The President's Daily Brief
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
May 18, 2024 • 56 mins
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
The latest news out of Moscow, including the reshuffling of Putin's cabinet and the ongoing corruption scandal.
An insightful analysis with George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War on the situation in Russia.
A deep dive into the recent news from the war between Israel and Hamas with David Adesnik of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.
An investigation into the...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The latest in the growing split over so-called day after for Gaza in the Israeli government, as new details emerge about a post-war plan proposed by Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
The UK Ministry of Defense has announced what it’s calling a “game changer” in drone warfare.
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are holding a summit aimed at forging a "new era" of partnership between the global powers, just as Moscow unleashes their forces in a new offensive against Ukraine.
America’s top intelligence official is sounding the alarm on threats from foreign actors and artificial intelligence aimed at undermining U.S. elections....
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Trouble is brewing inside Israel’s war cabinet as senior leaders clash with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a post-war plan for Gaza.
We’ll bring you the latest from Senator Bob Menendez’s corruption trial, as his defense pivots to a simple strategy: blame the senator’s wife.
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May 16, 2024 • 19 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
The Russian military advances in Ukraine's northeastern province of Kharkiv, forcing Ukrainian troops to pull back as they run out of reinforcements.
Iran continues to arm its proxies across the Middle East, with Jordan foiling an Iranian-led plot to smuggle weapons into the kingdom for acts of sabotage.
President Biden plans to use executive action to shut down the US-Mexico borde...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Israel revealed Tuesday that during ongoing operations in Gaza, IDF forces discovered and neutralized Hamas terrorists operating out of U.N.-run facilities used for aid distribution, raising urgent questions about their ties with the militant group.
In a shocking scene out of Slovakia, the nation’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times in an assignation attempt on Wedn...
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May 15, 2024 • 20 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We kick things off at the border, where a recent investigation reveals how nonprofit organizations are raking in cash from the border crisis.
Later in the show, Israeli tanks advance deeper into Rafah, causing more than 450,000 Palestinians to flee. The IDF's operation complicates negotiations with Hamas, with mediator Qatar warning of a near stalemate.
Plus, Secretary of State Ant...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The Biden administration is hitting China with a flurry of new tariffs on a range of key products, including electric vehicles and solar cells, inflaming tensions with leaders in Beijing.
There’s more upheaval in Moscow’s halls of power, as reports emerge that another senior Russian defense official has been arrested on charges of corruption.
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May 14, 2024 • 19 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We begin with a revealing look into Gaza's internal governance. According to a new exposé by The New York Times, Hamas operates a police state there, complete with a secret police force and an extensive network of government informants.
The corruption trial of Senator Robert Menendez began in New Jersey on Monday. We’ll examine the case against the New Jersey Senator, who’s accuse...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The Biden administration is offering Israel sensitive intelligence regarding the location of Hamas targets in Gaza in an attempt to prevent them from launching a full-scale ground invasion of Rafah.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is engaging in a major shakeup of Moscow’s leadership as he embarks on his fifth term as president, announcing Sunday he would be replacing his close al...
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
IDF forces are moving further into the southern Gaza city of Rafah amid rising tensions with the US. We’ll look at the fallout facing the Biden administration after their decision to cut off weapons to Israel, as well as a White House report alleging Israel violated humanitarian law in Gaza.
Russia has launched a major ground offensive in northeast Ukraine, capturing territory an...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
In a significant update on the war in Ukraine, it appears the Putin regime is gearing up for a major new ground offensive to break through Kyiv’s front-line defenses and expand their territorial hold within the country.
We’ll discuss the Biden administration's efforts to repatriate Americans stranded in war-torn Syria, including a U.S.-born woman who now faces charges in New York C...
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May 10, 2024 • 20 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We tackle the latest domestic news concerning the border crisis as Democrats plan to introduce new rules to curb illegal migration. This strategy could majorly undercut their political rivals just before the presidential election.
Our conversation continues on border issues with a focus on the new agreement between the Chinese government and the US, aimed at handling the significant...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The rift between the Biden administration and Israel is growing ever wider, as Biden vowed Wednesday evening to stop supplying Israel with weapons and artillery shells if their military invades Rafah, drawing condemnations from Israeli leaders and members of Congress from both parties.
We’ll discuss Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s failed attempt at removing House S...
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May 9, 2024 • 18 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We begin in Europe, where several nations are confronting Russia diplomatically, summoning its ambassadors in response to allegations of cyber-attacks and GPS jamming targeting commercial flights.
Later, we shift to war-torn Ukraine to discuss Russia's severe drone and missile attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure.
We also explore the alarming increase in political violenc...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
U.S. officials are confirming that the Biden administration has halted a large shipment of offensive weapons to Israel in an attempt to pressure leaders in Jerusalem to forgo plans for a large-scale ground operation in the final Hamas stronghold of Rafah.
Anti-Israeli sentiment is spreading throughout the western world, as the chaotic pro-Palestinian student protests that recently...
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May 8, 2024 • 17 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We start in the Caribbean as Haiti's new interim government grapples with rampant violence in the capital. A multinational force has begun arriving to assist in stabilizing the situation.
From Gaza, we report on the precarious state of hostage negotiations, threatened by ongoing Israeli operations in Rafah.
We also examine the performance of North Korean missiles used by Russian fo...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Israeli tanks have officially entered the southern Gaza city of Rafah, as Israel takes control of the Gazan side of the vital crossing to Egypt. We'll provide an update on their operations, along with ongoing ceasefire negotiations taking place in Cairo.
As the war rages on against Russia, Ukrainian intelligence agents have foiled another assassination plot against President Volody...
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May 7, 2024 • 22 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
The IDF has begun operations in Rafah just hours after Hamas announced would accept a deal to halt the seven-month-long war with Israel in Gaza—something Israeli officials dismissed as a ceasefire ploy.
Vladimir Putin begins his fifth term as President of Russia, leveraging the war in Ukraine to solidify his authority.
We take a look into how drone warfare is reshaping the modern ...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The risk of nuclear escalation is intensifying, as Putin orders tactical nuclear weapon drills in response to what Moscow called threats from the U.S., France, and Britain.
It appears the Israeli military is preparing to root Hamas out of their last stronghold in the city of Rafah, as they began ordering Palestinians sheltering in the city to start evacuations.
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