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.
Episodes
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Jan 11, 2024 • 20min
January 11th, 2024: Maritime Menace, Mayorkas in the Hot Seat, & Hunter’s Capitol Cameo
Tensions rise as Houthis target commercial shipping, impeachment hearings against DHS Secretary, surprise appearance of Hunter Biden, landmark meeting between US and Chinese defense officials.
Jan 10, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 10th, 2024: West Condemns Moscow's North Korean Ties & Iraqi PM to US Troops: Scram
This podcast discusses Russia's military relationship with North Korea, including their use of ballistic missiles in Ukraine. It also mentions Iraq's request for a negotiated exit of US-led military forces.
Jan 10, 2024 • 18min
January 10th, 2024: Genocide Claims, Pentagon Protocols, & Airliner Alarms
Discussion of pending legal case accusing Israel of genocide, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's mysterious illness, narco-gang leader's escape in South America causing emergency, Boeing's scrutiny after Alaska Airlines incident raises safety concerns.
Jan 9, 2024 • 9min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 9th, 2024: Cross Border Conflict & the Return of SMERSH
Tensions rise as IDF and Hezbollah exchange strikes, Blinken seeks to prevent escalation. Putin brings back SMERSH to combat espionage.
Jan 9, 2024 • 16min
January 9th, 2024: Gaza War De-escalation, Austin’s Disappearing Act, & Ukraine’s Defense Crisis
This episode covers the shift in Israel's approach in Gaza, Lloyd Austin's mysterious absence, Ukraine's shortage of Patriot missiles, and the arrest of a man accused of spying for MI6 in China.
Jan 8, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 8th, 2024: Hezbollah Commander Liquidated & China's Corruption Crackdown
Israel's strike on Hezbollah escalates tensions, exposing corruption within China's armed forces. The episode discusses the role of the Rodwan force, IRS collection letters, tax relief, and China's historic purge – the largest in PLA's history.
Jan 8, 2024 • 17min
January 8th, 2024: Israel Escalation, Austin AWOL, & Border Blockades
In this episode, they discuss the potential escalation of the Gaza war, the controversy surrounding Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization, the conflict at the Poland-Ukraine border, ongoing border blockades, and alleged secret negotiations for Palestinian resettlement.
Jan 5, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 5th, 2024: North Korean Missiles For Moscow & Iran Rounds Up Bombing Suspects
Short-range ballistic missile deal between Russia and Iran, arrest of bombing suspects in Iran, increased tensions on the Korean peninsula, and aftermath of the ISIS attack in Kerman.
Jan 5, 2024 • 19min
January 5th, 2024: Gaza Governance, Kim’s Kin, & Military Mandate Backlash
Explore post-war Gaza governance, potential successor to the Kim Dynasty, demands from US service members on COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and the release of Epstein documents.
Jan 4, 2024 • 13min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 4th, 2024: Baghdad Drone Strike & DOJ Sues Texas Over Border Crisis
This episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin discusses a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad targeting a terrorist militia leader and the twin blasts that occurred in Iran. The podcast also covers the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit against Texas regarding its actions at the southern border. It delves into the tension between the federal government and Texas over the border crisis and explores concerns over the impact on President Biden's re-election chances.
