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The PDB Situation Report | August 15th, 2026: Trump’s New Plan to Force Iran to Surrender & Foreign Troops Headed for Lebanon?
Aug 15, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: First up—President Trump is turning back to economic pressure on Iran, betting that a sustained naval blockade and financial squeeze can force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Former deputy national security advisor Victoria Coates joins us with analysis. Later in the show—an international military presence could soon be deployed to southern Lebanon to help verify Hezbollah’s disarmament. David Daoud, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense…
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 14th, 2026: NATO Shoots Down Mystery Drone Over Latvia & Trump Threat Intel Questioned
Ep 1520 · Aug 14, 2026 · 18 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A NATO fighter shoots down an unidentified drone over Latvia as Ukraine launches one of its largest attacks inside Russia, raising new concerns that the drone war is spilling across alliance borders. New reporting reveals U.S. intelligence could not verify the alleged Iranian missile plot that prompted President Trump’s dramatic catering-truck escape from Turkey. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief…
August 14th, 2026: Trump’s Plan to Economically Strangle Iran & Taiwan Rehearses for Invasion
Ep 1519 · Aug 14, 2026 · 27 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • First up—Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says the United States can maintain its naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, signaling that Washington may be preparing for a prolonged economic war of endurance with Tehran. • Later in the show—Taiwan holds massive invasion drills as tensions with China rise, testing everything from civilian air-raid responses to the coast guard’s role in stopping an amphibious assault. • Plus—Russia pounds Ukraine’s larges…
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 13th, 2026: The Alliance That Could Turn the Iran War Into World War III & U.S. Considers Joint Strikes In Colombia
Ep 1518 · Aug 13, 2026 · 18 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan build a NATO-style military alliance that could create a dangerous pathway for a regional war to become a global conflict. The Trump administration considers joint strikes against armed groups inside Colombia, potentially opening a new front in America’s expanding war against the cartels. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. P…
August 13th, 2026: The U.S. Army Got Crushed by Ukraine’s Drone Warriors & Putin’s Maritime Threat
Ep 1517 · Aug 13, 2026 · 28 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The U.S. Army goes head-to-head with Ukraine’s battle-hardened drone warriors in a major war game—and suffers a crushing defeat that exposes a dangerous weakness in America’s preparations for modern combat. Vladimir Putin threatens to seize European vessels if Western governments continue targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, raising the risk of a direct maritime confrontation. Foreign troops could soon enter Lebanon to verify Hezbollah’s disarmament un…
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 12th, 2026: Ukraine Destroys the Defenses Around Putin’s Palace & China’s AI Cyberattack
Ep 1516 · Aug 12, 2026 · 17 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine reportedly destroys the air defenses protecting Vladimir Putin’s lavish Black Sea palace before launching a massive attack on Russia’s last major naval stronghold in the region. China-linked hackers reportedly deploy autonomous AI agents against Taiwanese government systems in a first-of-its-kind cyberattack that may signal a dangerous new phase in cyberwarfare. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily…
August 12th, 2026: Trump’s High-Stakes Gamble to Make Iran Surrender & Assad Sentenced to Death
Ep 1515 · Aug 12, 2026 · 27 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump changes course on Iran, stepping back from additional military strikes and betting that sanctions, a naval blockade and Tehran’s worsening economic crisis can finally force the regime to give in. Four people are killed after Houthi militants reportedly strike a ship carrying food supplies through the Red Sea near the strategically vital Bab al-Mandab Strait. A Syrian court sentences ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad to death in absent…
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 11th, 2026: Inside Trump’s Secret Escape From an Iranian Assassination Threat & Chinese Spies Target U.S. Forces
Ep 1514 · Aug 11, 2026 · 15 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New reporting reveals how President Trump was hidden inside an airport catering truck and transferred to a secret military aircraft as Air Force One served as a decoy amid a credible Iranian assassination threat. Two former Chinese soldiers are arrested in South Korea, accused of intercepting communications involving U.S. and South Korean fighter jets and collecting information about American weapons movements. To listen to the show ad-free, become…
August 11th, 2026: Putin Mulls False Flag Attack on NATO & Inside North Korea's AI Hacking Campaign
Ep 1513 · Aug 11, 2026 · 25 min
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: First—NATO's eastern members are quietly preparing for what they fear could be Russia's next move. Intelligence shared with Reuters suggests the Kremlin may be considering a false flag attack designed not simply to damage critical infrastructure, but to sow confusion and division inside the NATO alliance. Later in the show—Ukraine finally gets an answer from tech billionaire Elon Musk on whether it can use Starlink to help strike Russian…
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 10th, 2026: Iran Replaces Top Regime Leader in Sudden Shakeup & Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Gaza Plan
Ep 1512 · Aug 10, 2026 · 17 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A major leadership shakeup in Tehran elevates Mohsen Rezaei, a veteran Revolutionary Guard commander, as Iran approaches critical decisions over the Strait of Hormuz and the future of the war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects President Trump’s latest Gaza peace plan, insisting Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visit…
August 10th, 2026: Iran’s Ridiculous New Demands for Reopening Hormuz & Houthis Strike Saudi Arabia
Ep 1511 · Aug 10, 2026 · 28 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran unveils a sweeping list of demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz—conditions so maximalist that the Trump administration is almost certain to reject them. Iran-backed Houthi militants attack a major Saudi refinery just days after Riyadh signs a new defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan. The Pentagon orders defense contractors to accelerate weapons production as the war with Iran depletes America’s supply of critical munitions. Israel confi…
The PDB Situation Report | August 8th, 2026: The Iran War Exposed a Dangerous U.S. Weakness & America’s New Nuclear Strategy
Aug 8, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The war with Iran has reportedly burned through some of America’s most important long-range missiles, raising questions about whether the Pentagon has enough left for another major conflict. Bill Roggio from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break down the state of America’s missile stockpiles and what it could mean for U.S. military readiness. The Pentagon is reportedly rethinking America’s nuclear strategy as China rapidly expand…
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 8th, 2026: U.S. Intel Warns Putin Could Attack NATO & The Mystery Behind Moscow's Deadly Bombing
Ep 1510 · Aug 7, 2026 · 14 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First—Washington is quietly rethinking one of its core assumptions about the war in Ukraine. U.S. intelligence now reportedly believes Vladimir Putin may be willing to challenge NATO directly through a limited military or hybrid attack designed to probe Western resolve. If they're right, it could mark one of the most dangerous shifts in the war since Russia's full-scale invasion. Later in the show—Russian officials now believe last weeken…
August 7th, 2026: Trump Explodes At Hegseth Over Iran War Missile Shortage
Ep 1509 · Aug 7, 2026 · 25 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump reportedly confronted Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at Camp David over concerns that the war with Iran has severely depleted America's missile stockpiles. Now, the president is publicly denying those reports as the White House pushes back against claims of a growing munitions shortage. Congress is considering a proposal that would dramatically deepen defense and intelligence cooperation between the United States and Israel, potentia…
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 6th, 2026: Pentagon Rewrites Nuclear Playbook & Putin's Command Shake-Up
Ep 1508 · Aug 6, 2026 · 17 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The Pentagon is reportedly rewriting America's nuclear war strategy, placing greater emphasis on tactical nuclear weapons as it prepares for a potential conflict with Russia or China. Vladimir Putin announces a sweeping shake-up of Russia's military leadership, overhauling battlefield commanders, logistics and drone operations as the Kremlin searches for a way to regain momentum in Ukraine. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of T…
August 6th, 2026: Is America About to Hand Iran Control of Hormuz? & Iran’s Wartime Purge
Ep 1507 · Aug 6, 2026 · 28 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First—the United States and Iran may be nearing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the reported terms would give Tehran control over ships entering the Persian Gulf. Later—Iran accelerates its execution of protesters, using the war to portray domestic opposition as treason and eliminate those who challenged the regime. Plus—Russia reportedly launches a disinformation campaign ahead of Germany’s elections, targeting opponents of the ri…
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 5th, 2026: North Korea Sending a New Missile Unit to Russia & FBI Teams Up With Russia & China
Ep 1506 · Aug 5, 2026 · 17 min
In this episode of The PDB Description: First up—North Korea may be preparing to send Russia an entire missile unit, complete with personnel, launchers and as many as 120 ballistic missiles for attacks against Ukraine. Later in the show—FBI Director Kash Patel is opening unprecedented channels of cooperation with China and Russia to fight fentanyl trafficking, cybercrime and child exploitation, despite warnings that America’s adversaries could exploit that access. To listen to the show ad-free,…
August 5th, 2026: America's Missile Shortage & Cuba Spy Buildup
Ep 1505 · Aug 5, 2026 · 26 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: America may be running low on some of its most important long-range precision weapons after five months of war with Iran. We examine the new reporting, what it says about the Pentagon's munitions stockpiles, and why military planners are increasingly concerned about U.S. readiness for future conflicts. The Trump administration is quietly expanding America's intelligence footprint in Cuba. We'll explain what's behind the move and what it could signa…
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 4th, 2026: Iran Just Revealed Its Demands for Ending the War & China Faces New Tech Restrictions
Ep 1504 · Aug 4, 2026 · 17 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First—new details emerge about Iran’s demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and potentially ending the war, including control over vessels entering the vital waterway and oversight of those leaving. Later—the Trump administration moves to keep Chinese-made technology out of the massive data centers powering America’s artificial-intelligence industry. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visit…
August 4th, 2026: The Pentagon Just Admitted It Needs a New Plan for Iran & Russia's Recruitment Crisis
Ep 1503 · Aug 4, 2026 · 25 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Mixed signals from Washington and Tehran leave the future of the Iran war uncertain. We'll explain why the confusion over peace talks may actually point to a much bigger problem: the Pentagon is running out of good military options. As Russia runs short on volunteers for its war in Ukraine, the Kremlin is resorting to increasingly coercive tactics to fill the ranks. We'll examine how Moscow is pressuring more Russians into military service. Ukraini…
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 3rd, 2026: Iran's Leaders Are Turning On Each Other & Israel's Growing Defense Problem
Ep 1502 · Aug 3, 2026 · 17 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up — As the war continues, a political battle is unfolding inside Iran itself. We'll explain why the country's leadership is increasingly divided over what comes next—and what those internal fractures could mean for the future of the conflict. Later in the show — America's military is beginning to feel the strain of the Iran war. We'll explain why one senior U.S. commander now warns he doesn't have enough forces to keep protecting Is…
August 3rd, 2026: How Iran Secretly Planned the Next Phase of the War & Trump Hits Pause In Iran Strikes
Ep 1501 · Aug 3, 2026 · 25 min
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: New reporting reveals that while publicly observing a cease-fire, Iran was secretly preparing for a much wider regional war through its proxy network. We’ll examine Tehran’s alleged plans to strike U.S. bases, Gulf energy infrastructure, and key global shipping routes if the conflict escalated. President Trump announces he has called off another round of planned strikes on Iran, saying the outlines of a potential agreement have emerged that could h…
The PDB Situation Report | August 1st, 2026: Annie Jacobsen’s Terrifying Warning About Biological War
Aug 1, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen joins Mike to discuss her new book, Biological War: A Scenario, and the terrifying possibility that the next weapon of mass destruction could be a deadly engineered pathogen. Cliff May, founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, examines the latest developments in the war between the United States and Iran—and where the conflict may be headed next. To listen to the show ad-free, bec…
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 31st, 2026: Report - Saudi Arabia Eyes Ground Invasion Against Houthis & Is Hamas Ready to Disarm?
Ep 1500 · Jul 31, 2026 · 16 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First—Saudi Arabia may be preparing to re-enter a war it has spent years trying to leave behind. Riyadh is reportedly considering a much broader military campaign against the Iran-backed Houthis, potentially marking one of the kingdom's most significant strategic shifts since the 2022 truce. If those plans move forward, they could open another major front in the region's widening confrontation with Iran. Later in the show—President…
July 31st, 2026: The Pentagon's Plan To Cripple Iran & Red Sea Coalition
Ep 1499 · Jul 31, 2026 · 25 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New reporting reveals the Pentagon is weighing a dramatic expansion of the war with Iran, including a proposal for up to two weeks of sustained airstrikes aimed at crippling the regime's remaining missile capabilities. We examine what's under consideration and what it could mean for the next phase of the conflict. As Houthi attacks continue to disrupt global shipping, Saudi Arabia pushes for a new multinational naval coalition to secure the Red Sea…
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 30th, 2026: Trump Launches Massive Retaliation Against Iran & Poland Missile Scare
Ep 1498 · Jul 30, 2026 · 14 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: President Trump orders a massive wave of airstrikes against Iran after Tehran's missile attack on U.S. forces, marking one of the largest American bombing campaigns against the regime since the war began. We'll examine the targets, the strategy behind the operation, and what it could mean for the next phase of the conflict. Russia unleashes another major missile barrage against Ukraine, but one of the missiles appears to have crashed inside NAT…
July 30th, 2026: Ukraine’s Wildberries Strikes Threaten Russia's Banking System & Iran's Missile Attack
Ep 1497 · Jul 30, 2026 · 24 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine strikes another Wildberries logistics hub, and new reporting says the Kremlin is considering emergency support for Russia's largest online retailer. We examine how Kyiv's campaign against Russia's version of Amazon could create unexpected pressure on the country's banking system. The fighting between the United States and Iran intensifies after Tehran launches a surprise missile attack on American forces in Jordan, prompting U.S. and allied…
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 29th, 2026: Iran Launches Surprise Attack On U.S. Forces & China Rearms Tehran
Ep 1496 · Jul 29, 2026 · 17 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Iran launches a surprise ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces in Jordan, abruptly ending hopes that the latest diplomatic push could lead to a lasting ceasefire. We break down what happened, why it matters, and how President Trump may respond. Reuters reports China is preparing to send hundreds of air-defense missile systems to Iran, potentially helping Tehran rebuild one of the most significant military vulnerabilities exposed by months of U.S.…
July 29th, 2026: Iran's Economy Is On The Brink Of Collapse & Zelensky & Netanyahu In Washington
Ep 1495 · Jul 29, 2026 · 25 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: After weeks of U.S. airstrikes, the Trump administration is increasingly betting that economic pressure—not bombs—will be the decisive factor in its confrontation with Iran. I'll explain why officials believe Tehran's economy is approaching a breaking point. President Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a pair of high-stakes meetings at the White House, with Iran and the war in Ukrain…
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 28th, 2026: China Is Already Preparing For Russia After Putin & Iran Weighs A Hormuz Compromise
Ep 1494 · Jul 28, 2026 · 16 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First—China is quietly preparing for a future beyond Vladimir Putin, cultivating relationships throughout the Russian political establishment as Moscow becomes increasingly dependent on Beijing. Once viewed by Xi Jinping as a model of strength, Putin now finds himself leading the junior partner in an increasingly unequal relationship. Later—a Gulf-backed proposal offers a possible path toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The plan calls for shared…
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