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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Jan 12, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 12th, 2024: US Strikes Back Against Iran-Backed Houthis & Taiwan's Pivotal Presidential Election
US strikes back against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, launching airstrikes on radar, air defense systems, and missile sites. Preview of Taiwan's pivotal presidential election and its implications for relations with China. Discussion on the impact of the election on US-China relations amidst regional tensions.
Jan 12, 2024 • 17min
January 12th, 2024: Hezbollah Threats, Austin Investigation, & Iranian Bombing Update
Unsettling revelations of Hezbollah plotting attacks on US targets, investigation into Secretary of Defense's disappearance, developments on twin bombings in Iran, surge of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in NYC.
Jan 11, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 11th, 2024: Iran Stokes Regional Tensions & US Lends Guyana Support Amid Venezuelan Aggression
Iran seizes an oil tanker off the coast of Oman, exacerbating tensions with the US. The US is aiding Guyana in strengthening their military capabilities due to concerns about Venezuela's plans for the oil-rich Essequibo region.
Jan 11, 2024 • 20min
January 11th, 2024: Maritime Menace, Mayorkas in the Hot Seat, & Hunter’s Capitol Cameo
Tensions rise as Houthis target commercial shipping, impeachment hearings against DHS Secretary, surprise appearance of Hunter Biden, landmark meeting between US and Chinese defense officials.
Jan 10, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 10th, 2024: West Condemns Moscow's North Korean Ties & Iraqi PM to US Troops: Scram
This podcast discusses Russia's military relationship with North Korea, including their use of ballistic missiles in Ukraine. It also mentions Iraq's request for a negotiated exit of US-led military forces.
Jan 10, 2024 • 18min
January 10th, 2024: Genocide Claims, Pentagon Protocols, & Airliner Alarms
Discussion of pending legal case accusing Israel of genocide, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's mysterious illness, narco-gang leader's escape in South America causing emergency, Boeing's scrutiny after Alaska Airlines incident raises safety concerns.
Jan 9, 2024 • 9min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 9th, 2024: Cross Border Conflict & the Return of SMERSH
Tensions rise as IDF and Hezbollah exchange strikes, Blinken seeks to prevent escalation. Putin brings back SMERSH to combat espionage.
Jan 9, 2024 • 16min
January 9th, 2024: Gaza War De-escalation, Austin’s Disappearing Act, & Ukraine’s Defense Crisis
This episode covers the shift in Israel's approach in Gaza, Lloyd Austin's mysterious absence, Ukraine's shortage of Patriot missiles, and the arrest of a man accused of spying for MI6 in China.
Jan 8, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 8th, 2024: Hezbollah Commander Liquidated & China's Corruption Crackdown
Israel's strike on Hezbollah escalates tensions, exposing corruption within China's armed forces. The episode discusses the role of the Rodwan force, IRS collection letters, tax relief, and China's historic purge – the largest in PLA's history.
Jan 8, 2024 • 17min
January 8th, 2024: Israel Escalation, Austin AWOL, & Border Blockades
In this episode, they discuss the potential escalation of the Gaza war, the controversy surrounding Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization, the conflict at the Poland-Ukraine border, ongoing border blockades, and alleged secret negotiations for Palestinian resettlement.
