PDB Situation Report | October 12, 2024: Iran & Russia vs. The West & Leadership Tested Against China

Published: Oct. 12, 2024, 10 a.m.

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:\n\nWe'll begin with the latest from the Middle East, as Israel expands its offensive in southern Lebanon while Iran-backed Hezbollah fires rockets at Haifa for the first time since the war began. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges will join us to share his insights on the growing conflict and its broader implications for the region and the world.\n\nLater in the show, we'll turn to the Far East, where the armed forces of the Philippines, the United States, and four other nations have begun joint exercises in a show of naval strength, as tensions with China continue to rise. Retired Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, former commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence, will join us for more on that.\n\n\nTo listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President\u2019s Daily Brief by visiting\xa0PDBPremium.com.\nPlease remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.\xa0\nEmail:\xa0PDB@TheFirstTV.com.\n\u2615\xa0Blackout Coffee:\xa0https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB\n\U0001f3c5\xa0Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide.\n\U0001f576\ufe0f\xa0MySudo: Go to\xa0https://MySudo.com/MIKEBAKER\xa0& use code 'MIKEBAKER' to get 30 days free on a SudoPro yearly subscription.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices