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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Oct 29, 2026 • 28min
October 29th, 2026: Why Is the Pentagon Preparing for a 90-Day Emergency? & U.S. Warns of Iran War
The Pentagon is preparing U.S. bases to function independently for 90 days as Britain urges households to stockpile essentials. Washington warns Gulf allies of a possible new conflict with Iran. Ukrainian forces turn Russia’s own pipeline tactics against it in a daring operation. In Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu gains ground but still faces a difficult path to forming a government.
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Oct 28, 2026 • 15min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 28th, 2026: UN Sounds Alarm Over Iran’s Nuclear Stockpile & Bukele Sends Troops to Haiti
The UN sounds the alarm over Iran’s unaccounted highly enriched uranium, raising urgent questions after strikes damaged key nuclear sites. Meanwhile, El Salvador sends roughly 1,000 troops into gang-controlled Haiti to search for four missing servicemen, deepening an already volatile regional crisis.
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Oct 28, 2026 • 24min
October 28th, 2026: Russia Secretly Helping Iran Attack American Bases & Jordan Launches Strikes In Syria
A new investigation probes alleged Russian satellite support for Iranian-backed attacks on Saudi Arabia and American facilities. Jordan retaliates against ISIS in Syria after a deadly church attack. An Israeli tech firm faces accusations of tracking Starlink users through advertising data, while British authorities investigate an Iran-linked plot targeting RAF Fairford.
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Oct 27, 2026 • 15min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 27th, 2026: Russia and Ukraine Agree to Rare Ceasefire After Years of War
Russia and Ukraine broker a rare humanitarian ceasefire to evacuate civilians from the war-ravaged city of Oleshky, even as attacks continue elsewhere. Fresh diplomatic efforts point toward upcoming negotiations. Meanwhile, Iran is pouring money, weapons, explosives, and drone technology into Hezbollah’s reconstruction as the group weighs its next move under pressure from Israel.
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Oct 27, 2026 • 21min
October 27th, 2026: Iran's Economic Crisis Deepens as the U.S. Tightens the Squeeze & Egypt Moves Against the Houthis
Iran’s economic isolation intensifies as Iraq and Pakistan restrict trade routes, while a naval blockade, soaring prices, and a collapsing currency compound the crisis. Egypt moves to support Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks. North Korean artillery raises tensions near the DMZ. Elon Musk and Ukraine clash over Starlink’s alleged use in offensive drone operations.
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Oct 26, 2026 • 13min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 26th, 2026: Trump's Iran Strike Plans Trigger an Urgent Diplomatic Intervention & Netanyahu's Clash With IDF Chief
Trump weighs new strikes on Iran as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan launch an urgent diplomatic push to prevent war. In Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly clashes with the military’s top general over a potential Iran operation. Meanwhile, U.S. and Israeli preparations, retaliation fears, and the possibility of rapid military action raise the stakes across the region.
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Oct 26, 2026 • 26min
October 26th, 2026: Secret Intelligence Memo Reveals Iran’s Plans to Kill Americans & Europe’s Weekend of Riots
A classified warning points to advanced Iranian plots targeting Americans overseas, even as Tehran signals openness to talks. María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela, challenging its interim leadership and demanding elections. Violent protests sweep France, Spain, Italy, and Albania, while Saudi Arabia faces renewed Houthi missile and drone attacks near major airports.
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Oct 24, 2026 • 52min
The PDB Situation Report | October 24th, 2026: The Armed Insurgency Challenging Iran's Regime
Janatan Sayeh, an Iran-focused analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, examines Baluch and Kurdish insurgencies, Tehran’s response, and the rebellion’s potential reach. Simon Hankinson, a former diplomat and Heritage Foundation researcher, explores France’s protest networks, Islamist and far-left alliances, immigration, demographic change, and the country’s economic and political dead ends.
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Oct 23, 2026 • 16min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 23rd, 2026: Iran Threatens to Unleash Chaos Across the Middle East & Moscow Tests NATO's Limits
Tehran threatens to target Gulf infrastructure, American forces, and undersea cables if U.S. strikes resume, as Washington reinforces defenses across the region. The bulletin also examines Iran’s remaining missile capabilities and the risks to energy markets. In the Black Sea, Romania blames Russia for sinking a commercial ship, intensifying maritime provocations near NATO territory.
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Oct 23, 2026 • 23min
October 23rd, 2026: Israel Sends Dozens of Fighter Jets Toward Iran & Russia's Secret Cable Surveillance
Israel and the United States weigh a short, intense campaign against Iran, with fears of a broader regional war. The Pentagon considers deep-cover operatives for economic espionage targeting China. Russian fishing trawlers draw scrutiny over suspected surveillance of Britain’s undersea cables. Israel’s election could leave Netanyahu fighting to build a coalition.
