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Podcast: The President's Daily Brief
Episode: PDB Situation Report: Hostage Execution Fallout & Escalation in the South China Sea
Description: In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
We start with the tragic news of six hostages killed in Gaza by Hamas terrorists. We'll explore what this means for the future of the conflict. Former White House National Security Council official Richard Goldberg will provide insight.
Later, tensions in the South China Sea rise again as a Chinese coast guard vessel deliberately rams a Philippine ship. With the U.S. obligated to defend the Philippines, this incident pushes the U.S. and China closer to confrontation. China expert and author Gordon Chang will join us to discuss the...