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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 what you need to know to help solve America's most pressing challenges. Former CIA Operations Officer Mike Baker hosts new episodes daily.
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1In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First—we’ll have the latest on the U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska, as President Trump warns Vladimir Putin of "very severe consequences" if he doesn’t agree to a ceasefire at their Friday meeting. The threat came after Ukrainian and European leaders warned Trump the Russian strongman "is bluffing" about seeking peace.
Later in the show—a US Navy guided-missile destroyer sails into the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea just days after two Chinese military ships collided while harassing the Philippine Coast Guard. We’ll have the details.
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Iran’s proxies have escalated their efforts, launching a drone attack with the aim of assassinating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his home. We’ll dive into the details and what it could mean for regional stability.
U.S. officials are investigating the unauthorized leak of classified intelligence regarding Israel’s planned strikes on Iran. We’ll unpack the implications of this breach.
North Korea is stirring tensions yet again, claiming they’ve discovered the remains of a South Korean drone in Pyongyang. They’re pointing fingers at the South for recent infiltrations and even hinting at declaring war.
And in today’s Back of the Brief, SpaceX is taking California regulators to court, accusing them of blocking launches due to Elon Musk’s political views. Interestingly, Musk has found an unexpected ally in this battle: Governor Gavin Newsom.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, an update on our coverage of Israel’s looming retaliation against Iran. Leaks from the Biden administration suggest Israel will forgo hitting Iran’s oil sites and limit their retaliation to targeted strikes against Iranian military interests.
Then, South Korea has fired warning shots at the North after the hermit kingdom blew up two cross-border roads connecting the countries, a significant escalation that has the region on edge.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
In a tragic update out of Israel, the IDF confirmed that during an operation in Gaza they recovered the bodies of six Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during the 7 October attacks.
Facing a manpower shortage as Ukraine advances further into Russian territory, Vladimir Putin is deploying his so-called "space troops" to the front lines of the Kursk region.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
After two years of war, Israel and Hamas have finally reached a ceasefire agreement. The deal includes the release of hostages in the coming days and a pause in fighting—but key details remain unclear. We’ll break down what’s in the agreement, what’s not, and why it matters.
Later in the show—Russia’s economy is starting to show serious cracks. Major industries are cutting hours, furloughing workers, and struggling to stay afloat under sanctions and war costs. We’ll look at what these “anti-crisis” moves say about the Kremlin’s ability to keep its war machine running.
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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
A leaked document from inside Russia’s own Defense Ministry reveals staggering battlefield losses in Ukraine and raises new questions about Moscow’s ability to sustain the war.
President Trump says he’s “sort of made a decision” on supplying long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine—even as the Kremlin ramps up its warnings and threatens retaliation if the plan moves forward.
Israel’s Shin Bet says it has foiled an Iranian weapons smuggling plot into the West Bank—the latest sign of Tehran’s continued efforts to arm and fund anti-Israel militants.
And in today’s Back of the Brief—a Florida man is arrested for allegedly starting California’s deadly Palisades Fire, which killed twelve people earlier this year.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Ukraine says it’s cracked the case of the drones harassing northern Europe. According to Kyiv, they’re not being launched from an airbase—but from Russia’s secretive shadow fleet of oil tankers at sea.
Later in the show—U.S. envoys are in Egypt to finalize the Gaza ceasefire agreement, with mounting pressure on both Israel and Hamas to seal the deal.
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro puts on a show of military strength—but new reporting says his call to arms is falling flat. We’ll look at what this reveals about cracks inside his regime.
A Canadian surveillance plane enforcing sanctions on North Korea gets dangerously close to Chinese fighter jets—part of a growing pattern of risky aerial encounters.
Syria holds its first elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. We’ll tell you who’s now in charge—and why many say it’s democracy in name only.
And in today’s Back of the Brief—another mysterious death among Russia’s elite, after a former newspaper publisher falls from his apartment window.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The White House has called off diplomatic efforts with Venezuela, marking a sharp shift away from negotiation and toward confrontation. We’ll have the details on what led to the decision, how U.S. forces are positioning in the Caribbean, and why Caracas is now holding war drills.
Later in the show—as National Guard deployments expand, President Trump says he may invoke the Insurrection Act if legal challenges and state officials continue to block the moves.
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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
A new report says as many as 5,000 Cuban fighters are now on the front lines in Ukraine, fighting alongside Russian forces. We’ll look at how Havana became part of Moscow’s war machine.
As negotiators work to finalize President Trump’s Gaza peace plan, we’ll break down the key disputes still dividing Israel and Hamas.
Plus—Ukraine may soon become one of America’s biggest drone suppliers. We’ll explain what’s behind this potential multi-million-dollar deal.
And in today’s Back of the Brief—political chaos in France as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after less than a month in office, marking the shortest government in modern French history.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
NATO scrambled fighter jets overnight after Russia launched one of its largest air assaults in months, striking targets across Ukraine and triggering a high alert in Poland. We’ll have the details.
Plus, an update on the shutdown of the U.S. government, as negotiations on Capitol Hill remain deadlocked and federal agencies prepare for furloughs.
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Ukrainian intelligence accuses China of directly aiding Russia’s missile campaign in Ukraine, providing satellite data used to target infrastructure—including an American-owned factory struck back in August.
Hamas and Israel appear closer than ever to a ceasefire, as both sides signal conditional acceptance of President Trump’s peace proposal.
Mystery drones spark panic in Europe, halting flights in Munich and triggering investigations at a Belgian military base.
And in today’s Back of the Brief—the U.S. Navy launches another strike off Venezuela, part of a broader campaign against Latin America’s drug-trafficking networks.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First—The White House alerted Congress on Thursday that the U.S. is now essentially at war with Latin America’s drug cartels, issuing a memo that declares cartel members to be enemy combatants subject to the full force of the U.S. military.
Later in the show—the U.S. military has begun drawing down its mission in Iraq under an agreement inked with Baghdad last year, signaling the end of America’s two-decade-long military presence in the country.
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Ukraine may soon get a major long-range upgrade, as the Trump administration weighs sending Tomahawk cruise missiles capable of striking deep into Russian territory.
China has built a “Mock Taipei” in Mongolia — full-scale replicas of Taiwan’s government buildings used to rehearse for an eventual invasion.
Washington announces sweeping new sanctions on Iran, targeting companies and individuals linked to its weapons programs.
And in today’s Back of the Brief — the largest cocaine bust in U.S. history: one million pounds seized, cutting cartel profits by billions.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
A brutal terror attack in Manchester. A synagogue struck on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, leaving multiple worshippers dead. We’ll have the latest.
The great Gaza flotilla comes to an end, intercepted by Israeli naval forces before ever reaching the Gaza coast.
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Europe is scrambling to secure its skies. After repeated Russian drone incursions, the European Union is rolling out plans for a “drone wall” along its eastern border.
German authorities foil a suspected Hamas plot, arresting three men accused of stockpiling weapons to target Jewish institutions.
A potential nuclear emergency in Ukraine, as the Zaporizhzhia facility relies on emergency diesel generators after power lines were reportedly cut in the fighting.
And in today’s Back of the Brief—President Trump extends America’s defense shield to Qatar, granting the Gulf state protections once reserved for treaty allies.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a rare apology to Qatar for last month’s strike in Doha, while Israel’s Shin Bet investigates how the mission went wrong.
The United Nations Security Council authorizes expanded powers for international forces to confront the gang violence ravaging Haiti.
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n this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Classified U.S. intelligence reveals China’s strategy toward a Taiwan invasion, involving the quiet mobilization of hundreds of so-called “civilian” craft.
Senior Trump aides intensify efforts to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, with discussions underway about applying greater military pressure.
The proverbial ball is in Hamas’ court as leaders around the world voice support for Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
And in today’s Back of the Brief—a rare act of defiance in Moscow, where nearly a thousand people lined up outside Putin’s office in the largest opposition-linked action in over a year.
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
America is just hours away from a government shutdown. While Capitol Hill descends into partisan gridlock, the real cost may be to national security. We’ll break down the risks.
President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth deliver a rare address to hundreds of military leaders at Quantico. We’ll have the details
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n this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
A new investigation reveals how a Russian spy ship has been prowling Europe’s undersea cables, raising alarms about the safety of critical infrastructure.
President Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in hopes of ending the two-year conflict. We’ll tell you what came of that.
Vice President JD Vance becomes the latest White House official to take aim at Moscow, mocking Russia’s stalled war in Ukraine and its staggering losses.
And in today’s Back of the Brief—the federal government is heading toward a shutdown which could begin tomorrow.
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These episodes feel a little more personal lately. I think Mike is adding a bit more of his own commentary, and I like it.
Why do you sound more and more like Captain Kirk? a.k.a. William Shatner.
Mike Baker you're sending me way too many advertisements on your podcast
You guys know WE are embarking on a GENECIDAL EXTENSION of a PEOPLE! The land belong to Palistine! Remember the Jews killed Jesus and he still Loves them! GRACE, PEACE AND MERCY in the name of JESUS!
NBC News also offered a bridge 4 sale in NY....according to 'anonymous' sources. 🙃😁😵
honestly getting tired of the 50% ad space and I don't want to have to subscribe to every single podcast I listen to would be like thousands of dollars a month LOL so getting turned off Mike Baker
'Reports claim'; 'unnamed sources'; what kind of 💩 are you peddling? PDB is nothing but speculation. If I want that I can listen to MSNBC, CNN, or Morning Joe.
Russia is paranoid. They think the West is creeping toward their borders to invade like the Germans did in June 1941. How do you deal with paranoia? The Russians (Soviets) expressed this view to the GHW Bush administration which ignored them. Our track record in this arena is not very good.
Mike, (and team) what are the words that are blacked out in your PDB logo? Thank you all, for your effort.
War in Ukraine: How much 💰💰 and 💀😵 is Europe willing to 'contribute' to Ukraine?🤔 For the US answer is 'we're broke'; it's Europe's problem now. The EU is a BIG BLOATED bureaucracy that feeds Euros to itself.
Deja Vu of April 25, 1846. Only this time, the HI TECH version. Kill them all; let Montezuma sort them out.🤕🙃😁
Intelligence leak!! someone ask Holman if he's ever heard of OP SEC (operations security). If it was me, I'd be looking to fire and PROSECUTE an OpSec leaker; but what do I know?🤔🤓
CIA buy outs.😵💫🤔 Hmm you know Clapper and Brennan are pissed.
Meskin La Presendenta needs to deploy troops along the Meskin southern border, too. 😵💀
GOOD. Clean house. FBI should be abolished OR significantly downsized. The 'new' HQ canceled. A 'money pit' 💰with no bottom and NO results.💀👎🙈🙉🙊
Send the Gaza residents to Syria. Egypt nor Jordan want them to destabilize their already very fragile country.
FAKE NEWS When the WH press sec issues a statement, then I might pay attention. 🥸👾😂
Pardoned a convicted FBI killer. And that, after ALL the Bureau did to protect the Biden Crime Family. IMO every agent above the local SAC is CORRUPT and should be dismissed.👌😵⚡
best of luck and gods speed on your journey
👍🙃 Way 2 Go, JOE. The Party of Appeasement 👌. VOTE DEMOCRAT, plus you will get 'free💩' paid for by 'taxing the rich'.😵🤣