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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     Ukrainian officials signaled Sunday that Kyiv is open to a possible future peace summit with Russia to end the brutal war, however, serious doubts remain that such a summit is remotely possible. Hungary ended years of uncertainty regarding Sweden’s NATO membership bid on Monday, finally voting to approve their ascension into the alliance. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin.     Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     A shadowy international criminal network has been unmasked for their role in the illegal procurement of U.S. technologies for the Iranian regime’s drone program. With the war in Ukraine raging for just under two years, we’ll take a look at the brutal conditions Ukrainian and Russian soldiers are facing on the front lines. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin.     Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     The U.S. border crisis is spiraling further out of hand as a fresh migrant surge stretches federal resources to the breaking point. We’ll look at the deteriorating situation and how border state governors are taking matters into their own hands. In the wake of escalating attacks by Houthi militants, the U.S. has announced the formation of a 10-nation coalition to patrol the Red Sea in an effort to bring stability to one of the world's most critical commercial routes. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin.     Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A major policy reversal by the Biden administration suggests a deeper crisis on the border. With the waiving of 26 federal laws in South Texas, border wall construction reminiscent of the Trump era is set to resume in Starr County, a focal point for illegal entry. As North Korea deepens its ties with Russia, it taps into its Cold War-era arsenal, sending artillery to back Putin's offensive in Ukraine. Satellite images reveal a strategic move by Russia's Black Sea Fleet, hinting at potential geopolitical shifts. And in our Back of the Brief segment, we discuss a friction point between NATO allies as an American F-16 intercepts a Turkish drone over Northern Syria. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vox's Alissa Wilkinson talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Erich Schwartzel about Red Carpet, his new book detailing the myriad ways that Hollywood movies are affected by China. They discuss how Chinese markets are essential for the budgetary math of big blockbusters, the role of the Chinese Communist Party's censors play in shaping the content of American films, and what this complicated global relationship might for Hollywood's future — and the future of movies in general. Host: Alissa Wilkinson (@alissamarie), film critic and senior culture reporter, Vox Guests: Erich Schwartzel (@erichschwartzel), reporter, The Wall Street Journal; author References:  Red Carpet: Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy by Erich Schwartzel (Penguin; 2022) Enjoyed this episode? Rate Vox Conversations ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of Vox Conversations by subscribing in your favorite podcast app. Support Vox Conversations by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by:  Producer: Erikk Geannikis Editor: Amy Drozdowska Engineer: Patrick Boyd Deputy Editorial Director, Vox Talk: Amber Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices