The President's Daily Brief
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.
4 episodes
Episodes
The President's Daily Brief
Iran’s Hormuz leverage weakens as Russia struggles with drone defense
The episode connects shifting oil-traffic pressure, Russia’s exposed industrial sites, election-security preparations, and renewed Korean Peninsula tensions.
Sep 30, 2026 · 20 min
The President's Daily Brief
Sanctions squeeze Iran as opposition tests the regime’s resilience
The episode examines whether economic isolation can weaken Tehran when repression, sanctions evasion, and limited opposition coordination complicate the path to political change.
Sep 26, 2026 · 1h 2m
The President's Daily Brief
China’s Iran support raises stakes for Trump-Xi summit
The episode connects Iran’s wartime supply lines, Strait of Hormuz negotiations, and the broader U.S.–China relationship ahead of a consequential summit.
Sep 25, 2026 · 22 min
The President's Daily Brief
France Reinforces Saudi Arabia As Houthi Conflict Widens
France’s military deployment signals a broader international response as Saudi Arabia seeks partners and Washington scrutinizes China’s expanding nuclear capabilities.
Sep 25, 2026 · 16 min