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 17th, 2025: Trump Calls Off Strike On Iran & Hamas Struggles To Pay Fighters

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: President Trump has called off U.S. support for an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear program. Later in the show—Hamas isn’t just losing ground on the battlefield. The group is reportedly in financial freefall, struggling to pay its fighters as war costs mount. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Dai...

Apr 17, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 843

April 17th, 2025: China Finally Blinks In Tariff War & Gaza Talks Collapse Again

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: China signals a possible retreat in the trade war, saying it’s open to talks—but only if President Trump shows some “respect.” Hamas rejects Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal, which included a pause in fighting and negotiations to disarm Gaza militants. The U.S. and Iran are set to resume nuclear talks in Rome, but Tehran says uranium enrichment is off the table. And in today’s Back of the Brief: A Pentagon shakeup—two senior Defense Department of...

Apr 17, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 842

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 16th, 2025: Chinese Weaponize TikTok In Tariff War & U.S. To Reduce Troops Numbers In Syria

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: China unleashes a new tactic in the ongoing tariff war, weaponizing TikTok to convince American consumers they're massively overpaying for luxury goods. We'll explain how viral videos are reshaping perceptions and why this strategy matters. Later, the United States is reportedly preparing a major drawdown in Syria, potentially cutting troop numbers in half. We'll discuss what this means for regional stability and America's future role in the Middle ...

Apr 16, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 841

April 16th, 2025: Trump’s Tariffs Crush China’s Chip Market & A Wave Of Narco Terror In France

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Fallout from Trump’s tariff blitz is hitting hard in China, where chip traders say business has all but collapsed. Following weeks of U.S. airstrikes, Yemen’s government may be preparing a ground offensive against Houthi rebels. France is rocked by coordinated attacks on its prisons, as gunmen torch vehicles and fire on facilities amid a crackdown on cocaine trafficking. Back of the Brief: Caribbean leaders warn Haiti’s government may soon collapse...

Apr 16, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 840

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 15th, 2025: China Halts Rare Earth Exports In Latest Retaliation & Illegal Border Crossings Plummet To Record Lows

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, the U.S.-China tariff war is taking another alarming turn, as China stops shipments of essential rare earth metals and magnets, imperiling U.S. industries reliant on Beijing’s minerals monopoly. Later in the show—we turn to the southern border, where according to new data from US Customs and Border Protection, illegal migrant crossings have plummeted to a record low under the Trump administration. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premi...

Apr 15, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 839

April 15th, 2025: Iranian Leaders Drop The Mask: “We Want the Bomb” & Israel’s Veterans Demand Peace

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The United States and Iran are heading back to the negotiating table for another round of nuclear talks—but at the same time, top Iranian officials are now openly advocating for the development of a nuclear bomb. Washington and Riyadh are on the verge of finalizing a nuclear cooperation deal, signaling a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to develop atomic energy. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under growing pressure at home....

Apr 15, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 838

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 14th, 2025: Chinese Factories Halt And Ports Jammed In Trade War Fallout & Russian Missile Attacks Rocks Ukraine

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Trouble is brewing at China’s biggest ports. With factories slowing and exports backing up, the pressure from President Trump’s new tariffs is starting to show. Russia marks Palm Sunday with a deadly missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy. At least 30 civilians are reported dead, underscoring President Putin’s continued defiance of peace efforts. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting ...

Apr 14, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 837

April 14th, 2025: Trump Rolls Back China Tariffs & American And Iranian Officials Meet Face-To-Face

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The White House is easing off the gas in the trade war with China—at least for now. Smartphones, hard drives, and other electronics are getting a last-minute exemption from steep new tariffs. American and Iranian officials meet face-to-face in Oman for the first time in years. The White House calls the meeting “constructive,” raising hopes for a potential thaw in relations. President Trump unveils his plan to buy Greenland. There’s no invasion invo...

Apr 14, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 836