In this episode of The President's Daily Brief with Mike Baker: A record-breaking surge of migrants cross into the U.S. prompting a new agreement between Mexico and the United States. Mexico commits to deporting migrants from border cities in a bid to deter further migration. From the frontlines of the conflict, Ukraine claims a major victory against Russia by targeting and eliminating the commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea. A high-ranking Russian official sends a stark warning: Ukr...
Sep 26, 2023•15 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of "The President's Daily Brief": New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, faces serious charges including bribery, fraud, and extortion. Amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, President Joe Biden promises new missiles to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a move that could pivot the dynamics on the ground. The clock is ticking in Washington D.C. as lawmakers hurry to avert a government shutdown. Find out the implications ...
Sep 25, 2023•17 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of "The President's Daily Brief" with Mike Baker: We begin by unpacking Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's resolute declaration: Should Iran pursue nuclear ambitions, Saudi Arabia will not be left behind. This remark, voiced in a recent Fox News interview, ignites growing apprehensions of a looming Mideast arms contest. We then revisit our lead story from Thursday. As Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky seeks support from US lawmakers, Poland makes an unexpected d...
Sep 22, 2023•16 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We spotlight a potentially fracturing alliance between Ukraine and Poland as they navigate a tricky grain crisis. With a key ally looking shaky, what lies ahead for Ukraine? Amid the diplomatic maneuvers at the UN General Assembly, UN Chief Guterres issues a dire warning. The Biden Administration introduces its ambitious American Climate Corps program. Is this America's answer to climate concerns, or is it just creating an army of paid progressive ...
Sep 21, 2023•17 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A chilling murder mystery is unfolding in Canada. Was India complicit in the assassination of a Sikh activist? With ties to a controversial movement on Canadian soil, the incident could have widespread international consequences. With more than 150 Chinese warplanes hovering near Taiwan within a week, tensions are escalating between Taiwan and China. At the UN General Assembly, Ukrainian President Zelensky and U.S. President Biden come together, ur...
Sep 20, 2023•15 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Five Americans make their way home after a significant prisoner exchange in Iran — but there's a catch, as the nation pushes back against nuclear oversight. The political arena heats up in New York City with the United Nations General Assembly, and we'll break down what's on the agenda. Over in Ukraine, it's out with the old as President Zelensky makes sweeping changes in the defense ministry. In the 'Back of the Brief' segment: a state-of-the-art ...
Sep 19, 2023•17 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • The unprecedented strike by the United Auto Workers against America's top three automakers. Discover why this standoff is more than just an industry dispute. • Journey with Mike to the Far East, where mysteries surround China's defense minister and alarms sound over Kim Jong Un's Russian rendezvous. • The Department of Homeland Security announces a record-breaking intervention, stopping 160 individuals on the terror watchlist from illegally enter...
Sep 18, 2023•16 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of "The President's Daily Brief": We start in Delaware, where Hunter Biden faces unprecedented charges, marking the first time a sitting president's child has been indicted by the Justice Department. This explosive development comes after a collapsed plea deal and could severely impact President Biden's 2024 reelection campaign. We take you inside the closed doors of the U.S. Senate, where top tech execs rally behind government regulations on Artificial Intelligence. Plus, a sign...
Sep 15, 2023•16 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of "The President's Daily Brief": A new alliance stirs as Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin meet in Russia, hinting at an ammunition deal that might boost Moscow's efforts in Ukraine. Nature’s fury tests Libya and Morocco. An update on Elon Musk's contentious decision in occupied Crimea as a key Democratic lawmaker is demanding an investigation. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad...
Sep 14, 2023•14 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of "The President's Daily Brief": The Biden administration's decision to release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds and its implications for detained Americans in Iran. What will Iran do with this significant windfall? Whistleblower testimony reveals the CIA's alleged attempts to influence the narrative on COVID-19's origins in a Wuhan lab. Plus, as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pushes for President Joe Biden's impeachment, delve into allegations concerning the Biden family's inte...
Sep 13, 2023•17 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of "The President's Daily Brief": Elon Musk turns down Kyiv's urgent plea for Starlink access in Crimea, igniting a widespread debate on the ethical responsibilities of private corporations in global conflicts. Should business leaders be neutral arbiters or active participants in international disputes? Kim Jong Un leaves Pyongyang aboard his armored train for a crucial meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. What geopolitical ramifications could this high-stakes discussio...
Sep 12, 2023•16 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of "The President's Daily Brief": We start off in New Delhi, India, where the G20's closing declaration has exposed increasing fractures between global superpowers. What does this widening chasm mean for future collaborations and world diplomacy? From there, we shift our focus to Afghanistan. As the drug market flourishes, the Taliban's promise of curbing illicit trade faces scrutiny. Can they be trusted to control this shadow economy? Back at home, the narrative of border securi...
Sep 11, 2023•18 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of "The President's Daily Brief": We kick off in New Delhi, India (or should we say, Bharat?), setting the stage for the G20 summit and discussing its key highlights and potential implications. The labor front heats up with the top dog of the United Auto Workers taking aim at management…and the president. As tensions rise, we examine Russia's concerns about the U.S.'s latest armament commitment to Ukraine. In our Back of the Brief segment, we dissect the call from African leaders...
Sep 08, 2023•16 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of "The President's Daily Brief": We begin in Washington DC, exploring voters' growing concerns about the age of our elected officials and a critical debate on age and fitness to serve. Then, we journey to China, unveiling the mysteries from a clandestine meeting of the communist party elders and what it reveals about the nation's internal dynamics. As tensions escalate, we analyze an alarming incident on the Romanian-Ukraine border. In the Back of the Brief, a historic twist--di...
Sep 07, 2023•19 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of "The President's Daily Brief," Mike Baker looks at critical developments both at home and abroad: Tensions are escalating within the United Auto Workers, one of America's most significant labor unions, as they stand on the brink of a major strike. We delve into the implications this could have on the domestic economy and the auto industry. We revisit the international stage with an update on North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, who is reportedly gearing up for a trip to R...
Sep 06, 2023•17 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of "The President's Daily Brief," host Mike Baker brings you crucial updates on pivotal global issues unfolding right now including: - The ASEAN summit in Jakarta, where Southeast Asian leaders convene to address escalating violence and regional tensions. Are we on the brink of diplomatic breakthroughs, or should we brace for further strife? - The ouster of Ukraine’s Defense Minister. What does this change in leadership signify for a nation embroiled in conflict and battling corr...
Sep 05, 2023•16 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Mike Baker, former CIA Operations Officer and the new host of the President's Daily Brief. New episodes begin September 5th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2023•3 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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 hosted by former CIA Operations Officer Mike Baker. Each morning at 6am Eastern, he'll bring you 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. Learn more ...
Aug 13, 2023•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s February 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 briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, we’ve got a couple updates on Mexico and immigration this morning, including a new rule from the Biden Administration about asylum seekers. But here’s the kicker: it’s actually an old policy promoted by Donald Trump. Second, we continue our look south of the b...
Feb 23, 2023•30 min•Ep 235•Transcript available on Metacast It’s February 22nd. 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, we’ve got a couple updates on Mexico and immigration this morning, including a new rule from the Biden Administration about asylum seekers. But here’s the kicker: it’s actually an old policy promoted by Donald Trump. Second, we continue our look south of the b...
Feb 22, 2023•30 min•Ep 234•Transcript available on Metacast It’s February 21st. 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, get those passports ready because we are going around the globe this morning, all because of the War of Attrition in Europe. We’re stopping first in Asia, then Middle East, plus an update in the Mediterranean Sea. And in each stop, we’re asking ourselves if Jo...
Feb 21, 2023•29 min•Ep 233•Transcript available on Metacast It's February 20th. You are listening to the President's Daily Brief. I'm your host and former CIA officer Brian Dean Wright. Your morning Intel starts now. It is President's Day and I sure hope you all get to enjoy a day off. Rest up or do something fun in celebration of the holiday. I'm actually gonna take part of the day off, but mostly I'll be reading and preparing for the rest of the week. So here are some of the developments that I'm looking to brief you all on with great stuff both here a...
Feb 20, 2023•2 min•Ep 232•Transcript available on Metacast It’s February 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 three briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, Joe Biden delivered an update on the Chinese balloon saga yesterday. But he said one thing about managing conflict with Beijing / that we really need to talk about. Second, some updates on Electric Vehicles, to include the fact that the Chinese Government sayi...
Feb 17, 2023•25 min•Ep 231•Transcript available on Metacast It’s February 16th. 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, there’s been a lot of talk about balloons lately but we should really talk about drones. Specifically the ones being flown over America by Mexican cartels. That’s coming up. Then, for our second and third briefs, I’ve got two updates on the stuff that powers yo...
Feb 16, 2023•27 min•Ep 230•Transcript available on Metacast It’s February 15th. 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, Ford Motor Company has halted production of their electric pickup truck because of a battery issue. We’ll talk about that, plus how Ford has a new source of cobalt for those batteries when they work. Second, and speaking of electric vehicles, cyber experts are ...
Feb 15, 2023•27 min•Ep 229•Transcript available on Metacast It’s February 14th. 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, get ready for lots of talk about inflation today. The latest numbers are set for release about whether inflation is going up or down in America. I’ll explain what to expect — and what it means. Second, The Biden White House is about to sell more of the nation’s...
Feb 14, 2023•25 min•Ep 233•Transcript available on Metacast It’s February 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 four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, we’ve got more flying objects being shot down. Two more, in fact, over the weekend. We’ll discuss that, and why Joe Biden says Chinese spy balloons crossing America are not a major breach of US security. Second, I’ve got a question: How long do you think that t...
Feb 13, 2023•28 min•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast It’s February 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 four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America — and the world. First, Joe Biden says it’s not his fault that he had classified material at his home and office. No no. I’ll tell you though who is. Second, an update to the China Balloon Saga this morning, with an assessment by a Democrat Senator from Montana that is spot on. Third,...
Feb 10, 2023•28 min•Ep 226•Transcript available on Metacast It’s February 9th. 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 State of the Union brief for you this morning that helps explain America — and the world. Last night, Joe Biden delivered the annual State of the Union address in Washington DC. As expected, he touted his accomplishments on a range of issues, domestically and abroad. Although, not everybody agreed with his assessments. Politicians d...
Feb 09, 2023•27 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast It’s February 8th. 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 State of the Union brief for you this morning that helps explain America — and the world. Last night, Joe Biden delivered the annual State of the Union address in Washington DC. As expected, he touted his accomplishments on a range of issues, domestically and abroad. Although, not everybody agreed with his assessments. Politicians d...
Feb 08, 2023•28 min•Ep 224•Transcript available on Metacast 
