It’s been one month since the attack on Israel, but Washington has yet to deliver an aid package to its closest ally. The reason has to do with a different ally, in a different war: Speaker Mike Johnson has opposed continued funding for Ukraine, and wants the issue separated from aid to Israel, setting up a clash between the House and Senate. Catie Edmondson ... Show More
Nov 24
The Autism Diagnosis Problem
<p>Once primarily limited to severely disabled people, autism began to be viewed as a spectrum that included children and adults far less impaired. Along the way, the disorder also became an identity, embraced by college graduates and even by some of the world’s most successful p ... Show More
32m 40s
Nov 23
Sunday Special: Wicked, Good?
<p>“Wicked” was one of the biggest movies of 2024. It was culturally ubiquitous, a box office smash and an Oscar nominee for Best Picture. Now, a year later, “Wicked: For Good” arrives in theaters to finish the tale of the complicated friendship between Glinda the Good Witch and ... Show More
51m 44s
Jan 2024
How Israel’s War with Hamas Could Escalate Into a Regional Conflict
<p>Ben and Tommy cover the major developments in the war between Israel and Hamas, including the widening difference between Netanyahu and Biden on post-war planning, increasing criticism of the Israeli war effort within the Democratic Party, and the escalating risks of a regiona ... Show More
1h 20m
Oct 2023
October 13th, 2023: Palestine for Dummies, America’s Aid to Israel, & Frozen Iranian Assets
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We kick off with the latest updates on the Hamas terrorists' attacks on southern Israel, giving you the most recent developments.
Dive deep into a historical overview of the Israel-Palestine conflict. We aim to dispel widespread ... Show More
17m 35s
Oct 2023
5 PM ET: Hamas' hostage threat, House speaker chaos, RFK Jr’s third party run & more
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Hamas that Israel is ramping up attacks on Gaza, while Hamas is threatening to execute hostages. The death toll continues to rise, as the conflict in Israel plays out. House Republicans are trying to unite over a candidate for speake ... Show More
6m 29s