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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Feb 20, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 20th, 2024: Houthi Attack Nearly Sinks Cargo Ship & Blinken Lectures Staff On Pronouns And 'Misgendering'
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken discusses the Houthi attack on a cargo ship in the Red Sea and internal memo on gender. Topics include damage to the cargo ship, impact on global economy, successful US strikes, and guidelines for gender neutral language.
Feb 20, 2024 • 19min
February 20th, 2024: Rafah’s Fate, Bipartisan Aid Efforts, & Eagle Pass Base
Tensions in the Middle East with Israel and Hamas, bipartisan aid bill for Ukraine and Israel, Texas border crisis with new military base plans, Egypt's buffer zone and wall along Gaza border
Feb 19, 2024 • 17min
February 19th, 2024: Iran’s Proxy Pause, Avdiivka Falls, & Al Qaeda’s Comeback
Exploring the decrease in attacks on US forces by Iranian-backed militias, Russia's victory in Avdiivka, and the resurgence of al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. Also, discusses the mysterious death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Feb 17, 2024 • 15min
Special Weekend Edition: PDB Mail Bag
Exploring listener questions on national security priorities and challenges faced by the US government. Analyzing Putin's ambitions in Ukraine and US response to Iran and Russia's actions. Discussion on recent events, American foreign policy, political ad reactions, sponsorship talk, and CIA anecdotes.
Feb 16, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 16th, 2024: War Threatens The Caucasus & Putin's Leading Critic Dies In Arctic Prison
Guest Alexey Navalny, leading opposition leader to Vladimir Putin, discusses the brewing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Caucasus region. The podcast also covers the death of Navalny in an Arctic penal colony and the brutal prison conditions. Western leaders' reactions to Navalny's death are also mentioned.
Feb 16, 2024 • 17min
February 16th, 2024: Russian-Collusion Revelations, Putin’s Presidential Pick, & Iran on Ice
New insights on the 2016 Russian-collusion investigation; Israeli government's stance on Palestinian statehood; Putin's preferred candidate for the 2024 U.S. presidential election; Iran's audacious claim over the South Pole.
Feb 15, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 15th, 2024: Russia's Space-Based Nuclear Ambitions & US Considers Releasing Thousands Of Detained Migrants
Senior Republican warns of Russian space-based nuclear weapon threat. US immigration officials plan to release detained migrants to cover budget shortfall.
Feb 15, 2024 • 18min
February 15th, 2024: Gaza Ceasefire Remains Elusive, North Korea's Provocations, Ukraine's Naval Victory, & Chinese Flood US Border
Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain stalled. North Korea launches cruise missiles and engages in aggressive rhetoric. Ukraine achieves a major naval victory against Russian forces. Concerns rise over illegal border crossings by Chinese nationals.
Feb 14, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 14th, 2024: House Impeaches Mayorkas & Abbas Calls On Hamas To Make A Deal
In this episode, House Republicans impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas over the border crisis. Palestinian President Abbas urges Hamas to make a prisoner deal with Israel to save lives. Other topics include improving sleep with Cozy Earth bedding and considering fine art as an investment.
Feb 14, 2024 • 18min
February 14th, 2024: Fears Rise Of War With Russia, Chaos In Pakistan, Farmers Revolt, & Japan Seeks North Korea Summit
The podcast discusses Estonia's warning of Russia's plans for war with Europe, political chaos in Pakistan, farmer protests in Europe, and Japan's attempts to have a summit with North Korea's leader.
