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America Is Crushing Iran’s Coastal Defenses

By The First

Sat, Jul 18, 2026

Length 1:5:26

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• Former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Ryan Bodenheimer joins us to analyze America’s renewed air campaign against Iran, as U.S. aircraft strike the islands and coastal defenses Tehran relies on to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
• Later, as Russia’s military position continues to worsen, renewed concerns are emerging that Vladimir Putin could consider the use of tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Author and geopolitical analyst Gordon Chang joins us to discuss the risks, the signals coming out of Moscow, and what the West should be watching.
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The Iran Ceasefire Is Dead—Here’s What Happens Next

By The First

Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Length 1:0:55

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• The ceasefire between the United States and Iran has officially collapsed, with both sides once again exchanging military strikes across the Middle East. Former White House National Security Council official Richard Goldberg joins the show to break down what triggered the renewed fighting, what comes next, and whether the region is now headed toward a broader conflict.
• Ukraine’s campaign against Russia’s energy infrastructure appears to be delivering real results, as fuel shortages spread across parts of Russia and occupied Crimea. Open Source Intelligence Analyst Ryan McBeth joins us to explain how Kyiv’s strategy is straining Moscow’s war effort and what it could mean for the conflict going forward.
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