PDB Situation Report

Investigative Reporter Explains China’s Plan To Trigger World War III

Investigative Reporter Explains China’s Plan To Trigger World War III

Length 11:38

Is China preparing the battlefield before moving on Taiwan? Mike sits down with Joshua Philipp, senior investigative reporter for The Epoch Times, to examine claims that Beijing could trigger or exploit multiple regional conflicts to tie down U.S. forces — reshaping the global balance before any move on the island.

Why China Can’t Afford To Lose Iran

Why China Can’t Afford To Lose Iran

Length 1:2:40

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

First up — The United States continues ramping up pressure on Iran, but some analysts argue the real strategic target may be China. We speak with Joshua Philipp about how Tehran fits into Beijing’s broader geopolitical ambitions, and why moves in the Middle East could be part of a much larger contest with the Chinese Communist Party.

Later in the show — The Trump administration announces it is ending Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota after more than four thousand immigration arrests. Art Arthur of the Center for Immigration Studies joins us to break down what the operation accomplished, why it is winding down now, and what it means for immigration enforcement moving forward.

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The Sick Reality of China’s Organ Harvesting Program

The Sick Reality of China’s Organ Harvesting Program

Length 8:01

Mike Baker is joined by Jan Jekielek, senior editor at The Epoch Times, to discuss his forthcoming book, Killed to Order: China’s Organ Harvesting Industry and the True Nature of America’s Biggest Adversary. The conversation pulls back the curtain on allegations of state-directed organ harvesting in China, how the system operates, who the victims are believed to be, and what this practice reveals about the moral foundations of the Chinese Communist Party. It’s a disturbing look at an industry critics say could only exist under an authoritarian regime.
Thumb: Mike and Jan Jekielek. Stark hospital imagery — surgical light, operating table, gloved hand with a scalpel. Faded Chinese flag texture

Could Iranian Drone Swarms Sink a US Aircraft Carrier? A Navy Admiral Explains

Could Iranian Drone Swarms Sink a US Aircraft Carrier? A Navy Admiral Explains

Length 9:16

Mike Baker sits down with retired Rear Admiral Mike Studeman to break down the growing threat posed by Iranian drones operating near US naval forces. With a US carrier strike group positioned on Iran’s doorstep, they walk through Tehran’s drone capabilities, the limits of swarm attacks, and the layered defenses protecting ships like the USS Abraham Lincoln. Could Iran realistically overwhelm a US aircraft carrier, or is the threat being overstated?
Thumb: Mike and Admiral Studeman. A swarm of Iranian Shaheed drones. The USS Abraham Lincoln.

U.S. Navy Admiral Explains the Iranian Drone Shootdown

U.S. Navy Admiral Explains the Iranian Drone Shootdown

Length 1:4:16

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

First up—the United States downs an Iranian drone in international waters, marking the first direct kinetic encounter in what could be a new and far more dangerous phase with Tehran. Retired Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, former commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence, joins us to break down what happened and why this moment matters.

Later in the show—China’s military faces fresh upheaval as Xi Jinping expands his purge of senior officers, tightening his grip amid growing unease inside the People’s Liberation Army. Jan Jekielek, senior editor of The Epoch Times, stops by to explain what’s driving the purge and what it reveals about power struggles at the top in Beijing.

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The Shocking Fact That Exposes How Weak Putin’s Army Really Is

The Shocking Fact That Exposes How Weak Putin’s Army Really Is

Length 8:04

Mike Baker speaks with Seth Jones of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about a startling historical comparison that puts Russia’s war in Ukraine into sharp perspective. Jones notes that at the same point in time during World War Two, the Soviet Union had already reached Berlin—highlighting just how limited Russia’s battlefield gains have been today, and how much weaker Vladimir Putin’s modern military appears by comparison.

Why Beijing Fears the Fall of Iran’s Regime

Why Beijing Fears the Fall of Iran’s Regime

Length 8:16

Mike Baker speaks with Richard Goldberg of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies about why the Iranian regime is so critical to China’s ambitions in the Middle East. They break down how a collapse in Tehran would disrupt Beijing’s energy security, regional influence, and long-term strategic positioning—and why China has a strong incentive to see the current regime survive.

American Firepower Gathers at Iran’s Doorstep & The Cost of Putin’s War

American Firepower Gathers at Iran’s Doorstep & The Cost of Putin’s War

Length 54:38

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

American military power is gathering at Iran’s doorstep, as U.S. warships and air assets move into position across the Middle East. Mike is joined by Richard Goldberg of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to break down what Washington may be preparing for—and what signals this deployment is sending to Tehran.

Later, we examine a sobering new study detailing the human cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Seth Jones, one of the study’s authors, joins us with insights on battlefield losses and what they mean going forward.

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Red State Republicans Fall For Democrat Anti-ICE Amnesty Trap

Red State Republicans Fall For Democrat Anti-ICE Amnesty Trap

Length 45:11

Democrats are conducting a mass propaganda campaign against ICE and mass deportations. It may not be working on you, but it is working on weak Republicans. Jesse Kelly discusses this with Mike Cernovich. Plus, Dustin Grage joins the show with an update on Somali fraud and immigration crackdowns in Minnesota.

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Can The Venezuela Model Work In Cuba?

Can The Venezuela Model Work In Cuba?

Length 10:03

Mike Baker is joined by Daniel Di Martino of the Manhattan Institute to examine new reporting that the White House may apply the “Venezuela model” to Cuba. The discussion looks at how pressure campaigns helped destabilize the Nicolás Maduro regime, whether similar tactics could reshape the political order in Havana, and why Cuba’s unique power structure could complicate Washington’s strategy.

Political Upheaval In Beijing Threatens Xi’s Grip On Power

Political Upheaval In Beijing Threatens Xi’s Grip On Power

Length 9:13

Mike Baker is joined by author Gordon Chang to break down growing political turmoil inside China, as Xi Jinping intensifies his crackdown on internal rivals. From purges within the Communist Party to signs of unrest inside China’s military leadership, the conversation examines whether the current upheaval poses a real threat to Xi’s grip on power—and what it could mean for Beijing’s stability going forward.