PDB Situation Report

Gordon Chang: Nvidia Needs To Be Investigated By The FBI

By The First

Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Length 8:54

Author Gordon Chang joins Mike Baker on The PDB Situation Report to examine reports that a suspected Chinese intelligence asset cultivated ties with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Chang explains why he believes Nvidia warrants an FBI investigation, raising questions about how restricted American AI chips are reaching China and whether technology companies are doing enough to prevent their diversion. Baker and Chang also discuss the challenges of counterintelligence investigations, weaknesses in export enforcement, and Beijing’s efforts to gain access to America’s most sensitive technology.

Is Xi Jinping Losing Control Of China??

By The First

Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Length 8:26

Author and China expert Gordon Chang joins Mike Baker on The PDB Situation Report to examine the growing political turmoil inside China’s Communist Party following its Fifth Plenum. As Xi Jinping expands his purge of senior officials and military commanders, questions are mounting about the stability of his leadership and the divisions emerging within China’s ruling elite. Chang discusses what the latest shakeups could reveal about Xi’s grip on power, the challenges confronting Beijing, and what China’s internal political struggles could mean for the United States.

Is the Saudi-Houthi War About to Become a Regional Conflict?

By The First

Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Length 1:0:05

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
• The war between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis threatens to draw more countries into the conflict as Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan become increasingly involved. Former British Ambassador to Yemen Edmund Fitton-Brown joins us to examine the growing regional crisis and what could come next.
• China’s Communist Party confirms the expulsion of 33 senior officials as President Xi Jinping’s sweeping political purge raises new questions about his grip on power. Author Gordon G. Chang joins us to discuss the turmoil inside China’s leadership.
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Why France Can’t Get Its Riots Under Control

By The First

Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Length 9:10

Simon Hankinson of the Heritage Foundation joins Mike Baker on The PDB Situation Report to examine the unrest sweeping France and the organizations behind the demonstrations. Hankinson explores the groups mobilizing protesters, the tensions driving the unrest, and the challenges facing French authorities as they attempt to restore order. With additional demonstrations planned, the discussion turns to whether France can contain the violence—or whether the country is heading toward another round of confrontation.

Why Iran Is Terrified Of A New Insurgency

By The First

Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Length 9:23

: Janatan Sayeh of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins Mike Baker on The PDB Situation Report to examine the growing armed insurgency challenging Iran’s ruling regime. Sayeh breaks down the militant groups operating inside Iran, the attacks targeting Iranian security forces, and the challenges Tehran faces as it attempts to contain armed resistance while confronting mounting pressure abroad. He explains why these insurgent movements could pose a serious threat to the regime’s internal security—and whether Iran’s leaders can prevent the violence from spreading.

The Armed Insurgency Challenging Iran’s Regime

By The First

Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Length 52:43

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report
• Iran faces a growing armed insurgency as militant groups intensify attacks against regime security forces. Janatan Sayeh of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to examine who’s behind the rebellion and whether it poses a serious threat to Tehran’s grip on power.
• France braces for another weekend of unrest as revelations expose a network of more than 100 organizations involved in coordinating and amplifying demonstrations. Simon Hankinson of The Heritage Foundation joins us to discuss the groups behind the protests and the challenges facing French authorities.
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China Can’t Conquer Taiwan—and Xi’s Generals Know It

By The First

Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Length 9:36

Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation joins Mike Baker on The PDB Situation Report to examine whether China can actually conquer Taiwan. Yates argues Beijing lacks the military capability to take and hold the island—and suggests Xi Jinping’s sweeping military purges reflect his generals’ unwillingness to promise victory. He explains how China tests Western resolve through escalating pressure, why threatening Taiwan is different from occupying it, and how Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong has undermined its promises of peaceful unification.

Ukraine Is Taking the Fight to Russia’s Critical Infrastructure

By The First

Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Length 57:29

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• First up—Russia and Ukraine continue trading strikes against critical infrastructure as new questions emerge about American support for Kyiv. John Hardie, deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Russia Program, joins us to discuss the latest developments and the direction of the war.
• Later in the show—China is increasing its military activity around Taiwan, raising concerns about Beijing’s intentions and the possibility of a confrontation. Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation joins us to examine China’s latest moves and what they could mean for Taiwan and the United States.
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11,283 Terrorism-Related Border Encounters – What’s Really Going On?

By The First

Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Length 8:01

: Art Arthur of the Center for Immigration Studies joins Mike Baker on The PDB Situation Report to examine a dramatic surge in terrorism-related encounters at the southern border. With more than 11,000 encounters recorded at southwest border ports of entry, Arthur explains why the numbers have skyrocketed—and why they don’t necessarily mean thousands of known terrorists are attempting to enter the country. He breaks down how tighter border security is forcing smugglers and cartel members toward official checkpoints, how new terrorist designations are changing enforcement, and how criminal networks previously exploited gaps in Border Patrol coverage.

Neil deGrasse Tyson On The Terrifying Problem With AI-Controlled Weapons

By The First

Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Length 9:51

Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Mike Baker on The PDB Situation Report to discuss the rapidly expanding role of artificial intelligence—and what happens when AI enters the battlefield. Tyson explains why the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Board pushed to keep humans involved in AI kill decisions, then warns that nations could face pressure to remove humans from the loop if adversaries do the same. He argues that without international guardrails, autonomous warfare could become an AI “free-for-all.”

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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Are We Ready for What AI Becomes Next?

By The First

Fri, Oct 2, 2026

Length 1:14:47

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• Artificial intelligence is advancing at a remarkable pace, raising major questions about where the technology is headed and whether society is prepared for what comes next. Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Mike Baker to discuss the future of AI.

• The final U.S. troops have now left Iraq, closing another chapter in America’s long military presence there. Bill Roggio of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins Mike to discuss what the withdrawal means for Iraq and the wider region.

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Iran’s Economy Is Starting to Fall Apart

By The First

Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Length 1:2:27

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• Washington tightens the economic pressure on Tehran with new sanctions aimed at grounding Iranian aircraft and cutting off key financial lifelines. Miad Maleki of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break down the latest measures.

• As sanctions squeeze Iran’s economy, we examine how severe the damage has become and whether mounting economic pressure could fuel new unrest inside the country. Alireza Jafarzadeh of the National Council of Resistance of Iran joins us with an inside look.

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