PDB Situation Report

: EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT: Inside the DC Security Breach & Russia’s Economic Strain

: EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT: Inside the DC Security Breach & Russia’s Economic Strain

Length 1:13:06

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• A stunning security breach at one of Washington’s most high-profile events is now under intense scrutiny, raising serious questions about how a gunman got so close to key political figures. We get firsthand insight from Steve Yates, who attended the dinner last weekend.
• Russia’s economy is showing signs of strain, and now even voices close to the Kremlin are beginning to sound the alarm. We break it down with Reuben Johnson, Director of the Asia Research Centre at the Casimir Pulaski Foundation.
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Iran Talks Collapse—What Happens Next?

Iran Talks Collapse—What Happens Next?

Length 1:5:40

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• First up—a rocky week in the Iran conflict, with failed negotiations, rising aggression in the Strait of Hormuz, and a fragile ceasefire still holding—for now. Former White House National Security Council official Richard Goldberg joins us to break down what’s happening behind the scenes.
• Later in the show—a new warning that the U.S. is burning through critical munitions faster than they can be replaced, raising serious questions about military readiness if another conflict erupts. Open Source Intelligence Analyst Ryan McBeth joins us for more.
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Could Russia’s Security Services Be Preparing To Overthrow Putin? | With @INSIDERUSSIA

Could Russia’s Security Services Be Preparing To Overthrow Putin? | With @INSIDERUSSIA

Length 8:04

Mike Baker speaks with Konstantin Samoilov about the growing power of Russia’s internal security apparatus—and the potential threat it could pose to Vladimir Putin himself. As the Federal Security Service expands its influence under Putin’s rule, could it eventually turn on the very system it was built to protect?
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Thumbnail: Left Side: Mike Baker. Right Side: Konstantin Samoilov (our guest). Center: Putin, slightly larger than both. Over Putin’s shoulder, a shadowy, faceless figure emerging from the darkness.

U.S. Expands Blockade Of Iran & Russia Feeling the Strain

U.S. Expands Blockade Of Iran & Russia Feeling the Strain

Length 1:5:10

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• U.S. escalates its pressure campaign on Iran, expanding a global blockade targeting the regime’s economic lifeline. Ambassador Robert Joseph joins us to explain whether this strategy could force Tehran back to the negotiating table—or risk further escalation.
• Inside Russia, new signs of strain are emerging after years of sanctions and war, from a slowing economy to growing frustration over government crackdowns. Konstantin Samoilov, Russian expat and host of the InsideRussia YouTube channel, breaks down what’s really happening on the ground.
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Does Iran Have ICBMs? Here’s What The Intelligence Community Is Getting Wrongrong

Does Iran Have ICBMs? Here’s What The Intelligence Community Is Getting Wrongrong

Length 8:20

Mike Baker speaks with author Gordon Chang about Iran’s missile arsenal, the threat it actually posed in the lead-up to the war, and where U.S. intelligence may have gotten it wrong Did they possess intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking the United States? What’s real, what’s exaggerated, and how did those assumptions shape the path to war?

Iran’s Next Uprising? When Will Iranians Return To The Streets?

Iran’s Next Uprising? When Will Iranians Return To The Streets?

Length 11:01

Mike Baker speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies about the massive January protests that shook Iran—some of the largest since the 1979 revolution—and whether those demonstrations could return once the war ends. After millions took to the streets earlier this year and faced a brutal crackdown, the question now is whether the regime’s pressure has crushed dissent—or simply delayed the next uprising.

Iran War at a Crossroads & Japan Goes Long-Range

Iran War at a Crossroads & Japan Goes Long-Range

Length 50:34

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• First up—after a month of fighting, the war with Iran may be entering its most decisive stretch, with the endgame still very much in question. Behnam Ben Taleblu from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break it all down.
• Later in the show—Japan takes a major step away from its postwar defense posture, deploying long-range missiles that can reach the Chinese mainland. Gordon Chang stops by for more on that.
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