Inside China’s Economic Doom Loop
Inside China’s Economic Doom Loop
By The FirstLength 7:30
Mike Baker is joined by Gordon Chang to break down the troubling state of China’s economy. From overproduction to collapsing demand, Beijing may be stuck in a doom loop it can’t escape.
Thumb: The Chinese Flag. Giant arrow going down. Yuan. Downtrodden looking Xi Jinping
Trump Greenlights Covert War Against Cartels & Israel Approves Gaza War Expansion
Trump Greenlights Covert War Against Cartels & Israel Approves Gaza War Expansion
Length 55:55
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
President Trump secretly signs off on using U.S. military force against Latin American drug cartels. It’s a dramatic escalation in the war on drugs—and it could put American troops on foreign soil.
Israel’s security cabinet approves a new plan to seize control of Gaza City, aiming to evacuate nearly half the territory’s population and eliminate Hamas’s last major foothold. The controversial strategy is set to begin on the symbolic anniversary of the October 7th attacks—but critics at home and abroad are urging Israel to reconsider.
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Is Violence Inherent to Islam?
Is Violence Inherent to Islam?
Length 8:30
Mike Baker speaks with Raymond Ibrahim to explore the theological and historical foundations of Islamic violence. Does the Quran mandate violence against non-believers, or is it a misinterpretation by extremists?
Raymond Ibrahim: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHolyWarChannel
Thumb: Mike and Raymond. An image of masked jihadis brandishing weapons
Text: “The infidel must be subjugated”
Raymond Ibrahim’s Warning About Islam & Pressure Mounts On Israel
Raymond Ibrahim’s Warning About Islam & Pressure Mounts On Israel
Length 55:52
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
We step back from battlefield updates to examine the militant ideology driving groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime. Author and Islamic scholar Raymond Ibrahim joins us to break down how theology and history shape their violent worldview.
Later in the show, pressure grows on Israel as several Western governments announce plans to recognize a Palestinian state. Jonathan Schanzer from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to analyze this diplomatic shift and what it could mean for the war in Gaza.
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Raymond Ibrahim
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Why is China Kidnapping American Citizens?
Why is China Kidnapping American Citizens?
Length 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.
Thumb: Mike and Gordon. Xi Jinping looking gloomy with the Chinese flag.
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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