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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Jul 15, 2024 • 18min
July 15th, 2024: Security Lapses, International Outrage, & EU vs. Elon
The podcast discusses a security lapse allowing an assassination attempt on former President Trump, global outrage, IDF action against Hamas, and the EU filing charges against Elon Musk for social media deception.
Jul 14, 2024 • 7min
The Attempt on Trump’s Life: A PDB Special Bulletin | July 14th, 2024
The podcast discusses the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally, detailing the shooting incident, security failures, suspect information, media speculation, and challenges with misinformation. It also explores the complexities of a security breakdown during a political figure's life-threatening event, touching on the impact of calls for civility on political discourse, ongoing investigations, and the need for reflection on the current state of affairs.
Jul 13, 2024 • 53min
PDB Situation Report | July 13, 2024: NATO Summit Insights & Chinese Spy Bases in Cuba
Retired Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery discusses NATO summit insights and Chinese spy bases in Cuba. Topics include Biden's mental acuity, NATO support for Ukraine, China's presence in Cuba, and China's economic espionage.
Jul 12, 2024 • 14min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 12, 2024: Germany Foils Kremlin Assassination Plot & Israeli Military Under Scrutiny Over 7 October Failures
German arms manufacturer in Ukraine targeted in assassination plot by Putin regime. Israeli military faces scrutiny over 7 October failures during Hamas attacks. Russian intelligence activities in Germany and Ukraine reveal espionage operations.
Jul 12, 2024 • 22min
July 12th, 2024: Gaza Ceasefire Breakthrough, China Rebukes NATO, & US Hypersonic Missiles In Germany
Middle East makes progress towards Gaza ceasefire, China criticizes NATO, Russia threatens response to US missiles in Germany. China escalates tensions with Taiwan in South China Sea. Global military tensions rise with Belarus supporting Russia, US-Germany missile deployment sparking fears of arms race.
Jul 11, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 11, 2024: NATO's Rare Rebuke Of China & UN Agency Under Fire For Employing Terror Operatives
NATO's rare rebuke of China's ties with Moscow. UN agency scrutinized for employing terrorist operatives. Israel identifies Hamas members within UN staff.
Jul 11, 2024 • 22min
July 11th, 2024: F-16s Deployment, Biden's Summit Spotlight, & China's Hacking Exposed
In this podcast, they discuss the deployment of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, Biden's performance at the NATO summit, and the exposure of Chinese state-sponsored hacking. They also cover the closure of the Gaza Pier project by the Biden administration.
Jul 10, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 10th, 2024: ISIS Threats At US Border Intensify & Iran's Covert Ties To US Anti-Israel Protests
Migrants from an ISIS hotbed crossing the US border, Iranian government funding anti-Israel protests in the US, concerns over national security, gold investments pre-election, luxurious cigars, Iranian government involvement in US protests
Jul 10, 2024 • 19min
July 10th, 2024: Ukraine-Poland Pact, Modi in Moscow, & South Korea's Nuclear Debate
The podcast discusses Ukraine-Poland pact enabling Poland to shoot down Russian missiles in Ukraine, Modi's meeting with Putin, South Korea's nuclear weapon debate, and Barcelona's tourist protest with water guns.
Jul 9, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 9th, 2024: Ukraine's Path To NATO & China's Land Grabs Near US Military Bases
NATO allies affirming Ukraine's path to join, US Treasury examining Chinese land purchases near military sites, concerns on national security risks, and NATO leaders discussing Ukraine's defense capabilities.
