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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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Apr 30, 2024 • 19min
April 30th, 2024: Netanyahu’s Dilemma, Mexico’s Campaign Carnage, & Honey Trap Hazards
Israeli PM Netanyahu faces crisis with Rafah offensive, Mexico's elections marred by 30+ candidate assassinations, China's espionage using 'honey traps', Russia targets free press. Explore topics of political turmoil, escalating violence, espionage, and emergency medical kits in this episode.

Apr 29, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 29th, 2024: Arrest Warrants For Israeli Leaders & Columbia Fails To Boot Anti-Israel Protesters
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israeli officials are warning that the International Criminal Court is preparing to issue arrest warrants for high-ranking officials in Jerusalem, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on charges related to the war in Gaza. We’ll discuss the unprecedented action and what it means for Israel’s ongoing operations.We’ll return to our coverage of the anti-Israel protests, which continue to garner praise from radicals in the Middle East, as Columbia says negotiations with demonstrators have once again hit a dead end.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 2024 • 18min
April 29th, 2024: Last Chance for a Ceasefire, Ukraine’s Windfall, & Navalny Doubts
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:Israel tightens the noose on Hamas with a final offer for hostage negotiations amid the impending Rafah offensive. We scrutinize the eleventh-hour efforts for peace before the onset of military action.Ukraine's defense buckles under the Russian onslaught, prompting the U.S. to unveil a colossal $6 billion military aid package, a direct investment into American-made armaments.A US intelligence assessment is casting doubt on reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin directly ordered the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny—an assessment that’s being disputed by the Kremlin itself.Our 'Back of the Brief' segment tracks the surge in anti-Israel protests, leading to over 200 arrests on U.S. college campuses.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.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

Apr 26, 2024 • 13min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 26th, 2024: The China-Russia Conundrum & Iran Weaponizes Anti-Israel Protests In US
Topics discussed include China under pressure to cut support to Russia, North Korean ship transferring weapons, anti-Israel protests at US colleges, Iran's propaganda push. Iran weaponizes protests, Columbia University caves to activists, China's support to Russian arms industry, concerns over international relations. China's financial support to Russia, Iran using protests for anti-west propaganda, escalating tensions. Iranian regime capitalizing on chaos, spreading anti-Western propaganda, rising anti-Semitic sentiments on US campuses.

Apr 26, 2024 • 19min
April 26th, 2024: Kremlin Corruption, Haiti Humanitarian Crisis, & Laser Weapons Deployed
Scandal rocks the Kremlin with Deputy Defense Minister arrested for bribery. African nation calls for removal of US troops. Haiti faces humanitarian crisis. US Army deploys high-energy laser weapons overseas for the first time.

Apr 25, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 25th, 2024: Iran Praises Anti-Israel Protests As Chaos Spreads & Putin Sends Nuclear-Capable Missile Systems To NATO Border
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll provide an update on the chaotic anti-Israel demonstrations currently engulfing college campuses across America, as well as who may be funding and organizing these protests.We’ll take a look at a disturbing development on NATO’s eastern flank, as the Putin regime moves nuclear-capable missile systems to its border with Finland.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2024 • 20min
April 25th, 2024: IDF’s Rafah Strategy, Outer Space Showdown, & Terrorism Down Under
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:We look at the impending IDF offensive in Rafah as Israeli forces stand by for government approval, potentially marking the final stage of the conflict with Hamas.A tense standoff at the UN, where the United States and Russia clash over the militarization of space and Russia's alleged development of an anti-satellite nuclear weapon.We discuss the controversial UN decision to omit Hamas from its list of groups implicated in sexual violence for 2023, and what this means for international relations and Israel's global standing.In the Back of the Brief, we cover the arrest of Islamic extremists in Australia, unveiling the network behind the stabbing of a Sydney bishop.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.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

Apr 24, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 24th, 2024: FBI Warns Of Unprecedented Threats To US Homeland & America Recommits To Israel's Defense
FBI Director Christopher Wray discusses unprecedented threats to US homeland. President Biden signs crucial foreign aid package for Middle East and Indo-Pacific. Focus on national security risks, TikTok controversy, and aid allocation to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

Apr 24, 2024 • 20min
April 24th, 2024: Ukraine Aid Rush, Tik Tok Trouble, & Baltimore's Bridge Blowback
The podcast discusses the passing of a $95 billion foreign aid bill and a $1 billion military package for Ukraine. It also covers the potential ban on TikTok, Baltimore's bridge collapse lawsuit, and calls for National Guard protection for Jewish students amidst campus unrest.

Apr 23, 2024 • 13min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 23rd, 2024: Antisemitism Grips Ivy League Campuses & The Fallout Of Biden's 'Cannibals' Tale
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: It was a wild night on college campuses across America as anti-Israel demonstrators ratcheted up their activities. We’ll discuss the chaotic scenes and the unprecedented steps school administrators are taking in an attempt to restore order and protect their Jewish students from proliferating antisemitism.We’ll look at the diplomatic fallout between the U.S. and Papua New Guinea after President Joe Biden claimed his uncle was shot down over the Island of New Guinea during World War II and eaten by cannibals.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices