In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Tensions are once again flaring in the Baltic, as Poland’s leaders say they are ready to host nuclear weapons in their country on behalf of NATO to counter Russia’s military buildup along their border. After three months of relative calm, it appears drone and rocket attacks targeting U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria by regional militant groups have resumed. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visitin...
Apr 22, 2024•10 min•Ep 284•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Kicking off with the passage of the contentious $95 billion foreign aid legislation by the US House of Representatives, its components, and the immediate, heated response from Russia. We break down the new details about Israel's precise airstrike in Iran, an operation executed with surgical accuracy by the Israeli Air Force. In an unprecedented move the White House is getting ready to reveal new sanctions, not on Iran...but on Israeli Defense Force...
Apr 22, 2024•18 min•Ep 283•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll bring you the latest updates regarding Israel’s retaliatory strikes against Iran as leaders in Tehran attempt to downplay the incident. We’ll discuss a U.S. State Department report that reveals North Korea is producing biological weapons, including weaponized viruses and bacteria, as part of the regime’s secretive germ warfare program. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium....
Apr 19, 2024•11 min•Ep 282•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israel launches its retaliatory strike, striking a target inside the territory of Iran. A pivotal moment at the United Nations Security Council as members prepare to vote on a Palestinian bid for full UN membership. What are the stakes and potential outcomes of this critical vote? Alarming developments in cybersecurity as a report uncovers Russian military hackers targeting water treatment facilities in the U.S., Poland, and France, with a possible...
Apr 19, 2024•19 min•Ep 281•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is bucking the conservative wing of the GOP in his riskiest move yet, announcing plans to bring three foreign aid bills, including a package for Ukraine, to the floor for a vote as early as Saturday. We’ll discuss a case of foreign sabotage in Germany, where two German-Russian nationals were recently arrested for plotting attacks aimed at undermining military support for Ukraine. To listen to the show ad-free, b...
Apr 18, 2024•11 min•Ep 280•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israel has reportedly made its decision to respond to Iran's significant missile assault, amid a divided public opinion on the response. As the world watches the Middle East, we shift focus to Eastern Europe to assess Russia's grinding offensive in Ukraine, analyzing shifting front lines and Russian advances. Get the details on the impeachment proceedings against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, which began in the US Senate. In today’s Back of the...
Apr 18, 2024•19 min•Ep 279•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A new report is shedding light on Russian troop deaths inside the meat grinder on Ukraine’s front lines, as President Volodymyr Zelensky moves to boost military conscriptions to counter Putin’s ongoing aggression. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to his Chinese counterpart for the first time in more than a year Tuesday as tensions continue to flare in the South China Sea. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Preside...
Apr 17, 2024•12 min•Ep 278•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We delve into the groundbreaking formation of the Middle East's new defense coalition, an unprecedented alliance showcasing regional unity against Iran's military aggressions. Analyzing President Biden's diplomatic tightrope walk, we discuss the potential repercussions of cutting off Iran's oil exports amidst skyrocketing global oil prices and the delicate balance with China. Ukraine's President Zelensky sounds the alarm over a severe missile defic...
Apr 17, 2024•19 min•Ep 277•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: House Speaker Mike Johnson has outlined his plans to bring separate aid bills for Ukraine and Israel to the floor for a vote this week in a major test of the speaker’s ability to overcome the intense divisions within the Republican party. Reports are emerging that the Israeli response to Iran’s attack on Saturday will likely be limited in scope and target Iranian interests outside of the country in an effort to keep the conflict from escalating furt...
Apr 16, 2024•9 min•Ep 276•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We take a look at the aftermath of the unprecedented strike on Israeli soil, examining the emerging details of the attack and what they reveal about Iran's military prowess. Later, we'll analyze the shifting political winds in Eastern Europe, evaluating the latest responses from Russian and Ukrainian leaders to recent events and their potential impact on the war in Ukraine. In today's Back of the Brief, we scrutinize China's muted response to globa...
Apr 16, 2024•16 min•Ep 275•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: In the wake of the Iranian retaliation against Israel over the weekend, the international community is sending a clear message to leaders in Jerusalem: do not respond. We are learning that the Iranian general whose death triggered Iran’s attack on Israel this weekend was directly involved in planning and executing the savage 7 October attacks. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremiu...
Apr 15, 2024•11 min•Ep 274•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We take an in-depth look at Saturday’s historic attack by Iran against Israel, with over 300 drones and missiles reported to have been fired from Iranian soil into the Jewish state. The episode then turns to the global stage, examining the international community's reaction to Iran's unprecedented assault on Israel. We discuss the ripples on Capitol Hill as some Republican lawmakers call for more decisive action from the Biden administration in res...
Apr 15, 2024•19 min•Ep 273•Transcript available on Metacast In this special Late Edition of the PDB: Iran’s retaliatory strike has begun. According to early reports, the Islamic Republic has launching over 100 drones and missiles from its own territory toward Israel. Mike Baker brings you the latest developments and gives his analysis of the historic attack. 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 Bri...
Apr 14, 2024•5 min•Ep 272•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israeli officials said they are preparing for a retaliatory attack from Iran inside their borders, in southern or northern Israel, as soon as Friday or Saturday. We'll also bring you an update on the growing debate around the controversial surveillance law known as FISA, as Congress moves one step closer to reauthorization. FBI Director Christopher Wray has issued a chilling warning to America regarding the threat of domestic terrorism, as we are le...
Apr 12, 2024•13 min•Ep 271•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: American officials are cautioning of a possible attack on Israeli assets by Iran or its affiliates, and that the U.S. may play a role in Israel's defense. We’ll then move to Russia, where a shift towards authoritarianism is marked by the Kremlin's aggressive re-nationalization of key industries, targeting companies linked to nations it now considers hostile. The public's dismay grows louder in Russia as the state remains indifferent to the plight o...
Apr 12, 2024•21 min•Ep 270•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: As fraught ceasefire negotiations continue between mediators in the Middle East, the head of Mossad is conceding for the first time that Israel must accept that they cannot free all the remaining hostages in a single truce agreement with Hamas. Meanwhile, Hamas has said rather ominously that they don’t have enough Israeli hostages left to trade. The Republican caucus in the House dealt another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday, defeating a b...
Apr 11, 2024•12 min•Ep 269•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Zelensky extends an invite to former President Trump for a Ukraine tour amidst election pressures. A new report exposes India's alleged involvement in 20 foreign assassinations since 2020. Dangerous Venezuelan gang members infiltrate US cities, posing a new border threat. President Biden contemplates unilateral border closure in response to record migrant crossings and political strain. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium memb...
Apr 11, 2024•19 min•Ep 268•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll look at the intense debate within the GOP over reauthorizing a controversial element of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, at a time when senior law enforcement officials are warning of a heightened risk of terror attacks in America. We’ll discuss the newest diversity officer at the Biden administration’s State Department, a radical activist who believes America is a "failed historical model" rooted in racism, patriarchy, othe...
Apr 10, 2024•12 min•Ep 267•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A looming confrontation: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sets a date for the military offensive in Rafah amid crumbling ceasefire efforts. We take a deep dive into the strengthening ties between Russia and China as they face potential new sanctions from the US. US Central Command finds a creative way to keep weapons flowing to Ukraine, announcing it’s transferring a massive cache of seized Iranian weapons to the embattled nation. Members...
Apr 10, 2024•21 min•Ep 266•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israeli leaders are warning that they are prepared to strike at Iran’s nuclear facilities and other key infrastructure inside the country, although it appears the Islamic regime is backing down from threats of a direct retaliation for a deadly Israeli airstrike last week on an Iranian consulate in Syria. In a stark reminder of the ever-present threats facing the homeland, an 18-year-old from Idaho was recently arrested for plotting a massacre of chu...
Apr 09, 2024•10 min•Ep 265•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We dissect Secretary of State Antony Blinken's bold statement about Ukraine's path to NATO membership and discuss the geopolitical nuances that may delay this vision. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen concludes high-stakes discussions in China with a formidable ultimatum: face sanctions for supporting Russia's military endeavors. A dive into the sophisticated arena of artificial intelligence as we uncover China's tactics of disseminating disinfo...
Apr 09, 2024•20 min•Ep 264•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Reports are emerging that Russian forces are using chemical weapons on Ukrainian troops on the front lines of the war, in flagrant violation of international law. In these times of uncertainty and global destabilization, I’ll bring you a chilling glimpse from newly declassified documents into the potential aftermath of a nuclear missile strike on Washington D.C. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by...
Apr 08, 2024•12 min•Ep 263•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We reflect on the 6-month anniversary of Hamas' assault in Israel, analyzing the turning point as the IDF concludes its active ground operation in Gaza and troops withdraw. A diplomatic storm unfolds as we discuss the bold move by Ecuadorian police entering Mexico’s embassy to detain a former Vice President, triggering international backlash and a diplomatic meltdown. The geopolitical chessboard shifts with Turkey's decision to exit a key NATO arms...
Apr 08, 2024•17 min•Ep 262•Transcript available on Metacast Today, we wanted to bring your attention to another podcast, Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News. The No Spin News offers Bill O’Reilly’s one-of-a-kind analysis and reporting – without the spin and frightened execs. Just the facts. Always looking out for you. In this episode, Bill O’Reilly breaks down NBC News' employee reaction to their hiring of former RNC head Ronna McDaniel. Plus, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) joins the No Spin News to discuss the investigation in Fulton County DA Fani Willis's inv...
Apr 06, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Under enormous international pressure, punctuated by wavering U.S. support, Israel is taking steps to significantly increase the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, as their government announces the initial findings of their investigation into the deadly strike on aid workers on Monday. The CIA has warned that an Iranian retaliation from the suspected Israeli airstrike on their consulate in Syria could be coming within the next 48 hours, as Israel tem...
Apr 05, 2024•12 min•Ep 260•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We'll open with the ongoing controversy surrounding the deaths of 7 aid workers in Gaza, where the head of their organization is accusing Israel of intentionally targeting the aid convoy—a claim that Israel vehemently denies. Later, we’ll explore recent revelations from a U.S. State Department official about Russia's military rebound after suffering significant losses in Ukraine, indicating a nearly full restoration of its military strength. The Ga...
Apr 05, 2024•18 min•Ep 259•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israeli and U.S. military forces are boosting defenses and warning troops to brace for possible retaliation from Iran over Monday’s airstrikes on the regime’s consulate in Syria that killed several Iranian generals. As Iran hurls threats against Israel and the U.S., the Islamic regime is facing their own internal threats from Sunni Muslim militants, who recently launched a deadly attack on Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps. To listen to the show ad-f...
Apr 04, 2024•9 min•Ep 259•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin with Vladimir Putin's continued efforts to pin the blame for the Moscow terror attack on Ukraine and the West, challenging the assertion by American officials who say they had forewarned Russia about the exact location targeted. We then pivot to a crucial conversation in NATO about taking a more direct role in the Ukraine conflict, which may include managing security aid and military training, marking a potential shift in the alliance's le...
Apr 04, 2024•18 min•Ep 258•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Outnumbered by Russian forces and desperate for fresh recruits, Ukraine officially lowered the draft age on Wednesday in a highly controversial move. We'll have the latest out of Taiwan, which was tragically rocked on Wednesday morning by the strongest earthquake to hit the country in 25 years. 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...
Apr 03, 2024•10 min•Ep 257•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A heartbreaking event in Gaza: Seven humanitarian workers are killed during an Israeli airstrike while providing meals to Palestinians. We break down what happened and what it means for international relations. Iran's vow for vengeance: Tehran promises retaliation against Israel after an airstrike takes out two elite members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps at their embassy in Damascus. Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting an uphill battle to s...
Apr 03, 2024•17 min•Ep 256•Transcript available on Metacast 
