PDB Situation Report

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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MI6 Chief Warns: Iran Could Strike Inside Europe

MI6 Chief Warns: Iran Could Strike Inside Europe

Length 1:14:41

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

Western intelligence officials are warning that Iran could activate proxy networks across Europe if the United States moves forward with military strikes against Tehran. From sleeper cells to Hezbollah-linked operatives, the threat landscape could shift quickly beyond the Middle East. Former head of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove joins us to break down what Europe may be facing — and how serious this warning really is.

In a historic first, U.S. combat aircraft are now operating from Israeli soil as Washington prepares for the possibility of strikes on Iran. The deployment marks a dramatic expansion of military coordination between the two allies. Defense analyst Ryan McBeth joins us to assess what aircraft are in play, what missions they could be tasked with, and how Tehran may respond.

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SHOWDOWN? U.S. Deploys Largest Force Since Iraq

SHOWDOWN? U.S. Deploys Largest Force Since Iraq

Length 51:58

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

The stage appears set for a potential showdown with Iran, as the United States assembles its largest concentration of military power in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Former Naval Intelligence Commander Paul Chabot (sha-BOW) joins us to assess what this buildup signals — deterrence, preparation, or something more.

Washington ramps up pressure on Havana, even as reports surface of discreet outreach to figures tied to the Castro family. Former CIA analyst and author of Manufacturing Delusion, Buck Sexton, weighs in on what this dual-track strategy could mean for the future of Cuba policy.

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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.
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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.