In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Military leaders in Kyiv are pressing the attack inside Russian territory, increasingly leveraging their AI-enabled drones to target Putin’s energy infrastructure despite U.S. concerns about escalation. Freedom of speech appears to be under attack in the U.K., as Scotland passes a controversial hate crime law that could put offenders away for up to 7 years for simply not using a person’s preferred pronouns. We’ll have the latest reactions, including...
Apr 02, 2024•11 min•Ep 255•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A retired U.S. general issues a grim warning about ISIS threats following a deadly Moscow concert attack. Unrest in Israel: Thousands march against Prime Minister Netanyahu, demanding his resignation. President Putin's new order: Russia to conscript 150,000 citizens amid military mobilization speculations. Chaos at the border: An El Paso judge responds to a "border riot," ordering the release of numerous detainees. To listen to the show ad-free, be...
Apr 02, 2024•19 min•Ep 254•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A bombshell investigation is shedding light for the first time on the mysterious Havana syndrome afflicting U.S. personnel since 2016, and it appears Russia is likely behind the covert attacks. Turkey saw a massive political sea change in local elections over the weekend, with the country’s main opposition dealing a major upset to President Erdogan’s ruling party. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief ...
Apr 01, 2024•13 min•Ep 253•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israel is stepping up airstrikes against Hezbollah militants in Syria in an effort to disrupt the flow of Iranian weapons to regional proxy groups amid the war in Gaza. President Joe Biden is threatening Russia with repercussions for the ongoing imprisonment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Russia is lashing out at the west over their treatment of North Korea, accusing the U.S. of "strangling" the repressive regime and calling for ...
Apr 01, 2024•18 min•Ep 252•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Officials in the Biden administration have begun having preliminary conversations regarding how to maintain peace and order within Gaza when the Israel-Palestine war finally comes to an end, including establishing a Palestinian peacekeeping team. As the fight over Texas’s border continues to drag on in the courts, another Republican governor is dispatching National Guard soldiers to the border to reinforce Texas law enforcement. To listen to the sho...
Mar 29, 2024•11 min•Ep 251•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israel voices strong objections to the US's stance on a UN resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, while Iran seems to be quite pleased with the outcome. We analyze what this means for international relations. An update on the turmoil in the Red Sea, where Houthi rebels defy expectations by attacking a Chinese vessel, breaking assurances to avoid Russian and Chinese ships. We break down the implications. We delve into the growing allia...
Mar 29, 2024•18 min•Ep 250•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The fallout from the U.N.’s ceasefire resolution is intensifying as officials inside Israel claim the U.S. has turned their back on them, undermining their ability to ever fully destroy Hamas. This week marks the one-year anniversary of Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich's detention in Russia. We’ll have the latest on his imprisonment and the ongoing efforts to bring him home. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The ...
Mar 28, 2024•10 min•Ep 249•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: For the first time a former Israeli hostage is opening up about her 55 days in captivity, recalling routine beatings and sexual assault. We’ll have the harrowing details on her ordeal. While President Vladimir Putin continues to push a spurious Ukrainian connection to Friday’s terror attack, one of his key allies—Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko—appears to be undermining his efforts. The latest on the devastating bridge collapse in Baltimo...
Mar 28, 2024•18 min•Ep 248•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Mexico’s president recently warned that the flow of migrants across the U.S. southern border will continue unimpeded unless the U.S. bows to his demands, leading to accusations that the leader is engaging in diplomatic blackmail. We’ll discuss former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel’s unceremonious firing from NBC News just four days into her new job with the network, which followed an absolute meltdown from MSNBC talent. To listen to the show ad-free, beco...
Mar 27, 2024•11 min•Ep 247•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israeli forces recently thwarted a massive Iranian smuggling operation aimed at getting advanced weaponry to Palestinians inside Israel, as Israel warns that the Islamic regime is trying to spark terrorism inside the West Bank. Russia has started supplying oil directly to North Korea in flagrant violation of U.N. sanctions, as the two powers further cement their military ties. The Putin regime has doubled down on their baseless claims that western ...
Mar 27, 2024•20 min•Ep 246•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll bring you the latest from the horrific scene in Baltimore, where a bridge collapsed into the river overnight after being hit by a large cargo ship, sending people and cars plunging into the water. The chief of the U.S. border patrol is sounding the alarm over the threat posed by illegal migrants, warning that the border crisis is creating opportunities for criminal gangs and terrorists. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of...
Mar 26, 2024•11 min•Ep 245•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We examine the United Nations' recent resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza following the U.S.'s decision not to veto, signaling a widening gap between the Biden administration and Netanyahu's government. The program delves into Europe's heightened security measures, with France elevating its terror alert after the shocking massacre in Moscow. Japan extends an olive branch towards North Korea, as the Japanese Prime Minister proposes a summi...
Mar 26, 2024•20 min•Ep 244•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll discuss the latest regarding the deadly ISIS terrorist attack in Moscow that claimed at least 137 lives, as four suspects appeared in court on Sunday showing clear signs of torture, and Russian officials criticized the U.S. for allegedly failing to pass on concrete intelligence before the attack. The beleaguered American aviation giant Boeing is undergoing a major leadership shakeup less than three months after a panel, known as a door plug, b...
Mar 25, 2024•12 min•Ep 243•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We explore Russia's national heartache following a tragic terrorist attack in Moscow that claimed over 130 lives during a concert. With ISIS claiming responsibility, President Vladimir Putin suggests Ukrainian involvement. We cover the tense developments in Poland as Russian missiles encroach on their airspace, sending Polish armed forces into high alert and leaving leaders demanding answers from Moscow. The political temperature rises in the US as...
Mar 25, 2024•20 min•Ep 242•Transcript available on Metacast In this special weekend edition of The President's Daily Brief, Mike Slater and PDB host Mike Baker discuss a range of topics including Baker's relationship with podcast host Joe Rogan, the vulnerability of America's vital infrastructure, how to survive a zombie apocalypse, and a recent report of a Hezbollah terrorist caught at America's southern border. 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 ...
Mar 23, 2024•23 min•Ep 241•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The U.N. Security Council failed to pass a U.S.-backed resolution on Friday calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after Russia and China stood in opposition. The Border Patrol’s union is tearing into the Biden administration after a chaotic scene in Texas that saw more than 100 migrants storm a border barrier, trampling agents as they tried to fight their way into the U.S. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President...
Mar 22, 2024•11 min•Ep 240•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Biden administration challenges Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu with a UN ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Escalating threats from Iran and its terror proxies pose risks to U.S. leaders and homeland security. Mexico opposes Texas Governor Greg Abbott's border security measures, planning legal action. American timeshare owners face new threats from Mexican drug cartels targeting their properties. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium memb...
Mar 22, 2024•18 min•Ep 239•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: As leaders in Beijing heighten tensions in the South China Sea, we are learning that there are U.S. troops stationed in Taiwan on a permanent basis, including on an island just one mile off China's coast. In the latest regarding the U.S. border crisis, we’ll discuss the implications of a shocking new report revealing that roughly 200,000 deportation cases have been thrown out under President Joe Biden, due to officials in the administration filing t...
Mar 21, 2024•10 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We delve into the escalating verbal conflict as Moscow accuses Paris of gearing up to deploy 2,000 troops to Ukraine. SpaceX's latest initiative, a secretive pact to develop a network of spy satellites for the U.S. Government, is stirring geopolitical tensions. We analyze how Elon Musk's endeavor has led to stark warnings from Beijing and outright threats from Moscow. The Biden administration issues an urgent plea for enhanced cybersecurity to prot...
Mar 21, 2024•20 min•Ep 237•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Texas has been left in a state of confusion over a controversial immigration law after U.S. courts changed the legal status of the measure three times over just two days. As Haiti continues to descend into anarchy, we’ll discuss preparations in the U.S. to brace for a potential surge in migration from the troubled Caribbean nation. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Pleas...
Mar 20, 2024•11 min•Ep 236•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We examine the shifting dynamics in the Middle East as the Palestinian Authority points the finger at Hamas for the disaster unfolding in Gaza. Another crisis unfolds in the Caribbean with Cuba on the precipice of economic collapse, sparking unprecedented protests in the wake of severe blackouts and food scarcity. Turning to Asia, we discuss Hong Kong's latest national security law and its implications for the region's waning autonomy under China's...
Mar 20, 2024•20 min•Ep 235•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Texas Governor Greg Abbott is facing another roadblock in his fight to secure the border, as the U.S. Supreme Court indefinitely blocks the lone star state from enforcing a controversial measure that would expand the power of state authorities. We’ll turn our attention to the governing junta in Niger, who abruptly ended a military agreement with the U.S. over the weekend, essentially evicting American troops as the country’s leaders cozy up to Russi...
Mar 19, 2024•10 min•Ep 234•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Russian President Vladimir Putin cautions NATO as Ukraine-supported Russian paramilitaries dangerously close to a key nuclear depot. Shifting to the Middle East, tensions rise on the long-standing friction between Pakistan and the Taliban, with a series of fatal cross-border skirmishes amplifying regional instability. We also examine the United States' maneuvers to block the flow of arms to Yemen's Houthi insurgents, a strategic move in a complex r...
Mar 19, 2024•20 min•Ep 233•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Kim Jong Un is once again inflaming tensions on the Korean peninsula, conducting multiple ballistic missile tests as world leaders convene in South Korea for a summit. In the latest example of the dangers posed by our porous U.S. border, federal agents say they have captured a purported member of Hezbollah who told officials he was planning to make a bomb inside the United States. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Preside...
Mar 18, 2024•11 min•Ep 232•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We open today's show in Moscow, where Vladimir Putin is marking his triumph in the Russian presidential election, securing another six-year term as the nation's head of state. His victory unfolds amidst heightened tensions, with an attack on the small breakaway republic of Transnistria threatening to further destabilize the region. Our focus turns to Port-au-Prince, where a major police operation challenges armed gangs, coinciding with the evacuati...
Mar 18, 2024•18 min•Ep 231•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief, host Mike Baker offers an invitation to listeners to become part of an exclusive group: the Premium Membership of the PDB. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Pro-Ukrainian Russian forces continue to launch attacks inside Russian territory this week, creating two active combat zones along the border as Russian citizens head to the polls. We’ll discuss some alarming testimony from the commander of NORAD, who warned that the military is seeing more than 1,000 drone incursions at the border every month, likely operated by criminals with links to human smuggling and drug trafficking. To listen to the show ad-...
Mar 15, 2024•11 min•Ep 229•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We venture into the tumultuous streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to examine the power struggle as gang leaders and politicians grapple with forming a new government amidst chaos. Delving into international diplomacy, we analyze a new report on the United States' secret January talks with Iran, intended to mitigate attacks by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea. We unravel the details of a covert CIA operation initiated during the Trump era, designed to ...
Mar 15, 2024•19 min•Ep 228•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The crisis in Haiti is sparking concern in the U.S. over a potential mass surge of migration from the Caribbean nation. We’ll tell you how state and federal leaders are preparing. We’ll take a look at a new extremism policy being implemented in the U.K. that critics say fundamentally threatens freedom of speech, along with the right to worship and peacefully protest. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Bri...
Mar 14, 2024•11 min•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We open with a chilling statement from Vladimir Putin, signaling that Russia is not shying away from the nuclear option amid heightened conflicts. Princeton University is facing demands to fire a professor for his alleged links to Iranian state-sponsored terrorism, tracing back to a horrific incident in Berlin in 1992. We move to the Lone Star State to examine Texas's latest measures to reinforce its borders. Despite a Supreme Court ruling, Texas i...
Mar 14, 2024•19 min•Ep 226•Transcript available on Metacast 
