Episodes

  • PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 19th, 2025: Why A U.S. Military War on Cartels Would Be a Nightmare & An Arab Plan For Gaza Takes Shape

    PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 19th, 2025: Why A U.S. Military War on Cartels Would Be a Nightmare & An Arab Plan For Gaza Takes Shape
    Feb 19 2025
    In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: With more U.S. military assets deployed to the border, calls for direct action against the cartels are growing louder. But taking the fight to the cartels won’t be as easy as some think—we’ll break down the challenges. An Arab and Gulf state-led plan for post-war Gaza is beginning to take shape, with up to $20 billion in regional contributions potentially on the table. What does this mean for the future of the region? 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • February 19th, 2025: Russia Plays Hardball In Riyadh & Iran Vows Another Attack On Israel

    February 19th, 2025: Russia Plays Hardball In Riyadh & Iran Vows Another Attack On Israel
    Feb 19 2025
    In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Russia is playing hardball in negotiations with the U.S. over ending the war in Ukraine, demanding the West abandon Ukraine’s NATO ambitions and rejecting NATO peacekeepers. Iran is vowing another direct attack on Israel while taunting the U.S. over its nuclear program—what’s behind Tehran’s latest threats? Hamas says it will return the bodies of four hostages, including the youngest victims of October 7th, but what does this move signal? And in today’s Back of the Brief: North Korea is making bold new promises to expand its nuclear arsenal, dismissing U.S. efforts to curb its ambitions. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 18th, 2025: CIA Reaper Drones Over Mexico & Border Crossings Collapse

    PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 18th, 2025: CIA Reaper Drones Over Mexico & Border Crossings Collapse
    Feb 18 2025
    In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: A major escalation in the fight against the cartels—President Trump has the CIA flying covert drone missions over Mexico, using the same Reaper drones deployed in the war on terror. Migrant shelters that once housed nearly a thousand people a day are now almost empty, as Trump’s border crackdown sharply reduces border crossings. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Stash Financial: Visit https://Get.Stash.com/PDB to see how you can get $25 towards your first stock purchase & to view important disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • February 18th, 2025: U.K. Peacekeepers in Ukraine? & Hamas Agrees To Step Aside In Gaza

    February 18th, 2025: U.K. Peacekeepers in Ukraine? & Hamas Agrees To Step Aside In Gaza
    Feb 18 2025
    In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: As Russian and U.S. officials engage in peace talks in Saudi Arabia, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has offered to send U.K. troops as peacekeepers in a potential deal. But European leaders remain divided on putting boots on the ground in Ukraine. Reports claim Hamas has agreed to hand control of the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Authority—but Prime Minister Netanyahu is rejecting that idea outright. Newly revealed accounts from Hamas hostage survivors expose the brutal conditions they endured in captivity. And in today’s Back of the Brief—Congo’s government says Rwanda-backed rebels have seized control of a second major city in the country’s mineral-rich east, escalating tensions in the region. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Stash Financial: Visit https://Get.Stash.com/PDB to see how you can get $25 towards your first stock purchase & to view important disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 17th, 2025: European Official Breaks Down In Tears Over Vance Speech & DOGE Comes For The Pentagon's Budget

    PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 17th, 2025: European Official Breaks Down In Tears Over Vance Speech & DOGE Comes For The Pentagon's Budget
    Feb 17 2025
    In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we’ll discuss the fallout from Vice President JD Vance’s fiery address at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, where he chastised European leaders over their attempts to stifle democratic norms, leaving one official in tears. Later in the show, the Trump administration takes aim at Pentagon spending, with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency looking to trim eight percent from next year’s defense budget, an amount exceeding $800 billion. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Ramp: Get $250 when you join Ramp. Go to ramp.com/PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • February 17th, 2025: Arab Leaders Turn On Hamas & Trump Team Pursues Russia Peace Deal

    February 17th, 2025: Arab Leaders Turn On Hamas & Trump Team Pursues Russia Peace Deal
    Feb 17 2025
    In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: Arab nations are turning up the heat on Hamas—just weeks after President Trump floated his controversial plan for Gaza. Some leaders are now openly calling for Hamas to step aside. We’ll unpack what’s behind this shift. A White House team heads to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, while European leaders scramble to respond. Western intelligence agencies say Russia has formed a secretive new spy unit, tasked with carrying out sabotage, assassinations, and attacks across Europe. And in today’s Back of the Brief—a deadly knife attack in Austria has been linked to the Islamic State. Authorities say the terrorist threat in Europe isn’t going away anytime soon. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Ramp: Get $250 when you join Ramp. Go to ramp.com/PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • PDB Situation Report | February 15th, 2025: Trump's Crackdown Triggers Cartel Retaliation & Global Tariff Fight

    PDB Situation Report | February 15th, 2025: Trump's Crackdown Triggers Cartel Retaliation & Global Tariff Fight
    Feb 15 2025
    In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Mexican drug cartels are reportedly planning to target U.S. law enforcement as the Trump administration escalates its border crackdown. Former DHS Senior Advisor Chuck Marino joins us to assess the threat. The White House is rolling out reciprocal tariffs against key global trading partners, marking a significant shift in U.S. trade policy. What’s President Trump’s strategy, and how will it impact the economy? Kenneth Rapoza from the Coalition for a Prosperous America joins us to break it down. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/MIKE and use code MIKE for up to 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 14th, 2025: Arab States Seek Alternative To Trump's Gaza Plan & Moscow Accused Of Striking Chernobyl Nuclear Plant

    PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 14th, 2025: Arab States Seek Alternative To Trump's Gaza Plan & Moscow Accused Of Striking Chernobyl Nuclear Plant
    Feb 14 2025
    In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, following President Trump’s proposal last week for the U.S. to take control of the Gaza Strip and relocate its Palestinian population, Arab leaders, led by Saudi Arabia, are now scrambling to develop an alternative reconstruction plan. Later in the show, a suspected Russian drone struck the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine overnight, damaging its protective shell. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called it a "terrorist attack," and proof that Vladimir Putin is not serious about pursuing peace. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Ramp: Get $250 when you join Ramp. Go to ramp.com/PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins