattling, a negotiating tactic, or the beginning of a real change in str...
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March 27th, 2026: U.S. Prepares "Final Blow” On Iran & Russia’s Satellite Scramble

March 27, 2026 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up—new reporting reveals the Pentagon is preparing options for what officials describe as a potential “final blow” against Iran, including a massive bombing campaign and even the possibility of U.S. ground forces. Later in the show—Iran may be monetizing the chaos in the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran moves to charge ships for safe passage through the world’s most critic...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 26th, 2026: Mystery Solved: Trump's 'Present' From Iran Revealed & UK Goes After Russia’s Shadow Fleet

March 26, 2026 • 14 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up—earlier this week, President Trump announced a mysterious “present” from Iran… and now we’re learning what it actually was, and what it signals about the current state of the conflict. Later in the show—Britain authorizes the seizure of Russian-linked tankers, marking a major escalation in the effort to crack down on Moscow’s shadow fleet and its war funding. To l...
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March 26th, 2026: Hardliners Seize Control In Iran & Russian Drones Violate NATO Airspace

March 26, 2026 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up—Tehran moves quickly to replace a top official killed in recent strikes, installing a hardline security figure and revealing a deeper shift in who’s really calling the shots inside Iran. Later in the show—Russia’s latest drone barrage spills into NATO territory, as Estonia and Latvia report airspace violations during a major attack on Ukraine. Plus—the U.S. ...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 25th, 2026: U.S. Rushes 82nd Airborne Toward Iran & Israeli Strikes Caspian Sea Targets

March 25, 2026 • 15 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up—thousands of elite U.S. troops are now moving into the Middle East, as the White House expands its military options against Iran, even as it signals a possible diplomatic off-ramp. Later in the show—Israel strikes a key smuggling route in the Caspian Sea, targeting a growing weapons pipeline between Russia and Iran. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium ...
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March 25th, 2026: Why Reopening Hormuz Won’t Be Easy & Gulf States Inch Toward War With Iran

March 25, 2026 • 22 mins
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: First up—the Strait of Hormuz is effectively shut down, with hundreds of oil tankers sitting idle as tensions with Iran disrupt one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. Reopening the strait may prove far more difficult than Washington suggests, with military, logistical, and strategic challenges complicating any effort to restore flow. Later in the show—Gulf nations...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 24th, 2026: Trump’s Iran Oil Move Raises Big Questions & U.S. Strikes Militias in Iraq

March 24, 2026 • 15 mins
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: First up—the White House moves to release Iranian oil onto global markets, a decision that could send billions to Tehran at a moment of maximum pressure, raising serious questions about the strategy behind it. Later in the show—as the fight with Iran intensifies, the U.S. is now battling on another front, launching strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and widening t...
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March 24th, 2026: Is Iran Being Run By An AI Supreme Leader? & Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Oil Hub

March 24, 2026 • 20 mins
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: First up—Iran’s new Supreme Leader remains out of sight, with no public appearances or verified statements, raising serious questions about who is actually in control. Reports suggest the regime may be relying on artificial intelligence and propaganda to project authority amid growing instability. Later in the show—the Houthis have gone unusually quiet, as Saudi Arabia work...
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 23rd, 2026: Trump Calls Off Strikes—Is Iran’s Regime Breaking Apart? & Terror Attack in the UK

March 23, 2026 • 15 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Just hours after issuing a 48-hour ultimatum, President Trump announces a temporary pause on planned strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure, citing “productive” talks with regime officials. But Tehran is denying any negotiations are taking place, raising serious questions about who—if anyone—the U.S. is actually speaking with behind the scenes. Counter-terror police in...
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March 23rd, 2026: Iran Launches Attack On Diego Garcia & Putin Plans A New Offensive

March 23, 2026 • 22 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran fires long-range missiles for the first time, revealing it can now strike far beyond the Middle East, and President Trump issues a stark ultimatum that could push the war into a dangerous new phase. I’ll have the latest from the war in Iran. Russia is once again increasing military pressure along Ukraine’s eastern front, setting conditions for what could become its next m...
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