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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

30 MAY 2025: Headline Brief: Trump’s Wars on Trade and Academia Rage on // Leftist Violence and AOC // Elon Musk Says Goodbye // Iran’s Secret Bomb // Women in Military Combat - Good or Bad

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for The Wright Report: Friday Headline Brief, bringing you the latest headlines shaping America and the world. Tariffs Back in Effect... For Now – A federal appeals court pauses the earlier ruling against Trump’s tariffs, creating massive confusion for small businesses and global shippers. Bryan urges the White House to launch a PR campaign explaining the long-term vision behind ta...

May 30, 202524 min

29 MAY 2025: Great News on the US Economy // Hamas Loves Democrats // Updates From the War in Gaza // Russia Plans Major Escalation in Ukraine // Japan Makes Trump a Big Offer

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 Tariffs Ruled Unconstitutional - But the Fight Isn’t Over – A federal court rules most of President Trump’s tariffs illegal, saying only Congress can impose them. The White House vows to appeal and may pivot to a 150-day emergency tariff clause. Markets react sharply amid uncertainty. U.S. Economy and ...

May 29, 202527 min

28 MAY 2025: Trump’s Brutal Harvard Crackdown // White House Makes Big Gov’t Cuts // Dems in Disarray: Why They’ve Fallen and Why It Matters

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 Halts Foreign Student Visas, Targets Harvard – The White House suspends all new student visas until consular officers can vet applicants' social media for threats to national security. Harvard is at the center of the crackdown, accused of shielding foreign students involved in criminal or extremist activ...

May 28, 202534 min

27 MAY 2025: Putin Survives Drone Assassination and Western Missiles Strike Deep Into Russia // America’s Nuclear Revival // Trump’s Trade War With Europe Is About China // US Beef Price Warning

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. Putin Survives Assassination Attempt, Trump Calls Him “Crazy” – Vladimir Putin narrowly escapes a Ukrainian drone strike during a visit to the Kursk region. In response, Russia unleashes its most intense wave of missile attacks on Ukraine to date. Trump reacts by calling Putin “absolutely CRAZY,” signaling a s...

May 27, 202529 min

26 MAY 2025: Memorial Day Remembrance

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for a special Memorial Day message. Bryan honors the fallen heroes of America’s Armed Forces and invites listeners to pause and reflect on the lives lost in defense of our freedom. It’s a moment to remember their sacrifice, cherish our liberties, and recommit ourselves to the values they died protecting. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32...

May 26, 20252 min

23 MAY 2025: Headline Brief: Major Court Ruling for Trump // Bond Markets Hate Us Budget Deal // Harvard in Crisis // Peace in Gaza, War in Ukraine // Taiwan Drones // Vitamin D Research — And Peppers!

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for The Wright Report: Friday Headline Brief—heavy on news, light on analysis—bringing you the top stories shaping America and the world. Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power Over Federal Agencies – In a landmark decision, the Court rules Trump can fire appointees from “independent” agencies like the NLRB, reshaping executive authority and possibly opening the door to major ref...

May 23, 202526 min

22 MAY 2025: Israel Plans Strikes on Iran // Secret Intel Shows Cartels Taking Over Mexico // Brazil Bumps up Chicken Prices //  Who’s Killing White People in 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. Israel Prepares to Strike Iran as Peace Talks Falter – With nuclear negotiations between Trump’s team and Tehran collapsing, Israeli intelligence warns of imminent airstrikes on Iran’s enrichment sites. Mossad and the IDF are on alert. Trump moves F-15s to Diego Garcia to protect U.S. bombers amid escalating t...

May 22, 202526 min

21 MAY 2025: Trump Defends Biden on Open Borders // Dirty Green Deals in New York // Trump’s Golden Dome // No COVID Shots Needed

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 Defends Biden, Blames “Board of Directors” for Border Crisis – In a viral post, President Trump says Joe Biden wasn’t behind open borders—his cognitive decline left key decisions to unelected handlers, including Jill and Hunter Biden. New details from a Jake Tapper book and medical insiders back up claim...

May 21, 202526 min

20 MAY 2025: Breaking News: The Border Wars and Trump’s Deportations // Global News: Iran and Secret Jets to Diego Garcia / Conservatives Rise in Portugal / Spy Shenanigans in Romania / 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. Immigration Showdown: Trump Admin Escalates Enforcement – A sitting Democratic congresswoman is federally charged for assaulting ICE officers; California jails are forced to comply with deportation warrants; and the Supreme Court greenlights Trump’s rollback of protected status for 350,000 Venezuelan migrants....

May 20, 202533 min

19 MAY 2025: Trump to Walmart: Eat It // China Plays Rare Earth Games // Gaza War Escalates, Palestinians to Libya // Pope Leo’s Good News About Christians -- And Shop Class

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 to Walmart: “Eat the Tariffs” – President Trump criticizes Walmart for raising prices, arguing the retail giant and China should absorb the tariff costs. Treasury Secretary Bessent tries to calm fears, but stacked tariffs and a weakened U.S. dollar are squeezing importers. Meanwhile, the GOP’s "Big, Beau...

May 19, 202535 min

16 MAY 2025: Headline Brief: Democrats Applaud Trump // Chinese Withhold Rare Earths // Germany Submits to Trump // Mexican Migrant Tax // Great Medical News

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for The Wright Report: Friday Headline Brief—heavy on news, light on analysis—to kick off your weekend with the stories shaping America and the world. Trump’s Middle East Tour Draws Unlikely Praise – Top Obama and Biden officials, including Ben Rhodes and Rob Malley, applaud Trump’s bold diplomacy in Syria, Gaza, and with Arab partners. Even Democratic Rep. Jim Himes admits Trump “...

May 16, 202526 min

15 MAY 2025: Mega MAGA Supreme Court Case Today // Illegals Crush California Budget // Why Deporting Is So Hard // China Sabotage Goes Green

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. Supreme Court Takes Up Trump’s Citizenship and Injunction Fight – The justices hear arguments in Trump v. CASA, Inc., tackling whether birthright citizenship can be ended via executive order and whether lower-court judges can issue sweeping “universal injunctions.” The outcome could reshape immigration law and...

May 15, 202536 min

14 MAY 2025: Trump Shocks on Syria - And Other Intel From the Middle East // China Cheats With Venezuela Oil, New Tariffs in Play // Iranian Saboteurs Use Refugees as Cover // Bryan Should Zip It: Reactions to Yesterday’s Episode

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In today’s episode, we cover: Trump Reshapes the Middle East – The president lifts U.S. sanctions on Syria, engages in secret negotiations with Hamas leading to a hostage release, and pressures Iran with a mix of diplomacy and subtle military signals. Major weapons and AI chip deals unfold with Saudi Arabia, UAE, a...

May 14, 202536 min

13 MAY 2025: Trump Rolls Back China Tariffs; China Dunks on Trump for Doing It // Arab Planes and Stupid People // US Drug Companies Rejoice // Global News: China, India and Pakistan, Iran, Ukraine, 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. Trump Rolls Back China Tariffs, Ends “Economic Revolution” – The White House confirms tariffs on Chinese goods will fall to 10%, abandoning previous calls for decoupling. Trump says he “trusts” Xi Jinping on fentanyl, and markets surge—while U.S. mining stocks crash. Critics say Trump surrendered leverage in e...

May 13, 202534 min

12 MAY 2025: Trump’s Big Deals With the Arabs: Nuclear, AI Chips, Planes and Hamas // China Trade Deal Update: A Warning // The Trump Tease Revealed // DC Democrats Attack Cops - Head to Prison

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 Heads to the Middle East: Trillions in Deals, Controversy in the Skies – President Trump begins his foreign trip with stops in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Topics range from $1T in U.S. investments and Saudi nuclear energy to advanced AI chips and Middle East peace talks. Controversy erupts over Qat...

May 12, 202536 min

09 MAY 2025: Headline Brief: A New Pope, Dogfights in Pakistan, Iran Sabotage, Tariff War Truce, Joe Biden Speaks, and Democrats Throw Stones in Glass Houses

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for Friday’s Headline Brief on The Wright Report—heavy on news, light on analysis—delivering the stories shaping America and the world. History in Rome and Chicago: America’s Pope – Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost is elected Pope Leo XIV. A naturalized Peruvian citizen and former leader of the Order of St. Augustine, the new pope signals a focus on labor rights, climate change...

May 09, 202527 min

08 MAY 2025: Trump’s Mystery Announcement: Two Possibilities // Biden Lies About the Gaza Pier Debacle // US Spies Head to Greenland // Good News on Fighting China’s Cyber Hacks and Hypersonics

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 Mystery Announcement: Gaza Takeover or Drug Price War? – Trump hints at an “earth-shattering” reveal, with two possible bombshells emerging: a U.S.-led interim government in Gaza after Israel’s offensive, or a sweeping executive order to slash prescription drug prices by tying them to international rat...

May 08, 202527 min

07 MAY 2025: War and Peace: Updates on Battles in Pakistan, Yemen, Sudan, and Ukraine // Tariff War With China and Canada // Culture Wars in DC, Boston, and Minnesota

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. India-Pakistan Clash Escalates, Nuclear Stakes Rise – India confirms precision strikes on terror camps inside Pakistan following a deadly Islamist attack in Kashmir. Pakistan claims civilian deaths and says it downed two Indian jets. Amid mutual denials and rising rhetoric, concerns grow over Islamabad’s long-...

May 07, 202527 min

06 MAY 2025: Map Day: Chinese Spies in Maine // Migrant Cash In DC // Killers in Sweden // War Updates in the Middle East // Drone History in Ukraine // Creepy AI in the UK

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. Chinese Mobsters Running Illegal Pot Grows Tied to Communist Party – A new investigation reveals deep links between Chinese nationals running illegal marijuana operations in Maine and the Chinese Communist Party. The operations, near U.S. military sites, raise fears of espionage, sabotage, and covert influence...

May 06, 202528 min

05 MAY 2025: Trump Refuses To Uphold the Constitution? // Border War Updates // Global Updates: Shocker in Japan, a China “Offer” on Drugs, Populists Rally in UK, Tyranny in Germany, Panic in Venezuela

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 Sparks Media Outrage with “I Don’t Know” Constitution Comment – When asked if all migrants are guaranteed due process, Trump responded, “I don’t know, I’m not a lawyer,” prompting a media firestorm. But as legal experts and NPR report, due process rights exist on a spectrum—meaning Trump’s answer may hav...

May 05, 202533 min

02 MAY 2025: Surprise Headline Brief! Jam-Packed With Critical Domestic News and Global Updates

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for a Friday Headline Brief. Heavy on news, light on analysis. ICE Agents Targeted in California, Trump Admin Strikes Back – A left-wing activist doxing ICE agents and warning illegals of raids is now being hunted after evading arrest in Irvine, CA. The Trump administration signals a tougher stance against those threatening federal law enforcement. Judge Temporarily Blocks Alien En...

May 02, 202526 min

01 MAY 2025: Is the US Economy Collapsing? A Battle in DC Breaks Out // Global News: Ukraine Minerals Deal, War Between India and Pakistan, Spanish Blackout Update, French War on Drugs, Fake News in Mexico

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. Economic War: Trump Says Hang Tough, Democrats Cry Recession – First-quarter GDP shows mild contraction, largely due to a surge in pre-tariff imports. Trump blames Biden for lingering weakness but insists his tariffs are reshaping the economy for the better, despite fears of toy shortages and falling consumer ...

May 01, 202526 min

30 APR 2025: Trump’s 2x4 Diplomacy Abroad - Wins and Losses // Update on Trump’s Tax and Tariff Promises // “Take Back Your Health” // 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. Trump’s 100-Day Diplomacy: Wins and Setbacks Abroad – Trump scores victories as Mexico agrees to water deliveries, India ramps up U.S. oil purchases, and Egypt faces pressure to grant free U.S. access to the Suez Canal. But his strategy falters in Ukraine and Canada, with Putin walking away from negotiations a...

Apr 30, 202526 min

29 APR 2025: Trump’s First 100 Days: Polls and Progress Report // The Houthis - And China - Attack the US // Mystery in Spain // Desperate Moves by China To Keep US Market Access

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 First 100 Days: Achievements and Challenges – President Trump celebrates 100 days in office with mixed polling results. While Democrats move to impeach him, fresh data shows Trump is still preferred over Democrats on key issues like immigration and national security. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy shows r...

Apr 29, 202525 min

28 APR 2025: The Illegal Alien Update: Prisoners in NYC, Roundups in FL and CO, Sanctuary Judge in WI // Global Updates: Iran Explosions, India & Pakistan Fight, China Relents, Germany Annoys

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 Wars: Arrests, Deportations, and a Democrat Judge Jailed – ICE operations over the weekend net nearly 1,000 arrests across Florida, Colorado, and beyond. Meanwhile, a Wisconsin judge is arrested after helping an illegal alien escape from her courtroom—sparking outrage and praise from Democrats nationwid...

Apr 28, 202531 min

25 APR 2025: Friday Roundup: Domestic News // Listener Questions About Spy Talk, War With Iran, and the Death of America - And What To Do About It

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for the Friday Roundup on The Wright Report—covering the week’s biggest stories and your top listener questions. Another Deportation Reversal Ordered by a Judge – A Venezuelan teen deported under Trump’s Alien Enemies Act must now be returned to the U.S. after a judge ruled the Biden-era protections for minors take legal precedence. Trump’s Five-Bucket Economic Strategy: Momentum a...

Apr 25, 202535 min

24 APR 2025: Bobby Kennedy’s War on Dyes and Sugar // Dems Fight To Stop Deportations - Of Illegal Aliens in Prison // Global News: Iran, Russia, Congo, Sweden

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. RFK Jr. Targets Food Dyes and Sugar, Sparks Industry Pushback – HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. pushes to ban petroleum-based food dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5, citing links to ADHD and cancer. He also declares sugar “a poison,” calling for drastic reductions in American diets. Food companies resist, promisi...

Apr 24, 202522 min

23 APR 2025: “Due Process” for Illegal Aliens // Cartels Kidnap Americans // Trump Shifts Tariff Strategy // Peace in Ukraine Update

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’ New Border Strategy: Delay Deportations with “Due Process” – New polling reveals voters support mass deportation, but also demand legal fairness. Democrats are seizing that sentiment, working to bog down removals in court, particularly under sympathetic judges. Cartels Shift from Smuggling to Kidnap...

Apr 23, 202526 min

22 APR 2025: Mexico Blocks Trump Border Initiative, Dumps Sewage in San Diego // Trump’s Fury With Illegals and the Courts // Global News: Italy, China Mobsters, Congo, and Denmark

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 Battles Intensify: Mexico Rejects Trump Ad Campaign, Dumps Sewage on U.S. Beaches – President Sheinbaum bans U.S. immigration ads from Mexican airwaves, calling them “discriminatory.” Meanwhile, raw sewage continues flowing from Tijuana into San Diego, sickening U.S. troops. Trump officials say Mexico m...

Apr 22, 202526 min

21 APR 2025: Trump’s Approval Numbers Fall - We Cover Why // Global Updates on Ukraine Peace, Iran War, Syria Deployment, Hamas Cash, and 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. Trump’s Approval Ratings Dip - But Democrats Gain Nothing – New polling shows Trump’s support falling to 41% approval, driven by concerns over the economy and tariffs. Still, Democrats haven’t gained ground, and Trump remains strong on immigration, where most Americans support mass deportation. Supreme Court T...

Apr 21, 202528 min
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