In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We'll begin with the latest from the Middle East, as Israel expands its offensive in southern Lebanon while Iran-backed Hezbollah fires rockets at Haifa for the first time since the war began. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges will join us to share his insights on the growing conflict and its broader implications for the region and the world. Later in the show, we'll turn to the Far East, where the armed forces of the Philippines, the United States, and f...
Oct 12, 2024•1 hr
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll begin with the ongoing internal turmoil gripping Iran, as reports emerge that the head of the IRGC’s elite Quds Force has been detained over suspicions of involvement in Israel’s infiltration of Hezbollah. Then, Russian President Vladimir Putin is cementing Moscow’s close military and economic ties with Iran, meeting with the Islamic regime’s new president for the first time Friday, while promising to create a "new world order" of allies to co...
Oct 11, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 551
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We'll start things off in the Middle East, where leaders from the Gulf states are lobbying the Biden administration to prevent Israel from striking Iranian oil sites, fearing such a retaliation will open up their own oil facilities to attacks by Iranian proxies. Later in the program, the Biden administration is looking to leverage Israel’s success in degrading Hezbollah to sever the group’s hold over the Lebanese government, pushing for the electio...
Oct 11, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 550
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll begin with Gaza, where support for Hamas is eroding as frustrations mount among the civilian population over the terrorist group's handling of the war. Then, an update on Hurricane Milton, as the monster storm makes landfall along Florida’s Gulf coast. While the impact was destructive, it appears the state avoided the predicted worst-case scenarios. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiti...
Oct 10, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 549
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: An earthquake in Northern Iran has sparked speculation of an underground nuclear test by the Islamic Republic, but CIA Director William Burns is dismissing those claims. Later in the program, we’ll turn to northern Lebanon, where the discovery of a tunnel into Israel is raising questions about the extent of Hezbollah’s underground network. Plus, Ukraine’s air defenses are getting a major boost as France commits to delivering one of its most advance...
Oct 10, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 548
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: As Israel continues to expand ground operations aimed at degrading Hezbollah in Lebanon, the United Nations is lashing out at the Israeli government over the IDF’s proximity to an international peacekeeping force. Authorities in the US have charged an Afghan national living in Oklahoma with plotting to carry out a terrorist attack on election day on behalf of the Islamic State. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’...
Oct 09, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 547
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll begin with a stark warning from the head of Britain’s MI5 intelligence agency, who said Russia and Iran are working overtime to sow mayhem across Europe through sabotage missions and attacks on dissidents. The intelligence chief also cautioned that a resurgent al Qaeda and Islamic State pose a growing terrorism threat to the continent. Later in the program, an update on Israel’s expected retaliation against Iran. While sources say Israel will...
Oct 09, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 546
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, Israel has expanded ground operations into southwest Lebanon as airstrikes kill another senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Plus, a battered Hezbollah signals their potential support for a ceasefire. Then, an update on Hurricane Milton, which has rapidly intensified into a one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Gulf as it barrels towards Tampa Bay. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily...
Oct 08, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 545
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll start things off with Israel’s aggressive assault on Hezbollah, wiping out 50% of its missile stock through airstrikes and ground incursions in southern Lebanon. Despite this success, Hezbollah still poses a major threat. We’ll explore what remains of its deadly arsenal. Later, Ukraine targets the Russian economy with major strikes on oil depots and shipment hubs, aiming to deal a significant blow to Moscow’s finances. Plus, a Pakistani separ...
Oct 08, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 544
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we’ll have the latest out of the Middle East, as Israel expands ground operations in Lebanon, Hezbollah escalates their rocket attacks on Israeli cities, and speculations mount over the fate of the potential successor to slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Then, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s so called ‘Merchant of Death’ is getting back into the arms trade, brokering a weapons deal with the Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen. ...
Oct 07, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 543
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Today marks the one-year anniversary of Hamas's deadly terror rampage across southern Israel. We revisit that fateful day and examine how the situation has evolved over the past year. Later in the program, we dive into a new Reuters investigation exposing Tehran's campaign of targeted hits and kidnappings in the West—33 assassination or abduction attempts linked to Iran since 2020, targeting Israeli and Western figures in Europe and the U.S. Then, ...
Oct 07, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 542
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We kick off with the dramatic escalation between Iran and Israel. After Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israeli targets, the possibility of a full-scale war looms large. Simone Ledeen, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, joins us to break it all down. Next, we take a deep dive into Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon. The operation is aimed at weakening Hezbollah and pushing the group back from Israel’s border. B...
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We'll begin with Israel’s ongoing operations inside Lebanon, where reports indicate the likely successor to deceased Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah may have been taken out in a massive airstrike. Then, the Iranian-backed Houthi militants have reengaged in their campaign of terror in the Red Sea, prompting the US and UK to hit Houthi strongholds in Yemen with a wave of targeted airstrikes on Friday. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium ...
Oct 04, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 540
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: As the world watches for Israel's response to Iran's missile barrage this week, we examine Israel’s potential move to target Iran's nuclear program—and why it may be their most likely course of action. NATO fighter jets were scrambled in response to a Russian drone attack near Ukraine’s Odesa region, close to the Romanian border. We’ll discuss this escalation and why NATO remains on high alert over increasing Russian provocations. Plus, the Departm...
Oct 04, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 539
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, several updates out of the Middle East, where Israel has stepped up their targeting of Iranian interests in Syria, as fighting inside Lebanon intensifies between Hezbollah and the IDF. We are also learning that the right-hand man of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Then, we’ll look at a troubling report from the Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security, which found that the Biden administration has...
Oct 03, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 538
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A look inside the Iranian regime, which has been left in a state of paranoia over possible infiltration of senior government ranks following Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah last Friday. As fighting rages in eastern Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is moving to bolster his military’s ranks, ordering a new wave of conscriptions and granting immunity to criminals willing to deploy to the front lines. An update on t...
Oct 03, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 537
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, following Iran’s unprecedented missile attack on Israel, leaders in Jerusalem are preparing for a, quote, “significant retaliation.” We’ll break down the latest deliberations, and what options Israel is considering. Then, an update from the battlefields of Ukraine, where Kyiv has lost control of a major city in the eastern Donetsk region as Russian forces continue their slow, bloody advance. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium mem...
Oct 02, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 536
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran launches a major missile barrage against Israel in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. We’ll break down the details of the attack and explore Israel’s possible responses. A deadly terror attack strikes the city of Jaffa, where gunmen killed six and injured nine. We’ll provide updates and discuss the broader implications. A shocking revelation from Iran’s former president: the head of an Iranian secret service u...
Oct 02, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 535
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, Iran launched a massive wave of missiles at Israel on Tuesday just hours after the Biden administration had warned that an attack from the Islamic regime was "imminent." Then, we’ll have the latest on the developing situation out of northern Israel, as the IDF officially launches a limited ground invasion of Lebanon. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please rememb...
Oct 01, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 534
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin with how Israeli intelligence spent years infiltrating Hezbollah, leading to the group's recent devastating losses, including the death of their leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Then, we assess Hezbollah’s next steps and examine potential candidates to replace Nasrallah as Secretary General. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has wrapped up his U.S. visit aimed at rallying support for Ukraine. We’ll break down what he managed to secure from h...
Oct 01, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 533
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, Israeli special forces have begun launching limited covert raids into Lebanon to probe Hezbollah’s capabilities, as the IDF prepares for an imminent ground invasion across their northern border. Then, as operations continue in Lebanon, Israel is also setting their sights on the Iranian-backed Houthi militants of Yemen, hitting the terror group with their largest airstrike of the war in response to the targeting of Tel-Aviv with a ballistic mi...
Sep 30, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 532
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The body of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has reportedly been recovered, days after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike. We’ll break down how the IDF successfully targeted and eliminated the terror leader in a bunker 60 feet underground in Beirut. We’ll examine Iran’s response to the death of their top proxy leader, including threats of revenge against Israel. Details on two US airstrikes that killed 37 members of the Islamic State in Syria l...
Sep 30, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 531
In this PDB Special Bulletin, Mike reports on the death of Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the Iranian-backed terror group Hezbollah. 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 Daily Brief. Email: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2024•7 min•Season 2Ep. 530
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The PDB Personnel File of Xi Jinping. We take a deep dive into the life of Chinese President Xi Jinping, exploring his early years, personal challenges, and the political landscape that shaped his rise to power. From his father's influence to his consolidation of authority within the Communist Party, discover the key moments that made Xi one of the most influential leaders in the world today. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member o...
Sep 28, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 529
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We start off with news that Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah, was the target of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Friday afternoon. His fate is still uncertain. As Iranian proxies in the Middle East join Hezbollah in their attacks on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a fiery address to the UN General Assembly on Friday condemning Tehran’s campaign of destabilization, and calling for a renewal of sanctions on the Islamic regime. The...
Sep 27, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 528
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: As leaders in Jerusalem mull a ground invasion of Lebanon, we’ll take a deeper look at Hezbollah’s military capabilities and the challenges Israel faces when it comes to significantly degrading the terrorist group’s operations. In major development out of Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin is revising the country’s nuclear weapons doctrine and issuing fresh threats at the west over NATO’s ongoing military support of Ukraine. We are learning o...
Sep 27, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 527
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll start things off stateside, where New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted in a historic federal probe into allegations his campaign received illegal funds from the Turkish government in exchange for political favors. Then, we’ll turn our attention to the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, as leaders in Jerusalem appear to reject western attempts to broker a temporary ceasefire. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium membe...
Sep 26, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 526
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • A significant escalation of hostilities in Northern Israel as Hezbollah reportedly fires a ballistic missile at the Tel Aviv-area headquarters of Israel's spy agency, Mossad. This marks the first-ever missile attack on the country's commercial capital. • Alarming reports suggest Russia is collaborating with China to develop long-range attack drones for the ongoing war in Ukraine. Documents reviewed by Reuters point to this covert weapons program ...
Sep 26, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 525
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll start things off with an update on Iran’s plots targeting former President Donald Trump, who warned on Wednesday that the Islamic regime is engaged in ongoing attempts to have him assassinated. Then, we’ll turn our attention to the Pacific, where China just successfully test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in decades. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visi...
Sep 25, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 524
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’re kicking off today with the growing confrontation between Hezbollah and Israel, as new reports reveal the terror group is pushing its sponsor, Iran, to directly join the conflict. Later in the show, with the United Nations gathering in New York, Ukrainian President Zelensky is stateside to present his so-called 'victory plan' to U.S. leaders. We’ll break down what that includes. Plus, with news that Trump's would-be assassin Ryan Routh once tr...
Sep 25, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 523
