Why is China Kidnapping American Citizens?
Why is China Kidnapping American Citizens?
By The FirstLength 6:12
Mike Baker speaks with Steve Yates about China’s alarming use of so-called “exit bans”—preventing U.S. citizens from leaving the country. Why is Beijing targeting Americans? And what does this say about the future of U.S.-China relations? Yates breaks down the strategy, the risks, and the growing threat of hostage diplomacy.
China Kidnaps American Citizens & Slaughter in Syria
China Kidnaps American Citizens & Slaughter in Syria
Length 55:53
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
China imposes exit bans on a U.S. Commerce Department official and a Wells Fargo banker, a provocative escalation in its standoff with Washington. Stephen Yates from the Heritage Foundation joins us to explain what Beijing’s move signals—and what the U.S. response could be.
Shocking reports out of Syria as government forces under interim president Al-Jolani are accused of massacring over 1,100 Druze civilians. Israeli-Druze journalist and former Knesset member Gadeer Mreeh shares her perspective on the targeted violence—and why Israel chose to intervene.
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Is Israel Hitting the Wall in Gaza?
Is Israel Hitting the Wall in Gaza?
Length 6:13
Mike Baker sits down with former National Security Advisor to Vice President Dick Cheney, John Hannah, to assess whether Israel has reached a point of diminishing returns in Gaza. Has the military campaign achieved its goals—or are the costs starting to outweigh the gains?
Why Putin Still Thinks He’s Winning in Ukraine
Why Putin Still Thinks He’s Winning in Ukraine
Length 7:02
Mike Baker is joined by Fred Kagan of the American Enterprise Institute to unpack why Vladimir Putin still believes he has the upper hand in Ukraine—even as Russian forces suffer massive casualties and battlefield setbacks. Is it strategy, delusion, or something else?
Israel Signals Ceasefire Deal & Trump Arms Ukraine via NATO
Israel Signals Ceasefire Deal & Trump Arms Ukraine via NATO
Length 57:44
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
Senior Israeli officials claim a Gaza ceasefire deal is within reach, but past negotiations have collapsed at the last minute. Is this breakthrough the real thing—or just more smoke and mirrors? We’re joined by John Hannah, former National Security Advisor to Vice President Dick Cheney, to assess how close we actually are to a truce in Gaza.
President Trump approves a new round of missile shipments for Ukraine—but through NATO allies, not directly from the U.S. The move comes with a warning: Russia has 50 days to change course, or face a new wave of sanctions. Fred Kagan of the American Enterprise Institute joins us to analyze the strategy, the weapons involved, and whether it’s enough to shift the battlefield in Ukraine’s favor.
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How NGOs Profit From Gaza’s Misery
How NGOs Profit From Gaza’s Misery
Length 8:49
Mike Baker speaks with author Seth Frantzman to expose how a network of international NGOs—many of which criticize Israeli and U.S. aid efforts—are quietly profiting from the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Frantzman details the financial incentives, political agendas, and media narratives that keep these organizations thriving while ordinary Palestinians suffer.
Has Xi Jinping Lost Power In China?
Has Xi Jinping Lost Power In China?
Length 8:19
Is China’s leader still calling the shots? Mike Baker sits down with Gordon Chang, author of Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America, to break down the swirling rumors that Xi Jinping has lost control of the Chinese military—and possibly more. They explore what Xi’s unusual absences and recent internal shakeups could mean for the future of the Chinese Communist Party.
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Can Israel Finish Off Hamas? & Chinese Spy Ring On American Soil
Can Israel Finish Off Hamas? & Chinese Spy Ring On American Soil
Length 56:23
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
Israel shifts its focus back to Gaza after declaring victory over Iran, intensifying efforts to eliminate remaining Hamas leadership. Nearly two years into the war, questions remain: is Israel actually closer to eradicating Hamas? Author Seth Frantzman joins us to assess.
U.S. authorities uncover a Chinese spy ring on American soil. Two nationals are charged with targeting U.S. Navy personnel on behalf of Beijing’s Ministry of State Security. Gordon Chang joins us to explain how this fits into China’s broader espionage campaign against the United States.
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What China’s Silence During The Iran-Israel War Says
What China’s Silence During The Iran-Israel War Says
Length 8:06
Mike Baker is joined by Stephen Yates of the Heritage Foundation to unpack China’s silence during the recent Iran-Israel war—including the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. Why didn’t Beijing speak up? Was it strategic restraint—or something more revealing? Yates breaks down what China’s muted response says about its ambitions in the Middle East, its relationship with Iran, and its rivalry with the United States.
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Ex Mossad Chief Explains How Israel Could Take Down The Iranian Regime
Ex Mossad Chief Explains How Israel Could Take Down The Iranian Regime
Length 6:07
Mike Baker sits down with Oded Ailam, former Deputy Head of Global Operations for Israel’s Mossad, for a rare insider perspective on the Iranian regime. With over two decades of experience in Israeli intelligence, Ailam explains how Israel could bring down the Islamic Republic—from covert operations to political destabilization—and how long such a campaign might take. A look into real-world spycraft and strategy.
How Israeli Intelligence Crushed Iran & Trump’s Global Power Test
How Israeli Intelligence Crushed Iran & Trump’s Global Power Test
Length 53:39
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
The war between Israel and Iran is over—but behind the scenes, it was Israel’s intelligence services that helped deliver the decisive edge. Former Mossad official Oded Ailam joins us to explain how Israeli espionage shaped the outcome.
While the weapons of war grabbed headlines, the end of the conflict came through diplomacy, pressure, and negotiation. Stephen Yates from The Heritage Foundation breaks down how the Trump administration ended the war—and what that reveals about America’s global power today.
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Why Calling For The Shah’s Return Is A GIFT To The Mullahs
Why Calling For The Shah’s Return Is A GIFT To The Mullahs
Length 5:02
Former U.S. Senator Robert Torricelli joins Mike Baker to discuss Iran’s opposition forces—and why calls to restore the Shah’s monarchy only help the Islamic regime. Torricelli explains what real regime change would require—and who might be capable of leading it.