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 4, 2024 • 19min
January 4th, 2024: Houthi Havoc, Hamas’ Hospital Headquarters, & High-End Honeypots
Houthi rebels assault a commercial ship, Al-Shifa hospital doubles as a Hamas command center, BRICS expands its influence by inviting Iran and Saudi Arabia, and a scandal emerges about a high-end sex ring possibly being a foreign 'Honeypot' operation.
Jan 3, 2024 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 3rd, 2024: Terror Strikes Iran & Menendez Indicted Again
A major terrorist attack in Iran leaves over 100 dead. New charges against Senator Bob Menendez for bribery and aiding Qatar.
Jan 3, 2024 • 21min
January 3rd, 2024: Hamas Hit, Xi’s Rare Reveal, & Gay Gone
Israeli military's operation against Hamas, Xi Jinping's admission of China's economic struggles, assault on South Korean opposition leader, surge in illegal migrant encounters at America's southern border, Harvard University President resigns amid scandal.
Jan 2, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 2nd, 2024: Kim Jong Un's Nuclear Threats & Deadly Airstrikes Intensify In Ukraine
This podcast discusses Kim Jong Un's renewed nuclear threats and refusal to reunify with South Korea. It also covers intensifying airstrikes in Ukraine between Moscow and Kyiv amid a stalemate in the conflict.
Jan 2, 2024 • 18min
January 2nd, 2024: IDF Drawdown, Houthi Boats Sunk, & Epstein Associates Exposed
Israel announces withdrawal of troops from Gaza, US sinks Houthi boats, Japan devastated by earthquake, upcoming release of documents exposing Epstein associates
Dec 29, 2023 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 29th, 2023: Venezuela Saber Rattles & A PDB New Year's Message
Venezuela deploys troops near Guiana border in response to British warship. Reflections on the past year, advancements in technology and medicine, and upcoming US presidential elections in 2024.
Dec 29, 2023 • 20min
December 29th, 2023: Border Battle, Red Sea Reluctance, & Putin's Retaliation
Topics discussed in the podcast include the escalating situation at the US-Mexico border, the effectiveness of a new maritime task force in the Red Sea, Putin's retaliation after a Ukrainian strike, and the ongoing recovery efforts from the Maui wildfires.
Dec 28, 2023 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 28th, 2023: North Korea's War Games & US Seeks Border Help From Mexico
This podcast discusses North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's alarming behavior and his intentions to inflame tensions with the US and South Korea. It also highlights Secretary of State Antony Blinken's meeting with Mexico's president regarding the US border crisis and the administration's handling of the migrant surge.
Dec 28, 2023 • 20min
December 28th, 2023: Peace Proposal, Russia’s Power Play, & Border Dialogue
In this episode, topics include a proposal to halt the Israel-Hamas conflict, Russia's power play in Ukraine, and discussions on the escalating crisis at the US-Mexico border. The 'Back of the Brief' segment explores a startling poll about young Americans' positive view of Osama Bin Laden.
Dec 27, 2023 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 27th, 2023: Iran's Nuclear Ambitions & Houthis Undeterred In Red Sea
Iran's accelerated efforts to enrich uranium and Houthi militants' escalating attacks in the Red Sea are the main focus of this episode. The concerns over Iran's nuclear program and the challenges faced by a multinational naval coalition in safeguarding commercial traffic are discussed in detail.
