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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June 5th, 2025: How Ukraine Used Artificial Intelligence To Strike Russia & Russia’s One Million Casualties

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A Ukrainian drone operation may have just made military history. We’ll explain how artificial intelligence could be changing the battlefield—and what it means for future conflicts. Nearly 1 million Russian troops have been killed or wounded, according to a new report. We’ll look at the staggering human cost of Putin’s war. Federal agents have detained the family of the Boulder firebombing suspect and revoked their visas. We’ll tell you what this me...

Jun 05, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 912

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 4th, 2025: Civil War in Gaza? New Militia Challenges Hamas Rule & Israeli Jets Hit Syria

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin A potential civil war is brewing in Gaza. A new armed militia is now openly challenging Hamas’s dominance in the southern part of the Strip, raising the stakes in an already unstable region. Tensions between Israel and Syria are heating up. After rockets were launched into the Golan Heights, Israel responded with a wave of airstrikes deep inside Syrian territory. We’ll break down what we know. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of...

Jun 04, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 911

June 4th, 2025: Media Backpedals on Gaza & Iran Enrichment Back on the Table

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A major narrative out of Gaza is unraveling—and the media’s response? Double down instead of fess up. We called it out yesterday. Now they’re finally catching up. The Trump administration has reportedly offered Iran a new nuclear deal—one that could allow temporary uranium enrichment. We’ll unpack what’s really being offered. South Korea’s left wing returns to power after opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung wins the presidency, signaling a major pol...

Jun 04, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 910

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 3rd, 2025: Ukraine Strikes Putin’s Prize Bridge & Boulder Terrorist Unmasked

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine claims responsibility for a major strike on the Kerch Bridge, a key link between Crimea and mainland Russia. Officials say over a ton of explosives were used to damage its underwater supports. And in Colorado, we’re learning more about the man behind a terrorist attack on a pro-Israel march in Boulder. The suspect allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at demonstrators during a peaceful rally calling for the release of Israeli hostages. To liste...

Jun 03, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 909

June 3rd, 2025: Media Falls For Desperate Hamas Hoax & Russia-Ukraine Talks Resume

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A global headline crumbles as new footage contradicts claims that Israeli forces killed dozens at a Gaza aid site. Ukraine and Russia meet in Istanbul for another round of talks following a dramatic weekend. The United States quietly approves Syria’s plan to integrate thousands of former jihadist rebels into its national army. And in today’s Back of the Brief—Greta Thunberg and a Game of Thrones actor join a Gaza-bound flotilla aimed at breaching I...

Jun 03, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 908

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 2nd, 2025: New Details Revealed About ‘Russia’s Pearl Harbor’ & A Terrorist In Boulder

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: New intel reveals how Ukraine pulled off its most ambitious drone operation yet—crippling key Russian airbases and striking at the heart of Moscow’s long-range bomber fleet. A terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado: Molotov cocktails thrown at a peaceful march for Israeli hostages. We’ll bring you the latest on the suspect and what we know so far. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPre...

Jun 02, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 907

June 2nd, 2025: Ukraine Cripples Russian Bomber Fleet In Massive Drone Blitz & Gaza Hostage Talks Stall

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine hits Russia’s long-range bomber fleet in a daring drone strike that hit strategic airbases thousands of miles inside Russian territory. Hamas agrees to a partial hostage release but demands major changes to the U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan. The United States offers Iran a new nuclear deal—will Tehran take the bait, or walk away again? And in today’s Back of the Brief: ISIS resurfaces with its first attacks on Syria’s transitional government...

Jun 02, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 906

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