Episodes

Terrorism Hits Home & Beijing’s Strategy for 2025

By The First

Sat, Jan 4, 2025

Length 59:16

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

We begin with a deadly New Year’s Day, where two separate incidents over 1,700 miles apart have raised alarm about potential terrorism on U.S. soil. Retired FBI senior agent Kurt Pipel shares his expert analysis on these attacks and the investigations that are underway.
Later, we delve into Xi Jinping’s New Year’s message, where he addressed China’s economic hurdles and reinforced his aggressive stance on Taiwan. Author and China expert Gordon Chang joins us to unpack what this could mean for Beijing’s strategy in 2025.

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Ukraine’s Weapons Surge & America’s Fentanyl Crisis

By The First

Sat, Dec 28, 2024

Length 59:24

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

The Biden administration pledges a surge of weapons to Ukraine, doubling down on support as a new administration prepares to take over. Retired U.S. Army General Ben Hodges joins us to discuss the implications for Ukraine’s fight and America’s strategic role in the conflict.
A deep dive into the deadly pipeline of fentanyl—tracing its path from China to Mexico to U.S. streets—and how it became the nation’s top killer. We’ll speak with Dr. Robert Marbut, producer of Fentanyl: Death Incorporated, to explore why this epidemic has escalated into a national security threat.

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Ceasefire Looms in Israel & Ukraine’s Key Moments in 2024

By The First

Sat, Dec 21, 2024

Length 1:1:08

In this episode of the PDB Situation Report:

We begin in Israel, where a potential breakthrough could be close—a hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, provides the latest updates.
Later in the program, we review the war in Ukraine as it enters its third year. Open Source Intelligence Analyst Ryan McBeth examines the major events of 2024 and previews what 2025 might hold.

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Inside The Collapse of Assad & China’s Massive Military Drills

By The First

Sat, Dec 14, 2024

Length 56:37

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

We’re starting in Syria, where the fall of Bashar al-Assad has dramatically shifted power dynamics in the Middle East. We’ll discuss what this means for the region with Brian Carter from the American Enterprise Institute.
Plus, China’s latest military exercises around Taiwan are among the largest in decades, with nearly 100 vessels mobilized. Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, Steve Yates, joins us to break down the implications.

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