PDB Situation Report

THE TURNING POINT? Iran War Enters Most Dangerous Phase

THE TURNING POINT? Iran War Enters Most Dangerous Phase

Length 57:37

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• The war with Iran reaches the one-month mark, as U.S. and Israeli airstrikes continue and tensions center on the increasingly volatile Strait of Hormuz. We’re joined by Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation to break down where things stand and what could come next.
• After months of grinding stalemate, Ukraine seizes the momentum in the south, reclaiming more territory than Russia for the first time in years. George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War joins us to assess what’s driving the shift and whether it can be sustained.
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Inside Ukraine’s Counter-Drone Program — And What America Can Learn

Inside Ukraine’s Counter-Drone Program — And What America Can Learn

Length 9:44

Mike Baker speaks with retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery about his firsthand look at Ukraine’s impressive counter-drone program—and how the lessons learned on the battlefield could help the United States defend against Iranian drone attacks. Ukraine has developed innovative and cost-effective ways to detect and destroy incoming drones, including interceptor drones and electronic warfare systems that are now drawing interest from U.S. and allied militaries.

Has Science Rediscovered God? | Interview with Stephen C. Meyer

Has Science Rediscovered God? | Interview with Stephen C. Meyer

Length 29:44

Stephen C. Meyer dives into his influential book Return of the God Hypothesis, arguing that groundbreaking discoveries in cosmology, physics, and biology—such as the universe’s origin, fine-tuning for life, and the coded information in DNA—provide strong scientific evidence for a purposeful intelligent designer rather than purely materialistic explanations. Meyer challenges the notion that science and faith are inherently at odds, showing how modern evidence is actually reviving the God hypothesis as the most reasonable inference from the data. This discussion ties directly into the themes of the upcoming documentary The Story of Everything, offering viewers a clear, thought-provoking case for why science may be pointing back to a divine mind behind it all. Go to TheStoryOfEverything.Film to learn more.

Christian Apologist DISMANTLES Wokeness With Scripture

Christian Apologist DISMANTLES Wokeness With Scripture

Length 16:01

Christian apologist Neil Shenvi joins Mike Slater to expose the dangers of ‘wokeness’ and how its ideology—rooted in critical theory, identity politics, and social justice narratives—directly contradicts core biblical truths. Using Scripture as his foundation, Shenvi dismantles woke assumptions about sin, oppression, forgiveness, human identity, and redemption, showing why the gospel provides the only true path to justice and unity in Christ.

The Strait Of Hormuz Showdown: How The U.S. Can Secure The Gulf

The Strait Of Hormuz Showdown: How The U.S. Can Secure The Gulf

Length 58:08

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• First up — the war with Iran enters its second week as the air campaign continues and tensions rise around the increasingly volatile Strait of Hormuz. Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery joins the program to break down the military situation and explain why the narrow waterway has become one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the conflict.
• Later in the show — global energy markets are showing fresh signs of anxiety as the fighting with Iran threatens oil supplies and commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf. Daniel Turner, Executive Director of Power the Future, joins the program to discuss the growing energy crisis and what it could mean for prices, supply chains, and the global economy.
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Admiral Explains How America Can Secure The Strait Of Hormuz

Admiral Explains How America Can Secure The Strait Of Hormuz

Length 11:16

The Strait of Hormuz has become one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the war with Iran. In this clip from the PDB Situation Report, Mike Baker speaks with retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery about the battle now unfolding in the critical waterway—and what the United States would need to do to regain control and secure commercial shipping through one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints.

BOOTS ON THE GROUND? Is Trump Close To Sending U.S. Troops To Iran?

BOOTS ON THE GROUND? Is Trump Close To Sending U.S. Troops To Iran?

Length 9:10

Mike Baker speaks with Bill Roggio of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies about whether the Trump administration could ultimately send U.S. troops into Iran. With the air campaign expanding and ground operations being discussed in Washington, the question now is whether this conflict could escalate into something resembling Iraq.

Fighter Pilot Explains The Kuwaiti Friendly Fire Incident | With @MaxAfterburnerUSA

Fighter Pilot Explains The Kuwaiti Friendly Fire Incident | With @MaxAfterburnerUSA

Length 8:35

: Mike Baker speaks with former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Ryan Bodenheimer about the shocking friendly fire incident involving Kuwaiti forces, where a Kuwaiti jet reportedly shot down three American aircraft. Ryan breaks down how something like this could happen in the chaos of a modern air war.

Fighter Pilot Breaks Down The First Week Of The Iran Air War

Fighter Pilot Breaks Down The First Week Of The Iran Air War

Length 1:3:26

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• One week into the conflict with Iran, the coalition air campaign continues at full intensity as aircraft strike military targets across the country. Former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Ryan Bodenheimer joins us to explain how these operations are unfolding, what the targets reveal about the strategy, and what the early days of the air war tell us about where the campaign could go next.
• The war may soon expand beyond the skies. Reports suggest Kurdish forces could engage Iranian troops along the country’s western border, potentially opening a new front in the conflict. Bill Roggio from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break down the possibility of Kurdish involvement and what it could mean for Tehran’s already stretched military.
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