The President's Daily Brief

It’s September 13th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now.------It’s day two of this week’s series called Dirty Green — we’re asking whether renewable energy is really green or instead there are environmental and national security costs that people would rather we not discuss.Yesterday we talked about Dirty Solar. And my goodness it is dirty. Today we’re talking wind energy. And we have got some dirt to discuss. That’s coming up.As always, I’m keeping an eye out for developing stories. Put these two on your radar.First, an update on last week’s story out of California and the new law increasing Fast Food workers minimum wage to $22 an hour.Second, most Americans want less immigration. That’s the finding of a new poll from Gallup. We’ll discuss it.And finally, the last thing before I let you go. A question from a very cranky listener who doesn’t like what I have to say about China and climate change.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s September 12th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now.------For years we’ve heard about dirty oil, dirty coal, and dirty natural gas. All dirty because of their environmental record, plus their tie to foreign dictators. Well today begins a five part series on Dirty Green.We’ll explore the debate of whether renewable energy is really the picture of purity that we are so often told or whether there are dirty secrets to the environment and connections to dictators abroad.Today, we kick off the series exploring solar panels. That’s coming up.As always, I’m keeping an eye out for developing stories. Put this one on your radar.An important update on the War of Attrition in Ukraine — one about recent battles, and a second about a $60B bill that you’re going to have to pay.And finally, the last thing before I let you go. Question from a listener who says she doesn’t know much about international affairs but wonders if we can do more to hit Russia’s pocketbook.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s September 9th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now.------Today we are going to do a third Big Five Update this week. And I think you’re about to see why.First, America has seven days to avert a major economic crisis, with railroad workers set to strike if a deal doesn’t come through. Second, some illegal goods are getting into America from China. We’ll discuss what those are and why.Third, the Battle for the South Pacific continues, with an alarming development out of the Solomon Islands. Fourth, Europe and the United States are buying more Russian aluminum this year than last — this is an important brief.Finally, Russia’s Vladimir Putin says he might walk away from the wheat deal he made with Ukraine. We’ll talk about why.Plus, one more thing before I let you go. A reflection about the passing of Queen Elizabeth, and it’s one of hope.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s September 8th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now.------Folks, we’ve got so much great news this morning that we are doing another Big Five Update. Five critical updates on stories we’ve covered previously that are shaping America — and the world.First, a Border War update. New York City is running out of hotel rooms to house illegal migrants. They’re looking at summer camps instead. Second, an Update on America’s Economy. Credit card interest rates just hit at a record high.Third, an update on Joe Biden’s Climate Change bill. He may have tricked a key Senator — and the oil and gas industry — to get it passed.Finally, two stories on a future War with China.Plus, one more thing before I let you go. Today it’s a personal message about the podcast.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s September 7th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now.------Welcome to a Big Five Update this morning. Five critical updates on stories we’ve covered previously that are shaping America — and the world.First, some good economic news on jobs and housing. Second, some even better news for America’s ranchers.Third, a new California law means consumers will pay more for their burger and fries.Fourth, an Asian country is mysteriously selling more oil than they pump out of the ground. Finally, and speaking of oil, Europe is still buying it from Russia. A whole lot of it.Plus, one more thing before I let you go. My response to a listener question about a former CIA Director who thinks Republicans are more dangerous than al-Qa’ida.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s September 6th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now.------Today is a Special Edition of the PDB. All because of a protest in Europe.Last Saturday, about 70,000 people in the Czech Republic gathered to protest the war in Ukraine and their outrage at higher electricity prices stemming from the war. It is the first time we’ve seen something of this magnitude over the War of Attrition — which of course is the battle between Russia, Ukraine, and the West. Today we’re going to talk about this first big protest in the Czech Republic, plus another one planned in Germany, and then explore how bad things are really getting inside of Europe.As always, we’ll talk about why this is so important to us — even though it’s thousands of miles away.And of course I’ve also got a response to a listener question before we end the podcast. ------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s September 5th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now.------It’s Labor Day — lots of us are relaxing and celebrating. But not one group of workers they’re 6,000 miles away in China, toiling in fields and factories by force. We’ll discuss what we know, how it got this bad, and what we might do to help.As always, I’m keeping an eye out for developing stories. Put these two on your radar.First, the Biden Administration is set to ask Congress for another $11.7B for Ukraine after burning through the $40B authorized in May.Second, Mexican workers in the US are sending money back home in record amounts — over $5B just last month.And finally, the last thing before I let you go. We’ll talk about the science of why it’s good to be alone with your thoughts on holidays like today — to just sit back and think.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s September 2nd. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now.------Welcome to a special edition of the PDB this morning: We’re back to a Big Five Update. Five critical updates on stories we’ve covered previously that are shaping America — and the world.First, some good economic news: America’s Manufacturers are holding steady in the face of a recession.  Second, some bad economic news: America’s farmers are getting hit with record-setting expenses.Third, a sliver of hope in the Wheat Wars: a ship is unloading grain this morning that will help feed 1.5M people.Fourth, you will not believe what parents in China are having to do to get their kids to school, all because of Beijing’s Zero COVID policy.Finally, the CDC admitted that they botched their COVID response but we continue to learn just how bad it was. The latest: how badly they damaged our health.Plus, one more thing before I let you go. A listener’s question about Joe Biden’s speech last night — and how data show that Mr. Biden got it dangerously wrong.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s September 1st. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now.------It’s a Special PDB this morning. The Main Brief today and all week is chosen by you — things we’ve discussed before but updated with new information, new data, and fresh analysis.First, there was a random shooting in Bend, Oregon on Monday — the attacker killed two people before killing himself. And his story is like so many before — a young man falling into violence. So we’re going to talk about the patterns we keep seeing in these shooting — school violence especially — with a focus on what we can all do to help.As always, I’m keeping an eye out for developing stories. Put these two on your radar.First, an update on the Battle for the South Pacific. More trouble in the Solomon Islands this morning.Finally, some good news on gas prices. But the reason for those lower prices is not so good.And wrapping up the podcast this morning, a listener question about the raid of Pres. Trump’s home — all those classified documents.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s August 31st. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now.------It’s a Special PDB this morning. The Main Brief today and all week is chosen by you — things we’ve discussed before but updated with new information, new data, and fresh analysis.First, we are back at the ringside fight between Russia and Ukraine. Last week we used a boxing analogy to try to understand the punches being thrown, with one by America and Europe aimed at Russia’s economy. We’re of course talking about the economic sanctions. So how did that punch land? Is Russia on the economic ropes? We’ll discuss the data, plus a reminder of why this story is so important to you and your family.As always, I’m keeping an eye out for developing stories. Put these two on your radar.First, some California solar panels that just might be a win-win for everybody.Second, North Korea’s leader has COVID. That could mean bad news for our men and women in uniform.Finally, we wrap up the podcast with a question from a listener. This one about how much compassion we should have for illegal migrants.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices