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The Wright Report

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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!

Episodes

17 APR 2025: “Maryland Man” Exposed as Violent Illegal Alien // Trump Nukes Harvard // Trump Tariff Strategy Update // UK Supreme Court Rules on Transgender Debate

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Democrats Embarrassed by Criminal Past of Deported Migrant – Senator Chris Van Hollen’s trip to El Salvador backfires as the Trump administration reveals the deported man he sought to rescue, Kilmar Garcia, is an MS-13 gang member accused of domestic violence and possibly human trafficking. Trump Moves to Stri...

Apr 17, 202528 min

16 APR 2025: Obama Judge Lectures White House, Trump Shrugs // Boston Mayor Funded by Chinese Spy // Tariff War Update // Global News: Iran, Jordan, Germany, Silly Greenland

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Border Standoff Escalates: Trump Defies Court Over MS-13 Deportation – A federal judge blasts the White House for failing to bring back a deported Salvadoran gang member, while Trump stands firm. Simultaneously, his administration intensifies efforts to make life so difficult for illegal immigrants that they s...

Apr 16, 202529 min

15 APR 2025: Trump’s War With Iran // Zelenskyy Angers the White House // China Squeezes Germany // Trumps Inks Deal With the Congo // US / Mexico Water Wars // Good Medical News

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Iran Peace Talks Falter as Trump Suspects Stalling – Despite optimistic signals from U.S. and Iranian negotiators, President Trump warns the Ayatollah may be playing for time, possibly to build a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, 80,000 Yemeni troops prepare to launch a massive offensive on the Iran-backed Houthis. T...

Apr 15, 202527 min

14 APR 2025: Trump and Bukele Battle Gang Members // AOC Thrilled America Is in Decline // US Troops to Panama // Trump Tariff Update: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump-Bukele Summit Highlights Deportation Standoff – El Salvador’s president meets with Trump as the White House refuses to return a deported MS-13 suspect, despite a Supreme Court ruling. The broader message: mass deportation is the only viable response to the Biden-era migrant influx. U.S. Troops Return to ...

Apr 14, 202532 min

11 APR 2025: The Friday Roundup: Latest Domestic and Global News // Launch of Sniper Wayne and Listener Questions - Live!

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for the inaugural Friday Roundup on The Wright Report—bringing you this week’s top stories and your listener questions. Tariff War Update: Truce Holds, China Reacts – Trump signals supply chain disruptions will be temporary, as Germany’s BMW eyes expansion in South Carolina and Apple airlifts iPhones from India. China retaliates by threatening to cut off Hollywood and raise prices ...

Apr 11, 202558 min

10 APR 2025: Trump’s Tariff Truce // Lost Migrant Kids // Student Visa Crackdown // Secret Russian Sabotage // China in Ukraine

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days—Except for China – In a major pivot, President Trump eases his aggressive global tariff plan to give trade partners time to negotiate deals—while ramping up penalties for China to a staggering 125%. Markets rally, but Beijing faces more pain. Immigration Crackdown Expands: Fine...

Apr 10, 202529 min

09 APR 2025: The Launch of Liberation Day - Part II // Global News from Latin America, Afghanistan and Iraq, the Congo, and Panama

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Liberation Day: Part II – Trump’s Tariff Strategy Tightens – As the 10%–104% global tariffs take effect, nations across Asia bend to U.S. pressure. Vietnam, Indonesia, and others rush to offer trade concessions, while Trump warns Europe’s pharmaceutical sector that it’s next. Supreme Court Win Allows Trump to ...

Apr 09, 202524 min

08 APR 2025: Let’s Make a Tariff Deal // Supreme Decision on Illegals // Democrats Approve of Killing Trump // Good News: Middle East and Autism

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Tariff Talks Expand to 70 Countries as Trump’s Trade War Escalates – The White House begins negotiations with dozens of nations, prioritizing Japan while slapping a 104% tariff on Chinese goods. Critics warn of recession, but Trump signals he's playing economic hardball to avoid military conflict with Beijing....

Apr 08, 202526 min

07 APR 2025: The Trump Tariff Revolution: What’s the Strategy and Will It Work // The Wright Report: Two Year Anniversary, What Comes Next

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump’s Five-Bucket Strategy Explained – Amid market turmoil and global tariff backlash, Trump urges Americans to “hang tough” as he pushes forward with an economic revolution built on five goals: reviving the working class, reshoring industry, restoring energy and mineral independence, reducing government deb...

Apr 07, 202536 min

04 APR 2025: Headline Brief: Wild Tariff Reactions // Trump’s Battles with the Resistance // Global News from Mexico, Iran, Gaza, Africa, and Ice Baths in Canada

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s top stories shaping America and the world in Friday’s Headline Brief —heavy on news, light on analysis. Market Mayhem Follows Trump Tariffs, But Jobs Surge – U.S. markets tumble, yet GM and Volvo ramp up hiring and production in response to the new trade rules. Meanwhile, Europe lashes out, Ireland panics, and Asia braces for impact as supply chains rerout...

Apr 04, 202523 min

03 APR 2025: Special Report: The Trump Tariffs Change the World - Including Yours

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world in a Special Report on global tariffs and the future of the U.S. economy. Trump’s Tariffs Reshape the Global Economy – Starting Saturday, a 10% tariff will hit all foreign products entering the U.S. - except for qualifying goods from Canada and Mexico. Steel, aluminum, and autos face a 25% tariff globally. Winn...

Apr 03, 202522 min

02 APR 2025: Breaking News from Florida and Wisconsin // White House Admits an Immigration Mistake // Happy Liberation Day // Global News from Iran, China, and Ukraine

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump Declares “Liberation Day” as Global Tariffs Roll Out – The White House unveils sweeping tariffs aimed at China, Mexico, Canada, and Europe to rebalance trade and restore U.S. manufacturing. Beijing may seek a deal, but for now, global markets brace for impact. Immigration Headlines: Self-Deportations Ris...

Apr 02, 202528 min

01 APR 2025: Big Day in Wisconsin // Update on Trump vs Biden at the Border // Spy Hats on for Global News from France and Romania

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Carries National Stakes – Voters in Wisconsin head to the polls in a high-stakes race that could determine redistricting, abortion rights, and even control of Congress in 2026. Border Crackdown: From California to DC, a Transformation – Border crossings have plummeted, migrant ...

Apr 01, 202526 min

31 MAR 2025: Global News from Myanmar, Greenland, and Somalia // Make America Healthy Again: Kennedy Jabs for Progress // Listener Questions

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Myanmar Earthquake Could Shake Global Markets – A devastating 7.7 magnitude quake kills thousands and disrupts key rare earth and tin supplies to China, raising concerns about global commodity prices and strategic supply chains. Trump Pushes for U.S. Control of Greenland – Amid reports of Russian and Chinese i...

Mar 31, 202534 min

28 MAR 2025: Headline Brief: Domestic News, Global Events, and Good Medical Research

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s top stories shaping America and the world in Friday’s Headline Brief - heavy on news, light on analysis. Yemen Leak Fallout Continues – Political firestorm grows as Senator Wicker demands a classified briefing, while Judge Boasberg orders Trump officials to preserve Signal chat records. Critics aim to use the controversy to target key Trump cabinet members...

Mar 28, 202514 min

27 MAR 2025: Trump’s Car Tariffs // A Listener’s Question // How Trump’s Victories Affect Democrats - And Marriages

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on All Foreign Cars – As part of his broader push to reindustrialize America, the president announces new auto tariffs and hints at a sweeping global trade overhaul launching April 2nd. Foreign automakers and countries are already scrambling to respond. Are the Tariffs Working? Early Da...

Mar 27, 202526 min

26 MAR 2025: Day Two of the Yemen Leak: Fight over Classified // Leak Reactions from Europe // Global News: Venezuela, Gaza, Ukraine, Ecuador, Medical

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Day Two of the Yemen Leak Fallout – Trump defends his national security team after a staffer accidentally added a journalist to a sensitive Signal chat discussing strikes on the Houthis. The White House insists no classified information was shared, while debate brews over what counts as “classified.” Europe Re...

Mar 26, 202528 min

25 MAR 2025: Accidental White House Leak on Yemen // The Democrat Embrace of Bernie and AOC

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. White House Security Breach Exposes Houthi Strike Debate - National Security Advisor Michael Waltz accidentally added a journalist to a secure group chat with VP JD Vance and other top officials, revealing internal disagreements over military action in Yemen. The leak sparks political fallout and raises seriou...

Mar 25, 202530 min

24 MAR 2025: Deep State Leaks - Musk, Venezuela, and the Plan to Stop Trump // Global News: Gulf of America, War in Israel, Chinese Robots and Farming

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Leakers Target Trump from Inside the Intel Community – Two major classified leaks to the New York Times aim to undermine Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act and his meeting with Elon Musk. The DOJ and Pentagon launch polygraph investigations. Trump-Venezuela Deportation Agreement Finalized – Mass deportations...

Mar 24, 202532 min

21 MAR 2025: Headline Brief: Trump vs. Democrats and Presidential Power // Tease of Global and Medical News

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s top stories shaping America and the world in Friday’s Headline Brief —heavy on news, light on analysis. U.S. Housing Market Beats Expectations – Existing home sales jump 4.2% as Americans adapt to higher mortgage rates and more inventory hits the market. Costco and Walmart Pressure Chinese Suppliers – American retailers demand price cuts to offset Trump’s ...

Mar 21, 202525 min

20 MAR 2025: Map Day - Iran, UAE, Sudan, Congo, Zambia, West Africa, Kiribati, Argentina, Austria

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump Gives Iran an Ultimatum: Two Months to Avoid War – A letter delivered to Iran’s leadership warns that if nuclear weapons development doesn’t stop, the U.S. and Israel will take military action by mid-May. Geo-Engineering the Weather: UAE’s AI-Powered Rainmaking – The Emirates partner with UC San Diego to...

Mar 20, 202528 min

19 MAR 2025: JFK Files // Supreme Court Headaches // Partisan Judges // Border Numbers // Global News: Gaza & Europe

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Breaking: JFK Files Released – The Trump administration publishes the final 2% of classified Kennedy assassination documents, raising new questions about the CIA’s role in Mexico City. Chief Justice Roberts Clashes with Trump Over Deportation Case – Roberts condemns Trump’s push to impeach an Obama-appointed j...

Mar 19, 202529 min

18 MAR 2025: The Curious Case of Dr. Rasha Alawieh // Pres. Trump Targets Islamists // Biden’s Autopen // Global News: Ukraine, Yemen, Panama

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump Administration Deports Lebanese Doctor with Hezbollah Ties – Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a Rhode Island physician, is sent back to Lebanon after CBP discovers ties to Hezbollah and Iran’s Supreme Leader. Democrats rage, but her own lawyers drop the case. DOJ Task Force Targets Islamic Radicals in the U.S. – A new...

Mar 18, 202529 min

17 MAR 2025: Trump Deports Venezuelans, Democrats Rage // Trump Deports Islamists, More Dem Rage // Fresh Econ Numbers and Tariff War Updates // Monday Tease

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump Defies Court Order, Deports Venezuelan Gang Members – The White House invokes the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, bypassing judicial review and sending 238 illegal immigrants to El Salvador’s maximum-security prison. Democrats call it a constitutional crisis. DHS Cracks Down on Islamist Agitators at Universit...

Mar 17, 202532 min

14 MAR 2025: Headline Brief: Domestic News - Citizenship, Lawfare, Shutdowns, Hacks, Tariffs // International - Panama, Russia, Spain, Germany // Medical News

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world in Friday’s Headline Brief —heavy on news, light on analysis. Trump Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Birthright Citizenship Order – The White House pushes for "right of blood" citizenship, requiring at least one U.S. citizen or legal resident parent. Venezuela Resumes Deportation Flights – The Maduro regime agre...

Mar 14, 202530 min

13 MAR 2025: Dems Shut Down the Government // ICE Reports Progress // Wild Reactions to Trump Tariffs // Global News: UK, Greenland, Taiwan, Germany, Silly Brazil

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Democrats Push for Government Shutdown – Senate Democrats reject a bipartisan budget deal, opting to force a shutdown to delay Trump’s economic and immigration agenda. Inflation Cools, But Economic Worries Remain – Consumer prices rise modestly, food costs stabilize, and egg prices could drop soon, but high ho...

Mar 13, 202536 min

12 MAR 2025: Wisconsin Chills With Tariffs // the US Fights With Canada // DC Slings Mud and Top Secret Documents // Global News: Ukraine, Syria, Iran, India, the Congo, South Africa

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. More Tariffs Coming: Trump Doubles Down – The president warns business leaders that new tariffs will expand to more products and countries by April 2nd, as pharmaceutical giants and manufacturers prepare for the shift. U.S.-Canada Trade War Escalates, Then Pauses – A day of heated threats over steel, aluminum,...

Mar 12, 202535 min

11 MAR 2025: Protecting the Homeland // Global News: Iran / Ukraine and Idaho / Gaza / China and Missouri // Being American

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. ICE Raid Leakers Arrested – DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announces the capture of two insiders who were sabotaging ICE operations by tipping off activist groups. Self-Deportation App Launched – DHS rolls out “CBP Home,” allowing illegal migrants to voluntarily return to their home countries, with potential financ...

Mar 11, 202536 min

10 MAR 2025: Trump and Recession: The Way Out // Billion Dollar Scams at the EPA // AI Helps Deport Palestinian Agitators // Being American // Monday Tease

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump Warns of Economic ‘Transition’ Amid Recession Concerns – The president acknowledges uncertainty about the economy’s short-term health but insists his long-term plan to revive manufacturing, shipbuilding, and private-sector jobs will pay off. U.S. Shipbuilding Revival: Can Trump Rebuild a Lost Industry? –...

Mar 10, 202531 min

07 MAR 2025: Headline Brief: Domestic News - Tariff Surprises, CIA Cuts, AI in the Military // International News - Trump to Strike Gaza, Houthi Update, Iranian Ships, Ukraine Updates and Your Pocketbook

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world in Friday’s Headline Brief —heavy on news, light on analysis. Trump Eases Tariffs on Mexico and Canada, But Not China – U.S. trade under the USMCA agreement is spared, but 40% of goods from Mexico and Canada still face tariffs. Meanwhile, China remains fully targeted as Walmart pressures suppliers to absorb the...

Mar 07, 202525 min