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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Feb 28, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 28th, 2024: Farmer Revolts Force Poland's Hand & The Army's Recruitment Crisis
Poland considers crackdown on Ukrainian agricultural imports amidst farmer protests. US Army revamping for potential conflicts with Russia and China due to recruitment crisis. The episode also discusses Mitch McConnell stepping down from Senate leadership role.
Feb 28, 2024 • 18min
February 28th, 2024: Macron’s Big Mouth, Kaliningrad's Isolation, & Kim’s Space Flop
President Macron's remarks on deploying European forces to Ukraine, Russia's Kaliningrad facing isolation, North Korea's inactive satellite in space, Mayor Eric Adams' push to deport migrants in NYC amidst rising crime rates
Feb 28, 2024 • 11min
PDB Evening Bulletin | February 27th, 2024: Houthis Underwater Sabotage & Michigan Tests Biden’s Arab Support
Houthis target underwater cables, causing global concerns. Arab Americans in Michigan show frustration with Biden's handling of Israel-Hamas conflict. Decline in Arab American support for Biden impacts Democratic primary.
Feb 27, 2024 • 18min
February 27th, 2024: Farmers Descend On EU Headquarters, The CIA's Secret Role In Ukraine, & Why Putin Allegedly Killed Navalny
Farmers protest in EU against environmental policies, CIA's covert role in Ukraine, alleged link between Putin and Navalny's death, and a shocking self-immolation protest in front of Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C
Feb 26, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 26th, 2024: Peace Prospects For Ukraine & Sweden Wins Over Hungary On NATO
The podcast discusses the potential for a peace summit between Ukraine and Russia in the midst of the brutal war, with doubts about its feasibility. It also covers Hungary's approval of Sweden's NATO membership bid, highlighting shifts in Eastern Europe's geopolitical landscape.
Feb 26, 2024 • 18min
February 26th, 2024: Ceasefire Breakthrough, High-Price Hardware, & Border Uproar
Ceasefire agreement in Israel-Hamas conflict, Ukrainian military downs Russian spy plane, college student murder sparks border security debate, insights on Republican Presidential Primary
Feb 24, 2024 • 18min
The PDB Mail Bag: Episode 2
The host discusses North and South Korea's reunification efforts, Red Sea conflict perceptions, EMP bomb implications on Iran, rural living preparedness, media reliability importance, challenges of establishing a Palestinian state, U.S. aid to Ukraine, UN efficacy, book recommendations, ad-free podcast versions, and upcoming premium membership for ad-free content.
Feb 23, 2024 • 15min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 23rd, 2024: Cartel Ties To Mexico's President & Navalny's Death Triggers Sweeping Sanctions On Russia
US officials investigated ties between Mexico's president and cartels but stopped to protect US-Mexico relations. Biden admin imposed sanctions on Russian entities post Navalny's death. Topics include cartel connections, journalist privacy breach, sweeping sanctions on Russia, challenges in implementing severe sanctions.
Feb 23, 2024 • 18min
February 23rd, 2024: Invasion Anniversary, Treason for Charity, & Debt Relief
Analysis of Ukraine-Russia conflict, treason charges for charity work, Biden's student loan debt forgiveness, and border crossing strategies discussed in this intriguing podcast episode.
Feb 22, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 22nd, 2024: Yakuza Nuclear Plot Foiled & Pakistan's Chaotic Governing Coalition
Federal prosecutors charge a Yakuza member for trafficking nuclear materials to Iran. Pakistan's chaotic governing coalition post-election raises concerns. Podcast explores global criminal networks and intricate political dynamics.
