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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May 20, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 20th, 2024: Iran Divided Over Death Of 'Butcher Of Tehran' & Israel Sets Sights On Rafah
Divided Iran reacts to 'Butcher of Tehran' death while Israel plans to broaden operations in Rafah despite US opposition. Discusses Iranian president's violent past and Israel's controversial decision. Also covers Tunnel to Towers Foundation support for service members and Israeli Defense Minister's Gaza operations.
May 20, 2024 • 20min
May 20th, 2024: Iran's President Dies In Helicopter Crash, Conflict In Israel's War Cabinet, & Zelensky Warns Of Coming Russian Blitz
Iran's President dies in helicopter crash, Israel's war cabinet faces internal rift, Zelensky warns of Russian summer offensive. State Department issues travel warning for LGBTQ+ community during pride month due to terrorist threats.
May 18, 2024 • 56min
PDB Situation Report | May 18th, 2024: Moscow on the March & US-Israeli Split
Analysts George Barros and David Adesnik discuss the situation in Russia, including Putin's cabinet reshuffle and a corruption scandal. They also delve into the US-Israeli split and the complexities of the conflict in the Middle East. The podcast explores the financial underbelly of the southern border crisis, highlighting the need for increased control and wiser allocation of resources.
May 17, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 17th, 2024: Gallant’s Plan for Gaza & a Drone Warfare ‘Game Changer’
Israeli Defense Minister proposes post-war plan for Gaza amidst political dispute, UK Ministry of Defense unveils 'game changer' in drone warfare technology. Podcast also covers Israeli government's strategic plans, emergency preparedness, and cost-effective drone warfare technology.
May 17, 2024 • 22min
May 17th, 2024: The Putin-Xi Summit, AI Election Threats, University Caves To Palestinian Protesters, & Fico Fights For His Life
Putin and Xi hold crucial summit amidst Ukraine conflict, US intel warns of AI election threats, university president resigns over Israel boycott, Fico's condition after assassination attempt revealed
May 16, 2024 • 13min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 16th, 2024: Tempers Flare Within Israel's War Cabinet & Menendez Blames Corruption On Wife
Israel's war cabinet faces internal discord over Gaza plan while Menendez corruption trial shifts blame to his wife. Podcast also covers complexities of post-war governance and US stance on Palestinian Authority. Shady legal proceedings and defense strategies highlighted as well.
May 16, 2024 • 20min
May 16th, 2024: Russia Advances, Iranian Arms, & Fico Stable
The podcast discusses Russia's military advances in Ukraine, Iranian arms support in the Middle East, potential US-Mexico border closure, and the assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister. Tensions rise as Ukrainian troops retreat, Iran's weapons plot is foiled in Jordan, and President Biden considers executive action on border security.
May 15, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 15th, 2024: The UN's Hamas Problem & Slovakia's PM Fights For His Life After Assassination Attempt
This episode discusses Israel's anti-terror operations in Gaza, uncovering Hamas ties with UN-run facilities. It also covers the shocking assassination attempt on Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico, leaving him critically injured and fighting for his life.
May 15, 2024 • 21min
May 15th, 2024: Border Crisis Cash, IDF Advances, & Blinken in Kyiv
NGOs profiting from border crisis, Israeli tanks advance in Rafah, Blinken visits Kyiv, IDF strikes Hamas. Harvard protest ends at Harvard Yard.
May 14, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 14th, 2024: Biden's Gambit On Chinese Trade & Corruption Scandal In Moscow's Halls Of Power
The podcast discusses Biden's new tariffs on Chinese products and the strain in US-China relations, along with the arrest of a senior Russian defense official in Moscow for corruption. It covers the impact of the tariffs on Chinese imports, inflation effects, and the unfolding corruption scandal in Moscow's defense ministry.
