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 23, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 23rd, 2024: Biden's Mysterious Absence & Secret Service Director Resigns
President Biden's mysterious absence from the presidential race ignites concerns about his health, while the Secret Service Director resigns amid bipartisan pressure following a failed assassination attempt on former President Trump
Jul 23, 2024 • 22min
July 23rd, 2024: Top Dems Back Harris, Secret Service Grilling, & Netanyahu in D.C.
Vice President Kamala Harris gains Democratic support for presidential nomination post-Biden's announcement. Secret Service Director grilled on Capitol Hill. Netanyahu's diplomatic visit to D.C. Migrant caravan en route to U.S. pre-election of Donald Trump.
Jul 22, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 22nd, 2024: World Reacts To Biden Exit & Russia Sentences WSJ Journalist To 16 Years
Guest Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, discusses his 16-year prison sentence by the Putin regime. Topics include global reactions to Biden's exit, US-Russia relations, and concerns over the trial's transparency.
Jul 22, 2024 • 22min
July 22nd, 2024: Biden Bows Out, Israel Bombs Yemen, Trump Security Denied
Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed by President Biden, Israeli airstrikes in Yemen, failed Trump assassination attempt. Plus, chaos for airlines after a global tech outage. Exciting political updates and security concerns discussed.
Jul 21, 2024 • 5min
Joe Biden Quits the Race: A PDB Special Bulletin
President Joe Biden announces he will not seek reelection, endorsing Kamala Harris. Pressure mounts within the Democrat Party over concerns about Biden's mental acuity and chances for second term
Jul 20, 2024 • 1h 3min
PDB Situation Report | July 20, 2024: Secret Service Failures & Iranian Assassination Plot
Retired FBI agent James Gagliano discusses Secret Service failures during an assassination attempt on President Trump. Former White House director Richard Goldberg talks about an Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, highlighting the complexities of coordinating security for presidential protection and analyzing the threats posed by the Iranian regime.
Jul 19, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 19th, 2024: World Crippled By Historic Tech Outage & Iranian-Backed Houthis Strike Tel Aviv
The podcast discusses a historic global tech outage affecting essential services and the implications of the Iranian-backed Houthis striking Tel Aviv with advanced drone technology, hinting at escalating tensions in the region.
Jul 19, 2024 • 23min
July 19th, 2024: Secret Service Breakdowns, Iran's 'Engineered' Elections, Israel's National Reckoning, & Biden's Potential Exit
This podcast discusses the Secret Service's response to an attempt on Trump's life, Iran's election strategy, Israeli intelligence failures, Russia's nuclear missile deployment near NATO borders, and speculation about Biden dropping out of the presidential race.
Jul 18, 2024 • 14min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 18th, 2024: Shooter's Disturbing Social Media Post, Secret Service Blunders & Russian Navy Embarrassed In Crimea
Investigators uncover disturbing social media post related to former President Trump's shooting. Secret Service snipers had suspect in sights for 20 minutes before incident. Ukraine's drone offensive in Crimea forces Russia to withdraw last warship, reshaping military plans.
Jul 18, 2024 • 23min
July 18th, 2024: Local Police Blast Secret Service, Hamas Dissension, & Ukraine’s Olive Branch
Butler County police clash with Secret Service over President Trump's safety. Hamas leader pressured to end Gaza war. Ukraine's Zelensky invites Russia for peace talks. White House official accused of spying for South Korea. Biden faces political setbacks as potential replacements outperform him.
