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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Jun 10, 2024 • 19min
June 10th, 2024: Hostage Rescue, Israeli Government Fractures, & Poland-Belarus Tensions
The podcast discusses a daring IDF operation to rescue hostages in Gaza, Israeli government fractures as Benny Gantz departs, tensions rise at the Poland-Belarus border, and anti-Israel protests in Washington DC involving a confrontational ranger incident.
Jun 8, 2024 • 56min
PDB Situation Report | June 8, 2024: Biden's Asylum Cap & Russia's Counter Space Weapon
Mark Krikorian discusses Biden's asylum cap at the border. Russia's 'Counter Space Weapon' threatening US satellites examined. Also, Iran's Supreme Leader backlash over backing Hamas attacks.
Jun 7, 2024 • 13min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 7th, 2024: Houthi Escalation & Biden Apologizes To Zelensky
Houthi militants in Yemen escalate activity with new Iranian missile, Biden apologizes to Ukraine for delayed weapons shipments blamed on conservative members of Congress. Tensions rise in Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Jun 7, 2024 • 21min
June 7th, 2024: Biden Urges Israeli Restraint, Putin Threatens To Arm Western Adversaries, & The Balloon Wars Intensify On The Korean Peninsula
Topics discussed in the podcast include U.S. warning to Israel, Russian threats to arm western allies, U.S. bombing drill on the Korean peninsula, and the 'balloon wars' between North and South Korea. Tensions are escalating globally with the potential for wider conflicts.
Jun 6, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 6th, 2024: Russian Terrorism In France & World Leaders Mark 80 Years Since D-Day
Russian-Ukrainian national arrested in France for a bomb scare, linked to targeting French arms suppliers. World leaders mark 80th D-Day anniversary amidst Putin regime threats. Polish officials foil Russian terrorism plot and D-Day commemorations reflect on democracy and sacrifices.
Jun 6, 2024 • 19min
June 6th, 2024: Ceasefire In Jeopardy, Ukraine Unleashes US Weapons, Wray's Dire Warning, & Biden's Cognitive State
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, Ukraine using US weapons against Russia, FBI's warning on domestic terror threats, concerns over Biden's cognitive health.
Jun 5, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 5th, 2024: Suspected ISIS Fighter Attacks US Embassy & UN Criticizes Biden Over Border Crackdown
The podcast discusses a suspected ISIS fighter attacking the US embassy in Beirut and escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. It also covers UN criticism of President Biden's border crackdown and demands for policy reversal.
Jun 5, 2024 • 22min
June 5th, 2024: Hamas-Iran Rift, Putin’s Warning to Macron, & AI Extinction Risks
Explore the rift between Hamas and Iran, Kremlin's warning to France, Biden's executive order on asylum seekers, and the potential risks of AI extinction. Dive into the complexities of Middle Eastern alliances and the looming threat of human extinction due to AI secrecy and recklessness.
Jun 4, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 4th, 2024: Israel Divided & Republicans Take Aim At ICC
Inside Israel, doubts arise over achieving total victory against Hamas, while Republicans target ICC after war crimes charges. The White House rejects ICC sanctions as Democrats support, setting up a potential showdown in Congress.
Jun 4, 2024 • 19min
June 4th, 2024: Netanyahu's Crossroads, Ukraine’s Global Reach, & Biden's Border Move
Netanyahu at a crossroads with peace deal pressure, Ukraine's global impact highlighted, Biden toughens border stance, Iranian presidential succession race begins
