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.

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 3rd, 2025: World Leaders React To Trump's Tariffs & Israel Unleashes Strikes Across Syria In Latest Warning To Islamist Rulers

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, the world reacts to President Donald Trump’s massive tariff announcement, as the stock market tumbles on fears of a looming recession. Later in the show, Israel unleashes a new wave of airstrikes across Syria in their latest warning to the new Islamist rulers in Damascus, as tensions mount over Turkey’s growing influence over the country. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPrem...

Apr 03, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 823

April 3rd, 2025: Trump’s Tariff Blitz & Israel’s Qatar Scandal

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll start things off with the big news from Liberation Day—President Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on imports from multiple countries. We’ll explain which goods are affected, the potential impact on the U.S. economy, and how America’s trading partners are responding. Then, an update on the U.S. campaign against the Houthis, with new intelligence suggesting the sustained airstrikes have severely crippled the group’s missile-launching ca...

Apr 03, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 822

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 2nd, 2025: The Disturbing Way Mexico's Deadliest Cartel Recruits New Members & Israel's Plan To Seize Parts Of Gaza

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll begin today south of the border with a look at the operations of one of Mexico’s deadliest drug cartels, as new details from an investigation into a ranch used for mass killings reveal the disturbing tactics employed to recruit new members. Later in the show, Israel has announced a major expansion of their military operations in Gaza, outlining plans to seize large areas of the enclave. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of...

Apr 02, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 821

April 2nd, 2025: Russia Rejects Trump's Peace Plan & Iran Mulls Strikes On Key US Military Outpost

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll begin today with an update on the war in Ukraine, as the Kremlin pushes back on President Donald Trump’s peace proposals, suggesting diplomatic talks between Moscow and Washington may have stalled. Later in the show, tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to heat up, as the IRGC reportedly mulls strikes against a critical U.S. military outpost in response to President Trump’s threats to bomb their nuclear sites. Plus, China launches a ma...

Apr 02, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 820

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 1st, 2025: Hamas Tortures Protester To Death In Barbaric Crackdown & DHS Reports More Than 100,000 Deportations Since Trump's Return

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, as rare public protests against Hamas spread throughout Gaza, the terror group is resorting to executions, torture, and kidnappings to crush any dissent to their rule. Later in the show, an update on the White House’s crackdown on illegal migration, as border crossings plummet to their lowest levels in decades, and Department of Homeland Security sources report more than 100,000 deportations since President Trump’s second term began. To liste...

Apr 01, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 819

April 1st, 2025: Is Putin Gearing Up For A Major Offensive Amid Peace Talks? & France's Le Pen Banned From Seeking Office In Bombshell Ruling

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll start things off today with an update on the war in Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin orders the conscription of another 160,000 Russian citizens into the military, and leaders in Kyiv warn that Moscow is preparing for a massive new military offensive. Later in the show, Israel is preparing to dramatically expand its ground operations in Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages. Officials say they aim to seize control of...

Apr 01, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 818

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 31st, 2025: 'Pissed Off' Trump Threatens Putin With New Tariffs & China Attempts To Thwart US Deal On Panama Canal

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, as U.S.-brokered peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine drag on, President Donald Trump is turning his ire on Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, threatening a new wave of economic tariffs. Later in the show, China is pumping the brakes on a deal that would see U.S. asset firm BlackRock take ownership of two critical ports in the Panama Canal, jeopardizing President Trump's plans to wrestle away control of the strategic waterway from the...

Mar 31, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 817