In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We return to the spiraling situation in Haiti, where Americans remain stranded as the Biden administration works to support Haitian-led efforts to secure a peaceful transition of power following the prime minister’s resignation. Following another round of primaries Tuesday night, former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden both clinched their party’s nomination for the presidency, setting up a high stakes rematch between the pair this Nove...
Mar 13, 2024•11 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: FBI Director Christopher Wray issues a stark warning about diverse threats at the U.S. border, including drug trafficking, violent gangs, and a smuggling operation linked to ISIS. From the Middle East, we report on the uptick in hostilities, with Hezbollah escalating attacks in Northern Israel and a significant surge in aggression from Yemen's Houthi militants. We examine the recently published transcripts of President Biden's conversation with Spe...
Mar 13, 2024•20 min•Ep 224•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: As his country plunges further into anarchy, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has announced he will resign in favor of a transitional government. We’ll discuss what this means for the ongoing violence gripping the nation. We’ll discuss Ukraine’s latest attempt to disrupt Moscow’s energy infrastructure, launching a wave of drone attacks inside Russia along with their largest cross-border raid into Russian territory since the war began. To listen to...
Mar 12, 2024•11 min•Ep 223•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A chilling new development as a report surfaces about the US preparing for a possible nuclear strike by Russia in Ukraine, heightening global tensions late in 2022. The US's proposal to construct a temporary port in Gaza receives a nod from Israel's defense minister, in a strategic effort that may undermine Hamas. Haiti's infamous gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, known for orchestrating significant violence, announces his readiness to form an alliance ...
Mar 12, 2024•19 min•Ep 222•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The former head of Ukraine's armed forces is being sent to London to serve as the country's ambassador to the UK, after being fired last month from his post by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. We’ll discuss the domestic political concerns that may have motivated Zelensky’s latest strategic move. We’ll discuss the Justice Department’s decision to open a criminal inquiry into American aviation behemoth Boeing over a nearly catastrophic failure ...
Mar 11, 2024•9 min•Ep 221•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Biden Administration is reportedly engaged in efforts to topple Israel’s coalition government, as it warns the nation’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that an assault on the Gaza city of Rafah is a red line that must not be crossed. We cover the escalating gang violence in Haiti, leading to the US State Department's drastic measure of evacuating embassy personnel from the country. The situation underscores the challenges facing international...
Mar 11, 2024•19 min•Ep 220•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: An active-duty Army intelligence analyst was recently nabbed by federal authorities for selling American secrets to China in a lucrative scheme that went on for more than a year. We’ll discuss a foiled ISIS terrorist plot to target a synagogue in Moscow, which comes as the U.S. embassy in Russia warned Americans overseas about the risk of an imminent extremist attack. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Br...
Mar 08, 2024•9 min•Ep 219•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Tensions escalating in Haiti as gang leaders threaten civil war and genocide. U.S. Military setting up a temporary port in Gaza to supply more aid John Kerry has a new mission to make Putin's invasion of Ukraine more environmentally friendly And guess who declined President Joe Biden's invite to the State of The Union? To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com Please remember to...
Mar 08, 2024•19 min•Ep 218•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: U.S. officials denounced Iran’s efforts to further enrich their uranium stockpiles on Wednesday and urged Iranian leaders to dilute all of the uranium it has already enriched to near weapons-grade levels. We’ll look at China’s increasing aggression towards Taiwan, as the CCP moves away from the idea of "peaceful reunification" and steps up their military harassment of the island democracy. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of Th...
Mar 07, 2024•11 min•Ep 217•Transcript available on Metacast In this State of the Union Preview Special, Mike Baker sits down with The First TV's Mike Slater to discuss what the American people can expect from Joe Biden's State of the Union Address. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 07, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A deadly new phase in the Gulf of Aden: Yemen's Houthi rebels mount a lethal attack on a commercial ship. Turmoil in Haiti reaches a new peak as the Prime Minister seeks refuge in the United States amid rising chaos. A narrow escape for Ukrainian President Zelensky after a Russian drone explosion near his motorcade in Odesa. New York's battle against crime intensifies, with Governor Hochul deploying the National Guard and state police for subway se...
Mar 07, 2024•17 min•Ep 216•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The FBI has issued a warning that an Iranian intelligence officer has allegedly been operating a recruitment network within the U.S. to target current and former government officials for assassination. We’ll unpack the results from Super Tuesday and discuss what the future holds for Nikki Haley after a primary night dominated by former President Donald Trump. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by vi...
Mar 06, 2024•11 min•Ep 215•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Israeli Defense Forces reveal audio recordings implicating two UNRWA employees in coordinating with Hamas-led attacks, shedding light on the complex interplay between international organizations and regional conflicts. A significant setback for the Russian navy as Ukraine successfully sinks a Russian patrol ship near Crimea, marking another setback for Russia’s naval presence in the Black Sea. The Biden Administration's covert operation of flyi...
Mar 06, 2024•18 min•Ep 214•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A far-left environmental group claimed responsibility for an arson attack targeting a major Tesla factory in Germany on Tuesday that forced the electric vehicle plant to shut down operations. We’ll discuss a disturbing new report from the United Nations that spotlights the extreme acts of depravity carried out by Hamas terrorists against Israeli citizens during the 7 October attacks, and serves as a harrowing reminder of what Israel is up against. T...
Mar 05, 2024•13 min•Ep 213•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A significant legal win for Donald Trump: The Supreme Court rules that states cannot exclude him from the presidential primary ballot. British intelligence heightens the UK's terror threat to its highest level post-9/11, citing Middle Eastern conflicts as a catalyst for terrorist recruitment. NATO's newest allies commence military drills in proximity to Russian territory, signaling a bold statement to Vladimir Putin. In the Back of the Brief: A tra...
Mar 05, 2024•17 min•Ep 212•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: As chaos reigns at the U.S. southern border, Tennessee has become the latest state to dispatch National Guard troops to reinforce local authorities amid the crisis. We’ll discuss the deteriorating situation in Haiti as armed gangs take control of the streets, most recently springing 4,000 inmates from the country’s largest prison in a violent jailbreak. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PD...
Mar 04, 2024•9 min•Ep 211•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We explore the United States' new approach to delivering aid in the Gaza Strip after a devastating incident involving Israeli troops and Palestinian civilians. An inside look at the recent leak of confidential military talks about the Ukraine war, officially confirmed by the German Defense Ministry, and what it means for international information security. The sinking of a British shipping vessel in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, and the...
Mar 04, 2024•18 min•Ep 210•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We look at the tragic incident in Gaza City where at least 100 Palestinians were killed and hundreds more injured as they swarmed dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid. Thousands of mourners defy Kremlin warnings to pay their respects to Russian dissident Alexei Navalny. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 01, 2024•10 min•Ep 209•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A leaked Russian military document raises alarm bells, revealing a surprisingly low threshold for triggering a nuclear response. Tensions in the Middle East escalate as Iran authorizes Hezbollah to intensify its operations along Israel's northern frontier. Amidst a deadlock in Congress over foreign aid, the Pentagon is contemplating a fresh strategy to supply Ukraine with crucial weaponry and munitions. In today's Back of the Brief, we tackle the s...
Mar 01, 2024•17 min•Ep 208•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We look at the small enclave of Transnistria in the nation of Moldova, where pro-Russian authorities have are openly petitioning the Russian government for “protection” against the Moldovan government. A major shakeup is coming in the United States Senate, where the race is on to replace Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more...
Feb 29, 2024•11 min•Ep 207•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Fragile ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas hang in the balance, as the parties involved in the discussions send widely mixed messages on where the negotiations stand. Reports indicate that most of the millions of munitions North Korea is sending to Russia for use on the front lines in Ukraine are severely dated or don’t properly function. Violent threats against British lawmakers are increasing over their support for Israel, forcing some memb...
Feb 29, 2024•17 min•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: After months of widespread protests from the farming sector of Poland, leaders in Warsaw indicated on Tuesday that they are willing to consider a further crackdown on Ukrainian agricultural imports. The U.S. Army is undergoing a serious revamp to prepare for future crises against Russia and China as they continue to struggle to find enough fresh recruits to fill out their ranks. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Aft...
Feb 28, 2024•11 min•Ep 205•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We examine President Emmanuel Macron's candid remarks on deploying European forces to Ukraine, a move that could significantly intensify the ongoing conflict. Attention shifts to Kaliningrad, a Russian territory facing isolation as Sweden prepares to become NATO's 32nd member state. We delve into reports about North Korea's new reconnaissance satellite that appears to be inactive in space. In the Back of the Brief, we discuss Mayor Eric Adams' stan...
Feb 28, 2024•18 min•Ep 204•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Evening Bulletin: Unconfirmed reports are emerging that the Houthis have successfully targeted underwater internet communications cables linking Europe to Asia in a serious escalation by the Iranian-backed militants. Frustrated Arab-American voters in Michigan are looking to send a clear message to Biden over his administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more a...
Feb 28, 2024•11 min•Ep 203•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Farmers descended on the European Union’s headquarters in Brussels on Monday to continue their protests of draconian environmental policies that threaten their sector, clashing with police. A bombshell New York Times report details how the CIA has been working closely with officials in Ukraine for nearly a decade, helping them hone their intelligence operations and providing critical support amid the darkest days of the war with Russia. Allies of R...
Feb 27, 2024•18 min•Ep 202•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Ukrainian officials signaled Sunday that Kyiv is open to a possible future peace summit with Russia to end the brutal war, however, serious doubts remain that such a summit is remotely possible. Hungary ended years of uncertainty regarding Sweden’s NATO membership bid on Monday, finally voting to approve their ascension into the alliance. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.co...
Feb 26, 2024•10 min•Ep 201•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: An update on the Israel-Hamas conflict emerges as negotiators broker a ceasefire agreement, potentially quieting guns for over a month and facilitating hostage returns. The spotlight then shifts to the Ukraine-Russia front, examining the Ukrainian military's strategic downing of an expensive Russian military asset. Then, we move to a heartbreaking incident in Georgia. The murder of a young college student by an undocumented immigrant has sparked wi...
Feb 26, 2024•18 min•Ep 200•Transcript available on Metacast In this special edition of The President's Daily Brief, Mike Baker once again dives into the PDB mail bag to answer listener questions. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. You can email your questions to Mike at: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 24, 2024•18 min•Ep 199•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A bombshell New York Times report revealed U.S. law enforcement officials have spent years investigating Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and his close associate’s ties to drug cartels, but dropped the inquiry to avoid damaging U.S.-Mexico relations. The Biden administration announced Friday sweeping new sanctions against more than 500 Russian people and entities in response to the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Please remem...
Feb 23, 2024•15 min•Ep 198•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: On the somber two-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we analyze the current military situation and the steep hurdles Ukraine faces as it strives to reclaim its territory from Russian control. The remarkable case of Ksenia Karelina, a 33-year-old from Los Angeles, arrested in Russia on treason charges for her modest contribution to a Ukrainian charity. A significant policy shift in Washington as President Biden's Education ...
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