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FAQs about THE DAILY BRIEF:How many episodes does THE DAILY BRIEF have?The podcast currently has 425 episodes available.
June 16, 2026Key details on the SpaceX IPO that made Elon Musk a trillionaireBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-brief--6679022/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more6minPlay
June 14, 2026The 'Trumpification' of Washington DCCivilian Protection Elimination : Trump reinstated the Schedule F executive order to reclassify tens of thousands of career civil servants (PNS) as political advisers.Mass Firings : This policy eliminates job protections for employees at crucial agencies such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), FBI, and CIA.Loyalty as a Primary Requirement : Civil servants who are deemed part of the "Deep State" or not aligned with Trump's agenda are replaced by certified loyalists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-brief--6679022/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more6minPlay
June 14, 2026Trillion-dollar man 'The rise of Elon Musk'Key Trigger (SpaceX IPO) : SpaceX listed its shares on the Nasdaq at an initial price of US$135 per share, before immediately soaring to US$150 per share at the opening of trading. This brilliant debut sent SpaceX's market valuation soaring to nearly US$2 trillion.Fantastic Asset Growth : Thanks to his ownership of 4.8 billion shares (approximately 38% to 42% of the company's shares), Musk's wealth increased by approximately US$180 billion to US$188 billion overnight.Total Estimated Wealth : Global wealth trackers such as Forbes and Bloomberg note that Musk's total net worth is now stable at around US$1.1 trillion .Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-brief--6679022/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more11minPlay
June 14, 2026Trump claims deal to end Iran war near, but Tehran says 'nothing' finalisedProgress on a deal to end the Iran war appeared to mount on Saturday, with mediator Pakistan and the U.S. saying an agreement could be reached as soon as Sunday — although, Iran cast doubt on that timing.President Trump, who has asserted many times throughout the war that the countries are on the verge of an agreement, said Saturday morning on Truth Social that a deal was "scheduled to get signed" Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil and gas transport route — would open soon after.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-brief--6679022/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more6minPlay
June 08, 2026How gamers lost 400,000 fighting a huge virtual space warGamers lost an estimated £400,000 (roughly $500,000 USD) during a massive, multi-year conflict in the space-simulation MMO EVE Online that peaked with a devastating virtual war in June 2025.How "Real Money" is LostThe astronomical financial figures reported by outlets like the BBC do not mean players had cash pulled from their bank accounts during the battle. Instead, the loss is calculated using PLEX (Pilot License Extension) , an in-game item that players purchase with real-world currency. Because PLEX can be traded on the in-game open market for the game's standard currency (ISK), every destroyed ship has a definitive, real-world monetary equivalent. When a massive fleet is permanently destroyed in battle, that real-world value evaporates.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-brief--6679022/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more9minPlay
June 08, 2026Reporter at epicenter of Ebola outbreak describes crisisJournalists report that front-line medical care is completely overwhelmed . Health workers are working without adequate pay and are lacking rest time. Ambulances and medical teams at the epicenter of the crisis lack even the transportation to reach the field to investigate new cases.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-brief--6679022/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more6minPlay
June 08, 2026Nick Jonas and Paul Rudds crazy journey making their new movieNick Jonas and Paul Rudd describe making their new musical comedy-drama,Power Ballad, as a "crazy journey" because it forced both stars completely out of their comfort zones . The film follows Rick ( Paul Rudd ), a past-his-prime wedding singer, who accidentally writes a masterpiece song, only to have it stolen and turned into a massive hit by Danny ( Nick Jonas ), a fading boy-band starBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-brief--6679022/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more7minPlay
June 08, 2026Why does Zelenskyy feel confident enough to send a 'cheeky' letter to PutinUkraine has demonstrated its increasingly deep-seated attack capabilities within Russia. Just before the letter was sent, long-range Ukrainian drones successfully destroyed an oil refinery and naval base in St. Petersburg , Putin's hometown, coinciding with the opening of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). This demonstrates that Russia's interior is no longer safe.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-brief--6679022/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more6minPlay
May 11, 2026Jemele Hill slams withholding votes for Kamala HarrisBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-brief--6679022/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more9minPlay
May 11, 2026Iran's response to Trump's proposal given to PakistanBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-brief--6679022/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more6minPlay
FAQs about THE DAILY BRIEF:How many episodes does THE DAILY BRIEF have?The podcast currently has 425 episodes available.