

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 22, 2024 • 18min
February 22nd, 2024: Farmers Rebel Across Europe, Iran Restocks Russia's Dwindling Missiles, & Israel Unifies Against A Palestinian State
European farmers rebel against cheap Ukrainian imports and EU policies, Iran restocks Russia's missiles for Ukraine war, Israel rejects Palestinian state, and a dual citizen arrested in Russia for donating $51 to Ukraine.

Feb 21, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 21st, 2024: Russian Space Nukes & Reinforcements Head To Texas Border
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: There are fresh concerns regarding reports that Russia may pursue space-based nuclear weapons that could shut down everything from military communications to civilian phone-based services and apps if detonated. The Kremlin continues to vehemently deny the reports.We’ll discuss the latest regarding the U.S. border crisis, as another Republican governor has announced they are deploying troops to aid Texas.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2024 • 18min
February 21st, 2024: Iran’s Enrichment, Russian Oil for India, & Putin’s Present to Kim
Iran's uranium enrichment, Russia's oil profits, Putin's gift to Kim Jong Un, US sanctions on Russia, Russian Intelligence involvement in Spain, and the mysterious death of a defector. Unraveling global tensions and unique international dynamics.

Feb 20, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 20th, 2024: Houthi Attack Nearly Sinks Cargo Ship & Blinken Lectures Staff On Pronouns And 'Misgendering'
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken discusses the Houthi attack on a cargo ship in the Red Sea and internal memo on gender. Topics include damage to the cargo ship, impact on global economy, successful US strikes, and guidelines for gender neutral language.

Feb 20, 2024 • 19min
February 20th, 2024: Rafah’s Fate, Bipartisan Aid Efforts, & Eagle Pass Base
Tensions in the Middle East with Israel and Hamas, bipartisan aid bill for Ukraine and Israel, Texas border crisis with new military base plans, Egypt's buffer zone and wall along Gaza border

Feb 19, 2024 • 17min
February 19th, 2024: Iran’s Proxy Pause, Avdiivka Falls, & Al Qaeda’s Comeback
Exploring the decrease in attacks on US forces by Iranian-backed militias, Russia's victory in Avdiivka, and the resurgence of al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. Also, discusses the mysterious death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Feb 17, 2024 • 15min
Special Weekend Edition: PDB Mail Bag
Exploring listener questions on national security priorities and challenges faced by the US government. Analyzing Putin's ambitions in Ukraine and US response to Iran and Russia's actions. Discussion on recent events, American foreign policy, political ad reactions, sponsorship talk, and CIA anecdotes.

Feb 16, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 16th, 2024: War Threatens The Caucasus & Putin's Leading Critic Dies In Arctic Prison
Guest Alexey Navalny, leading opposition leader to Vladimir Putin, discusses the brewing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Caucasus region. The podcast also covers the death of Navalny in an Arctic penal colony and the brutal prison conditions. Western leaders' reactions to Navalny's death are also mentioned.

Feb 16, 2024 • 17min
February 16th, 2024: Russian-Collusion Revelations, Putin’s Presidential Pick, & Iran on Ice
New insights on the 2016 Russian-collusion investigation; Israeli government's stance on Palestinian statehood; Putin's preferred candidate for the 2024 U.S. presidential election; Iran's audacious claim over the South Pole.

Feb 15, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 15th, 2024: Russia's Space-Based Nuclear Ambitions & US Considers Releasing Thousands Of Detained Migrants
Senior Republican warns of Russian space-based nuclear weapon threat. US immigration officials plan to release detained migrants to cover budget shortfall.


