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

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

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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Politics By Faith: The Weaponization Of Empathy

Politics By Faith: The Weaponization Of Empathy

In this episode of Politics by Faith, we explore the concept of weaponized empathy—how emotional appeals to compassion are increasingly exploited in political discourse to manipulate well-meaning believers and advance agendas that may contradict biblical principles. From selective outrage over suffering that serves ideological goals to guilt-driven calls for policies framed as “Christian love,” this tactic preys on the faithful’s God-given capacity for mercy, turning it into a tool for control rather than genuine charity. Join us as we examine scriptural discernment, real-world examples from culture and politics, and practical ways Christians can respond with wisdom, truth, and balanced compassion without falling into emotional manipulation.

The Jesse Kelly Show – Is Trump Backing Down?

The Jesse Kelly Show – Is Trump Backing Down?

Did Trump back off on the immigration issue on NBC? Accidentally invited as the guest of honor. They get irrationally angry because you’re asking questions outside their programming. What is a Chinese police station? Republicans pushing for a country full of illegals. Animal fights are back. What are color revolutions. We can’t allow hostile city-states …

Trump DOJ Takes Down MAJOR Threats To U.S. National Security

Trump DOJ Takes Down MAJOR Threats To U.S. National Security

The Department of Justice is making a variety of important moves. Jesse Kelly welcomes AAG Harmeet Dhillon on for an update. This comes as the FBI just made a shocking discovery related to the CCP in Las Vegas. Jerry Dunleavy has the details. All that comes after Jesse breaks down what’s going on in the mass deportation efforts. Plus, Andrew Kolvet from Turning Point USA gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Super Bowl All-American Halftime Show.

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