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.
Episodes
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Feb 1, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 1st, 2024: Ukraine Funding Breakthrough & US Targets Myanmar's Junta
EU approves 50 billion euro aid for Ukraine, Hungary seeks unfrozen funds. US announces sanctions against Myanmar's military junta.
Feb 1, 2024 • 19min
February 1st, 2024: Tiered Retaliation, Ukraine’s Manpower Struggles, & China on the Ropes
The podcast covers expected US military response to a deadly attack, a potential breakthrough between Israel and Hamas, Ukraine's struggle with manpower, China's economic distress, and concerns over TikTok's data protection.
Jan 31, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 31st, 2024: Iran-Backed Militants Prepare For Blowback & FBI Warns Of China's Grave Cyber Threat To US
Iran-backed militia suspends operations after deadly drone attack on US troops in Jordan. FBI Director warns of China's cyber threat to US critical infrastructure including water plants, electrical grids, and transportation systems. Mention of Vault Typhoon, a dangerous China-linked hacking group, raises concerns about US military capabilities.
Jan 31, 2024 • 18min
January 31st, 2024: Axis Exposed, Ukrainian Military Shuffle, & Russia’s Redirected Rubles
The podcast discusses the Axis of Resistance and recent Israeli military actions, tensions within the Ukrainian government, the potential impact of Zelosny's ousting on Ukraine's war with Russia, and the European Union's financial punishment and aid for Ukraine.
Jan 30, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 30th, 2024: Hamas Waffles On Ceasefire & North Korea's War Games
This podcast discusses the emerging ceasefire framework between Israel and Hamas, including the potential release of hostages. The episode also covers North Korea's recent missile launches, highlighting the firing of cruise missiles towards the country's west coast.
Jan 30, 2024 • 21min
January 30th, 2024: Tower 22 Attack, Ukraine’s Missing Millions, & Border Security Breach
This podcast covers topics such as the recent attack in Jordan resulting in the loss of US servicemen, a corruption scandal in Ukraine involving missing funds, a leaked memo about a terrorist being released into the US, and the articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Mayorkas.
Jan 29, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 29th, 2024: Iran In Crosshairs After US Troop Deaths & UN Workers Aided Hamas On 7 October
The podcast discusses the deadly drone strike against US forces in Iraq by Iranian-backed militants and the involvement of UN workers in the attacks by Hamas against Israel.
Jan 29, 2024 • 23min
Bonus: New Podcast - The Complexities of the 2024 Election | America on Trial with Josh Hammer
Legal analyst and host of 'America On Trial' podcast, Josh Hammer, explores the complexities of the 2024 election in the new podcast. Topics include the legal battles of Donald Trump and Hunter Biden, presidential power, fair trials, pardons, disqualification from the ballot, and the upcoming ruling in the civil lawsuit against Trump and the Trump Organization. The podcast also discusses a high profile defamation case and compares Trump's response to sexual assault allegations with Kavanaugh's defiance.
Jan 29, 2024 • 20min
January 29th, 2024: US Troops Killed, Immigration Deadlock, & Border Reinforcements
US troops killed in an attack by an Iran-backed militia. White House working on legislation to limit illegal migrants. Red state governors sending more manpower to assist Texas with border reinforcement. Pentagon's funding for Ukraine may have run out.
Jan 26, 2024 • 13min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 26th, 2024: Constitutional Crisis In Texas & Ceasefire Rejected In Gaza Genocide Case
Republican governors support Texas Governor Greg Abbott's defiance of the Biden administration on the border crisis, while the International Court of Justice rejects calls for a Gaza ceasefire in response to allegations of genocide against Palestinians.
