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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. 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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- Todaynarrative26 min5-min read
November 13th, 2026: Trump Makes a Major Shift in His Iran War Strategy & Black Sea Shipping Attacks
The President's Daily Brief for Friday, November 13th, hosted by Mike Baker, covers the Trump administration's pivot from Iran diplomacy to prolonged economic warfare, the Black Sea's emergence as the world's deadliest shipping route, a coordinated wave of bomb threats across Europe, and renewed StarShield satellite disruptions crippling Ukrainian drone operations.
- Todaynews brief04-min read
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 12th, 2026: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Is Out & Ukraine’s Baltic Sea Attack
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is out amid new revelations in a widening scandal involving suspected Chinese espionage. Meanwhile, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces accusations of repeatedly defying President Trump's orders to crack down on the technology giant.Ukraine reportedly strikes a Russian missile warship in the Baltic Sea, just miles from NATO territory. The reported attack highlights the expanding reach of Ukraine's drone campaign and raises concerns among neighboring countries.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 Brunt Workwear: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code PDB at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/PDB#BruntpodQuo: Money is on the line. Always say hello with QUO. Try it for free & get 20% off your first 6 months at https://Quo.com/PDBPendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 48% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com/PDBFor advertising inquiries, please email Advertising@redseatventures.com
- Yesterdaynews brief25 min5-min read
November 12th, 2026: Iran-Backed Terror Plot Against U.S. Military Base Revealed & Ukraine's Massive Drone Strikes
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:- Federal prosecutors reveal new details about an alleged Iranian-backed terrorist network linked to nearly twenty attacks and attempted attacks across the United States and Europe, including a plot targeting American bombers at a British air base.- Ukrainian drones strike deep inside Russia, reportedly targeting the country's largest oil refinery and a major Baltic Sea port as Kyiv intensifies its campaign against Moscow's energy infrastructure.- President Trump's plan to import Russian diesel stalls as tankers originally bound for American ports change course amid legal uncertainty and reluctance from potential buyers.- In today's Back of the Brief, a Honduran national previously deported twice is accused of attempting to breach the cockpit of a United Airlines flight while threatening to detonate a bomb.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.Brunt Workwear: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code PDB at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/PDB#BruntpodQuo: Money is on the line. Always say hello with QUO. Try it for free & get 20% off your first 6 months at https://Quo.com/PDB Pendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 48% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com/PDB YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefFor advertising inquiries, please email Advertising@redseatventures.com
- Yesterdaynews brief14 min4-min read
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 11th, 2026: Why Scott Bessent Is Now Living on a Military Base & Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved onto a military base following threats against his life from Iran, raising new concerns about the safety of senior U.S. officials.Russia and Ukraine agree to a major prisoner exchange following U.S.-brokered peace negotiations, but the talks conclude without a breakthrough toward ending the war.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. Sheath: The underwear of legends. Go to https://www.sheath.com/PDB and use code PDB for 20% off. First Pair Guarantee; Get your money back if the product doesn’t work for you.Goldbelly: Impress your family and friends - get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDBSundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 30% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDB or use code PDB at checkout.For advertising inquiries, please email Advertising@redseatventures.com
- 2 days agonarrative21 min5-min read
November 11th, 2026: Iran Strikes Oman in Retaliation for U.S. Attacks & Syria's Saudi Deployment
The President's Daily Brief for Wednesday, November 11 covers a widening US-Iran confrontation around the Strait of Hormuz, Syria's reported plan to send 600 special forces fighters to help Saudi Arabia fight the Houthis, the first US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks in nine months, and the arrest of a U.S. Army soldier in Britain suspected of aiding Russian intelligence.
- 2 days agonarrative16 min4-min read
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 10th, 2026: New Nvidia Espionage Revelations & Iran's Threat to U.S. Forces in Britain
This episode of the PDB afternoon bulletin details a complex and high-stakes Chinese espionage scandal involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and alleged $7.5 billion in illegal AI chip shipments to China, alongside escalating US military concerns regarding Iranian threats to American forces in Britain.
- 3 days agonarrative23 min6-min read
November 10th, 2026: American Forces Strike Iran Near Strait of Hormuz & Gangs Rule Over Millions
The November 10th episode of the President's Daily Brief, hosted by Mike Baker, covers four major international stories: renewed US strikes on Iran alongside intensifying Qatari-brokered diplomacy, a Wall Street Journal investigation into armed groups governing territory home to 204 million people, the banking collapse that toppled Paraguay's President Santiago Peña, and France's accusation that Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps orchestrated cyberattacks on European refrigeration systems.
- 3 days agonarrative14 min5-min read
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 9th, 2026: Cartel Commander Captured in Mexico & Polish Tourist Square Attack
The PDB Afternoon Bulletin for Monday, November 9th delivers two hard-news briefs: the capture of a Jalisco New Generation cartel commander in Mexico aided by US DEA intelligence, and a mass shooting in Krakow, Poland that killed six and ignited a political fight over the gunman's motives. The episode lands because it pairs tactical detail with the larger geopolitical and social stakes behind both stories.
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