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 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.
Jul 9, 2024 • 20min
July 9th, 2024: NATO at 75, Netanyahu’s Demands, & Orban’s Beijing Visit
The podcast discusses topics such as NATO resilience amid Putin's actions, Israeli PM's involvement in hostage talks, and Hungarian PM's peace mission to Beijing. It also covers concerns within NATO related to US election, rise of populism in Europe, support for Ukraine, and negotiations with Hamas. Israeli PM's demands in ceasefire talks, accusations against him, Orban's unauthorized visit to China, and the impact of Tropical Storm Beryl on Texas are also highlighted.
Jul 8, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 8th, 2024: Russia's Staggering Battlefield Losses & Dems Intensify Pressure For Biden To Bow Out
This podcast discusses Russia's staggering battlefield losses in Ukraine, surpassing all post-WWII conflicts. Democratic lawmakers are intensifying pressure for President Biden to bow out of the election race due to concerns about his age and cognition, sparking discussions on his viability and leadership capabilities.
Jul 8, 2024 • 20min
July 8th, 2024: Hamas Concession, Iran's New President, & Orban Meets Putin
This podcast discusses Hamas dropping demands in ceasefire negotiations, Iran's new reformist President, Orban meeting Putin, and French elections. Other topics include Israeli politics, Ukrainian peace efforts, and educational opportunities.
Jul 6, 2024 • 54min
PDB Situation Report | July 6, 2024: Patriot Missiles to Ukraine & the U.S.-Taliban Alliance?
Ryan McBeth, an intelligence analysis, discusses U.S. aid to Ukraine with Patriot missiles and possible U.S.-Taliban collaboration post-Afghanistan withdrawal. Topics include Russian military production, conflicts in Ukraine, and ISIS-K threats. Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer highlights ISIS threat and U.S. security concerns.
Jul 5, 2024 • 13min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 5th, 2024: Election Bloodbath In The UK & Ceasefire 'Breakthrough' In Gaza
Labour Party's landslide victory in the UK elections, Conservative Party's historic defeat, Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations breakthrough, and insights on Gaza ceasefire progress.
Jul 5, 2024 • 19min
July 5th, 2024: Rifts In Israel's Leadership, China Builds Iranian-Style Drones For Russia, & Violence Engulfs Turkey-Syria Border
Israel's internal dispute over Gaza ceasefire, China supports Russia with drones, Turkey-Syria border clashes, NATO allies providing military aid to Ukraine, Erdogan's proposal to meet with Syrian President, and concerns over Trump's NATO policies.
Jul 4, 2024 • 5min
President’s Daily Brief | July 4th, 2024: Mike Baker's Independence Day Message
Former CIA covert operations officer, Mike Baker, reflects on America's resilience and unity on Independence Day, highlighting global instability and political dysfunction. He stresses the need for unity, despite divisions, and encourages celebrating America's unique aspects on its 248th birthday.
Jul 3, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 3rd, 2024: Biden Mulls Partnering With The Taliban & Orban Pushes Ukraine For A Ceasefire
Biden considers teaming up with Taliban to combat ISIS-K. Orban meets Zelensky, pushes for Ukraine-Russia ceasefire. Tense talks and geopolitical strategies discussed.
Jul 3, 2024 • 20min
July 3rd, 2024: NATO's Ukraine Plan, Gaza Governance Debate, & Migrant Influx
NATO's increased support for Ukraine, Israel's Gaza governance debate, victims sue Iran, Syria, and North Korea for damages, and over 100,000 migrants allowed into the US in June despite border crackdown
