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Podcast: The President's Daily Brief
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 27th, 2026: Calls Grow Inside Iran For A Nuclear Weapon & Russia Faces Worst Oil Disruption In Modern History
Description: In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:Â
First—Iran’s leadership is reportedly openly debating whether to formally pursue a nuclear weapon, something the regime has long denied even considering. The shift comes after weeks of U.S. and Israeli strikes, and as hardliners tighten their grip on power. The question now is whether this is just empty saber-rattling, a negotiating tactic, or the beginning of a real change in strategy. I’ll break it down.
Later in the show—Ukraine’s strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure are starting to add up, knocking out roughly 40 percent of the Kremlin...