PDB Situation Report

Does Iran Have ICBMs? Here’s What The Intelligence Community Is Getting Wrongrong

Does Iran Have ICBMs? Here’s What The Intelligence Community Is Getting Wrongrong

Length 8:20

Mike Baker speaks with author Gordon Chang about Iran’s missile arsenal, the threat it actually posed in the lead-up to the war, and where U.S. intelligence may have gotten it wrong Did they possess intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking the United States? What’s real, what’s exaggerated, and how did those assumptions shape the path to war?

Iran’s Next Uprising? When Will Iranians Return To The Streets?

Iran’s Next Uprising? When Will Iranians Return To The Streets?

Length 11:01

Mike Baker speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies about the massive January protests that shook Iran—some of the largest since the 1979 revolution—and whether those demonstrations could return once the war ends. After millions took to the streets earlier this year and faced a brutal crackdown, the question now is whether the regime’s pressure has crushed dissent—or simply delayed the next uprising.

Iran War at a Crossroads & Japan Goes Long-Range

Iran War at a Crossroads & Japan Goes Long-Range

Length 50:34

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• First up—after a month of fighting, the war with Iran may be entering its most decisive stretch, with the endgame still very much in question. Behnam Ben Taleblu from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break it all down.
• Later in the show—Japan takes a major step away from its postwar defense posture, deploying long-range missiles that can reach the Chinese mainland. Gordon Chang stops by for more on that.
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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.