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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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Nov 29, 2023 • 17min
November 29th, 2023: Hostage Handovers, Musk the Mensch, & Kochs Back Nikki
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: As additional hostages are released in Gaza a major question arises: why are so few American hostages returning home? Elon Musk's surprise visit to Israel makes waves as he meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and endorses the campaign against Hamas. A deep dive into the Capitol's ongoing debate over financial aid to Ukraine. In the Back of the Brief: The Republican presidential primary is upended by an unexpected endorsement for Nikki Haley from prominent figures. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 2023 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 28th, 2023: Iran-Backed Hackers Hit US & Biden Warns Israel Over Destruction In Gaza
Iran-backed hackers infiltrated a US water system. Biden warns Israel to avoid destruction in Gaza.

Nov 28, 2023 • 18min
November 28th, 2023: Houthi Missile Menace, North Korean Military Moves, & Polish Border Blockades
Iranian-backed Houthi insurgents launch missiles at a US Destroyer in the Gulf of Aden. North Korea escalates tensions with a military buildup. Polish truckers cause chaos with continuous blockades at Ukrainian border. Conor McGregor under investigation for provocative comments after the Dublin riots.

Nov 27, 2023 • 11min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 27th, 2023: Israel Extends Hamas Truce & Tensions Flare In The South China Sea
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their fragile truce for another two days. We discuss what this means for the hostages in Gaza and the broader implications for the Israel-Palestine conflict.Tensions flared this weekend in the South China Sea after China drove an American warship from the disputed waters and accused the U.S. of jeopardizing stability in the region. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 2023 • 17min
November 27th, 2023: China’s Mystery Illness, Hostages Head Home, & Dublin Disorder
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A mysterious new respiratory illness is sweeping parts of China, local healthcare facilities are inundated, and the international community is on alert. The fragile ceasefire persists in Israel as Hamas releases dozens of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Ukraine launches a significant drone offensive targeting Moscow in response to a similar Russian attack. Civil unrest in Dublin: Anti-immigrant sentiments boil over into riots following a knife attack that injured five, including three children. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2023 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 24th, 2023: Israel's Laser Defenses & The Migrant Crisis On Finland's Border
Description:In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israel is making rapid progress in the development of their next generation “directed energy” weapon dubbed the “Iron Beam,” which they recently used to shoot down an enemy rocket fired by Hamas.Finland is shuttering all but one of their border crossings with Russia this week in response to the Putin regime flooding their country with displaced migrants. We look at the unfolding crisis along the border. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2023 • 17min
November 24th, 2023: Killer Robots, Indian Assassins, & Wuhan Warnings
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:We dive into the global controversy surrounding the deployment of AI-controlled drones and the mounting pressure for international regulation. A covert assassination initiative out of India is unearthed as an attempt on the life of a Sikh separatist in the U.S. is thwarted. Documents surface, indicating that U.S. scientists expressed alarm over the safety protocols at the Wuhan virology lab well before the pandemic was on anyone's radar. The Back of the Brief segment features a CBP internal memo instructing agents about pronoun use during public interactions. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 2023 • 4min
November 23rd, 2023: PDB Thanksgiving Edition
Host Mike Baker delivers a Thanksgiving message as we kick off the holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2023 • 10min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 22nd, 2023: Iranian Missiles for Moscow, & Hostage Deal Details
Iran is reportedly sending advanced missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine. Israel has approved a deal with Hamas to trade prisoners for hostages taken during attacks. The chapter explores the Iran-Russia military relationship and Russia's plans to support Hezbollah in Lebanon. The chapter also discusses the terms and reactions to the Israel-Hamas hostage deal.

Nov 22, 2023 • 14min
November 22nd, 2023: Hostage Breakthrough, NYC On Notice, & North Korea's Space Quest
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:A groundbreaking development as Israel and Hamas agree to a hostage exchange deal, freeing dozens of Israeli hostages. Concerning intelligence report that suggests an uptick in the likelihood of a terror attack in New York City. A significant advancement in North Korea's military capabilities, with the launch of a new rocket made possible by Russian assistance, aimed at deploying their first military reconnaissance satellite. In our Back of the Brief segment, some uplifting news for thousands of American military personnel discharged over COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


