In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First—Russian assassins carry out a high profile hit on the streets of Kyiv, gunning down a top Ukrainian special operations commander, marking the latest casualty of the covert war being fought behind the front lines. We’ll have the details. Later in the show—Syria’s embattled Druze minority has reached a second ceasefire agreement with the government in Damascus after several days of bloody clashes that left hundreds dead. The deal follows a wave...
Jul 16, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 967
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump reportedly asked Ukrainian President Zelensky whether Kyiv could strike Moscow and St. Petersburg to “make Putin feel the pain,” following a tense call with Vladimir Putin. A drone strike hits a U.S.-operated oil field in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, igniting a fire and prompting accusations of terrorism against vital infrastructure. Israel carries out a second day of airstrikes in southern Syria, pledging to protect the country’s Druze...
Jul 16, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 966
In this Special Edition of the PDB Afternoon Bulletin, we ask the question: is Vladimir Putin losing his grip on power? We examine growing cracks in the regime: mysterious deaths, arrested billionaires, and an economy cannibalizing itself to fund the war in Ukraine. Across the region, longtime allies are turning away—and inside Russia, dissent is brewing, from quiet protests to ultranationalists now calling Putin weak. Control still looks firm on the surface—but the foundation may be shifting. B...
Jul 15, 2025•19 min•Season 2Ep. 965
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump unveils a dramatic shift in U.S. strategy—arming Europe to arm Ukraine—while putting Putin on a 50-day deadline to strike a peace deal or face crushing sanctions. Iran threatens retaliation if the United Nations reimposes sanctions over its nuclear program, as European leaders weigh triggering the snapback mechanism. Massive military drills kick off in Australia, with 35,000 troops from 19 countries participating—and Chinese spy shi...
Jul 15, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 964
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First—an errant missile strike by Israel killed 10 people, most of them children, filling water containers at a central Gaza refugee camp on Sunday. We’ll discuss the implications for the ongoing war, as Israeli officials admit to the tragic error. Later in the show—Russia and China’s top diplomats met Sunday to discuss relations with the U.S. and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The pair vowed to deepen their already close ties, at a time when the rela...
Jul 14, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 963
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Vladimir Putin reportedly pressures Iran to accept a U.S. nuclear deal with zero uranium enrichment. Is it diplomacy—or a sign of strain between Moscow and Tehran? The Trump administration weighs several strategies to arm Ukraine, including a major aid package and backdoor transfers through NATO allies. The Pentagon demands clarity from U.S. allies on where they stand in the event of war over Taiwan. Will Japan and Australia finally commit? And in ...
Jul 14, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 962
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First—audio surfaces revealing that President Donald Trump once told Vladimir Putin he would "bomb the sh*t out of Moscow" if the Russian strongman moved to invade Ukraine. We’ll discuss the implications for the ongoing war. Later in the show—six U.S. Secret Service agents have been suspended over systemic failures related to last year’s failed assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. To listen to the show ad-free, become a...
Jul 11, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 961
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief : First—an Israeli intelligence assessment has reportedly concluded that some of Iran’s underground stockpile of near-weapons-grade enriched uranium survived last month’s bombing campaign by the US. We’ll have the details. Later in the show—President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both say they are “very close” to securing a ceasefire in Gaza, as Hamas tentatively agrees to release 10 hostages as part of the talks. But ke...
Jul 11, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 960
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First—Iran is working quickly to rearm and rebuild their missile defenses following the 12-Day War with Israel, and they are getting a major assist from China. We’ll have the details. Later in the show—in a bid to avoid another politically explosive draft as the war in Ukraine drags on, Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing foreigners to enlist in the military. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Br...
Jul 10, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 959
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief : President Trump approves Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine—but U.S. interceptor stockpiles are worryingly low, raising questions about where the weapons will come from. A Greek cargo ship is sunk in the Red Sea by Houthi militants, leaving four crew members dead and 15 missing in a growing campaign of maritime attacks. The FBI has opened criminal investigations into John Brennan and James Comey over their roles in the Trump-Russia probe, inclu...
Jul 10, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 959
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Mysterious deaths are shaking Moscow’s elite. A growing number of Russian officials and business leaders are turning up dead—from defenestrations to gunshots. Could this be the beginning of a new Putin purge? The Trump administration makes a controversial move, officially removing the terrorism label from a group led by Syria’s new president—a potential signal of warming U.S.-Syria relations. American tourists in Mexico City are facing a new wave o...
Jul 09, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 958
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First—disturbing news out of Texas, where nearly a dozen anti-ICE rioters were arrested on July 4th for staging a violent ambush on an ICE detention facility with the intent to kill federal officers. The incident comes as assaults on ICE agents surge by 700 percent nationwide. Later in the show—President Donald Trump appears to have lost all patience with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, telling reporters Monday evening that the U.S. will be resta...
Jul 08, 2025•14 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran doubles down on its threats against former President Donald Trump, offering a multi-million dollar bounty on his life. President Trump signals a potential shift on Russia, saying he’s “very unhappy” after a tense call with Vladimir Putin—and hinting at new sanctions. A heroic rescue in Texas: a rookie Coast Guard swimmer saves 165 people during deadly floods on his very first mission. And in today’s Back of the Brief—Israel strikes Houthi targ...
Jul 08, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 956
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First—we’ll look at how the infamous "Red Wedding" in the HBO series Game of Thrones inspired the Israeli operation that wiped out Iran’s top military leadership. Later in the show—President Donald Trump threatens an extra 10 percent tariff against any countries aligning with what he calls "anti-American" BRICS policies, as the economic bloc denounces America’s unilateral trade measures. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The...
Jul 07, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 955
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief : A political rebellion in the West Bank: tribal leaders in Hebron reject the Palestinian Authority and extend a surprising offer of peace to Israel. Deadly floods in Texas leave a growing death toll as rescue efforts continue across the state. China privately tells the European Union it cannot accept a Russian defeat in Ukraine—raising new concerns about Beijing’s long-term strategy. And in today’s Back of the Brief: Two Americans are injured in an...
Jul 07, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 954
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israel shifts its focus back to Gaza after declaring victory over Iran, intensifying efforts to eliminate remaining Hamas leadership. Nearly two years into the war, questions remain: is Israel actually closer to eradicating Hamas? Author Seth Frantzman joins us to assess. U.S. authorities uncover a Chinese spy ring on American soil. Two nationals are charged with targeting U.S. Navy personnel on behalf of Beijing’s Ministry of State Security. Gordo...
Jul 05, 2025•59 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine delivers a major blow to Russia’s military command, killing one of its top navy generals in a missile strike. North Korea ramps up its support for Moscow, sending 30,000 more troops to join the war in Ukraine. Haiti’s crisis deepens as gangs now hold near-total control of the capital, with violence spilling into areas once considered safe. ICE captures one of Honduras’ most wanted fugitives in Long Island—after he had already been deported ...
Jul 04, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 953
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First—China lashes out at the U.S. over the Trump administration’s trade deal with Vietnam, and warns other nations against striking agreements that undermine Beijing’s economic interests. We’ll have the details. Later in the show—we’ll look at the surprising technological leaps being made by South America’s drug cartels, after Colombia’s navy seized its first drone-operated narco sub, which was outfitted with a Starlink antenna enabling real-time ...
Jul 03, 2025•14 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Two Chinese nationals have been arrested and charged with spying on U.S. Navy personnel and military bases. We’ll break down what they were allegedly doing and who they were working for. The Pentagon halts shipments of key air defense and precision munitions to Ukraine, citing concerns over shrinking U.S. stockpiles. Azerbaijan detains seven individuals tied to a Kremlin-funded media outlet, escalating tensions with Russia following the deaths of t...
Jul 03, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 951
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First—ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House next week, President Donald Trump says Israel has agreed to an updated proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. But will Hamas finally accept the terms? We’ll have the latest developments. Later in the show—as questions still linger regarding the status of Iran’s nuclear facilities and enriched uranium stockpiles, the Islamic regime has announced it will indefinitel...
Jul 02, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 950
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: An Iran-linked hacker group claims to have breached Trump’s inner circle again—and they’re threatening to release a new trove of stolen emails. A prominent aid organization says Hamas is placing bounties on humanitarian workers in Gaza, including Americans. Mexican authorities uncover twenty mutilated bodies in a region engulfed by infighting between rival Sinaloa cartel factions. And in today’s Back of the Brief —North Korean IT workers infiltrate...
Jul 02, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 949
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First—a Danish national of Afghan origin has been arrested on suspicion of spying on behalf of the Iranian regime, collecting information on Jewish sites and prominent individuals in Germany in preparation for potential terror attacks. Later in the show—despite Moscow’s largely stalled summer offensive, a Kremlin-backed official is claiming that Russian forces have now seized complete control of Ukraine’s eastern Luhansk region, which would mark Ru...
Jul 01, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 948
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Russia’s summer offensive is already faltering, despite intensified missile strikes across Ukraine. We’ll explain why the Kremlin’s ground campaign is losing momentum. Israel and Syria are reportedly engaged in advanced talks to end decades of hostilities—a potential turning point in the Middle East. But a new investigation raises serious questions about Syria’s leadership. Reuters reports that current commanders may have orchestrated the massacre ...
Jul 01, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 947
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First, Iran’s top Shiite cleric issued a religious decree or "fatwa" on Sunday against President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and anyone else who threatens Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, claiming they are quote, "waging war against God" and should be punished by death. Later in the show — The Trump administration revokes the visas of a controversial British musical duo after a recent concert where they led thousa...
Jun 30, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 946
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israel confirms the killing of a founding Hamas leader tied to the October 7 attacks—a major strike against the group’s leadership. Signs of strain in Moscow: President Vladimir Putin moves to slash Russia’s military budget as the economy falters. Ukraine hits back with a long-range drone strike, destroying Su-34 fighter-bombers deep inside Russian territory. And in today’s Back of the Brief—Texas becomes the latest state to ban citizens and entiti...
Jun 30, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 945
In this PDB Special Report , host Mike Baker breaks down the coming "Rio Reset"—a major July 6th announcement from BRICS nations that could deal a historic blow to the global dominance of the U.S. dollar. From China and Russia to Iran and India, these countries are moving fast to bypass the dollar in global trade—and they're stockpiling gold to do it. What does this mean for your retirement and America’s economic future? Mike is joined by precious metals expert Phillip Patrick to unpack the risk...
Jun 29, 2025•15 min
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The war between Israel and Iran is over—but behind the scenes, it was Israel’s intelligence services that helped deliver the decisive edge. Former Mossad official Oded Ailam joins us to explain how Israeli espionage shaped the outcome. While the weapons of war grabbed headlines, the end of the conflict came through diplomacy, pressure, and negotiation. Stephen Yates from The Heritage Foundation breaks down how the Trump administration ended the war—an...
Jun 28, 2025•56 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin Iran’s regime turns inward just days after the ceasefire, arresting hundreds and carrying out executions in a sweeping post-war crackdown. Plus—what happens when artificial intelligence finds out it’s getting shut down? New research shows today’s top AI models don’t just resist—they blackmail, manipulate, and sabotage in terrifyingly real ways. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremiu...
Jun 27, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 944
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a high-level call following the Iran strikes—discussing a sweeping new Middle East peace plan involving Arab governance in Gaza and expanding the Abraham Accords. The BRICS summit stumbles out of the gate as both Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin announce they won’t attend. The Pentagon launches a 250-mile military buffer zone along the southern border. We’ll explain why...
Jun 27, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 943
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First, after disappearing from public view for more than a week, Iran’s supreme leader has finally broken his silence on the 12-day war that left his military and nuclear program in shambles. Later in the show—President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on the sidelines of the NATO summit on Wednesday to discuss the future of Russia’s war on Ukraine. We’ll have the details. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium m...
Jun 26, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 942
