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 3, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 3rd, 2024: Mexico's Bloodstained Elections & Biden's Mass Amnesty Plan
Mexico's historic election of first female president amid violence. Biden's mass amnesty plan for 350,000 migrants with no legal obligations. Discussion on challenges and implications of these events.
Jun 3, 2024 • 19min
June 3rd, 2024: Peace Plan Pressure, Common Defense Debate, & Trump Trial Reactions
President Joe Biden unveils a peace plan for Gaza, EU debates common defense shield, border crisis sees surge of Chinese nationals, international reaction to Trump's conviction.
Jun 2, 2024 • 12min
PDB Special Edition: Mike Speaks with Mike Slater
Mike Baker speaks with Mike Slater about Gaza Pier, pressure on Biden administration to support Ukraine, and North Korea sending balloons to South. They also discuss military mission challenges in Israel, aid funds in Gaza, Iran's nuclear plans, and cross-border information warfare between North and South Korea.
Jun 1, 2024 • 50min
PDB Situation Report | June 1st, 2024: Ukraine's Weapons Debate & Border Patrol Crisis
Karolina Hird discusses Ukraine's weapon use debate, while Chris Cabrera highlights mental health challenges at the border. Topics include US policy shifts towards Ukraine, challenges faced by Ukraine against Russia, and the toll on Border Patrol agents. Also, North Korea's balloon tactics and information conflict are analyzed.
May 31, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 31st, 2024: Biden Unchains Ukraine & Houthis Vow Escalation In The Red Sea
Biden approved Ukraine to use U.S. weapons on Russian targets. U.S. strikes Houthi militants in Yemen amid escalating Red Sea tensions. Houthis vow retaliation after the strikes. International concern over Houthi attacks and Iran's involvement.
May 31, 2024 • 20min
May 31st, 2024: Iran Targets Europe, Putin Ally Proposes 'Demonstrative' Nuclear Detonation, & Lithium Goldmine Discovered In Fracking Wastewater
Podcast discusses Iran targeting Europe, Russian ally proposing nuclear detonation, AI disrupting political influence, and discovery of lithium goldmine in Pennsylvania fracking wastewater.
May 30, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 30th, 2024: Biden Staffers Jump Ship Over Israel & Putin's Shadow War On NATO
Biden staffers leave over Israel support, Putin's shadow war on NATO exposed through sabotage attacks, European security concerns rise over Russia's covert activities.
May 30, 2024 • 20min
May 30th, 2024: ICC Controversy, RussiaGate Raids, and Mexico's Mayoral Murders
The episode discusses the rejection of GOP sanctions on the ICC, police raids on EU Parliament members promoting Russian propaganda, the killing of a Mexican mayoral candidate, and bizarre balloon incidents between North and South Korea.
May 29, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 29th, 2024: Biden's Rafah Red Line & Ukraine Unshackled
International pressure on Israel after Rafah fire, Biden supports offensive. European allies allow Ukraine to use western weapons, tension with Russia escalates.
May 29, 2024 • 18min
May 29th, 2024: Floating Fiasco, Kim’s Satellite Setback, & Taiwan Trip
Topics discussed include a failed floating pier in Gaza, North Korea's satellite setback, US lawmakers' visit to Taiwan, and Georgia's controversial law leading to political unrest.
