Who Are The Muslim Brotherhood?
Who Are The Muslim Brotherhood?
By The FirstLength 8:09
Mike is joined by Mariam Wahba of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to examine the origins, ideology, and global reach of the Muslim Brotherhood. Wahba explains how the group operates, where its influence is strongest, and what could happen if President Trump moves forward with designating the organization as a foreign terrorist entity.
Ryan McBeth On Why Iran Should Be Scared Of Saudi F-35s
Ryan McBeth On Why Iran Should Be Scared Of Saudi F-35s
Length 8:16
Mike speaks with Open Source Intelligence Analyst Ryan McBeth about the potential sale of U.S. F-35s to Saudi Arabia. McBeth breaks down what the jets would actually give Riyadh on Day One, the strategic risks Washington is weighing, and why Tehran has good reason to be uneasy about a Saudi fleet of stealth fighters.
Putin Speaks Out On Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan & Taiwan’s $40B Defense Plan
Putin Speaks Out On Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan & Taiwan’s $40B Defense Plan
Length 56:39
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
Moscow declares it won’t make major concessions in any Ukraine peace agreement, setting a firm tone ahead of renewed diplomatic efforts.
Taiwan unveils a $40 billion defense package and a new island-wide air-defense system as the United States urges the island to harden its posture against China.
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau say they have seized power, marking the latest coup in a region already shaken by political upheaval.
And in today’s Back of the Brief—a major legal win for President Trump as Georgia drops its 2020 election interference case.
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Why China Is Threatening Japan
Why China Is Threatening Japan
Length 8:30
Mike speaks with author Gordon Chang about the sharp turn in relations between China and Japan after a recent statement from Tokyo triggered an aggressive response from Beijing. They explore what China found so provocative, why Chinese officials escalated their rhetoric so quickly, and how this dispute fits into a larger pattern of China pressuring its neighbors. Chang breaks down Beijing’s strategic motives, Tokyo’s growing security posture, and why this moment could mark a more confrontational phase in the China-Japan relationship.
The Economic Trap Keeping Putin in the War
The Economic Trap Keeping Putin in the War
Length 7:39
Mike sits down with author and sanctions expert Edward Fishman to break down the mounting economic pressure on the Kremlin. They discuss how Western restrictions on Russian oil exports are cutting deep into Moscow’s revenue, why the sanctions regime is proving more durable than many expected, and how the strain on Russia’s finances is creating a political trap that makes it far harder for Vladimir Putin to wind down the war in Ukraine—even if he wanted to. Fishman lays out what the numbers show, how the Kremlin is attempting to adapt, and why the economic squeeze could shape Putin’s next moves on the battlefield.
Putin’s Economic Crisis Gets Worse & China Trades Blows With Japan
Putin’s Economic Crisis Gets Worse & China Trades Blows With Japan
Length 59:01
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
Russia’s war economy is starting to crack. Deep Ukrainian strikes and tough new U.S. sanctions have pushed Moscow’s oil revenues to their lowest point in two years. We’ll explain what’s driving the pressure and why it matters. Eddie Fishman of the Center for a New American Security joins us for more.
In Japan, a single off-the-cuff remark from new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has triggered the most serious diplomatic clash with China in years. We’ll break down what she said and how Tokyo and Beijing are reacting. Author Gordon Chang stops by to give his insight.
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Iranian Exile Explains Why a Water Shortage Could Bring Down the Mullahs
Iranian Exile Explains Why a Water Shortage Could Bring Down the Mullahs
Length 11:09
Iran is running out of water—and the crisis may do what protests and sanctions couldn’t: threaten the survival of the regime. As reservoirs hit historic lows and rationing spreads across major cities, public anger is rising. Iranian exile and National Council of Resistance of Iran spokesman Shahin Gobadi explains why the country is approaching “water bankruptcy,” how decades of mismanagement created the disaster, and why the mullahs are more vulnerable to this crisis than they want the world to believe.
US Navy Admiral Reveals Beijing’s Most Likely Plan to Break Taiwan
US Navy Admiral Reveals Beijing’s Most Likely Plan to Break Taiwan
Length 8:44
Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery breaks down the threat most Americans haven’t heard about: China’s strategy to cripple Taiwan without ever launching an invasion. From cyberattacks on energy infrastructure to cutting off liquefied natural gas shipments, Beijing has the ability to push Taiwan into blackout and chaos in a matter of weeks. Admiral Montgomery walks us through the latest war-game results, why Washington may be unprepared, and the steps the U.S. and its allies must take now to stop this scenario before it begins.
China’s Coming Digital Invasion of Taiwan & Tehran’s Looming Crisis
China’s Coming Digital Invasion of Taiwan & Tehran’s Looming Crisis
Length 56:18
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
China’s New Play for Taiwan: Beijing may not invade at all. Instead, new analysis suggests the Chinese Communist Party could throttle Taiwan by cutting off its energy lifelines—slowly, silently, and without firing a shot. Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery joins us to walk through the scenario.
Iran’s Man-Made Water Collapse: Reservoirs are drying up, taps are running low, and experts are even whispering about the possibility of evacuating Tehran. Iran’s leadership is now facing a crisis of its own making—one that could shake the regime to its core. Shahin Gobadi of the National Council of Resistance of Iran is here to break it down.
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FMR. AMBASSADOR: Iran Is Undermining The Gaza Peace Process
FMR. AMBASSADOR: Iran Is Undermining The Gaza Peace Process
Length 8:31
Former U.K. Ambassador to Yemen Edmund Fitton-Brown joins Mike Baker to discuss how Iran is working to sabotage the Gaza peace process. They explore Tehran’s strategy to reforge its “Axis of Resistance,” the proxies it’s mobilizing, and the regime’s ultimate objectives in the region.
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Inside The U.S. Plan To Police Gaza & The Front Lines Of AI Warfare
Inside The U.S. Plan To Police Gaza & The Front Lines Of AI Warfare
Length 1:2:09
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
The United States is pushing a plan at the United Nations to deploy a new international security force in Gaza. Former U.K. Ambassador to Yemen Edmund Fitton-Brown joins us to assess whether such a mission could succeed.
Later, artificial intelligence is becoming the newest front in the battle for America’s future. Former CIA officer Adam Hardage explains how A.I. is reshaping influence, perception, and education—and what it will take to raise independent thinkers in the digital age.
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Cracks in the Kremlin: Putin Faces Dissent in His Ranks
Cracks in the Kremlin: Putin Faces Dissent in His Ranks
Length 7:25
Mike Baker speaks with veteran reporter Reuben Johnson about signs of rising dissent inside Russia’s military, growing frustration with Vladimir Putin’s leadership in Ukraine, and why the Russian president now fears the possibility of a coup from within his own ranks.