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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Jan 26, 2024 • 20min
January 26th, 2024: Iraq Exit, Iranian Terror Alert, & Gaza Genocide Decision
Topics covered include talks between the US and Iraq for troop withdrawal, US warning Iran about twin bombings, CIA Chief's mission to negotiate ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, and the upcoming International Court of Justice decision on genocide allegations in Gaza.
Jan 25, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 25th, 2024: Texas Defies SCOTUS & North Korea's Nuclear Provocations
Texas Governor accuses Biden administration of violating the law in response to a Supreme Court ruling. North Korea conducts a test flight for a new nuclear-capable cruise missile. Ongoing legal battle and strain on resources regarding border security. Concerning developments on the Korean peninsula with North Korea's missile test.
Jan 25, 2024 • 18min
January 25th, 2024: Red Sea & Red China, POW Tragedy, & Canada’s Constitutional Crisis
The podcast discusses the United States seeking China's assistance in managing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, Russia accusing Ukraine of shooting down a military plane containing Russian POWs, Slovakia and Hungary's shifting positions on the Ukraine conflict, Hungary's Prime Minister potentially ending his block on Sweden's NATO bid, and a Canadian federal court ruling Justin Trudeau's emergency powers during a protest as unconstitutional.
Jan 24, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 24th, 2024: US Rattles Iraq With Retaliatory Strikes & Trump Takes New Hampshire
US retaliation strikes on Iranian-backed militants in Iraq, results of the New Hampshire Republican primary where Trump and Nikki Haley competed.
Jan 24, 2024 • 19min
January 24th, 2024: Kim’s War Path, Ukraine Aid Crisis, & NATO’s Expansion
The podcast discusses the increasing danger of war between North and South Korea. It also covers the funding crisis for Ukraine and NATO's potential expansion. Lastly, it addresses the controversy at Harvard University surrounding anti-Semitism.
Jan 23, 2024 • 13min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 23rd, 2024: SCOTUS Smacks Texas & Israel's Ceasefire Offer
The Supreme Court allows removal of razor wire fencing at the Texas border, while Israel offers a two-month ceasefire and release of hostages. Texas battles the federal government over border crisis, involving appeals court and mobilization of National Guard. The podcast also discusses encounter statistics, sanctuary cities, and the quality of Charter Oaks Cigars recommended by Joe Rogan. Additionally, it covers IRS collection letters and the conflict in southern Gaza.
Jan 23, 2024 • 19min
January 23rd, 2024: Iran in the Crosshairs, SEALS Lost, & Ukraine's Crossroads
Accusations against Iran for attacks on commercial ships, new sanctions on Iran's funding for proxy groups, search for missing navy SEALs, rising tensions in Ukraine and NATO's differing opinions, EU support for Ukraine, and upcoming New Hampshire primary elections.
Jan 22, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 22nd, 2024: Russia, Ukraine Trade Blame Over Deadly Donetsk Attack & Israel Rejects Peace Plan With 'Monsters Of Hamas'
Topics discussed in this podcast include the deadly shelling in Donetsk, Ukraine, with Russia and Ukraine blaming each other, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejecting the peace plan with Hamas, the explosion in Petersburg impacting Russia's exports, estate planning, opposition to the peace plan, and challenges to the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
Jan 22, 2024 • 18min
January 22nd, 2024: Tehran Tit-For-Tat, Israel Falls Short, & Ukraine’s Oil Offensive
This podcast discusses the confrontations between U.S. forces and Iranian proxies, Israel's failure to weaken Hamas, a U.S.-led peace initiative for the Israel-Hamas war, and Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil facilities.
Jan 19, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 19th, 2024: NATO Prepares Largest Drill Since Cold War & North Korea Tests Underwater Nuclear Attack Drone
NATO prepares largest military drill since Cold War with 90,000 personnel. North Korea tests underwater nuclear attack drone targeting naval vessels and U.S. ports. Tensions rise between North Korea and US allies with escalating threats.
