Is Trump Itching For A Fight With The Cartels?
Is Trump Itching For A Fight With The Cartels?
By The FirstLength 10:38
Mike Baker speaks with Todd Bensman from the Center for Immigration Studies about the growing militarization of efforts against Mexico’s drug cartels. With increased pressure on the cartels, is President Trump gearing up for a direct confrontation? We break down the strategy, the risks, and what it could mean for U.S.-Mexico relations.
Riots and Hijackings: Why Deportees Are Being Handcuffed
Riots and Hijackings: Why Deportees Are Being Handcuffed
Length 5:49
Mike Baker speaks with Todd Bensman from the Center for Immigration Studies about the controversy surrounding migrant deportees being handcuffed as they’re expelled from the country. What led to this policy? We break down the violent riots and hijackings that forced officials to take a tougher stance—plus, what it all means for border security going forward.
Is A Shooting War Coming In Mexico? & Peace Talks Over Ukraine Begin
Is A Shooting War Coming In Mexico? & Peace Talks Over Ukraine Begin
Length 1:0:08
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
Mexico is ramping up its fight against drug cartels, deploying thousands of troops into cartel strongholds. Is the country on the verge of an all-out shooting war with these powerful criminal organizations? Senior National Security Fellow for the Center for Immigration Studies Todd Bensman joins us to break it down.
U.S. and Russian delegations met in Saudi Arabia this week to discuss potential pathways to ending the war in Ukraine. What came out of the talks, and is a diplomatic breakthrough possible? Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation shares his insights.
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Tracking the Cartels: US Spy Planes in Action
Tracking the Cartels: US Spy Planes in Action
Length 4:42
Mike Baker speaks with Charles Marino, former DHS Senior Advisor, about recent US spy plane operations over the border and into Mexico—likely monitoring drug cartel activity. What intelligence is being gathered? How does this surveillance fit into broader US efforts against cartel operations? And what are the risks of these missions? Marino breaks it all down, providing expert insight into this high-stakes intelligence effort.
US Special Ops vs. Drug Cartels: Former DHS Advisor Weighs In
US Special Ops vs. Drug Cartels: Former DHS Advisor Weighs In
Length 6:24
Mike Baker sits down with Charles Marino, a former Senior Advisor for the Department of Homeland Security, to explore what a US special operation against drug cartels could look like. With increasing violence and the flood of illegal drugs across the border, some have suggested using military force to dismantle these powerful criminal organizations. Marino shares his expert insights on how such an operation would be structured and whether it’s a realistic option for the United States.
Trump’s Crackdown Triggers Cartel Retaliation & Global Tariff Fight
Trump’s Crackdown Triggers Cartel Retaliation & Global Tariff Fight
Length 54:34
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
Mexican drug cartels are reportedly planning to target U.S. law enforcement as the Trump administration escalates its border crackdown. Former DHS Senior Advisor Chuck Marino joins us to assess the threat.
The White House is rolling out reciprocal tariffs against key global trading partners, marking a significant shift in U.S. trade policy. What’s President Trump’s strategy, and how will it impact the economy? Kenneth Rapoza from the Coalition for a Prosperous America joins us to break it down.
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Why MLK’s Family Opposes The Release Of Assassination Files
Why MLK’s Family Opposes The Release Of Assassination Files
Length 7:23
Mike Baker speaks with bestselling author and investigative journalist Gerald Posner about the ongoing controversy surrounding the assassination files of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Despite widespread calls for transparency, members of King’s family have opposed the release of certain documents. Why? Posner, author of Killing the Dream: James Earl Ray and the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., unpacks the concerns, the lingering mysteries, and what these files might reveal.
Why Would Jack Ruby Kille Lee Harvey Oswald?
Why Would Jack Ruby Kille Lee Harvey Oswald?
Length 3:52
Mike Baker speaks with bestselling author and investigative journalist Gerald Posner about one of the most puzzling moments in American history—Jack Ruby’s decision to kill Lee Harvey Oswald. Was it an act of patriotic vengeance, a desperate move to silence Oswald, or something more sinister? Posner, author of Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK, unpacks the motivations and theories behind Ruby’s actions.
Did the Soviets or Cubans Play a Role in JFK’s Assassination?
Did the Soviets or Cubans Play a Role in JFK’s Assassination?
Length 3:39
Mike Baker sits down with bestselling author and investigative journalist Gerald Posner to discuss the lingering questions surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Posner, author of Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK, breaks down the evidence and theories regarding potential involvement by the Soviets and Cubans. Did foreign intelligence have a hand in one of the most shocking moments in American history? Or was Oswald acting alone?
Soros-Backed Station Exposes ICE Agents & Alaska Plane Vanishes
Soros-Backed Station Exposes ICE Agents & Alaska Plane Vanishes
Length 58:12
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
Sabotage against immigration enforcement? A Soros-backed radio station broadcast ICE agents’ locations live on air, and a major immigration raid was reportedly undermined by an intelligence leak.
A commercial passenger plane goes missing over the Bering Sea—marking the third aviation disaster in just two weeks.
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Is Iran Setting A Trap For President Trump?
Is Iran Setting A Trap For President Trump?
Length 6:47
In this highlight from The PDB Situation Report, host Mike Baker speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu about Iran’s recent warning to its proxies across the Middle East: don’t provoke President Donald Trump—lay low. But is this a sign of caution, or could it be a strategic trap? Taleblu breaks down what Iran’s message really means and how it could shape U.S. policy and regional tensions.
What Everyone Is Getting Wrong About Trump’s ‘Iron Dome’ Order
What Everyone Is Getting Wrong About Trump’s ‘Iron Dome’ Order
Length 7:43
In this highlight from The PDB Situation Report, host Mike Baker speaks with Brandon Weichert, National Security Editor at The National Interest, about President Donald Trump’s Executive Order calling for the development of what’s being described as “America’s Iron Dome.” But is it really about missile defense—or something much bigger?