Early Bird Brief

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June 28, 2023 Impending deadline for vets to enroll for toxic exposure benefits
A new Department of Veterans Affairs campaign encourages vets to apply to receive military toxic exposure payouts.
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12min
June 27, 2023 Uncertainty remains after a mercenary revolt in Russia
The leader of the Wagner mercenary group released an audio statement after a short-lived insurrection aimed to oust Russia's defense minister.
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11min
June 26, 2023 How old Army admin systems mangled the names of fallen Latino soldiers
Today, senior Army Times reporter Davis Winkie joins the podcast to discuss an investigation into old Army databases -- and how names were structurally misspelled in the process.
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15min
June 23, 2023 Defense News reporter held in India as Modi visits Biden
A Defense News correspondent has been in Indian custody for a month on charges of espionage, as President Joe Biden hosts the Indian prime minister for a state visit.
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8min
June 22, 2023 Pentagon accounting error means more money for Ukraine aid
The Pentagon says it overestimated the value of the weapons it has sent to Ukraine over the past two years.
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14min
June 21, 2023 China holds out on US military communications
After top level talks, China and the U.S. agree to stabilize ties, but reach no agreement on restoring communications between the two militaries.
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14min
June 20, 2023 Founder of Craigslist donates millions to military families
Today, Capitol Hill Bureau Chief Leo Shane III sits down with Craigslist founder Craig Newmark to discuss his $100 million donation to military families.
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21min
June 16, 2023 Atomic group visits Ukraine nuclear plant
United Nations officials from its atomic watchdog group visited an atomic power plant in Ukraine – the largest in Europe.
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10min
June 15, 2023 House budget bill bans abortion assistance, diversity work
House Republicans unveiled their defense budget bill yesterday, which takes aim at a number of diversity and inclusion policies.
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16min
June 14, 2023 US troops injured in helicopter accident in Syria
Today, the cause of a helicopter mishap that wounded service members in Syria is under investigation.
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10min

FAQs about Early Bird Brief:

How many episodes does Early Bird Brief have?

The podcast currently has 400 episodes available.