In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: NATO leaders are in Washington today for the kickoff of a summit commemorating the 75th anniversary of the military alliance. With wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza, and an increasingly aggressive China, we’ll examine what’s at stake at this week’s gathering. With hostage talks restarting this week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have thrown things off course by dropping a list of “nonnegotiable” demands at the last minute. Fresh off h...
Jul 09, 2024•22 min•Ep 397•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, which has cost Moscow more troops than all other Russian conflicts combined since World War II. A growing a number of leading Democrat lawmakers are calling for President Joe Biden to bow out of the presidential race due to concerns about his age. We’ll bring you the latest on the efforts to have Biden step aside, and how the president himself is...
Jul 08, 2024•13 min•Ep 396•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: It’s been nine months since October 7th, and efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza are accelerating. Hamas has reportedly dropped one of its key demands, removing a major hurdle to a hostage deal. We’ll have those details in today’s PDB Spotlight. Later in the show, Iran has a new President, with little-known reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian defeating his hardline opponent in this weekend’s runoff election. Plus, Hungarian Prime Minis...
Jul 08, 2024•22 min•Ep 395•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the PDB Situation Report: We start things off by taking a look at U.S. efforts to bolster Ukraine's air defenses amid ongoing Russian invasion, potentially with help from Israel. We'll be joined by intelligence analysis Ryan McBeth for insight into that story. Plus, we're starting to see some of the real-world fallout from the US's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, as new reports suggest that the White House may be turning to the Taliban to help combat ISIS. Lieutenant C...
Jul 06, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: In last night’s historic elections in the UK, Labour swept Parliament in an unprecedented landslide victory, while the ruling Conservative Party was trounced in their worst electoral performance in their 190-year history. Israel is sending another delegation back to the negotiating table with Hamas after senior officials indicated a major breakthrough in the stalled ceasefire negotiations with the Iranian-backed militants. To listen to the show ad-f...
Jul 05, 2024•14 min•Ep 393•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: It appears the rifts within Jerusalem’s halls of power are growing larger, as reports emerge that Israel’s top military brass want to see a ceasefire in Gaza, even if such a truce ultimately leaves Hamas in power. China may be expanding their support of Russia to the military, as reports emerge that the CCP is building Iranian-style attack drones for their friends in Moscow. Several days of violent clashes between Syrian refugees and Turkish troops...
Jul 05, 2024•21 min•Ep 392•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com 🏅 Patriot Gold: https://www.patriotgoldgroup.com Say Mike Baker sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 04, 2024•5 min•Ep 391•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: In a stunning development, the Biden administration is considering working with the Taliban to help the U.S. combat the threat posed by the Islamic State branch of ISIS-K. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was in Kyiv this week for a rather tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where the Kremlin-friendly leader pushed for a ceasefire with Russia that would freeze the current lines of battle. To listen to the show ad-free, be...
Jul 03, 2024•13 min•Ep 390•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: NATO appears to be doubling down on Ukraine. The defense alliance is preparing to announce its intention to station senior officials in Kyiv to shore up long-term support for the nation and quote “Trump-proof” its efforts against Russia. We’ll have the latest on the so-called “day after” debate in Israel, with Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly softening his position on allowing the Palestinian Authority to govern Gaza when the war comes to an end...
Jul 03, 2024•22 min•Ep 389•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: An alarming report has revealed that China is pursuing closer defense and intelligence ties with Cuba, leveraging their relationship to build electronic eavesdropping stations for intercepting sensitive U.S. communications. In a major development concerning America’s southern border, the U.S. has reached a landmark agreement with Panama to close down access to the Darién Gap, one of the most used corridors for illegal migration into the United State...
Jul 02, 2024•12 min•Ep 388•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: As Israel’s focus shifts north toward Lebanon, there are growing signs that Hamas is regrouping in Gaza, with militants launching their largest rocket barrage into Israel in months. We’ll have that story in today’s spotlight. A major scandal is growing after the Israeli government released a notorious hospital director who allowed Hamas to use Gaza City facilities as a center of operations during the October 7th attacks. A crisis was averted in Kyi...
Jul 02, 2024•21 min•Ep 387•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: With the threat of war looming between Israel and Hezbollah, Iran is significantly ratcheting up their threats against Jerusalem, promising to hit Israel from all sides using their regional proxy militias. U.S. military bases across Europe have been placed on high alert amid concerns that terrorists are planning attacks against U.S. military personnel and facilities. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Bri...
Jul 01, 2024•11 min•Ep 386•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The American people weren’t the only ones glued to their television sets for Thursday’s debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. I’ll bring you the reaction to last week’s debate from around the world. The US military is preparing for a conflict between Israel and Lebanon, repositioning assets closer to Israel and Lebanon in the event that all-out war breaks out in the coming days. French voters went to the polls yester...
Jul 01, 2024•22 min•Ep 385•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We'll begin with the latest indications that Israel is preparing for a full-scale war with Lebanese-based Hezbollah. We'll speak to Bill Roggio from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies about what that conflict might look like. Later, we'll move to the southern border, and reports that the Department of Homeland Security has identified more than 400 migrants who came to the U.S. via a human smuggling network that allegedly has connections wit...
Jun 29, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The U.S. and Israeli governments have been quietly holding discussions about sending up to eight Patriot air defense systems currently on loan to Israel to Ukraine, a move that would essentially triple Kyiv’s air defense arsenal. In response to the recent flurry of developments regarding Iran’s nuclear program, the U.S. has issued a fresh round of sanctions targeting the regime’s oil trade. We’ll discuss their impact, and why Israeli Prime Minister ...
Jun 28, 2024•14 min•Ep 383•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: In a sign of the rapidly deepening ties between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, North Korea will send military construction and engineering troops to the Russian occupied areas of the Donetsk region of Ukraine. Israel is renewing their focus on Iran’s nuclear ambitions following reports the Islamic regime may try to build an atomic bomb sometime before the next U.S. president takes office. Just days after kicking off membership talks with Ukraine, ...
Jun 28, 2024•22 min•Ep 382•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A recent string of cyber-attacks on U.S. water systems is leading to renewed warnings from cyber security experts and federal officials regarding the risks posed to America’s critical infrastructure by foreign adversaries. We’ll look at the chaos in Bolivia, which was rocked yesterday by a failed coup attempt that led to the arrest of a dozen Bolivian military officers. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily ...
Jun 27, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We have the latest on the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. As Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets with American counterparts, the US has issued a stern warning to the terror group: Don’t assume that Washington can stop Israel from attacking you. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian troops on the front lines this week, announcing a shakeup in his military’s leadership due to the poor performance of one of his key ...
Jun 27, 2024•20 min•Ep 380•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: In a disturbing announcement, U.S. law enforcement have identified more than 400 immigrants who were brought into the U.S. by an ISIS-affiliated human smuggling network. The Putin regime announced plans to ban access inside Russia to 81 different media outlets from the European Union in their latest retaliation. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscr...
Jun 26, 2024•12 min•Ep 379•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin with the latest from Dagestan, where a devastating Islamist terror attack has claimed 20 lives, according to the latest figures from the Russian government. The investigation is underway to uncover the orchestrators of this tragedy. The focus then shifts to Europe, where Ukraine and Moldova have initiated formal discussions to join the European Union, marking a significant step in the EU's potential expansion. Over in Israel, the Supreme C...
Jun 26, 2024•19 min•Ep 378•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: After a 14 year legal fight with authorities in Britian and the U.S., WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has struck a deal with the U.S. Department of Justice that will set him free and allow him to return to his home country of Australia. The International Criminal Court is ramping up the diplomatic pressure on Russia for their actions in Ukraine, issuing international arrest warrants for two senior military officials in Moscow. To listen to the show...
Jun 25, 2024•12 min•Ep 377•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signals a slowdown in combat operations in Gaza, while IDF troops prepare for potential conflict on Israel's northern frontier with Hezbollah. Victims of the October 7th attacks file a lawsuit against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, alleging the UN agency aided Hamas in building "terror infrastructure." The Kremlin criticizes the US after a US-supplied ATACM missile kills civilians on a beach in Sevasto...
Jun 25, 2024•20 min•Ep 376•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Terrorism has struck Russia for the second time in recent months, as suspected Islamic gunmen kill at least nine people and injure dozens in coordinated attacks on several locations in Russia’s southernmost Dagestan province. More than two decades after the 9/11 attacks, new questions are being raised about Saudi Arabia's potential involvement. New video, unsealed at the request of victim’s families, shows a Saudi man filming key locations in Washin...
Jun 24, 2024•10 min•Ep 375•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ominous nuclear warnings out of Russia. President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to ramp up Russia's nuclear arsenal and further develop its nuclear triad, aiming to strengthen strategic deterrence against the West. The war in Ukraine continues to take its toll on civilians as Russia and Ukraine traded a pair of deadly missile attacks over the weekend. We’ll return to the New York City campus of Columbia University, where three deans have been ...
Jun 24, 2024•19 min•Ep 374•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We start today's Situation Report in the Middle East, where tensions are on the rise between Israel and the Iranian-backed Lebanese Hezbollah. Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, David Daoud, provides some insight into the motives and methods of Hezbollah. We'll examine the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests continuing across the US with author and National Correspondent for the Blaze, Julio Rosas. He'll give us insight into one ...
Jun 22, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The White House has announced a big revision of its policy toward the use of US weapons in Ukraine, allowing Ukrainian forces further leeway to strike inside Russian territory. US and Chinese officials hold high-level talks to solidify a growing anti-narcotics partnership. 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 P...
Jun 21, 2024•11 min•Ep 373•Transcript available on Metacast In this premier edition of The PDB Personnel Files, we explore the life of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Mike details Putin’s rise to power: from his humble beginnings as a spy novel-obsessed youngster in Leningrad to the most powerful man in Russia. 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 Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more abou...
Jun 21, 2024•15 min•Ep 372•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: An announcement from the Biden Administration could mean a major boost for Ukrainian air defense, with the White House planning to pause the delivery of Patriot interceptor missiles to other nations so it can fast-track orders for Kyiv. A major cyberattack is underway across the US, affecting thousands of car dealerships and throwing the industry into chaos. This incident highlights the danger digital sabotage poses to the American economy. To liste...
Jun 20, 2024•11 min•Ep 371•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll look at the growing tension between Israel and Hezbollah as Israel’s foreign minister warns of “all-out war” with the Iranian-backed group after Hezbollah released what it claimed were videos of sensitive Israeli military sites and civilian areas. An update on the situation in the Red Sea, where Houthi militants continue to terrorize commercial shipping, sinking a second bulk carrier since launching their campaign last year. A disturbing repo...
Jun 20, 2024•19 min•Ep 370•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israeli-American relations hit a new low this week after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the Biden administration of withholding weapons and ammunition, causing U.S. officials to lash out at the prime minister and cancel a critical meeting regarding Iran. Staring down a more unified Europe than ever before, Vladimir Putin is escalating his harassment and destabilization campaign against the NATO alliances’ newest members, Sweden and Finlan...
Jun 19, 2024•12 min•Ep 369•Transcript available on Metacast 
