The Armed Insurgency Challenging Iran’s Regime

Ukraine Is Taking the Fight to Russia’s Critical Infrastructure

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• First up—Russia and Ukraine continue trading strikes against critical infrastructure as new questions emerge about American support for Kyiv. John Hardie, deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Russia Program, joins us to discuss the latest developments and the direction of the war.
• Later in the show—China is increasing its military activity around Taiwan, raising concerns about Beijing’s intentions and the possibility of a confrontation. Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation joins us to examine China’s latest moves and what they could mean for Taiwan and the United States.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Are We Ready for What AI Becomes Next?

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• Artificial intelligence is advancing at a remarkable pace, raising major questions about where the technology is headed and whether society is prepared for what comes next. Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Mike Baker to discuss the future of AI.

• The final U.S. troops have now left Iraq, closing another chapter in America’s long military presence there. Bill Roggio of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins Mike to discuss what the withdrawal means for Iraq and the wider region.

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Iran’s Economy Is Starting to Fall Apart

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• Washington tightens the economic pressure on Tehran with new sanctions aimed at grounding Iranian aircraft and cutting off key financial lifelines. Miad Maleki of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break down the latest measures.

• As sanctions squeeze Iran’s economy, we examine how severe the damage has become and whether mounting economic pressure could fuel new unrest inside the country. Alireza Jafarzadeh of the National Council of Resistance of Iran joins us with an inside look.

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Iran’s Targeting of U.S. Forces May Be Getting More Dangerous & Putin’s Wartime Election

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• New reports suggest Russian and Chinese companies may be helping Iran improve its ability to target American forces across the Middle East. Open Source Intelligence Analyst Ryan McBeth joins us to break down what the reporting shows and what it could mean for U.S. troops in the region.

• Russia heads into parliamentary elections this weekend as the war continues to strain the country, but voters will see virtually no meaningful opposition to Vladimir Putin’s ruling party. Konstantin Samoilov of Inside Russia joins us with a look at the political climate inside the country.

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The Iran Conflict Just Entered a More Dangerous Phase

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• The Iran conflict enters a new phase of escalation, and Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to explain what the latest developments mean and where the fight could go next.
• On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we examine reports that the Pentagon is considering a smaller U.S. military footprint in the Middle East once the war with Iran ends, with Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation joining us to discuss the potential implications.
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Tanker Attacks Deepen the Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• Attacks on oil tankers and dwindling traffic through the Strait of Hormuz are pushing crude prices toward $100 a barrel. Daniel Turner, Executive Director of Power The Future, joins us to discuss what comes next for global energy markets.
• The United States and China are racing to build increasingly powerful artificial intelligence, raising new questions about whether Washington should pursue limits on the technology. Brendan Steinhauser joins us to make the case for negotiating an AI agreement with Beijing.
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