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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Apr 5, 2024 • 18min
April 5th, 2024: Gaza Aid Allegations, Russia’s Rapid Rebuild, & Biden Backlash
Controversy in Gaza over aid workers' deaths, Russia's military rebound after Ukraine, Biden's challenges with Gaza conflict; potential U.S. diplomacy in Red Sea crisis
Apr 4, 2024 • 9min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 4th, 2024: Israel Braces For Iran's Retaliation & Iranian Security Forces Slaughtered
Israeli and U.S. military brace for Iran's retaliation after airstrikes on Iranian consulate. Sunni militants attack Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, sparking internal strife. Tensions escalate between Israel, US, and Iran with fears of direct conflict.
Apr 4, 2024 • 18min
April 4th, 2024: Putin’s Blame Game, NATO’s Next Moves, & Biden Calls Xi
Putin blames Ukraine for Moscow terror attack, NATO debates direct involvement in Ukraine conflict, Biden discusses cyberattacks with Xi. Catholic Bishops seek peace talks with cartel leaders in Back of the Brief segment.
Apr 3, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 3rd, 2024: Outnumbered Ukraine Lowers Draft Age & Massive Earthquake Rocks Taiwan
Ukraine lowers draft age to face Russian forces, Taiwan hit by massive earthquake. Economic challenges, Taiwan's vulnerability to earthquakes, and importance of emergency preparedness highlighted in the episode.
Apr 3, 2024 • 17min
April 3rd, 2024: Airstrike Tragedy, Iran Vows Revenge, & Border Breach
Airstrike tragedy in Gaza kills humanitarian workers, Iran vows revenge on Israel, border breach with 1,000 migrants entering the US, and Speaker Mike Johnson's struggles to secure aid for Ukraine
Apr 2, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 2nd, 2024: Ukraine's AI-Drones Infiltrate Russia & JK Rowling Dares UK Police To Arrest Her Over Hate Crime Law
Kyiv military uses AI-drones to target Russian energy infrastructure, UK's hate crime law penalizes pronoun misuse, JK Rowling's response. Debate on transgender issues in Scotland, calls for arrest over controversial statements.
Apr 2, 2024 • 19min
April 2nd, 2024: ISIS Alert, Bibi Besieged, & Russian Conscription
Retired US General warns about ISIS threats, while protests in Israel demand Netanyahu's resignation. Russia to conscript 150,000 citizens amidst military mobilization speculations. El Paso judge orders release of detainees after a 'border riot'.
Apr 1, 2024 • 13min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 1st, 2024: Havana Syndrome Bombshell & Turkey's Shocking Political Sea Change
A bombshell investigation reveals Russia likely behind Havana syndrome attacks on U.S. personnel. Turkey's main opposition party upsets President Erdogan in local elections. The podcast explores the covert attacks with possible ties to Russian special forces and the political sea change in Turkey.
Apr 1, 2024 • 18min
April 1st, 2024: Israel Targets Iranian Weapons Smuggling, Putin's Gambit On North Korea, & Biden's Radical Environmental Agenda
Israel intensifies airstrikes on Hezbollah in Syria to disrupt Iranian weapons flow. Biden warns Russia over journalist imprisonment. Russia criticizes US policy on North Korea. Biden's radical environmental agenda alarms trucking industry.
Mar 29, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 29th, 2024: US Floats Post-War Palestinian Security Force & Texas-Biden Border Fight Intensifies
Discussion on establishing a Palestinian security force post Israel-Palestine war. Texas border conflict intensifies with Republican governors deploying National Guard. Challenges in creating post-war security structures in Gaza and criticism towards President Biden's border approach.
