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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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June 30th, 2026: Could Putin Actually Be Overthrown?
Today00:25:30Summary readyIn this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Could Vladimir Putin actually be overthrown? Mike Baker examines the foundations of the Russian president's grip on power, from the loyalty of the security services and military to the influence of oligarchs and competing political factions. We explore why so many predictions of Putin's downfall have failed over the past two decades, what the Wagner mutiny revealed about the stability of the Kremlin, and what it would realistically take for a successful challenge to emerge. Finally, we assess the most likely scenarios that could eventually bring an end to Putin's rule—and why a palace coup may be far more plausible than a popular revolution. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Acre Gold: Turn your pocket change into physical 24-karat gold and enter to win a limited-edition Hot Wheels gold bar at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB Goldbelly: Celebrate America’s 250th with iconic foods delivered—get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybrief and get 50% off your first year of coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryPDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 29th, 2026: Ukraine Launches A Major Offensive Against Russia & U.S.-Iran 'Stand Down'
Yesterday00:15:05Summary readyIn this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up—Ukraine says it has entered a new phase of the war, launching a 40-day campaign of deep strikes designed to pressure Russia into ending the conflict. We'll explain what this new strategy looks like and whether it could change the trajectory of the war. Later in the show—Washington and Tehran are putting the brakes on their latest military confrontation, agreeing to halt further strikes while negotiations continue. We'll have the latest on the fragile ceasefire and what comes next. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Goldbelly: Celebrate America’s 250th with iconic foods delivered—get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Lean: Get 20% off plus free rush shipping when you go to https://TAKELEAN.com and use code PDB Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryJune 29th, 2026: Iran Just Targeted U.S. Bases In The Gulf & Hezbollah Rejects Deal
Yesterday00:24:58Summary readyIn this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The U.S. and Iran are trading strikes once again, with Tehran now targeting American bases in the Gulf. We'll break down what's happening and what it reveals about the fragile ceasefire. Israel agrees to withdraw from two positions in southern Lebanon under a new U.S.-brokered framework agreement. But Hezbollah is already rejecting the deal as a surrender of Lebanese sovereignty. Plus, we'll have the latest on the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, where the death toll continues to climb as rescuers race against time to find survivors beneath the rubble. And in today's Back of the Brief, we'll tell you how Somali intelligence helped U.S. authorities arrest the alleged ringleader of a massive Minnesota fraud case after locating him in Mogadishu. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Goldbelly: Celebrate America’s 250th with iconic foods delivered—get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Lean: Get 20% off plus free rush shipping when you go to https://TAKELEAN.com and use code PDB Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryThe PDB Situation Report | June 27th, 2026: Confidence Returning To The Strait Of Hormuz?
3d ago01:06:50Summary readyIn this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Oil tankers are returning to the Strait of Hormuz, and with them, confidence is slowly returning to global energy markets. Daniel Turner, Executive Director of Power The Future, joins us to discuss what the recovery means for oil prices, shipping, and the broader geopolitical picture. China is quietly surrounding Taiwan, transforming what were once temporary military exercises into a near-constant naval presence around the island. Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation joins us to examine Beijing's long-term strategy and what it means for regional security. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Fox One: Sign up at https://fox.com to watch The PDB show and more on-demand with FOX One. Acre Gold: Turn your pocket change into physical 24-karat gold and enter to win a limited-edition Hot Wheels gold bar at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDB or use code PDB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryPDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 26th, 2026: Trump Slams Iran For Breaking Ceasefire Deal & Russia Declares Emergency In Crimea
4d ago00:18:32Summary readyIn this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First—the peace process between the U.S. and Iran is already showing signs of strain. A drone strike on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz has reignited tensions, prompting a sharp response from President Trump, and raising new questions about whether the ceasefire can actually hold. Later in the show—Ukraine unleashes one of its biggest drone attacks of the war, forcing Russian authorities to declare a state of emergency in Crimea. We'll explain the strategy behind the strikes. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDB or use code PDB at checkout. Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/PDB Ethos Life Insurance: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at: https://ethos.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryJune 26th, 2026: The Shocking Collapse Of Cuba's Military & Ukraine's Deep Strikes
4d ago00:25:46Summary readyIn this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Trump administration continues to ratchet up pressure on Cuba, but if tensions were ever to turn military, Havana may have little ability to respond. We'll examine the dramatic collapse of Cuba's once-feared armed forces and how one of the Cold War's most formidable militaries became a shadow of its former self. Ukraine continues taking the fight deeper into Russia, striking key oil facilities as part of its long-range drone campaign. We'll explain how the attacks are forcing Moscow to reposition valuable air defenses away from the front lines. North Korea enters a new era of naval power after commissioning its first destroyer capable of carrying nuclear-armed missiles, marking a significant expansion of Pyongyang's maritime ambitions. In today's Back of the Brief—Venezuela is reeling from its worst earthquakes in nearly six decades as rescue crews search for survivors and authorities race to assess the full scale of the devastation. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDB or use code PDB at checkout. Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/PDB Ethos Life Insurance: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at: https://ethos.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryPDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 25th, 2026: Iran Reveals Its Plans To Control The Strait Of Hormuz & Venezuela's Earthquake Disaster
5d ago00:17:37Summary readyIn this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Iran is revealing its long-term plans for the Strait of Hormuz. New reporting suggests Tehran wants a permanent role in managing one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints—and potentially billions of dollars a year in new revenue. We'll explain what Iran is proposing and why Washington is already pushing back. Disaster strikes Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes rock the capital region within moments of each other. We'll bring you the latest from the ground as rescue crews race to find survivors and the death toll continues to rise. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Poncho Outdoors: Gear up for summer with Poncho and grab $10 off plus free shipping at https://ponchooutdoors.com/PDB Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDBor use code PDB at checkout. Acre Gold: Turn your pocket change into physical 24-karat gold and enter to win a limited-edition Hot Wheels gold bar at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryJune 25th, 2026: China’s Navy Surrounds Taiwan & Iran Nuclear Inspections
5d ago00:27:01Summary readyIn this episode of The President's Daily Brief: China is quietly surrounding Taiwan. New reporting reveals Beijing now maintains a near-constant naval presence around the island, transforming what were once temporary military demonstrations into the new normal and raising fresh questions about China's long-term intentions toward Taipei. The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog says inspectors are expected to visit Iran's enrichment facilities as negotiations between Washington and Tehran move into their next phase. We'll explain why international verification remains one of the most important—and potentially contentious—elements of any future agreement. Russia is accusing the Trump administration of drifting away from peace negotiations and closer to Ukraine. We'll examine what's behind the Kremlin's frustration and what it could mean for efforts to end the war. In today's Back of the Brief—Iran's banking sector is dealing with the fallout from a cyberattack that disrupted services at three of the country's largest financial institutions, raising new concerns about the resilience of Tehran's financial infrastructure. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Poncho Outdoors: Gear up for summer with Poncho and grab $10 off plus free shipping at https://ponchooutdoors.com/PDB Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDBor use code PDB at checkout. Acre Gold: Turn your pocket change into physical 24-karat gold and enter to win a limited-edition Hot Wheels gold bar at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryPDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 24th, 2026: Iran's Leaders Are Afraid—And It Shows
6d ago00:18:29Summary readyIn this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: While the world's attention remains fixed on Iran's negotiations with the United States, Tehran is facing a different challenge at home. We examine a sharp increase in political executions, why the regime is accelerating its crackdown on dissent, and what it reveals about the leadership's concerns over internal stability. Later in the show—the Pentagon announces a major milestone for President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense initiative after autonomous directed-energy systems successfully detected and destroyed multiple simulated threats during their first live intercept test. We'll explain what happened and what it could mean for the future of American missile defense. To listen to the show ad-free and gain access to exclusive series like The PDB Dictator Files, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Ethos Life Insurance: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at: https://ethos.com/PDB Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/PDB Acre Gold: Turn your pocket change into physical 24-karat gold and enter to win a limited-edition Hot Wheels gold bar at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryJune 24th, 2026: Putin Calls For Peace Talks In Ukraine & China's Mystery Platform
6d ago00:24:58Summary readyIn this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready to restart peace negotiations with Ukraine based on the framework discussed during the 2022 Istanbul talks. We examine whether Moscow is still negotiating from the same position of strength it held four years ago, or if Ukraine's growing ability to strike Russia's economy has altered the balance of leverage. China unveils a strange new tool in the South China Sea: a mysterious floating platform positioned near a disputed atoll. We'll explain what analysts believe it may be used for and why regional rivals are paying close attention. Russia is accused of attacking three foreign cargo ships in the Black Sea, killing an Egyptian sailor and raising fresh concerns about the safety of international shipping in the region. In today's Back of the Brief—the Trump administration expands its pressure campaign against Cuba, targeting five entities and a member of the Castro family with new sanctions aimed at the regime's financial network. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Ethos Life Insurance: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at: https://ethos.com/PDB Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/PDB Acre Gold: Turn your pocket change into physical 24-karat gold and enter to win a limited-edition Hot Wheels gold bar at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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