The President's Daily Brief

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 decision, halting weapon provisions to Ukraine due to deepening grain import disputes. In a separate segment. We discuss the spiraling diplomatic row between Canada and India, marked by the suspension of visa services for Canadians in the wake of contentious assassination allegations. Rounding up our episode, we return to the ongoing strike saga of the United Auto Workers. The pay and benefits impasse escalates, with the UAW now considering the extension of its strike to additional plants.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.     Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 activists?   In our Back of the Brief segment, Pennsylvania revamps its voter registration system. With residents now automatically registered to vote when they receive a driver's license, we question whether this strengthens election security or simply stirs more debates.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.     Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, urging for more global backing in Ukraine's fight against Russian advances. And in the Back of the Brief, is the U.S. Senate about to embrace a more casual look? Majority Leader Chuck Schumer certainly thinks so, taking a leaf out of Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman's distinctive fashion book.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.     Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 U.S. fighter jet goes AWOL, while a Chinese 'spy' balloon's secrets float to the surface.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.     Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 entering the US.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.     Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 significant attack in occupied Crimea should allay the fears of Space X’s Elon Musk. In the Back of the Brief, a leaked U.S. Naval Intelligence report that reveals China’s alarming naval expansion rate, now outpacing U.S. production. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.     Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 international business ties.   A monumental lithium deposit discovery on the Nevada-Oregon border that promises to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry and the global powerplay in lithium production.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.     Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discussion have?   President Biden burns out in the final leg of his recent overseas tour—did it achieve its intended objectives?   In the Back of the Brief, a thrilling tale of international espionage as UK police arrest alleged Chinese spies. What does this mean for UK-China relations?   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 security gets a new twist. A surge of illegal migrants is making headlines, and the source might surprise you.   Marking the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the identification of more victims reminds us of the ever-present need for healing and understanding. Mike offers an intimate reflection on that fateful day and its enduring impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for a global carbon tax and its implications. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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--discover why India is thinking of embracing its ancient name, 'Bharat,' in a potential global rebrand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Russia. What might this mean for global geopolitics, and what is the significance in light of Ukraine's ongoing counter-offensive?   In the Back of the Brief, we share a fresh economic forecast that spells trouble for China but may be a silver lining for the United States.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 corruption at its highest echelons?   - An emerging report suggests a worrisome military alliance among three of America's longstanding adversaries. Could this new axis shift the balance of global power?   - And a new book shedding light on the tumultuous final days of America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, offering fresh insights into the chaos that unraveled inside the White House. How did internal dynamics impact decisions on the ground? What might we have missed amidst the media flurry?   -----   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.   Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 border to an allegation this morning that the current president of Mexico took cash from the Mexican cartels years ago. Third, get out your maps and your safari hats because we’re off to Africa this morning. The countries of Tanzania and Uganda are launching a major new oil project that could impact the price you pay for gas — and the price for batteries in those electric vehicles. Later, we close out the podcast with a listener question about that ammunition shortage in Ukraine that we talked about last Friday. ----- Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 border to an allegation this morning that the current president of Mexico took cash from the Mexican cartels years ago. Third, get out your maps and your safari hats because we’re off to Africa this morning. The countries of Tanzania and Uganda are launching a major new oil project that could impact the price you pay for gas — and the price for batteries in those electric vehicles. Later, we close out the podcast with a listener question about that ammunition shortage in Ukraine that we talked about last Friday. ----- Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Joe Biden is right about something. In a surprise visit to Ukraine yesterday, he said that Vladimir Putin can’t outlast us in the war. In other words, that Russia doesn’t have enough money, materiel, or allies to win. Is he right? Well, I’ll give you the updates and let you decide. Second, we visit Iran this morning, where inspectors have discovered some new-clear material that is almost good enough / to help Tehran create a new-clear bomb. Finally, head to Fiji where the leaders there are locked in a nasty fight, the results of which could impact our Battle for the Pacific. Later, we close out the podcast with a listener question about divorce. Specifically whether America should split up — with Red States and Blue States parting ways. ----- Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and abroad. First in update on our battle for the Pacific. Things in the island country of Fiji are getting a little spicy this morning. Allegations of sedition and insurrection. Second, we've talked a lot about the Wagner Group, which is Russia's paramilitary group operating in places like Ukraine and Central Africa, but who are they exactly? We'll dig into that. Third, a couple weeks back, we heard about the State of the Union. Well, I wanna give you a state of America's farmers and ranchers, and the reason for this brief has to do with chocolate milk. Fourth, I've got some US economic data that is pointing towards more economic trouble. All explain what it is and why you should care. Finally, some updates on dirty green energy for. The government of the Congo is telling the Chinese to pay up. They want more money for all of that dirty green cobalt. Plus there's a new battery design that could make that cobalt completely unnecessary. I've also got a listener question about that ammunition shortage in Europe that we talked about on Friday. David in Colorado wanted to know what type of ammo are we talking about here for say, small arms or artillery? Well, I'll give you the answer and explain why it is such a big deal and why lots of folks are struggling on how to respond. So all in all, lots of great news from America and around the world folks. But in the meantime, Enjoy the holiday today, and I will see you tomorrow morning as always. But until then, good day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices