PDB Situation Report

UNDER FIRE IN UKRAINE: Reporter Reco

UNDER FIRE IN UKRAINE: Reporter Reco

Length 5:06

Mike Baker speaks with veteran journalist Reuben Johnson of the National Security Journal, who recounts his terrifying experience in the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — when his vehicle came under fire from Russian troops and he was kidnapped and held for weeks. A firsthand account of survival and the brutal reality of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Putin’s War Economy Is Collapsing & Inside America’s War On Narco-Terrorists

Putin’s War Economy Is Collapsing & Inside America’s War On Narco-Terrorists

Length 55:31

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

The U.S. military expands its campaign against drug traffickers, launching a new series of strikes in the Pacific that killed fourteen suspected narco-terrorists and left one survivor. We’ll break down the operation—and what it reveals about Washington’s growing war on the cartels.
Later, Russia’s economy is feeling the sting as Western oil sanctions cut deeper into the Kremlin’s finances, threatening to drain Putin’s war chest. We’ll speak with Reuben Johnson from the National Security Journal for insight into how Moscow is scrambling to cope.
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Is Xi Jinping Losing Control? Inside China’s Military Purge

Is Xi Jinping Losing Control? Inside China’s Military Purge

Length 8:04

China’s military shake-up may be exposing deep cracks in Xi Jinping’s rule. Mike Baker speaks with Steve Yates of The Heritage Foundation about China’s sweeping purge of top generals and what it reveals about Xi Jinping’s grip on power. Is the Chinese leader facing cracks within his own ranks—or could he even be at risk of being deposed?

POWER STRUGGLE: Xi Jinping Purges China’s Military & The U.S. Expands Its War at Sea

POWER STRUGGLE: Xi Jinping Purges China’s Military & The U.S. Expands Its War at Sea

Length 52:19

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

China’s military is in turmoil. Xi Jinping’s latest purge has reportedly removed key generals from power, signaling deep fractures within the People’s Liberation Army. We’ll speak with Steve Yates to unpack what’s driving the chaos.
Later in the show—the U.S. expands its maritime crackdown, striking two more vessels in the Pacific Ocean allegedly linked to drug trafficking. But key questions remain about the evidence, the objectives, and who’s really calling the shots. Epoch Times Senior Investigative Reporter Joshua Phillip joins us with his analysis.
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Russia’s Economy Buckling Under Ukraine Drone Strikes & Taiwan Braces for What’s Next

Russia’s Economy Buckling Under Ukraine Drone Strikes & Taiwan Braces for What’s Next

Length 49:15

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

Ukraine’s drone war is hitting Russia where it hurts most—its wallet. Precision strikes on refineries have crippled Moscow’s fuel production and triggered a budget crisis. Correspondent for the Kyiv Post Jason Jay Smart joins us with his insight.
China’s military is stepping up operations around Taiwan, and officials on the island are warning it could be a prelude to something bigger. Former CIA analyst Buck Sexton just got back from Taiwan—he’ll join us to break down what he saw on the ground.
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The End of Maduro — What Happens If The Dictator Falls?

The End of Maduro — What Happens If The Dictator Falls?

Length 5:36

What happens if Nicolás Maduro is finally overthrown in Venezuela? Mike Baker speaks with Andrés Martínez-Fernández of The Heritage Foundation to break down what could come next—whether the opposition takes control, or if the country risks plunging into deeper chaos.

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Will The Gaza Ceasefire Last? & U.S.–Venezuela Relations Hit a Breaking Point

Will The Gaza Ceasefire Last? & U.S.–Venezuela Relations Hit a Breaking Point

Length 53:14

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

After two years of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire. But key details remain uncertain, and not everyone is convinced it’ll hold. Mike Baker speaks with Joe Truzman, research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracy’s Long War Journal, for insight into what could come next.
Later, the standoff between Washington and Caracas is escalating fast. The Trump administration has cut off all diplomatic efforts with the Maduro regime, signaling a sharp shift toward confrontation. Mike is joined by Andrés Martínez-Fernández of the Heritage Foundation to break down what this means for U.S.–Venezuela relations.
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Leaked Intel Reveals China’s Blueprint To Invade Taiwan & Moscow’s Quiet Rebellion

Leaked Intel Reveals China’s Blueprint To Invade Taiwan & Moscow’s Quiet Rebellion

Length 1:7:18

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

Classified U.S. intelligence reveals China’s strategy toward a Taiwan invasion, involving the quiet mobilization of hundreds of so-called “civilian” craft.

Senior Trump aides intensify efforts to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, with discussions underway about applying greater military pressure.

The proverbial ball is in Hamas’ court as leaders around the world voice support for Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

And in today’s Back of the Brief—a rare act of defiance in Moscow, where nearly a thousand people lined up outside Putin’s office in the largest opposition-linked action in over a year.

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