The President's Daily Brief

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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.

  1. 2 HRS AGO

    Mexican President Refuses To Recognize Trump & Migrant Caravan Rushes To US Border Post-Election

    In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, we’ll begin in Mexico, where on Wednesday, President Claudia Sheinbaum initially refused to recognize Donald Trump as the winner of the U.S. presidential election until every last vote was counted. We’ll have that story, as well as other reactions to Trump’s victory from across Latin America. Then, a new caravan of roughly 3,000 migrants are reportedly heading to the U.S. border, in what Border Patrol officials describe as a mad dash to cross into America before President Joe Biden’s term comes to an end. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com.  Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    12 min

  2. 16 HRS AGO

    Kamala Concedes Defeat, Russian Reset, and Israel’s ‘Bulldozer’

    In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Vice President Kamala Harris officially concedes the 2024 presidential election, congratulating President-Elect Donald Trump on his victory. We bring you the latest on this pivotal moment in American history. International reactions pour in, with Russia hinting at a possible “reset in relations” with the United States following Trump’s win. Protests erupt in Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. We’ll cover the public unrest and introduce Gallant’s hardline replacement, known as “the bulldozer.” And in today’s Back of the Brief… the Mexican Navy intercepts a “narco sub” carrying a massive 3.6-ton cocaine haul off the coast of Acapulco. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.  Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    World Reacts To Trump's Return & China's 'Death Star' Laser Weapon Breakthrough

    In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, we’ll have the latest updates from Donald Trump’s historic victory in last night’s presidential election, and how world leaders are reacting to his return to the global stage. Then, we bring you a story straight out of science fiction, as Chinese scientists claim to have made a breakthrough on an advanced energy beam weapon dubbed a real-life "Death Star." To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com.  Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min

  4. 1 DAY AGO

    Trump Wins Presidency In Historic Election, Jerusalem In Turmoil, & Netanyahu Under Scrutiny

    In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     After a barn burner of an election night, we can now announce that Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States. There’s a major leadership shakeup happening in Israel, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant from his post despite the ongoing war in Lebanon and Gaza, citing a loss of trust punctuated by mounting public disagreements. Plus, we are learning that Israeli authorities recently raided the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The news coincides with reports that the prime minister's office is the subject of a months-long probe regarding “criminal incidents” allegedly linked to wartime meetings. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, fears are mounting in Iran that new rounds of public protests against the regime’s oppressive treatment of women could soon break out, following the violent arrest of a female university student protesting the regime’s mandatory hijab policy. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.  Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    24 min

  5. 2 DAYS AGO

    Election Day Warnings & Ukraine Clashes With North Korean Troops

    In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, with election day in full swing, we'll take a look at early voting turnout in some critical swing states, and why election analysts are urging caution from both sides when it comes to declaring premature victory for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. Then, an update on the war in Ukraine, as the first reports emerge that Ukrainian forces have engaged in combat with North Korean troops fighting on behalf of Russia. The news arrives as defense officials confirm that at least 10,000 troops from the hermit kingdom have been deployed to Russia’s Kursk region. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com.  Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min

  6. 2 DAYS AGO

    U.S. Election Showdown, Russian Sabotage Tactics, & Israel’s Syrian Raid

    In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: It’s election day in the U.S., and we’re breaking down what could be the most consequential vote in the world. We’ll explore where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand in the polls and dive into their closing arguments as they attempt to sway voters in these final hours. Later, Western security officials suspect Russia of a dangerous new tactic: attempting to send incendiary devices via DHL to ignite fires on cargo or passenger planes headed to the U.S. and Canada. This is seen as part of an intensified Russian sabotage campaign targeting Western nations. Plus, the Israeli military has announced a ground raid into Syria, capturing a Syrian citizen linked to Iranian networks. This marks the first confirmed operation by Israel in Syrian territory during the current war. And in today’s Back of the Brief: Russia has slapped Google with an astronomical fine of over 2 undecillion rubles—a 2 followed by 36 zeroes—for refusing to pay escalating penalties over blocking pro-Russian YouTube channels. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.  Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  7. 3 DAYS AGO

    Scandal Rocks Jerusalem's Halls Of Power & US Responds To North Korea's Nuclear Belligerence

    In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, scandal is brewing inside Jerusalem’s halls of power, as Israeli police arrest a senior aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for allegedly illegally obtaining and leaking classified information, which critics say may have scuttled negotiations for a hostage deal. Then, with tensions spiraling on the Korean peninsula, the U.S. flew a long-range bomber to North Korea’s doorstep on Sunday as a part of a joint exercise meant to send a clear warning to dictator Kim Jong Un to curb his belligerence. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com.  Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    12 min

  8. 3 DAYS AGO

    Daring Israeli Raid, Iranian Nuclear Claims, & Biden Pressured on Poland

    In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: We start with new details about a daring Israeli raid in northern Lebanon, where elite commandos captured a key Hezbollah operative, sparking outrage among Lebanese officials. We’ll break down the details and the potential ramifications. Then, Iran’s supreme leader issues fresh threats against the U.S. and Israel, declaring Iran’s capability to build nuclear weapons and warning of a “tooth-breaking response” to recent Israeli airstrikes. Next, bipartisan leaders in Washington are pressing President Biden to greenlight a plan for NATO ally Poland to extend its air defense into Ukraine, potentially shielding Ukrainian skies from Russian missiles. And in today’s Back of the Brief: the U.S. State Department has revealed that an Iranian-American journalist has been imprisoned by the Iranian regime for months. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.  Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min
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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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