In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll begin with an update on President-elect Donald Trump’s bombshell press conference on Tuesday, as world leaders react to his threats of American expansion through economic coercion and, potentially, military force. Later in the show, Russia’s troop losses in Ukraine just passed another grizzly milestone, as experts warn that Russia faces a “demographic timebomb” that could lead to a devastating population collapse. Plus, Iran, catastrophically...
Jan 09, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 702
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, President-elect Donald Trump gave a wild press conference on Tuesday where he spoke about his intent to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, saying he would not rule out using military force to seize the territories. We’ll discuss the strategic importance of both areas, and why Trump is so focused on bringing them under American control. Then, multiple wildfires, fanned by hurricane force winds that show no signs of letting up, are tearing...
Jan 08, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 701
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin in Syria, where the nation struggles to return to normalcy as Iran largely withdraws—marking a major setback for Tehran’s regional ambitions. Later, trouble for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose approval ratings have plummeted to their lowest point since the Russian invasion began, fueling growing doubts among Ukrainians. Plus, the latest from South Korea, where rival government forces face off outside the presidential compound...
Jan 08, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 700
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we’ll look at Donald Trump’s plans for the Iranian regime, as Israeli officials say they are confidant the president-elect will back an IDF strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, or even mount his own preemptive strike when he returns to office. Then, the Biden administration has announced the transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees from the Guantanamo Bay military prison to Oman for resettlement, including two prisoners who served as bodyguards for Os...
Jan 07, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 699
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Major news from Canada as Justin Trudeau announces his resignation as Prime Minister after nearly a decade in office. Updates from the Middle East: Israel negotiates a ceasefire with Hamas but warns its truce with Hezbollah may collapse. President Biden takes last-minute executive action, banning new drilling and oil and gas development across over 625 million acres of U.S. waters. And in today’s Back of the Brief: Secretary of State Antony Blinken...
Jan 07, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 698
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, an update on the ISIS-inspired New Orleans terror attack, as the FBI releases video recordings from the killer that show him surveying the site of the attack some two months before his murderous rampage. Then, we’ll turn to North Korea, where Kim Jong Un is kicking off the new year with a test of an intermediate-range ballistic missile with suspected hypersonic capabilities. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presid...
Jan 06, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 697
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Reports of a surprise Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region following months of pressure from Russian and North Korean forces. More undersea sabotage: a telecommunications cable off Taiwan’s coast has been damaged, just days after similar accusations against Russia in the Baltic Sea. An update from Haiti, where international forces are working to maintain order as gangs attack the nation’s already struggling healthcare sector. And in today’s...
Jan 06, 2025•21 min•Season 2Ep. 696
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We begin with a deadly New Year's Day, where two separate incidents over 1,700 miles apart have raised alarm about potential terrorism on U.S. soil. Retired FBI senior agent Kurt Pipel shares his expert analysis on these attacks and the investigations that are underway. Later, we delve into Xi Jinping's New Year's message, where he addressed China's economic hurdles and reinforced his aggressive stance on Taiwan. Author and China expert Gordon Chang j...
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We start with the shocking revelations about Matthew Alan Livelsberger, the man behind Wednesday’s Cybertruck bombing outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. What investigators have uncovered so far. Then, reports of a mass desertion from a western-trained Ukrainian brigade. Hundreds of soldiers reportedly went AWOL before seeing combat. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPrem...
Jan 03, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 695
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll begin with an update on the ISIS inspired terror attack in New Orleans, as details emerge regarding the background and potential motivations of the U.S. Army veteran turned terrorist who killed 14 and injured more than 30 in the New Year’s day rampage. Later in the show, Russia’s last major gas pipeline to Europe has been officially shut down, marking an end to Moscow’s decades long energy dominance over the continent. Plus, Israel has reveal...
Jan 03, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 694
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll begin with the tragic New Year’s day terror attack in New Orleans, where a U.S. Army veteran flying an ISIS flag from a pickup truck drove through a crowd of revelers, killing 14 and injuring 30. Then, we’ll turn to another potential act of terror in Las Vegas, where a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year’s day, killing one and injuring seven. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium memb...
Jan 02, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 693
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First, we'll have a preview of the domestic challenges facing Russian strongman Vladimir Putin in 2025, namely Russia’s floundering economy, which is teetering on the brink as the Kremlin continues to pour resources into their war on Ukraine. Later in the show, we’ll unpack Chinese President Xi Jinping’s annual New Year's address, in which he attempted to shore up confidence regarding Beijing’s struggling economy, while warning that no one can stop...
Jan 02, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 692
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Jan 01, 2025•7 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, state-backed Chinese hackers have executed another major breach of sensitive U.S. networks, this time stealing a trove of documents from the U.S. Treasury Department. Then, we’ll look at the latest crackdown by the Taliban on woman in Afghanistan, part of their intensifying campaign to erase women from public life under their system of "gender apartheid." To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by...
Dec 31, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 691
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Kremlin has reportedly shot down key parts of a peace deal proposed by Donald Trump and his incoming administration. We’ll break down the details. In Gaza, hopes for a ceasefire and hostage deal have seemingly collapsed. Plus, Israel, for the first time, admits its role in the assassination of Hamas chief Ismael Haniyeh. And in today’s Back of the Brief: The return of Little Rocket Man! North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has announced plans to adopt str...
Dec 31, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 690
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, senior NATO officials have issued a stark warning about the growing threat posed by the Kremlin’s “shadow war” against Ukraine’s western allies, which they say risks triggering a wider conflict. Then, Syria’s de facto leader announces it could be years before elections are held, dashing hopes for democracy in the war-torn nation. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. ...
Dec 31, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 689
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A deadly Azerbaijan Airlines crash prompts an apparent apology from Russian President Vladimir Putin—though he stops short of taking responsibility. Reports from Western Russia suggest North Korean troops are being deployed in human wave attacks, leading to mounting casualties on the battlefield. Escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan after Pakistani airstrikes spur Taliban retaliation, resulting in casualties on both sides. And in to...
Dec 30, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 688
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The Biden administration pledges a surge of weapons to Ukraine, doubling down on support as a new administration prepares to take over. Retired U.S. Army General Ben Hodges joins us to discuss the implications for Ukraine's fight and America's strategic role in the conflict. A deep dive into the deadly pipeline of fentanyl—tracing its path from China to Mexico to U.S. streets—and how it became the nation’s top killer. We’ll speak with Dr. Robert Marbu...
Dec 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll begin today with a potential act of sabotage by Moscow, as Finland seizes a Russian oil tanker suspected of severing undersea power and data cables on Christmas Day. Then, South Korea’s government descends further into chaos, as their parliament impeaches the current acting president, just two weeks after suspending President Yoon Suk Yeol’s powers over his highly controversial martial law declaration. To listen to the show ad-free, become a p...
Dec 28, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 687
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First, with Iran’s Axis of Resistance in tatters across the Middle East, Israel is intensifying their focus on the Houthi militants of Yemen, unleashing their largest strikes against the terror group in more than a year of fighting on Thursday. Later in the show, following Vladimir Putin’s brutal Christmas Day attacks across Ukraine, President Joe Biden is pledging to use his final days in office to accelerate the delivery of critical weapons syste...
Dec 27, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 686
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we’ll look at the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight over Kazakhstan on Wednesday, as evidence mounts that it was likely caused by a Russian air defense system. Then, Pakistan is escalating their fight against the Pakistani Taliban in Afghanistan, unleashing a series of airstrikes that killed at least 46 people late Tuesday night. It’s just the latest incident to raise tensions with the Afghan Taliban government, who vowed retaliat...
Dec 26, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 685
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief, Mike Baker reflects on the top six foreign policy and national security stories that defined 2024. From seismic geopolitical shifts to underreported events with massive ripple effects, Mike counts down the stories that not only captured headlines but reshaped the world. 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 Pre...
Dec 26, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 684
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Dec 24, 2024•4 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we’ll begin with Israel, as Mossad agents spill the beans about how they managed to infiltrate Hezbollah’s operations and convince the terror group to buy explosive-laced pagers and walkie-talkies that would ultimately cripple the once powerful terror army. Then, Syria’s new de facto leader is attempting to reassure the country’s ethnic and religious minorities that they will be protected under the new Islamist regime, promising an end to the...
Dec 23, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 683
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A tragedy in Germany as a driver plows into a crowded Christmas market, leaving five dead and over 200 injured. Authorities are investigating the suspect’s motives as the nation mourns. A case of friendly fire over the Red Sea, where two U.S. Navy pilots were forced to eject after their jet was struck by fire from a U.S. warship. An update on Gaza ceasefire negotiations, where Palestinian officials report progress but note that key sticking points ...
Dec 23, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 682
In this episode of the PDB Situation Report: We begin in Israel, where a potential breakthrough could be close—a hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, provides the latest updates. Later in the program, we review the war in Ukraine as it enters its third year. Open Source Intelligence Analyst Ryan McBeth examines the major events of 2024 and previews what 2025 might hold. To listen to the show a...
Dec 21, 2024•1 hr 6 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, an update from Syria, where the U.S. has managed to take out the top leader of ISIS in a precision strike, as U.S. diplomats travel to Damascus for their first in-person meeting with Syria’s rebel leaders. Then, Vladimir Putin has floated an insane plan to have an experimental "missile duel" with the west in Ukraine, prompting Volodymyr Zelensky to call the Russian leader a "dumbass." To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of ...
Dec 20, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 681
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We'll begin with an update on the war in Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin claims he is ready to strike a compromise with Donald Trump to end the conflict. Later in the show, Israel is setting their sights on Iran’s last remaining proxy group of note in the Middle East, warning Yemen’s Houthi rebels that the long arm of Israel will soon come for them. Plus, military bases near Chinese-owned farmland have been caught up in the mystery dro...
Dec 20, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 680
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we’ll bring you some truly horrifying discoveries from Syria, where mass graves uncovered since the overthrow of the Assad regime are exposing some of the worst war crimes and human rights abuses since the Nazis. Then, an update on the war in Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelensky warns the west that Kyiv does not currently have the military strength to retake their captured territory from Russia. To listen to the show ad-free, become a pre...
Dec 19, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 679
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: Fallout from Assad’s collapse in Syria has reportedly upended the Middle East’s most profitable drug empire, revealing the massive trade that fueled war and social crises across the region. U.S. officials sound the alarm over a ticking time bomb in Syria: thousands of ISIS fighters still held in makeshift prisons, a security nightmare waiting to unfold. A violent gang crackdown in Colorado—police bust a kidnapping and torture plot at an apartment c...
Dec 19, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 678
