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
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
We’ll provide an update on the chaotic anti-Israel demonstrations currently engulfing college campuses across America, as well as who may be funding and organizing these protests.
We’ll take a look at a disturbing development on NATO’s eastern flank, as the Putin regime moves nuclear-capable missile systems to its border with Finland.
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April 25, 2024 • 19 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We look at the impending IDF offensive in Rafah as Israeli forces stand by for government approval, potentially marking the final stage of the conflict with Hamas.
A tense standoff at the UN, where the United States and Russia clash over the militarization of space and Russia's alleged development of an anti-satellite nuclear weapon.
We discuss the controversial UN decision to omit...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
FBI Director Christopher Wray recently got candid about the multitude of threats facing the American homeland, warning he’s never seen a threat environment this dangerous over his lengthy career.
We’ll take a deeper dive into the long delayed foreign aid package that President Joe Biden signed into law today, particularly how the U.S. is strategically deploying funds in the Middle ...
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April 24, 2024 • 19 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
The Senate passes $95 billion in foreign aid as the Biden administration readies a $1 billion military package for Ukraine ahead of presidential approval.
TikTok under fire: the U.S. government moves to ban the video-sharing app in the U.S. unless Chinese stakeholders divest.
Baltimore's bridge debacle: an in-depth look at the city's legal action against a cargo ship's owners for t...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
It was a wild night on college campuses across America as anti-Israel demonstrators ratcheted up their activities. We’ll discuss the chaotic scenes and the unprecedented steps school administrators are taking in an attempt to restore order and protect their Jewish students from proliferating antisemitism.
We’ll look at the diplomatic fallout between the U.S. and Papua New Guinea af...
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April 23, 2024 • 20 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's upcoming visit to Beijing takes center stage as the west seeks to address China's support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
An in-depth analysis of the unfolding situation in Rafah, Israel, and the resignation of the nation’s chief of military intelligence.
The escalating crisis at American universities: examining the protests at Columbia and ...
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April 22, 2024 • 98 mins
Today we'd like to direct your attention to another podcast, the Megyn Kelly show.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Emily Jashinsky, host of "The Federalist Radio Hour," and Eliana Johnson, editor of the Washington Free Beacon, to discuss former National Enquirer head David Pecker taking the stand as the first witness in the Trump Trial, what was said in the opening statements by prosecution and defense, the absurd accusations of election ...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Tensions are once again flaring in the Baltic, as Poland’s leaders say they are ready to host nuclear weapons in their country on behalf of NATO to counter Russia’s military buildup along their border.
After three months of relative calm, it appears drone and rocket attacks targeting U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria by regional militant groups have resumed.
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April 22, 2024 • 18 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Kicking off with the passage of the contentious $95 billion foreign aid legislation by the US House of Representatives, its components, and the immediate, heated response from Russia.
We break down the new details about Israel's precise airstrike in Iran, an operation executed with surgical accuracy by the Israeli Air Force.
In an unprecedented move the White House is getting ready...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
We’ll bring you the latest updates regarding Israel’s retaliatory strikes against Iran as leaders in Tehran attempt to downplay the incident.
We’ll discuss a U.S. State Department report that reveals North Korea is producing biological weapons, including weaponized viruses and bacteria, as part of the regime’s secretive germ warfare program.
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April 19, 2024 • 18 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Israel launches its retaliatory strike, striking a target inside the territory of Iran.
A pivotal moment at the United Nations Security Council as members prepare to vote on a Palestinian bid for full UN membership. What are the stakes and potential outcomes of this critical vote?
Alarming developments in cybersecurity as a report uncovers Russian military hackers targeting water t...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is bucking the conservative wing of the GOP in his riskiest move yet, announcing plans to bring three foreign aid bills, including a package for Ukraine, to the floor for a vote as early as Saturday.
We’ll discuss a case of foreign sabotage in Germany, where two German-Russian nationals were recently arrested for plotting attacks aimed at under...
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April 18, 2024 • 19 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Israel has reportedly made its decision to respond to Iran's significant missile assault, amid a divided public opinion on the response.
As the world watches the Middle East, we shift focus to Eastern Europe to assess Russia's grinding offensive in Ukraine, analyzing shifting front lines and Russian advances.
Get the details on the impeachment proceedings against DHS Secretary Alej...
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
A new report is shedding light on Russian troop deaths inside the meat grinder on Ukraine’s front lines, as President Volodymyr Zelensky moves to boost military conscriptions to counter Putin’s ongoing aggression.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to his Chinese counterpart for the first time in more than a year Tuesday as tensions continue to flare in the South China Sea. ...
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April 17, 2024 • 19 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We delve into the groundbreaking formation of the Middle East's new defense coalition, an unprecedented alliance showcasing regional unity against Iran's military aggressions.
Analyzing President Biden's diplomatic tightrope walk, we discuss the potential repercussions of cutting off Iran's oil exports amidst skyrocketing global oil prices and the delicate balance with China.
Ukrai...
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April 16, 2024 • 8 mins
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
House Speaker Mike Johnson has outlined his plans to bring separate aid bills for Ukraine and Israel to the floor for a vote this week in a major test of the speaker’s ability to overcome the intense divisions within the Republican party.
Reports are emerging that the Israeli response to Iran’s attack on Saturday will likely be limited in scope and target Iranian interests outside ...
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April 16, 2024 • 16 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We take a look at the aftermath of the unprecedented strike on Israeli soil, examining the emerging details of the attack and what they reveal about Iran's military prowess.
Later, we'll analyze the shifting political winds in Eastern Europe, evaluating the latest responses from Russian and Ukrainian leaders to recent events and their potential impact on the war in Ukraine.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
In the wake of the Iranian retaliation against Israel over the weekend, the international community is sending a clear message to leaders in Jerusalem: do not respond.
We are learning that the Iranian general whose death triggered Iran’s attack on Israel this weekend was directly involved in planning and executing the savage 7 October attacks.
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April 15, 2024 • 18 mins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We take an in-depth look at Saturday’s historic attack by Iran against Israel, with over 300 drones and missiles reported to have been fired from Iranian soil into the Jewish state.
The episode then turns to the global stage, examining the international community's reaction to Iran's unprecedented assault on Israel.
We discuss the ripples on Capitol Hill as some Republican lawmaker...
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April 14, 2024 • 4 mins
In this special Late Edition of the PDB:
Iran’s retaliatory strike has begun. According to early reports, the Islamic Republic has launching over 100 drones and missiles from its own territory toward Israel. Mike Baker brings you the latest developments and gives his analysis of the historic attack.
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