Can Europe Alone Save Ukraine?
Can Europe Alone Save Ukraine?
By The FirstLength 6:41
Mike Baker sits down with George Barros from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies to explore a tough question: If the U.S. pulls back, can Europe carry the weight of defending Ukraine against Russia? Barros explains the risks, the realities, and what Ukraine’s future could look like without American support.
How the U.S. Tariff War Could Collapse the Chinese Regime
How the U.S. Tariff War Could Collapse the Chinese Regime
Length 5:01
Gordon Chang joins Mike Baker to break down the escalating tariff war between the United States and China—and what it could mean for the future of the Chinese Communist Party. Could economic pressure from Washington actually threaten the CCP’s grip on power? Chang lays out the stakes
Can China Survive A Tariff War? & Russia Launches Spring Offensive
Can China Survive A Tariff War? & Russia Launches Spring Offensive
Length 49:51
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
President Trump pulls back on tariffs—except when it comes to China. Gordon Chang joins us to explain what this economic clash means for the global economy—and why it could hurt China more than the United States.
On the battlefield, both Russia and Ukraine have launched fresh offensives, with fighting intensifying on multiple fronts. George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War breaks down what’s driving the new surge in combat—and what could come next.
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The Hidden Trade Barriers Hurting America
The Hidden Trade Barriers Hurting America
Length 8:52
Why does the U.S. run such a massive trade deficit with key partners? Mike Baker sits down with Kenneth Rapoza to expose how non-tariff trade barriers—like regulatory roadblocks and backdoor protectionism—are quietly stacking the deck against American exporters.
Trump’s Tariff Strategy Explained
Trump’s Tariff Strategy Explained
Length 13:57
Mike Baker breaks down Donald Trump’s tariff strategy with Kenneth Rapoza from the Coalition for a Prosperous America. What’s the goal behind these proposed tariffs? Could they jumpstart American industry—or backfire with higher prices? The conversation cuts through the noise to get to the real economic and geopolitical implications.
Trump Purges National Security Ranks & Russia Rebukes U.S. Threats
Trump Purges National Security Ranks & Russia Rebukes U.S. Threats
Length 1:1:48
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
President Trump continues his shake-up of the national security establishment, removing the head of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command.
The Kremlin delivers a stark warning to President Trump: any U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities will have “catastrophic consequences.”
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Signal Gate Fallout & Iran’s Hidden Hand in Yemen
Signal Gate Fallout & Iran’s Hidden Hand in Yemen
Length 56:23
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
• We begin with the fallout from “Signal Gate,” the serious communications blunder that exposed sensitive U.S. military chatter during early strikes against the Houthis. Retired Army Colonel John Mills, former Director of Cybersecurity Policy at the Pentagon, joins us to break it all down.
• Then: U.S. strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen are escalating—but who’s really calling the shots? Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the Washington Office for the National Council of Resistance of Iran, says the answer lies in Tehran. He joins us to explain how Iran’s regime is orchestrating the fight.
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Will Putin Accept A Ceasefire?
Will Putin Accept A Ceasefire?
Length 7:59
Mike Baker speaks with Fred Fleitz, former National Security Council Chief of Staff and Vice Chair of the America First Policy Institute’s Center for American Security, about whether Vladimir Putin will agree to a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Does he have any real incentive to pause the fighting, or is this just another diplomatic dead end?
Who’s Behind The Violence In Syria?
Who’s Behind The Violence In Syria?
Length 6:35
Mike Baker speaks with David Daoud, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, about the forces driving the latest surge in sectarian violence in Syria. Who’s fueling the conflict, and what does it mean for the region’s stability?
Title: Trump Calls Putin’s Bluff & Syria Erupts in Violence
Title: Trump Calls Putin’s Bluff & Syria Erupts in Violence
Length 57:26
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
A major development in the war in Ukraine—Kyiv has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia. But will Russia do the same? We break it all down with Fred Fleitz, former National Security Council Chief of Staff and Vice Chair of the America First Policy Institute’s Center for American Security.
Syria is on the brink once again. A surge of violence and reports of massacres are pushing the country further into chaos as the fragile government struggles to maintain control. We get expert analysis from David Daoud, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Why Reclaiming The Panama Canal Is So Important To U.S. Security
Why Reclaiming The Panama Canal Is So Important To U.S. Security
Length 7:37
The Panama Canal has long been a strategic lifeline for global trade and U.S. national security—but now, China is making moves. BlackRock’s recent purchase of two major ports at the canal has raised serious concerns about Beijing’s growing influence in the region. Host Mike Baker sits down with author Gordon Chang to discuss why control of the canal matters, the risks of China’s expanding footprint, and what the U.S. must do to protect its interests.
Could Trump’s Threat To Hamas Backfire?
Could Trump’s Threat To Hamas Backfire?
Length 5:57
Former President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Hamas: release the remaining hostages or face total destruction. But could this bold stance have unintended consequences? Host Mike Baker sits down with Jonathan Schanzer from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to break down the geopolitical implications, Hamas’s response, and how this could shape U.S. policy in the region.