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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Dec 13, 2023 • 18min
December 13th, 2023: Biden Blasts Bibi, Zelensky's Plea, & Monarchy for Germany?
President Biden criticizes Israeli tactics and calls for change, while quietly approving more military aid for Israel. Ukrainian President Zelensky pleads for financial support from the U.S. amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Pakistan faces a new deadly terror group that claims the lives of police officers. In Germany, a group is charged with plotting to dismantle the democratic government and establish a monarchy.
Dec 12, 2023 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 12th, 2023: Biden Bypasses Deadlocked Congress & Harvard's President Retains Power
The podcast discusses how the Biden administration approved a $100 million arms sale to Israel by bypassing Congress. It also covers the controversy surrounding Harvard's decision to retain their current president despite criticism. The episode touches on topics like privacy, art investments, and controversies at other universities.
Dec 12, 2023 • 20min
December 12th, 2023: Hamas Atrocities Exposed, Putin Critic Vanishes, & South American Talks
A deep dive into Hamas' sexual violence revealed by Israeli physicians and the UN's lackluster response. Putin's critic mysteriously disappears amidst his fifth presidential term announcement. The upcoming Guyana-Venezuela meeting highlights regional concerns over their territorial dispute. A university president resigns after controversial testimony while Harvard faculty support their embattled leader.
Dec 11, 2023 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 11th, 2023: Zelensky's Final Plea & Europe's Empty Arsenals
Ukrainian President Zelensky's urgent plea for aid from the US and EU allies. Europe's military stockpiles are dwindling amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Challenges faced by European allies in replenishing their military capabilities. Concerns about the readiness and capability of US and NATO allies.
Dec 11, 2023 • 16min
December 11th, 2023: Gaza Timeline, Putin For President, & Tax Troubles For Hunter
This podcast episode covers Israel's planned timeline for military operations in Gaza, Putin's bid for another presidential term, and new federal charges against Hunter Biden. It also discusses the controversy surrounding university presidents' responses to antisemitism on campus.
Dec 8, 2023 • 16min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 8th, 2023: Iranian Proxies Hit US Embassy & Backlash Mounts Against Ivy League Leaders
Iranian proxies hit US embassy in Baghdad, sparking concerns of escalating attacks. Ivy League leaders face backlash for struggling to condemn antisemitism, with Congress launching an investigation. Podcast also covers recent attacks by Iranian-backed groups, controversy over university presidents' responses to genocide calls, and warnings to academic institutions.
Dec 8, 2023 • 18min
December 8th, 2023: Article 99 Activated, Venezuela's Crackdown, & Cyber-Security Breaches
UN Secretary-General invokes rare power for ceasefire in Gaza; Venezuela's government crackdown on dissidents and rising tensions with Guyana; UK accuses Russia's Security Service of cyber-hacking campaign; South Korean defense data potentially breached by North Korean hackers.
Dec 7, 2023 • 9min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 7th, 2023: Russian War Crimes & Travel Ban On Israeli "Extremist Settlers"
Prosecutors charge four Russian troops with war crimes for abducting and torturing an American citizen in Ukraine. The State Department imposes a travel ban on Israeli extremist settlers involved in deadly attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank.
Dec 7, 2023 • 16min
December 7th, 2023: Hamas Headhunt, Houthi Drone Dangers & China's Cash Crunch
The podcast discusses the intensifying efforts to capture top figures of Hamas in Gaza, along with the intercepting of a Houthi drone aimed at a US warship. It also explores the signs of a financial crisis in China and the controversy surrounding Ivy League presidents' response to anti-Semitism on American college campuses.
Dec 6, 2023 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 6th, 2023: Zelensky Ducks Congress & Maduro Moves on Guyana
The podcast discusses Ukrainian President Zelensky canceling a briefing with U.S. senators for emergency military aid and Venezuelan President Maduro's exploitation of Guyana's resources after a disputed referendum.
