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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.

Episodes

February 7th, 2023. Why the US Allowed the Chinese Spy Balloon to Cross the US.

It’s February 7th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, an update on the Chinese Spy Balloon saga. It turns out my counsel to you all yesterday was spot on regarding one thing in particular. We’ll discuss it. Second, we’ve spoken a lot about a potential war between the US and China over the island of Taiwan. But if w...

Feb 07, 202331 minEp 223Transcript available on Metacast

February 6th, 2023. The Balloon.

It’s February 6th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got a Special Brief for you this morning. We are going to discuss the Chinese spy balloon saga that has unfolded over the past 10 days or so. And to be clear, it’s not just one balloon over the United States. We have reports this morning out of the South American country of Colombia that they too had one of these Chinese spy balloons pass over th...

Feb 06, 202326 minEp 222Transcript available on Metacast

February 3rd, 2023. Breaking: Chinese Spy Balloon Traveling Across America

It’s February 3rd. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, we’re hearing reports of a new shipment of weapons to Ukraine. I’ll tell you why it’s important, and why an increasing number of Americans don’t support it. Second, a critical deadline arrives on Sunday. It has to do with diesel and jet fuel coming out of Russia...

Feb 03, 202329 minEp 221Transcript available on Metacast

February 2nd, 2023. FBI Raids Another Joe Biden Property.

It’s February 2nd. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got three big briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, Joe Biden’s beach house was searched yesterday by the FBI. But there’s another place they should be taking a look at. I’ll tell you all about it. Second, the Biden Administration launched a second front / in a new war. This one’s against gas stoves. I’ll ex...

Feb 02, 202331 minEp 220Transcript available on Metacast

February 1st, 2023. Grand Forks, North Dakota Decides to Cancel Fufeng Mill...

It’s February 1st. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota has decided to cancel that Chinese mill that was going to be built in their city, just 16 miles from a key air force base. I’ll tell you why. Second, an update on attempts to save the Colorado River out west. States who use ...

Feb 01, 202326 minEp 219Transcript available on Metacast

January 31st, 2023. The Cold War Returns?

It’s January 31st. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got two big briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, there is a fight tomorrow at the White House, with Republicans squaring off against Joe Biden over the debt ceiling. I’ll give you a brief to help you sort through the arguments you’re going to hear — and decide who’s right. Second, get those maps and passpor...

Jan 31, 202329 minEp 218Transcript available on Metacast

January 30th, 2023. Biden Intel Scandal Continues to Unfold. Updates on Our Involvement in Ukraine and The Impact on A Potential War on China.

It’s January 30th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got five briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, an update on the Joe Biden Intel Scandal. We’ve now got notebooks of classified material to talk about. Not just a few pages. Second, the recent rains in California came down a little too hard, leaving farmers in a tough spot. The results will impact your grocer...

Jan 30, 202327 minEp 217Transcript available on Metacast

January 27th, 2023. Bryan Is Wrong, Part 1.

It’s January 27th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ Today is our Special Brief about how Bryan is Wrong. It was an opportunity for you all to write in, tell me about how I was wrong about something, and offer up your view of what’s right. The first three topics this morning are on domestic affairs. First, we talk immigration — a fellow named Rowdy from Texas says I shouldn’t say the word migrant when discussing this issue and instead say immi...

Jan 27, 202332 minEp 216Transcript available on Metacast

January 26th, 2023. Good News From Europe! Also, JFK's Assassination.

It’s January 26th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, we’ve got some US economic data coming out today. I’ll explain what it is, and how it’s connected to our second brief on… Europe. They’ve also got some economic news, good news, that you should know about. Third, we head to the North African country of Libya whe...

Jan 26, 202327 minEp 215Transcript available on Metacast

January 25th, 2023. Another Intel Scandal... And Why These Classified Documents Matter.

It’s January 25th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, we’ve got an update on America’s intel scandal. This time it’s not Joe Biden. A new politician says that he too had classified material at his home. Second, we’ve got an update on Ukraine, with how global powers are doubling down on their investments in the war ...

Jan 25, 202327 minEp 214Transcript available on Metacast

January 24th, 2023. Protests Continue in South America. What Impact Will This Have on You?

It’s January 24th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, we start in Peru with the latest on growing protests there and how they’re impacting copper prices — and the global economy. Second, we head over to Brazil where the country’s president there is cracking down on protestors — and blaming Donald Trump for inspirin...

Jan 24, 202329 minEp 213Transcript available on Metacast

January 23rd, 2023. The FBI Searched President Biden's Home and Found Even More Classified Documents

It’s January 23rd. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got three big briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, the FBI searched Joe Biden’s home in Delaware late last week and they found more classified material. Meanwhile, Mr. Biden says he has no regrets about how he’s handled the growing scandal. We’ll talk about all of that. Second, a record number of illegal mi...

Jan 23, 202331 minEp 212Transcript available on Metacast

January 20th, 2023. Russia Claims to Have Arrested an American Spy.

It’s January 20th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, we’ve got some spies to talk about. One that was in Ukraine, and another just arrested in Russia. I’ve got details on both. Second, we’re off to Africa this morning to Timbuktu. And I mean the actual city of Timbuktu, located in the African country of Mali. The ...

Jan 20, 202329 minEp 211Transcript available on Metacast

January 19th, 2023. PM of Iraq Requests that American Troops Stay in the Country for Many Years to Come.

It’s January 19th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got six briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, a former Mexican government official is facing charges today, all because he helped the cartels to flood our border with drugs. Second, the Prime Minister of Iraq says he’d like for American troops to remain in his country for years to come. I’ll give you those d...

Jan 19, 202323 minEp 210Transcript available on Metacast

January 18th, 2023. The Joe Biden Classified Intel Scandal Continues...

It’s January 18th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands was in Washington DC yesterday, talking about a very small product with global implications. I’ll share those details. Second, there are lots of headlines out this morning about China, from their economy to falling populatio...

Jan 18, 202334 minEp 209Transcript available on Metacast

January 17th, 2023. Surprise, Surprise? Returning to the Wheat Wars, Ukraine’s Wheat Didn’t Get to the Nations It Was Supposed To

It’s January 17th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got five briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. Today we’re going to focus our foreign briefs mostly on Europe. First, we’ve got an update on the Wheat Wars. Turns out that Ukraine’s wheat did not end up with poor nations as planned. Second, we pivot to the Energy Wars in Europe, to include a brewing diesel crisis a...

Jan 17, 202327 minEp 208Transcript available on Metacast

January 16th, 2023. MLK Day.

Folks, today is Martin Luther King Day, a national holiday, of course. And rather than do a show today, I’m going to enjoy a little bit of time off. But mostly, I’m going to be answering your emails and prepping for the rest of the week. Good day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 20233 minTranscript available on Metacast

January 13th, 2023. Japan Growing Concerned with Chinese Military Activity

It’s January 13th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got six briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First up, Japan’s Prime Minister is in Washington DC today, with a big focus on China. Second, the CIA Director made a surprise visit to Libya this week. Third, protests continue to escalate in the country of Peru, with copper mines now being targeted. Next, a new devel...

Jan 13, 202325 minEp 207Transcript available on Metacast

January 12th, 2023. More Classified Documents Found in Biden Offices?

It’s January 12th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got three briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, Joe Biden has promised that $7B in new aid to Central America / will stop or slow illegal immigration. We’ll talk about whether or not that is likely true. Second, we’ve got a robbery to talk about in the country of Chile. It involves copper, and it might just ...

Jan 12, 202328 minEp 206Transcript available on Metacast

January 11th, 2023. The Taliban Signs a $500M Deal for Afghanistan's Oil and Gas.

It’s January 11th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got three briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, leaders from the US, Canada, and Mexico are celebrating trade between their nations this morning. All connected to a free trade agreement called USMCA. But China has found a sneaky way to get in the middle of it — and take advantage. I’ve got the story and solu...

Jan 11, 202326 minEp 205Transcript available on Metacast

January 10th, 2023. Classified Files Found in Joe Biden's Possession from His Days as VP.

It’s January 10th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got three briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, some breaking news out of Washington DC. The White House confirming this morning that Joe Biden mishandled classified information — and may have put the country at risk. I’ll share the latest. Second, a war between the United States and China would be devastati...

Jan 10, 202326 minEp 204Transcript available on Metacast

January 9th, 2023. Biden, Trudeau, and AMLO Meet to Discuss Drugs, Trade, and Immigration.

It’s January 9th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ I’ve got four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, a big brief on North America this morning, where we start in Washington DC, then Denver, El Paso, and two stops south of the border. That’s where the leaders of Canada, the US, and Mexico are gathered this morning talking drugs, immigration, and trade. Then second, we leave North America and head to a b...

Jan 09, 202328 minEp 203Transcript available on Metacast

January 6th, 2023. President Biden Announces New Immigration Policies, and They Look A Lot Like Trumps.

It’s January 6th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, an update on the Drone Wars in Ukraine. Turns out that American-made electronics are helping those Russian drones attack Ukrainian targets. Second, China has created mosquitos that inject vaccines into unsuspecting patients. Oh boy. I’ll explain that science expe...

Jan 06, 202329 minEp 202Transcript available on Metacast

January 5th, 2023. China is Engineering Vaccine Injecting... Mosquitos

It’s January 5th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, an update on the Drone Wars in Ukraine. Turns out that American-made electronics are helping those Russian drones attack Ukrainian targets. Second, China has created mosquitos that inject vaccines into unsuspecting patients. Oh boy. I’ll explain that science expe...

Jan 05, 202323 minEp 201Transcript available on Metacast

January 4th, 2023. European Journalism Committee Warns of Ukraine's Trend Towards Dictatorship

It’s January 4th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got five briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, allegations this morning by European journalists that Ukraine is slipping into a dictatorship. Second, the country of Norway just reached a milestone on electric vehicle sales. Some are saying America should do the same. We’ll discuss. Third, the Governor of Colo...

Jan 04, 202329 minEp 200Transcript available on Metacast

January 3rd, 2023. Natural Gas Prices Plummet in Europe, Thanks to You

It’s January 3rd. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got five briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, an update on the Natural Gas Wars in Europe. Plus a reminder of why it’s so important to all of us. Second, America’s not the only country facing an immigration crisis this morning. I’ve got an update from the United Kingdom on how bad things are getting there. T...

Jan 03, 202328 minEp 199Transcript available on Metacast

January 2nd, 2023. New Info on the German Intelligence Officer Spying for Russia

It’s January 2nd. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ A good day and a Happy New Year, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve got four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, we start in Germany where I’ve got an update on that German intelligence officer who was secretly working for the Russians. It’s more bad news for our War in Ukraine. Second, top leaders for the American and British spy services have admitted that t...

Jan 02, 202327 minEp 198Transcript available on Metacast

December 30th, 2022. Dirty Green Energy: Electric Vehicles

It’s December 30th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ Today is the final episode of our five part series this week on the Dirty Green Revolution. Over the past week, we’ve talked about solar panels, wind turbines, and the batteries that store and distribute their energy. But, as the facts make clear, none of that stuff is clean, green, or renewable at all, despite what proponents might say. It all comes with some pretty horrible costs. And tha...

Dec 30, 202236 minEp 197Transcript available on Metacast

December 29th, 2022. Dirty Green Energy: Renewable Energy Batteries, Part 2.

It’s December 29th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ Today is Part IV of our Series on Dirty Green Energy — Or as some might say, “renewable energy” or “clean energy.” But always we here at the PDB are asking, “How clean or green is this stuff - really?” Well, so far we’ve discovered that solar panels are not clean or green. They use Chinese slave labor and lots of coal energy to create polysilicon. And we know that wind energy is very dirty ...

Dec 29, 202226 minEp 196Transcript available on Metacast

December 28th, 2022. Dirty Green Energy: Renewable Energy Batteries, Part 1

It’s December 28th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ Welcome back to Part III of this week’s updated and refreshed series on Dirty Green Energy. Others might call it Renewable Energy, or Clean Energy. But not us, not here. That’s because we’re setting aside the spin and agendas, and instead we’re sticking to the facts. And it turns out, the facts and data say there’s nothing clean or green about the two issues we’ve already covered: solar and...

Dec 28, 202229 minEp 195Transcript available on Metacast