The President's Daily Brief
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Each morning, the President of the United States receives a highly classified briefing on the most important issues facing the country -- The President's Daily Brief. Now you can hear your very own PDB, in the form of a podcast, every morning at 6am Eastern, and every afternoon at 4pm Eastern. You'll get 20 minutes of the most important topics of the day and why you should care, arming you with what you need to know to help solve America's most pressing challenges. Former CIA Operations Officer Mike Baker hosts new episodes daily.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 8th, 2024: Putin's Chemical Weapons & Nuclear Armageddon In America
Russian forces using chemical weapons on Ukrainian troops, potential aftermath of a nuclear missile strike on Washington D.C., President Zelensky's appeal for aid, humanitarian efforts, hypothetical scenario of nuclear attack on DC, Beam's dream powder for better sleep
Apr 8, 2024 • 17min
April 8th, 2024: Gaza Turning Point, Ecuador Embassy Raid, & Turkey’s Treaty Exit
The podcast discusses Gaza's turning point with IDF troop withdrawal, the Ecuadorian embassy raid causing diplomatic tensions, and Turkey exiting a NATO arms treaty. Additionally, they cover the surge of Chinese nationals at the US border and high-stakes talks for increased deportations.
Apr 6, 2024 • 35min
The PDB Presents | Bill O'Reilly's No Spin News
Rep. Barry Loudermilk from Georgia discusses the investigation in Fulton County DA Fani Willis's probe of Trump. Bill O'Reilly breaks down NBC News' reaction to hiring Ronna McDaniel. Topics include media bias, political controversies, and coordination between state and federal investigations into January 6 events.
Apr 5, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 5th, 2024: Israel Bows To Biden Threats & CIA Warns Of Imminent Iranian Retaliation
Israel responds to Biden threats by increasing aid to Gaza while CIA warns of potential Iranian retaliation. CIA alerts possible Iranian response following Israeli airstrike on consulate. Israel closes embassies in preparation for potential conflict escalation.
Apr 5, 2024 • 18min
April 5th, 2024: Gaza Aid Allegations, Russia’s Rapid Rebuild, & Biden Backlash
Controversy in Gaza over aid workers' deaths, Russia's military rebound after Ukraine, Biden's challenges with Gaza conflict; potential U.S. diplomacy in Red Sea crisis
Apr 4, 2024 • 9min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 4th, 2024: Israel Braces For Iran's Retaliation & Iranian Security Forces Slaughtered
Israeli and U.S. military brace for Iran's retaliation after airstrikes on Iranian consulate. Sunni militants attack Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, sparking internal strife. Tensions escalate between Israel, US, and Iran with fears of direct conflict.
Apr 4, 2024 • 18min
April 4th, 2024: Putin’s Blame Game, NATO’s Next Moves, & Biden Calls Xi
Putin blames Ukraine for Moscow terror attack, NATO debates direct involvement in Ukraine conflict, Biden discusses cyberattacks with Xi. Catholic Bishops seek peace talks with cartel leaders in Back of the Brief segment.
Apr 3, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 3rd, 2024: Outnumbered Ukraine Lowers Draft Age & Massive Earthquake Rocks Taiwan
Ukraine lowers draft age to face Russian forces, Taiwan hit by massive earthquake. Economic challenges, Taiwan's vulnerability to earthquakes, and importance of emergency preparedness highlighted in the episode.
Apr 3, 2024 • 17min
April 3rd, 2024: Airstrike Tragedy, Iran Vows Revenge, & Border Breach
Airstrike tragedy in Gaza kills humanitarian workers, Iran vows revenge on Israel, border breach with 1,000 migrants entering the US, and Speaker Mike Johnson's struggles to secure aid for Ukraine
Apr 2, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 2nd, 2024: Ukraine's AI-Drones Infiltrate Russia & JK Rowling Dares UK Police To Arrest Her Over Hate Crime Law
Kyiv military uses AI-drones to target Russian energy infrastructure, UK's hate crime law penalizes pronoun misuse, JK Rowling's response. Debate on transgender issues in Scotland, calls for arrest over controversial statements.
