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
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The CIA’s covert war in Mexico comes to light. A new Reuters investigation reveals how America’s spy agency is secretly training elite Mexican units to hunt cartel bosses.
President Trump presses the European Union to slap tariffs on Chinese and Indian goods, part of his broader effort to squeeze Russia over the war in Ukraine.
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September 11, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. Leaders across the political spectrum have condemned the attack as an unacceptable act of political violence.
Poland’s Prime Minister warns his nation is at its greatest risk of open conflict since World War Two, after Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace and were shot...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First up—as we struggle with the issue of internet censorship here in the West, a country in Asia, Nepal, is offering us a glimpse into where that road can lead—straight into violence and political revolt.
Later in the show—Ukraine uncovers over 30 foreign-made parts inside a Russian missile. What that discovery tells us about the cracks in sanctions.
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September 10, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
The Gaza war spreads to the Gulf, where Israel has targeted Hamas leaders in Qatar—one of the key nations involved in mediating a potential ceasefire.
Over 600 suspected members of the Sinaloa Cartel are behind bars tonight after a nationwide DEA operation.
North Korea claims a breakthrough in its missile program, with Kim Jong Un personally overseeing the test of a ...
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September 9, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
A major political shakeup in Europe—France’s government has collapsed for the second time in less than a year, leaving the country paralyzed as its debt crisis deepens.
Later in the show—Venezuela’s strongman may be blinking. President Nicolás Maduro has pledged to fight drug trafficking—a move that looks a lot like a concession to Washington’s demands.
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September 9, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
As Moscow ramps up its aerial attacks on Kyiv, Russia is massing 100,000 troops in Donetsk, fueling fears that a major new offensive may be imminent.
President Trump vows harsher sanctions on Russia after this weekend’s strikes on the Ukrainian capital—but questions remain about whether he’ll follow through.
One of the deadliest shootings in Jerusalem in years leaves...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Newly unsealed court records reveal exactly what FBI agents seized from the home of former National Security Adviser John Bolton.
The Trump administration announces a new executive order targeting countries that wrongfully detain Americans, with penalties aimed at governments that use U.S. citizens as bargaining chips.
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September 8, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Venezuelan fighter jets shadow a U.S. destroyer in the Caribbean, sparking a dangerous standoff that Pentagon officials warn could ignite a crisis.
Russia unleashes its largest air assault of the war, pounding Kyiv with more than 800 drones and striking a government building for the first time.
A massive immigration raid in Georgia sweeps up hundreds of South Korean ...
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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
The war in Ukraine continues, but the battles aren’t confined to the front lines. Inside Russia, sanctions, propaganda, and exhaustion are reshaping everyday life. Russian expat Konstantin Samoilov of Inside Russia joins us to share what he’s seeing from the ground.
Meanwhile, China rolls out its newest military hardware at a massive parade in Beijing—showcasing weapons meant ...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First—a bombshell report from The New York Times reveals the details of a top-secret Navy SEAL mission into North Korea in 2019 that ultimately unraveled and resulted in the deaths of several unarmed North Koreans.
Later in the show—Israeli intelligence services thwart a plot by Hamas to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir with explosive drones. The f...
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September 5, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
First—there’s a disturbing weapon being used in the war in Ukraine—and it’s being harnessed by both sides. It’s not a missile. It’s not a drone. It’s children. We'll have the details.
Later in the show—President Trump is pressuring the EU to stop buying Moscow’s oil as part of a strategy to squeeze the Kremlin financially. But can our European allies curb their dependenc...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Kim Jong Un’s paranoia takes center stage in Beijing, where his aides were caught frantically scrubbing away every trace of his DNA during China’s big military parade.
European leaders in Paris declare their “coalition of the willing” is ready to send troops into postwar Ukraine — with President Trump signaling U.S. support from the air.
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September 4, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
President Trump unleashes on Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong Un, accusing the trio of “conspiring against America” after their show of unity in Beijing this week.
The U.N. is urging Tehran to strike a deal on inspections, warning that vital knowledge about Iran’s nuclear program is already slipping away.
A free speech fight erupts in the U.K. after comedi...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Maduro’s regime lashes out after U.S. warships send a Venezuelan cartel boat up in flames. We’ll have the details.
Later in the show—a surprise guest at China’s big military parade: the rarely-seen daughter of Kim Jong Un, sparking speculation she may be groomed to become North Korea’s first female ruler.
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September 3rd, 2025: Putin’s Nightmare: A ‘Steel Porcupine’ At His Doorstep & Maduro’s Blood Warning
September 3, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Putin’s worst nightmare may be forming on his doorstep—a heavily armed Ukraine with new missiles and air defenses, determined never to be an easy target again.
Inside Israel’s military, commanders face a surprising challenge: 60,000 reservists are being called up, but many are refusing to show. Nearly two years of war have left exhaustion and doubt.
The U.S. stages w...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Israel’s top general issues a stark warning at a stormy cabinet meeting—Netanyahu’s Gaza plan could drag Israel into a full-blown military government in the Strip.
A new report reveals how terror groups and rogue regimes are stealing humanitarian aid meant for civilians, fueling wars from Gaza to Afghanistan.
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September 2, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
China claims it has a missile capable of sinking U.S. ships—and is preparing to showcase it for the world.
European officials accuse Russia of jamming GPS signals on Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s plane.
In Yemen, thousands mourn Houthi leaders killed by Israel, while the group seizes UN offices and detains at least 11 staffers.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
A leaked Trump administration plan for post-war Gaza envisions a U.S.-run trusteeship, population relocation, and a transformation of the enclave into a “Riviera of the Middle East.”
Across England, a wave of anti-immigrant protests is spreading as hotels housing asylum seekers become flashpoints for local anger.
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
During the 12-day war, Israel managed to eliminate some of Iran’s most heavily guarded leaders. A new report reveals the surprising weakness that opened the door.
A murder mystery in Ukraine: a top politician is gunned down in broad daylight, and the assassin may have been hiding in plain sight.
The U.S. takes an unprecedented step, blocking Palestinian President Mah...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
President Trump sparks heated debate with his proposal to allow 600,000 Chinese students to study in the United States. Frank Gaffney of the Institute for the American Future joins us to break it down.
Is Hezbollah finally down for the count? Lebanon is floating a plan to persuade the militant group to disarm, while Israel signals it might pull its forces back. We’ll get an...
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