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 5, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 5th, 2024: North Korean Missiles For Moscow & Iran Rounds Up Bombing Suspects
Short-range ballistic missile deal between Russia and Iran, arrest of bombing suspects in Iran, increased tensions on the Korean peninsula, and aftermath of the ISIS attack in Kerman.
Jan 5, 2024 • 19min
January 5th, 2024: Gaza Governance, Kim’s Kin, & Military Mandate Backlash
Explore post-war Gaza governance, potential successor to the Kim Dynasty, demands from US service members on COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and the release of Epstein documents.
Jan 4, 2024 • 13min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 4th, 2024: Baghdad Drone Strike & DOJ Sues Texas Over Border Crisis
This episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin discusses a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad targeting a terrorist militia leader and the twin blasts that occurred in Iran. The podcast also covers the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit against Texas regarding its actions at the southern border. It delves into the tension between the federal government and Texas over the border crisis and explores concerns over the impact on President Biden's re-election chances.
Jan 4, 2024 • 19min
January 4th, 2024: Houthi Havoc, Hamas’ Hospital Headquarters, & High-End Honeypots
Houthi rebels assault a commercial ship, Al-Shifa hospital doubles as a Hamas command center, BRICS expands its influence by inviting Iran and Saudi Arabia, and a scandal emerges about a high-end sex ring possibly being a foreign 'Honeypot' operation.
Jan 3, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 3rd, 2024: Terror Strikes Iran & Menendez Indicted Again
A major terrorist attack in Iran leaves over 100 dead. New charges against Senator Bob Menendez for bribery and aiding Qatar.
Jan 3, 2024 • 21min
January 3rd, 2024: Hamas Hit, Xi’s Rare Reveal, & Gay Gone
Israeli military's operation against Hamas, Xi Jinping's admission of China's economic struggles, assault on South Korean opposition leader, surge in illegal migrant encounters at America's southern border, Harvard University President resigns amid scandal.
Jan 2, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 2nd, 2024: Kim Jong Un's Nuclear Threats & Deadly Airstrikes Intensify In Ukraine
This podcast discusses Kim Jong Un's renewed nuclear threats and refusal to reunify with South Korea. It also covers intensifying airstrikes in Ukraine between Moscow and Kyiv amid a stalemate in the conflict.
Jan 2, 2024 • 18min
January 2nd, 2024: IDF Drawdown, Houthi Boats Sunk, & Epstein Associates Exposed
Israel announces withdrawal of troops from Gaza, US sinks Houthi boats, Japan devastated by earthquake, upcoming release of documents exposing Epstein associates
Dec 29, 2023 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 29th, 2023: Venezuela Saber Rattles & A PDB New Year's Message
Venezuela deploys troops near Guiana border in response to British warship. Reflections on the past year, advancements in technology and medicine, and upcoming US presidential elections in 2024.
Dec 29, 2023 • 20min
December 29th, 2023: Border Battle, Red Sea Reluctance, & Putin's Retaliation
Topics discussed in the podcast include the escalating situation at the US-Mexico border, the effectiveness of a new maritime task force in the Red Sea, Putin's retaliation after a Ukrainian strike, and the ongoing recovery efforts from the Maui wildfires.
