The President's Daily Brief
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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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Mar 3, 2026 • 13min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 3rd, 2026: Israel Hits Council Choosing Iran’s Next Leader & Drones Hit U.S. Embassy
A tense breakdown of Israel striking Iran’s Assembly of Experts and the potential impact on Tehran’s leadership vacuum. A report on drone attacks that reached the U.S. embassy in Riyadh and the wider regional security fallout. Discussion of evacuations, mission suspensions, and shifting U.S.-Israeli coordination.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 23min
March 3rd, 2026: Trump Lays Out His 4 Objectives For Operation Epic Fury & Tehran Replaces Its Supreme Leader
Recent U.S. strikes and mounting casualties as Operation Epic Fury presses on. President Trump’s four stated war aims and what they include — and notably omit. Tehran moves to a three-person interim council after Khamenei’s death. Widespread protests and violence at U.S. embassies across the region. France announces a shift to project its nuclear deterrent onto allied soil.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 16min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 2nd, 2026: Iran’s Allies Turn Their Back on Tehran & Hezbollah Strikes
Coverage of rising U.S. casualties and a strike at Camp Arifjan. Analysis of why China and Russia are keeping Tehran at arm's length. Examination of Iran’s shrinking circle of allies. Reports on Hezbollah firing into Israel and Israeli strikes near Beirut. Discussion of civilian harm and Lebanon’s fragile political response.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 26min
March 2nd, 2026: Jets Flying Over Tehran Unchallenged & Global Leaders React
Reports claim Israeli jets are operating over Tehran after strikes that degraded Iran’s air defenses. Discussion of damaged missile infrastructure and impacts on Iran’s logistics. Analysis of rising maritime risks around the Strait of Hormuz and disrupted shipping. Global leaders react, shifting diplomatic alignments and raising fears of wider escalation. FBI increases domestic counterterror posture amid concerns of asymmetric blowback.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 11min
PDB Special Bulletin | Iranian Leadership In Crisis
A rapid rundown of U.S., Israeli and Iranian strikes and the scale of recent attacks. Discussion of collapsing Iranian military command and risks from pre‑authorized responses. Reports of senior Iranian leadership casualties and how succession plans might unfold. Coverage of regional retaliation, coalition casualties, and possible U.S. political moves on war powers.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 10min
PDB Special Bulletin | U.S. & Israel Launch Joint Strikes On Iran
A rapid recap of daylight joint strikes and their strategic timing. Reports on high-value targets and alleged leadership hits in Iran. Coverage of strikes on missile and military infrastructure. Discussion of proxy retaliation, regional blowback, and shifting political fallout across Gulf states.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 1h 17min
PDB Situation Report | February 28th, 2026: Former MI6 Chief Sounds Alarm On Iran & U.S. Combat Aircraft Move In
Sir Richard Dearlove, former MI6 director with decades in British intelligence, warns Europe could face activated Iranian proxy networks and sleeper threats. Ryan McBeth, open-source military analyst, breaks down U.S. combat aircraft now operating from Israel and what that means for strike options, logistics, and Iranian responses. Short, sharp takes on targeting, drone defenses, and escalation risks.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 15min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 27th, 2026: U.S. Embassy Tells Staff To Leave Israel Now & Pakistan Declares ‘Open War’ Against Taliban
Urgent evacuation advice from the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem amid fears of widening conflict with Iran. Shifts in U.S. military posture and faltering nuclear diplomacy are examined. Pakistan has launched air and ground strikes into Afghanistan and declared open war on the Taliban. Conflicting casualty reports and tense border clashes complicate regional diplomacy.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 25min
February 27th, 2026: U.S. Stealth Fighters Spotted Over Israel & Havana Oil Policy Shift
U.S. F-22 stealth fighters are deployed to Israel for the first time, shifting regional military dynamics. Washington quietly allows resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba’s private sector, signaling a policy pivot. A presidential order aims to release long-classified UFO records. New research finds major AI models often escalate to nuclear use in war simulations.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 13min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 26th, 2026: Cuba Opens Fire On US Boat & Moscow Floods Europe With Migrants
A deadly shootout at sea after Cuban forces fired on a U.S.-registered speedboat raises questions about what really happened. Reports detail casualties, seized weapons, and political fallout in Florida. New claims describe secret cross-border tunnels and coordinated efforts to funnel migrants into Europe as part of a broader destabilization campaign.
