The Wright Report

The Wright Report

Bryan Dean Wright

Former CIA Officer Bryan Dean Wright is back! The Wright Report is a morning news podcast, with updates from America and around the world. Bryan tracks down current events that others don't, and helps us understand why these developments are so important. Plus, he provides analysis based on his experiences as an Intelligence Officer, leaning on facts and data. As always, he leaves listeners with the ultimate decision of what to think about the issues -- and what we ought to do about them. The Wright Report is your morning news brief, available starting April 3rd at 7am Eastern, with reports each morning, Monday through Friday!

Categories: News & Politics

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In the April 19th episode, Bryan Dean Wright delivers a packed news day starting with breaking reports of explosions in Syria, Iraq, and Iran, signaling a potential escalation in Israeli military responses. Domestically, the spotlight is on the Donald Trump trial in New York, with jury selection complexities hinting at broader issues of media bias and judicial fairness. Wright also discusses the unsettling findings of a survey by the Heartland Institute, revealing a worrying inclination towards electoral dishonesty among Americans.

On the international economic front, the Biden administration's manipulations with Venezuelan oil sanctions are examined, revealing a strategic but problematic approach to handling the impending mass migration crisis and domestic fuel prices. Additionally, Wright tackles Biden’s controversial decision to enforce and then retract stringent tariffs on foreign metals and the potential economic repercussions.

Local issues are not forgotten, with a focus on the challenges faced by New York, Denver, and Chicago as they grapple with the costs of supporting an increasing number of illegal immigrants. The episode closes with global security insights, particularly the US's tactical pressures on Mexico to curb Chinese economic inroads and the ongoing saga of TikTok’s forced divestiture amid national security concerns.

Previous episodes

  • 279 - 04/19/2024: Friday Headline Brief: Breaking News Out of the Middle East 
    Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 0h
  • 278 - 04/18/2024: Geopolitical Maneuvers: Navigating Sanctions, Aid, and Tariffs in a Turbulent World 
    Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 0h
  • 277 - 04/17/2024: Living Through History: Protests, Pandemics, and Power Struggles Unfold 
    Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 0h
  • 276 - 04/16/2024: Navigating Justice and Global Tensions: From New York to the Sahel 
    Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 0h
  • 275 - 04/15/2024: Direct Strikes and Deterrents: Unpacking April's Global Conflicts 
    Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 0h
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