Former CIA Chief in Venezuela Explains Why Russia and China Are Terrified
Former CIA Chief in Venezuela Explains Why Russia and China Are Terrified
By The FirstLength 8:46
Mike Baker speaks with Rick de la Torre, former Central Intelligence Agency Chief of Station in Caracas, about why Russia, China, and Iran have so much at stake in Venezuela’s future. De la Torre explains how a post-Maduro shift toward reform threatens years of influence built by U.S. adversaries—and why they may quietly work to undermine any real transition in Caracas.
Former CIA Caracas Chief Explains What’s Next For Venezuela & Iran’s Regime On The Brink
Former CIA Caracas Chief Explains What’s Next For Venezuela & Iran’s Regime On The Brink
Length 55:19
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
First up—less than a week after a United States special operations mission removed Nicolás Maduro from power, new details are emerging about how the operation unfolded and what comes next for Venezuela. We’re joined by Rick de la Torre, retired Central Intelligence Agency operations officer and former Station Chief in Caracas, with insight into both the mission itself and Washington’s long game in the region.
Later in the show—nationwide demonstrations in Iran continue to escalate, shifting from economic grievances to open defiance of the regime’s legitimacy. Behnam Ben Taleblu from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break down what this moment means for Tehran, how the regime may respond, and where the protests could be headed next.
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Iranian Political Prisoner Describes Torture by the Islamic Regimelamic_Regime
Iranian Political Prisoner Describes Torture by the Islamic Regimelamic_Regime
Length 9:07
Shirin Nariman, a human rights advocate and former political prisoner in Iran, joins Mike Baker on The PDB Situation Report to recount her experience inside Iran’s prison system, including the torture she endured at the hands of the regime. She also offers firsthand insight into the growing unrest and deadly protests now spreading across cities throughout Iran.
Iran’s Streets Erupt as Protests Turn Deadly
Iran’s Streets Erupt as Protests Turn Deadly
Length 58:52
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
Anger spills into the streets of Tehran as nationwide protests turn deadly, transforming economic despair into open defiance of Iran’s clerical regime. Shirin Nariman, a human rights advocate and former political prisoner in Iran, joins us to share her personal story and provide insight into the situation on the ground.
Israel closes out a turbulent 2025, marked by war in Gaza and open conflict with Iran, with major questions looming about what comes next. We’re joined by Edmund Fitton-Brown for a look ahead at the challenges Israel faces in the year to come.
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Inside Xi Jinping’s Bizarre War on Golf
Inside Xi Jinping’s Bizarre War on Golf
Length 1:2:08
In this special edition of the PDB Afternoon Bulletin–We take a step back from the daily headlines to explore one of the strangest political fault lines in modern China: Xi Jinping’s war on the game of golf. We explain how golf became associated with corruption, elite privilege, and unwanted Western influence inside the Chinese Communist Party—and why Party officials learned to treat it as politically radioactive. We trace the story from Mao Zedong’s condemnation of the sport, through China’s underground golf boom, to Xi’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign that turned golf clubs into targets.
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Ex-FBI Operative Analyzes the “Turtle Island” New Year’s Eve Bomb Plot
Ex-FBI Operative Analyzes the “Turtle Island” New Year’s Eve Bomb Plot
Length 8:46
Mike Baker sits down with retired FBI operative Eric O’Neill to break down a newly foiled domestic terror plot tied to the so-called “Turtle Island Liberation Front.” Federal authorities say the group planned to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve in Southern California—but who are they, what do they believe, and how serious was the threat? O’Neill walks through the group’s ideology, how far-left extremist movements organize and radicalize, and what warning signs investigators look for before plots like this turn deadly.
The Terror Plot Meant to Strike Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve
The Terror Plot Meant to Strike Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve
Length 57:09
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
Federal authorities stop a coordinated New Year’s Eve terror plot, arresting multiple suspects accused of planning bombing attacks in and around Los Angeles. Former FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence operative Eric O’Neill joins us to break down how the plot was disrupted and what it reveals about the threat landscape.
The Gaza ceasefire holds for now, even as Israel targets senior Hamas leadership. Ben Cohen from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to explain what comes next and how long the fragile pause may last.
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Inside Japan’s Biggest Military Shift Since World War Two & Iran’s Student Uprising
Inside Japan’s Biggest Military Shift Since World War Two & Iran’s Student Uprising
Length 54:36
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• Japan’s largest military buildup since World War Two is now underway. New reporting reveals a sweeping expansion of missile sites, radar systems, and a major United States–Japan F-35 base across strategic islands near Taiwan. Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery joins us to break down what’s happening and why it matters.
• Iran’s students are stepping into a dangerous spotlight as unrest builds across the country. Iranian-American scholar and human rights advocate Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad joins us with insight into what this moment means for Iran’s future—and the risks these young protesters are facing.
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Reporter Who Broke the Minnesota Fraud Scandal Explains the Billion-Dollar Scheme
Reporter Who Broke the Minnesota Fraud Scandal Explains the Billion-Dollar Scheme
Length 8:05
Explains the Billion-Dollar Scheme
Ryan Thorpe, the investigative reporter at the Manhattan Institute who broke the Minnesota fraud scandal, joins Mike Baker to explain how billions of taxpayer dollars were siphoned off through welfare programs — and how some of those stolen funds ultimately funneled into the hands of Somali terrorists. Thorpe details what investigators uncovered, how the scheme operated, and why the scandal is still growing.
EXPOSED: China’s Secret Plan to Start World War Three
EXPOSED: China’s Secret Plan to Start World War Three
Length 8:50
Joshua Philipp, Senior Investigative Reporter for The Epoch Times, joins Mike Baker to break down a stunning allegation: that China attempted to trigger World War Three by leveraging South American nations — including Venezuela — as proxy actors. How far did Beijing’s influence operations go, and how close did the world come to a catastrophic escalation?
What Maduro Asked For Before Leaving Power & The Welfare Scandal Rocking Minnesota
What Maduro Asked For Before Leaving Power & The Welfare Scandal Rocking Minnesota
Length 54:18
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
Maduro’s possible terms for stepping aside are coming into focus. We’ll walk through what he reportedly wants in exchange for leaving power — from personal protections to international exile options — and hear analysis from Joshua Philipp, Senior Investigative Reporter for The Epoch Times.
Minnesota’s massive welfare-fraud investigation continues to widen. New reporting reveals overseas financial networks under scrutiny, and growing concerns that some stolen taxpayer funds may be making their way into the hands of terrorists. We’ll talk with Ryan Thorpe from City Journal, one of the investigative reporters who helped break this story.
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Who Are The Muslim Brotherhood?
Who Are The Muslim Brotherhood?
Length 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.