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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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May 13, 2022 • 19min
May 13th, 2022: Mexican President's Cartel Policy: Hugs, Not Bullets? COVID and your Cash.
It’s May 13th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. I’m your host and former CIA Officer Bryan Dean Wright. Your morning intel starts now.First up, Mexico’s president said yesterday that we should treat Cartel members kindly because they’re people, just like you and I. We’re going to talk about why he said that, and what it means for America.And as always, I’m keeping an eye out for developing stories. Put these two on your radar. First, Russia is blowing up America’s weapons once they get to Ukraine. Or at least some of them. We’ll talk about the implications of that development. Finally, COVID and money. No, I’m not talking about the profits of Pfizer and Moderna. I mean whether the COVID virus can live on our paper money and coins. A new study answers that question.All up next on the President’s Daily Brief.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2022 • 18min
May 12th, 2022. The Worst Drug in the West...
It’s May 12th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. I’m your host and former CIA Officer Bryan Dean Wright. Your morning intel starts now.Today is a special brief, and that's because the CDC just announced that the number one cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18-45, is drug overdose,All up next on the President’s Daily Brief.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 2022 • 22min
May 11th, 2022. Illegal Protests Outside Supreme Court Judges' Homes. The US Commits $40 Billion to Ukraine.
It’s May 11th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. I’m your host and former CIA Officer Bryan Dean Wright. Your morning intel starts now.First up, Protests continue at the homes of multiple Supreme Court justices. The White House says that’s a good thing. We’re going to talk about what that means for the country.Your second brief, The US House passed a bill last night giving Ukraine nearly $40B, with one Republican Senator saying the money is going to the most important issue facing the country. We’re going to talk about whether that’s true.And as always, I’m keeping an eye out for developing stories. Put this one on your radar. There’s a big jump in COVID cases and hospitalizations in New England States. But’s that’s actually very strange. We’re going to talk about why.All up next on the President’s Daily Brief.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2022 • 19min
May 10th, 2022. White House Claims 100m COVID Cases Incoming...
It’s May 10th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. I’m your host and former CIA Officer Bryan Dean Wright. Your morning intel starts now.First up, The Biden Administration is forecasting 100M new COVID cases this winter. And that could mean very bad news for America’s kids. We’re going to talk about why.Your second brief, The Governor of Texas says that his state shouldn’t have to pay for the schooling of children here illegally. We’ll talk about why he’s making that case.And as always, I’m keeping an eye out for developing stories. Put this one on your radar. Inflation is up, no surprise there. But how we’re paying for it is, and it’s very bad news. We’ll dive into the numbers.All up next on the President’s Daily Brief.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2022 • 17min
May 9th, 2022. American Generals Keep Pushing US Closer to War with Russia.
It’s May 9th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. I’m your host and former CIA Officer Bryan Dean Wright. Your morning intel starts now.First up, America’s spies and Generals are pushing us closer to war with Russia. I’m going to explain how, and why they might be doing it.Your second brief, Democrats have a big protest planned today at the home a Supreme Court Justice, all because of the Roe v Wade debate. We’re going to talk about violence that some organizers are encouraging.And as always, I’m keeping an eye out for developing stories. Put this one on your radar. There was a cyber attack late last week targeting America’s farmers. We’re going to discuss what happened and why this keeps happening.All up next on the President’s Daily Brief.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2022 • 23min
May 6th, 2022: Who Is Entering The U.S. Illegally? China Has Learned Important Lessons From Russia's Invasion of Ukraine.
It’s May 6th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. I’m your host and former CIA Officer Bryan Dean Wright. Your morning intel starts now.First up, Illegal immigration. There have been at least one million illegal immigrants crossing our southern border since Joe Biden came into office. We’re going to talk about who exactly they are.Your second brief, China is learning some big lessons from Russia’s poor performance in Ukraine. We’re going to talk about that, and why you should care.And finally, I’m going to close out the podcast a little different today. And that’s because one of you wrote me a very pointed but respectful email asking about John // Chapter 8 // Verse 32. We’re going to talk about that.All up next on the President’s Daily Brief.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 5, 2022 • 18min
May 5th, 2022. The CDC Has Been Tracking Your Location. China is Moving in the Pacific.
It’s May 5th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. I’m your host and former CIA Officer Bryan Dean Wright. Your morning intel starts now.First up, the CDC was tracking you during the pandemic.Your second brief, China is making a serious move in the Pacific, establishing a military relationship with the Solomon Islands.And as always, I’m keeping an eye out for developing stories. Put these two on your radar. First, some breaking news out of Ukraine. America is helping kill Russian Generals using US intelligence. Second, Joe Biden said yesterday that he’s finally getting the federal deficit under control.All up next on the President’s Daily Brief.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2022 • 21min
May 4th, 2022. Roe v. Wade Leak Is Real, What Is the Reason It Was Leaked?
It’s May 4th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. I’m your host and former CIA Officer Bryan Dean Wright. Your morning intel starts now.First up, There’s heated debate over the leaked Supreme Court ruling, specifically who leaked it? I’m going to explain who I think it is, and why you should care.Your second brief, Mexican Cartels, they’re poaching endangered animals and then trading them for drugs with their Chinese partners.And as always, I’m keeping an eye out for developing stories. Put this one on your radar. There’s a global outbreak of hepatitis amongst kids, I’ve briefed you twice on this issue, could be COVID related. I’ve got an update.All up next on the President’s Daily Brief.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2022 • 17min
May 3rd, 2022. Proposed Authorization for a Strike Against Moscow. Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade?
It’s May 3rd. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. I’m your host and former CIA Officer Bryan Dean Wright. Your morning intel starts now.First, a new proposition that gives President Biden the authority to launch a direct strike against Moscow.Second, Biden is considering student loan relief of $10,000, that isn't enough for AOC.As always, I’m keeping an eye out for developing stories. Put this one on your radar. We have a leak coming out of the Supreme Court and it's a big one. The leak provides evidence that the Supreme Court is going to overturn Roe vs. Wade. We'll talk about what could happen as a result.All up next on the President’s Daily Brief.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2022 • 17min
May 2nd, 2022. Your Grocery Bill Will Keep Inflating. Russian Spy... Dolphins?
It’s May 2nd. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. I’m your host and former CIA Officer Bryan Dean Wright. Your morning intel starts now.First up, Oil Wars. The kind you put in your mouth — specifically, sunflower and palm oil. Prices are going up for both, and so too is your grocery bill.Your second brief, Swimming lessons in Nicaragua - illegals to learn how to better cross the Rio Grande River and into the United States. We’ll talk about why this happening.As always, I’m keeping an eye out for developing stories. Put this one on your radar. Russia is using spy dolphins in its war against Ukraine. We’re going to talk about that, and when the CIA tried to do something similar. It did not go well.All up next on the President’s Daily Brief.------Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


