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 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.
May 14, 2024 • 19min
May 14th, 2024: Gaza’s Police State, Menendez on Trial, & Canada's Sikh Case
This podcast delves into Gaza's police state operated by Hamas, corruption trial of Senator Robert Menendez, Canada's arrests linked to a Sikh assassination, and potential Chinese Communist Party influence in New York City.
May 13, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 13th, 2024: Biden Barters With Israel & Putin's Leadership Shakeup
Biden offering intel to Israel to prevent invasion, Putin's leadership shakeup, concerns over Gaza conflict, Israel's defiance, Russian defense minister replaced with economist
May 13, 2024 • 20min
May 13th, 2024: Israel-US Relations Crumble Amid Weapons Fallout, Putin's Major Escalation In Ukraine, & North Korean Provocations
Israel-US relations tense as IDF moves into Gaza amid fallout from weapons cut-off. Russia escalates conflict with major offensive in Ukraine. UN grants Palestinians full membership. North Korea tests new rocket launcher system, inflaming tensions on Korean peninsula.
May 10, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 10th, 2024: Russia's Major Escalation Against Ukraine & The Lingering Threat Of ISIS
Discussing Russia's new offensive in Ukraine, Biden's efforts to repatriate Americans from Syria with ISIS ties, and the challenges of radicalization among minors in conflict zones
May 10, 2024 • 20min
May 10th, 2024: Border Rules, Chinese Migrants, & Iran's Nuclear Threat
The podcast discusses Democrat rules on border security, collaboration between China and the US on Chinese migrants, Iran's nuclear threats, and a Kremlin bribery scandal. The topics include political strategies, asylum rule proposals, espionage concerns with apprehended Chinese nationals, and Iran's nuclear capabilities. Additionally, there are insights on Russia's corruption allegations and political intrigue.
May 9, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 9th, 2024: Biden Threatens Israel & MTG's Bid To Unseat GOP Speaker Fails Spectacularly
Tensions rise as Biden threatens to halt weapon supplies to Israel if they invade Rafah. Marjorie Taylor Greene's bid to oust House Speaker fails, showcasing bipartisan unity. Discussions include implications for Palestinians, failed impeachment call, and reactions to the unsuccessful Speaker ousting attempt.
May 9, 2024 • 19min
May 9th, 2024: Russia’s Euro-Rampage, EU Violence, & Arresting Netanyahu
In this episode, they discuss Russia's aggression in Europe, cyber-attacks, and drone strikes in Ukraine. They also talk about political violence leading up to EU elections and demands for the arrest of Netanyahu for alleged international law violations.
