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 13, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 13th, 2024: France's Fix For Israel-Hezbollah Conflict & Senate Approves Fresh Ukraine Aid
French officials propose a de-escalation plan to prevent a war between Israel and Hezbollah in response to escalating tensions. The Senate passes a $95 billion aid package, including fresh funding for Ukraine, but its future is uncertain in the Republican-dominated House.
Feb 13, 2024 • 18min
February 13th, 2024: Biden’s Border Blowup, Evacuation Efforts, & SpaceX Satellites
President Biden's heated confrontation over border policy, Israel's evacuation plans for Palestinians, SpaceX's satellite terminals in Russian possession, and Secretary Austin's health update.
Feb 12, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 12th, 2024: Israeli Forces Free Two Hostages & Migrants Are Targeting The US Northern Border
Israeli forces free two hostages held by Hamas in an overnight operation, drawing criticism. Migrants exploit the porous US northern border for illegal crossings. Concerns about Hamas using tunnel network beneath UNRA's Gaza headquarters. Surge in border crossings from Canada. Importance of border security and IRS collection efforts.
Feb 12, 2024 • 20min
February 12th, 2024: Egypt’s Ultimatum, Cartel Concerns, & Biden’s Brain
Escalating tensions in the Middle East, Ukraine aid bill in the Senate, Mexican drug cartels in the US heartland, concerns about Biden's mental sharpness
Feb 10, 2024 • 20min
Special Weekend Edition: The Open Border Threat & Trump vs. Biden on Ukraine
Discussion of Joe Biden's border policy and its potential threats to America's infrastructure. Comparison of Trump and Biden's approaches to Ukraine. Introduction to Mike Slater's podcast Politics By Faith.
Feb 9, 2024 • 13min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 9th, 2024: Iraq Threatens To End US-Led Coalition & US Doubts Israel Can Vanquish Hamas
Iraq threatens to remove US-led coalition forces after US drone strike; doubts raised about Israel's ability to eliminate Hamas; strained US-Iraq relationship. Iraqi Prime Minister criticizes US airstrikes and strained relationship with Iranian-backed groups. Personal health habits and tax debt relief discussed. US intelligence questions Israel's capacity to eradicate Hamas. Israel-Hamas conflict, push for ceasefire, pressure on Israel, domestic politics in foreign policy decisions.
Feb 9, 2024 • 19min
February 9th, 2024: Ukraine Leadership Shakeup, Moscow's Reliance On North Korea, & Stolen US Weapons Technology
This podcast episode discusses the leadership shake-up in Ukraine, Russia's reliance on North Korea for their war effort, plea for military aid in Syria, and the illegal acquisition of sensitive U.S. technology by China, Russia, and Iran.
Feb 8, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 8th, 2024: US Strikes Militant Commander In Baghdad & Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Ceasefire Demands
US kills top commander of Iran-backed militia in Iraq strike. Netanyahu rejects Hamas demands in tense Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Ongoing hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas with concerns about IDF offensive in Gaza.
Feb 8, 2024 • 17min
February 8th, 2024: Ukraine's Naval Triumph, Iran's Nuclear Clock, & Haley’s Embarrassment
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley discusses her embarrassing defeat. Topics include Ukraine's victory in the maritime campaign, Iran's nuclear bomb timeline, and the Senate's foreign aid bill.
Feb 7, 2024 • 13min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 7th, 2024: GOP Impeachment Failure & Hamas Ceasefire Demands
House Republicans fail to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; Hamas presents a lengthy list of demands in response to the ceasefire plan for Gaza.
