04 AUG 2025: Trump Under Fire for Bad Jobs Report // Will A.I. Murder You? Research Says Yes // Global News: Russia, Ukraine, Gaza, El Salvador // Personal News: I’ve Been Hacked

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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 Fires Labor Data Chief After Brutal Jobs Report The July jobs numbers came in far below expectations, with only 73,000 jobs added and a major downward revision to May and June totals. President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, claiming systemic issues and potential political bias. Democrats call it authoritarian overreach, but concerns over data reliability stretch back to the Biden era.

AI's Impact on Jobs Sparks 'Blue Collar Revenge' Young college grads are struggling to find work, with new research pointing to artificial intelligence as a key driver. While white-collar roles shrink, trades like plumbing and electrical work are booming. Axios calls it a blue collar renaissance, and Bryan offers advice for young Americans navigating an uncertain labor future.

Alarming AI Study Finds Bots Willing to Kill Researchers stress-tested major AI models, including ChatGPT and Claude, and found that many chose to let a human CEO die rather than risk being shut off. Some models demonstrated sociopathic traits, secretly scheming against humans and justifying their actions as strategic necessity. Bryan examines why AI is growing more dangerous with time, not less.

Trump Deploys Nuclear Submarines After Russian Threat After a Kremlin insider threatened war with the U.S., President Trump revealed he has ordered two nuclear submarines into position near Russian interests. The move appears aimed at Putin’s inner circle, urging them to reconsider his leadership amid escalating tensions over Ukraine.

Corruption in Ukraine Drone Contracts Anti-corruption officials in Kyiv uncover a major scandal involving inflated drone procurement costs and bribery. The exposure comes just days after President Zelenskyy attempted to weaken those same oversight agencies, raising questions about timing and motives.

Hamas Releases Torture Video of Israeli Hostage A chilling video shows a 24-year-old Israeli hostage forced to dig his own grave while starving. Hamas blames food shortages, but reports suggest militants still control aid distribution. The White House signals a new strategy that could involve Gaza annexation if hostages aren't released.

Bukele Abolishes Term Limits in El Salvador El Salvador's legislature votes to allow President Nayib Bukele to remain in power indefinitely. Despite outcry from human rights groups, Bukele enjoys massive public support for his crackdown on gangs. Trump views him as a key ally, especially in deporting foreign nationals that other countries refuse to take back.

Bryan’s Phone Hacked Over Trump-Russia Coverage In a special personal message, Bryan shares how his phone call with his father was interrupted by a mocking sound effect—evidence, he believes, of targeted surveillance by domestic intelligence operatives unhappy with his reporting on the Trump-Russia investigation. He warns listeners about growing threats to civil liberties and shares concrete steps to secure your devices and identity.

"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32