Best Upgraded Points Podcasts (2025)

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D2DO284: AI, MCP, and the Identities that Tie Them All Together 45:07

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AI is developing at an incredible pace. With that development comes questions. For instance, how do you connect your resources to agents? How do agents connect with each other? And how do you keep it all secure? Our guest Christian Posta is here to guide us through AI, MCP, and the concept of workload identities.... Read more »…

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547 | NWT Dall Sheep (Before the Hunt) 1:16:41

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A listener of the show, Jim, joins us to discuss his Dall Sheep hunt in the Northwest Territories. As you will hear, today's conversation was recorded before the hunt, as Jim was planning and preparing for the adventure. In the next episode, Jim joins us after his hunt to share the story, what he learned from the experience, and more... The Hunt Ba…

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October 8th, 2025: Venezuelans Already Turning on Maduro? & China’s Close Call with Canada 23:09

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro puts on a show of military strength—but new reporting says his call to arms is falling flat. We’ll look at what this reveals about cracks inside his regime. A Canadian surveillance plane enforcing sanctions on North Korea gets dangerously close to Chinese fighter j…

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Earn More Points in Multiplayer Mode with Kai 50:10

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#249: 3x your points and miles with a multiplayer strategy. We break down how to earn, manage, and maximize rewards with a partner, family, or friends. Plus learn how to handle the logistics, emotions, and systems that make it all work. Kai is the founder and host of The Daily Churn Podcast, where he shares his churning journey. In 2024, Kai and hi…

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 7th, 2025: Trump Calls Off Venezuela Diplomacy & White House Looks To The Insurrection Act 13:50

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By The First TV

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PP081: News Roundup – BRICKstorm Backdoor Targets Network Appliances, GitHub Unveils Supply Chain Defense Plans 48:26

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By Packet Pushers

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HW062: Designing Access Points For the Enterprise 25:18

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October 7th, 2025: Thousands Of CUBANS Join Russia’s Fight Against Ukraine & Sticking Points In Hamas-Israel Deal 26:30

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 6th, 2025: NATO Scrambles Fighters After Massive Russian Attack & U.S. Shutdown Standoff 13:51

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MM 285 | Making Memories, Gear Upgrades, & Losing Animals 57:19

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NB546: Meta Mulls GPU Startup Purchase; Indirect Prompt Injection Exacerbates AI Risks 50:42

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Tech Bytes: Building a UEC-Supported AI Data Center Fabric With Nokia (Sponsored) 16:34

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October 6th, 2025: China Helping Russia Target U.S. Interests & Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Deal 27:06

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukrainian intelligence accuses China of directly aiding Russia’s missile campaign in Ukraine, providing satellite data used to target infrastructure—including an American-owned factory struck back in August. Hamas and Israel appear closer than ever to a ceasefire, as both sides signal conditional acce…

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PDB Situation Report | October 4th, 2025: A Game Changing Weapon For Ukraine? & Gaza Ceasefire Talks 1:08:33

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The Trump administration is weighing whether to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles capable of striking deep inside Russia. Alongside new U.S. intelligence support, this move could escalate the conflict. We’ll hear from George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War for more. Later, Israel’s mili…

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TNO044: Inside a Global Enterprise Data Center Network Migration (Sponsored) 44:16

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Today we get an inside look at a major data center migration that Nokia is undertaking. Nokia is our sponsor for today’s episode. The company is moving legacy sets of data center networking equipment to its own Event Driven Automation (EDA) solution. We go behind the scenes of Nokia’s own IT department, which is supporting... Read more »…

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 3rd, 2025: Trump Declares Formal 'Armed Conflict' Against Drug Cartels & US Military Begins Troop Drawdown In Iraq 16:23

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First—The White House alerted Congress on Thursday that the U.S. is now essentially at war with Latin America’s drug cartels, issuing a memo that declares cartel members to be enemy combatants subject to the full force of the U.S. military. Later in the show—the U.S. military has begun drawing down its…

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HN799: Multi-Homing IPv6 to Your Home Lab 47:28

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If you’ve got an Autonomous System Number (ASN) and an IPv6 block, you too can multi-home IPv6 to your home lab! Sounds easy, right? Well, maybe…but today we’re going to discuss why you’d want to and how you can do that with guest Anton Lönnerbro. Anton is a solutions architect at a managed service provider... Read more »…

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October 3rd, 2025: Trump Considers MAJOR Long-Range Missile Upgrade For Ukraine & China’s ‘Mock Taipei’ 23:05

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine may soon get a major long-range upgrade, as the Trump administration weighs sending Tomahawk cruise missiles capable of striking deep into Russian territory. China has built a “Mock Taipei” in Mongolia — full-scale replicas of Taiwan’s government buildings used to rehearse for an eventual inva…

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 2nd, 2025: Terror Attack Hits A UK Synagogue & Gaza Flotilla Ends at Sea 11:20

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A brutal terror attack in Manchester. A synagogue struck on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, leaving multiple worshippers dead. We’ll have the latest. The great Gaza flotilla comes to an end, intercepted by Israeli naval forces before ever reaching the Gaza coast. To listen to the sh…

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LIU001: Growing Pains 15:44

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Starting any new endeavor is hard. That’s particularly true for a career in tech. And that’s the reason Alexis Bertholf and Kevin Nanns are launching the Life In Uptime podcast. In each episode they’ll sit down with engineers, leaders, and builders in tech to uncover the stories behind their careers to help you see how... Read more »…

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October 2nd, 2025: What Is Europe’s ‘Drone Wall’? & Hamas Plot Foiled In Germany 21:56

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Europe is scrambling to secure its skies. After repeated Russian drone incursions, the European Union is rolling out plans for a “drone wall” along its eastern border. German authorities foil a suspected Hamas plot, arresting three men accused of stockpiling weapons to target Jewish institutions. A po…

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 1st, 2025: Netanyahu Issues A Rare Apology & Suppression Force Takes On Haitian Gangs 13:16

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a rare apology to Qatar for last month’s strike in Doha, while Israel’s Shin Bet investigates how the mission went wrong. The United Nations Security Council authorizes expanded powers for international forces to confront the gang violence ravaging Haiti…

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TCG059: From Source of Truth to Knowledge Graph – Rethinking Network Data 46:30

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Network automation has a data problem. Traditional tools may hit limitations when managing complex infrastructure relationships. We explore how OpsMill’s InfraHub uses graph databases and temporal versioning to create what our guest calls “the knowledge graph of infrastructure” – enabling true version control at the database level while maintaining…

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NAN102: Practical Applications for AI in Network Automation 1:00:01

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As AI becomes more integrated into the IT landscape, developers, engineers, and operators are looking for practical ways to use these new tools. Joining us today is Ryan Booth; he’s built a career around network automation, giving him a unique perspective on how network engineering, operations, software development, and AI intersect. We explore the…

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546 | DIY Solo Elk — Highs & Lows (A Listener Story) 1:34:18

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"I just got home from my second year in a row of successful backpack solo elk hunting with the bow — last year with a cow, and this year with my first bull. I know that several of my deliberate decisions during the hunt (which are things I learned from listening to your podcast) led to my success. So thank you!" —Ryan We received that email from to…

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October 1st, 2025: Leaked Intel Reveals China’s Blueprint To Invade Taiwan & Moscow’s Quiet Rebellion 24:03

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n this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Classified U.S. intelligence reveals China’s strategy toward a Taiwan invasion, involving the quiet mobilization of hundreds of so-called “civilian” craft. Senior Trump aides intensify efforts to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, with discussions underway about applying greater military pressure…

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How to Stop Over-Optimizing and Focus on What Matters with Tim Ferriss 1:33:48

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#248: Learn to escape the trap of over-optimizing and design a more meaningful life. We explore setting boundaries, resetting priorities, and turning failure into fuel for success. We also dive into Tim’s creative process behind his new card game and the surprising value of play. Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and host of The T…

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 30th, 2025: How a Shutdown Could Cripple U.S. National Security & Trump Targets ‘Woke Generals’ 15:01

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: America is just hours away from a government shutdown. While Capitol Hill descends into partisan gridlock, the real cost may be to national security. We’ll break down the risks. President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth deliver a rare address to hundreds of military leaders at Quantico. We’ll …

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PP080: The State of OT Risks in 2025 (and What to Do About Them) 44:32

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What does the risk environment for Operational Technology (OT) look like in 2025? JJ and Drew review four recent reports on the state of OT security from Dragos, Fortinet, and others. We discuss ransomware impacts, ongoing risks of RDP traffic, directly exposed OT devices, and overall attack trends and the tools and processes that organizations... …

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HS113: Bad Tech Romance: Five Signs You’re In an Abusive IT Relationship 40:50

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Sure, some days you hate your job. But how do you know when an IT position has gone from being run-of-the-mill annoying to truly toxic? And what do you do about it? Johna Johnson and John Burke are joined by Sandy Miller, a pseudonym for a CIO at a major global company who talks about... Read more »By Packet Pushers

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September 30th, 2025: The Russian Spy Ship That Could Cripple Europe & Vance Trashes Putin 24:51

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n this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: A new investigation reveals how a Russian spy ship has been prowling Europe’s undersea cables, raising alarms about the safety of critical infrastructure. President Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in hopes of ending the two-year conflict. We’ll tell you what ca…

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 29th, 2025: REPORT: Russia Training Chinese Forces To Invade Taiwan & Michigan Church Attack 14:31

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A new report reveals that Russia is quietly training and equipping Chinese forces for an airborne assault on Taiwan. We’ll break down how Moscow’s Ukraine playbook could be adapted to help Beijing seize the island. Plus—the latest on the tragic attack on a Mormon church in Michigan. To listen to the s…

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NB545: CISA Orders Immediate Patch of Cisco Vulnerabilities; Firewall Upgrade Blocks Emergency Calls 22:30

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There’s an abundance of vulnerabilities in this week’s Network Break. We start with a red alert on a cluster of Cisco vulnerabilities in its firewall and threat defense products. On the news front, the vulnerability spotlight stays on Cisco as the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issues an emergency directive to all federa…

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MM 284 | Motivation, Record (Smallest) Elk, Training, & More 54:42

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Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about Exo Mtn Gear discounts, how to pack a head and antlers, training in the gym, how to keep motivation after years of unsuccessful hunts, and more... LINKS & RESOURCES... $5,000 Photo Contest: https://exomtngear.com/experience Made in the USA: https://exomtngear.com/usa InReach Mini Holder: h…

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September 29th, 2025: Mystery Drone Swarms Spark Chaos Across Europe & Iran Sanctions Snap Back 23:49

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Europe reels from a wave of unidentified drones that shut down airports, hovered over military bases, and even breached the airspace above a Finnish hydroelectric plant. The United Nations reinstates sanctions and an arms embargo on Iran over its nuclear program, prompting a furious response from Tehr…

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PDB Situation Report | September 27th, 2025: Trump Shocks World on Ukraine & Immigration Milestone 57:40

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: President Trump shocks the world with a dramatic reversal on the war in Ukraine, declaring that the country could win back all of the territory it has lost. Former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, Retired Lt. General Ben Hodges, joins the show to share his thoughts on Trump’s new position and what…

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 26th, 2025: Satellite Images Reveal Work At Iran’s Secret Nuclear Site & James Comey Indicted 15:07

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First—newly obtained satellite imagery reveals Iran is ramping up work at a secretive underground site—just months after U.S. and Israeli strikes on its nuclear program. I’ll have the details. Later in the show—Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury, facing charges of…

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HN798: Fortinet Offers a SOC Every Org Can Grow Into (Sponsored) 44:00

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On today’s Heavy Networking: the Security Operations Center, or SOC. When I think of a SOC, I picture a miniature version of NASA’s mission control: lots of computers, lots of people, some big boards with lines and arrows and telemetry scrolling across the screens. I also think of SOCs as requiring a lot of gear,... Read more »…

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TNO043: Under the Manhole Cover: The Architecture of an Internet Exchange 1:11:02

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In an IT world full of abstraction, overlays, and virtualization, it’s important to remember the physical infrastructure that supports all those things. So let’s get inside Mass IX, the Massachusetts Internet Exchange, to get a holistic view of the logical architecture and protocol mechanics of peering and Internet exchanges, as well as the iron, s…

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September 26th, 2025: SHOWDOWN: American Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Bombers & Beijing’s Drone Support for Moscow 24:31

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: American fighter jets scramble as Russian bombers approach Alaska, raising new concerns about Moscow’s probing behavior. Evidence grows of Beijing and Moscow tightening their military ties, with Chinese drone specialists reportedly aiding Russia’s arms industry despite Western sanctions. A White House…

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 25th, 2025: Classified WMD Docs Discovered In John Bolton’s Office & Deadly Dallas ICE Shooting 12:46

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Newly unsealed court filings reveal the FBI found classified documents in John Bolton’s office, including material tied to weapons of mass destruction. A sniper opened fire on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, leaving at least two people dead. We’ll have the latest details. To…

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IPB184: IPv6 Basics: Dual-Stack 25:30

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We’re diving into another IPv6 Basics today with the topic of dual-stack, which means running the IPv4 and IPv6 protocol stacks simultaneously. We get many questions about the implications of running dual-stack, and in this episode we’ll provide answers. We start by getting a little finicky about the definition of dual-stack, and then talk about...…

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N4N039: Configuring an IPsec Tunnel 1:01:20

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We dive back into the world of IPsec with an episode dedicated to configuring IPsec tunnels. After discussing a listener comment regarding transport mode in IPsec tunnels, Ethan Banks and Holly Metlitzky work through topics such as multi-vendor IPsec configuration, licensing, and the details of configuration and routing. Bonus material: MTU size an…

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September 25th, 2025: Fuel Shortages In Russia Threaten Putin’s Grip & Iran’s Missile Trouble 22:54

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine continues to pound Russia’s oil refineries, sparking fuel shortages across the country and leaving Moscow scrambling to respond. Iran fears another war with Israel and is racing to rebuild its missile factories—but experts say Tehran still can’t produce the solid fuel needed to power them. The…

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D2DO283: Lessons Learned When a Startup Doesn’t Take Wing 34:10

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Today we talk to Elad Ben-Israel about his former startup Wing Cloud, and the language that was built along with it, Winglang. We discuss why Eland started Wing Cloud, lessons learned about founding a start up, and what the future holds for the Winglang language. Ad Spot: Faddom Faddom helps you discover and map your... Read more »…

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NAN101: Scaling Intel’s Data Centers with Network Automation (Sponsored) 52:21

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Transforming over 5,000 network devices across 56 data centers is no small feat. Doing that with a very small team is even more impressive. On today’s episode, sponsored by Network To Code, we talk to Greg Botts from Intel, who with his team accomplished just that. They started with YAML files and DNS records and... Read more »…

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545 | DIY Colorado Bighorn Ram (A Listener Story) 1:12:32

14d ago1:12:32

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A listener of the show, Roman, discovered that he had drawn a Bighorn Ram tag in his home state of Colorado. As a relatively new hunter and someone who had not been putting in the sheep draws for long, Roman was beyond surprised to find out that he had drawn the tag, and he was excited to spend months planning, preparing, and scouting before openin…

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September 24th, 2025: Trump Blasts ‘Paper Tiger’ Russia In Ukraine U-Turn & Secret Service Foils Plot 22:14

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Following his sit-down with President Zelensky at the U.N., President Trump appears to have completely reversed course on Ukraine—declaring it may be possible for Kyiv to reclaim all its lost ground. Later in the show—the Secret Service takes down a rogue telecom network that threatened New York durin…

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Deep Dive on Bank of America Credit Cards (Up to 5.25% Cash Back) 1:02:24

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#247: Chris dives into Bank of America’s credit card lineup and why he has 5 different BoA cards right now. He'll go over how the Preferred Rewards program can help you earn unlimited 3.3% back on everything. Finally, he also covers approval rules, credit limits, unique perks like free museum access, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chris…

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 23rd, 2025: MYSTERY: U.S. Special Ops ‘Ghost Ship’ Spotted Off Venezuela & Kyiv Targets Moscow Again 13:41

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: America’s so-called “ghost ship” has surfaced in the Caribbean. We’ll tell you what this shadowy special ops vessel is capable of, and why it may be parked off Venezuela. Ukraine unleashes its largest drone attack on Moscow in months. Dozens were intercepted, but the barrage shows Kyiv isn’t letting up…