The Shocking Fact That Exposes How Weak Putin’s Army Really Is
The Shocking Fact That Exposes How Weak Putin’s Army Really Is
By The FirstLength 8:04
Mike Baker speaks with Seth Jones of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about a startling historical comparison that puts Russia’s war in Ukraine into sharp perspective. Jones notes that at the same point in time during World War Two, the Soviet Union had already reached Berlin—highlighting just how limited Russia’s battlefield gains have been today, and how much weaker Vladimir Putin’s modern military appears by comparison.
Why Beijing Fears the Fall of Iran’s Regime
Why Beijing Fears the Fall of Iran’s Regime
Length 8:16
Mike Baker speaks with Richard Goldberg of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies about why the Iranian regime is so critical to China’s ambitions in the Middle East. They break down how a collapse in Tehran would disrupt Beijing’s energy security, regional influence, and long-term strategic positioning—and why China has a strong incentive to see the current regime survive.
American Firepower Gathers at Iran’s Doorstep & The Cost of Putin’s War
American Firepower Gathers at Iran’s Doorstep & The Cost of Putin’s War
Length 54:38
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
American military power is gathering at Iran’s doorstep, as U.S. warships and air assets move into position across the Middle East. Mike is joined by Richard Goldberg of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to break down what Washington may be preparing for—and what signals this deployment is sending to Tehran.
Later, we examine a sobering new study detailing the human cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Seth Jones, one of the study’s authors, joins us with insights on battlefield losses and what they mean going forward.
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Red State Republicans Fall For Democrat Anti-ICE Amnesty Trap
Red State Republicans Fall For Democrat Anti-ICE Amnesty Trap
Length 45:11
Democrats are conducting a mass propaganda campaign against ICE and mass deportations. It may not be working on you, but it is working on weak Republicans. Jesse Kelly discusses this with Mike Cernovich. Plus, Dustin Grage joins the show with an update on Somali fraud and immigration crackdowns in Minnesota.
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Can The Venezuela Model Work In Cuba?
Can The Venezuela Model Work In Cuba?
Length 10:03
Mike Baker is joined by Daniel Di Martino of the Manhattan Institute to examine new reporting that the White House may apply the “Venezuela model” to Cuba. The discussion looks at how pressure campaigns helped destabilize the Nicolás Maduro regime, whether similar tactics could reshape the political order in Havana, and why Cuba’s unique power structure could complicate Washington’s strategy.
Political Upheaval In Beijing Threatens Xi’s Grip On Power
Political Upheaval In Beijing Threatens Xi’s Grip On Power
Length 9:13
Mike Baker is joined by author Gordon Chang to break down growing political turmoil inside China, as Xi Jinping intensifies his crackdown on internal rivals. From purges within the Communist Party to signs of unrest inside China’s military leadership, the conversation examines whether the current upheaval poses a real threat to Xi’s grip on power—and what it could mean for Beijing’s stability going forward.
Is Cuba the Next Venezuela? & Xi’s Mass Crackdown
Is Cuba the Next Venezuela? & Xi’s Mass Crackdown
Length 58:32
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
First up—new reporting says the White House is actively seeking to topple Cuba’s Communist government, betting that pressure campaigns, quiet backchannels, and lessons learned from Venezuela could finally crack Havana’s grip on power.
Later in the show—stunning new figures out of China reveal a sweeping internal punishment campaign, with Communist Party enforcers disciplining nearly one million people in 2025 as Xi Jinping tightens control. Gordon Chang joins us with analysis.
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DOJ Promises PROSECUTION After Anti-ICE Mob SHUTS DOWN Minnesota Church Service
DOJ Promises PROSECUTION After Anti-ICE Mob SHUTS DOWN Minnesota Church Service
Length 46:21
Democrat activists infiltrated a church with a pro-ICE pastor in St. Paul, Minnesota and guess who was there to film the whole thing? Don Lemon. Jesse Kelly provides details on this coordinated attack, as well as potential punishments for the offenders. Jesse is joined by Ann Coulter, who provides her view on the situation. Sean Spicer also joins the show to discuss the politics of ICE and how it’ll impact the GOP in the midterms.
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Venezuelan Analyst Explains Why Delcy Rodríguez May Have Negotiated Maduro’s Capture
Venezuelan Analyst Explains Why Delcy Rodríguez May Have Negotiated Maduro’s Capture
Length 11:17
Mike Baker speaks with NTD TV correspondent and Venezuela analyst Luis Martinez about the dramatic political transition underway in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. With President Trump meeting opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House—but backing interim president Delcy Rodríguez as the de-facto leader—Martinez breaks down why Maduro’s former vice-president may have negotiated the coup, what it means for U.S.–Venezuela relations, and how the struggle between rival political factions could shape the country’s future.
Air Force Fighter Pilot Explains What a First Strike Against Iran Would Look Like
Air Force Fighter Pilot Explains What a First Strike Against Iran Would Look Like
Length 8:53
Mike Baker speaks with retired United States Air Force fighter pilot Ryan Bodenheimer, also known as Max Afterburner, about what a potential first strike against Iran could actually look like. From target packages and air superiority to escalation risks and regional fallout, Bodenheimer walks through the real-world military considerations behind a U.S. strike.
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REPORT: A U.S. Carrier Strike Group Is Racing Toward Iran
REPORT: A U.S. Carrier Strike Group Is Racing Toward Iran
Length 59:20
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
Despite an easing of rhetoric, the United States tightens its military posture toward Iran, moving a carrier strike group into the Middle East. While rhetoric between Washington and Tehran appears to cool, the deployment signals that military pressure—and U.S. options—remain firmly in place.
Later in the show—the Gaza ceasefire enters Phase Two…at least on paper. President Donald Trump backs a new transitional governing plan for Gaza, but serious doubts remain over whether Hamas would ever agree to disarm.
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Iranian-American Analyst Explains Why Iran’s Protests Are Different This Time
Iranian-American Analyst Explains Why Iran’s Protests Are Different This Time
Length 8:55
Mike Baker sits down with Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to discuss why the latest wave of unrest in Iran represents something fundamentally different. As protests spread across the country, Taleblu explains how economic anger has turned into open political defiance—and why this moment poses a far more serious challenge to the regime than previous demonstrations.