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!
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Jan 30, 2026 • 28min
30 JAN 2026: Shutdown Averted // Dems Promise to Hunt ICE // Civil War Is Coming // Trump Raid in Georgia // Global: U.S. Meets Canadian Separatists, Venezuela Turbulence, Hope for Diego Garcia, Quantum Leap, Q&A!
A fast rundown of the last-minute U.S. funding deal and looming fights over DHS and ICE operations. Heated political rhetoric and rising threats to federal law enforcement get sharp attention. Coverage jumps to cross-border tensions with Canada, Venezuela and Cuba, disputes over Diego Garcia, and Israel's race to harvest encrypted data via quantum advances.
Jan 29, 2026 • 34min
29 JAN 2026: A Global Revolution: Connecting the Shocking New Video About Alex Pretti in Minnesota… to the Threats of a US Government Shutdown by Democrats… to a Socialist Jaw-Dropper in Spain
Newly surfaced video and violent confrontations in Minneapolis are examined. A political standoff over DHS funding and sweeping immigration demands could trigger a federal shutdown. Spain's mass legalization move and proposed voting rights for migrants are linked to similar international strategies.
Jan 28, 2026 • 42min
28 JAN 2026: News by You! Questions About Protestors, Illegals, and Baby Faced Killers // Body Cameras // Trump De-Banked // Kill Switches in Cars // Bill Gates & Deadly Ticks // The CIA Plan for Venezuela
A rapid-fire Q&A on who is driving Minneapolis protests and why some locals defend migrants despite criminal allegations. A look at ICE body camera debates and the dangers of car kill-switch and data surveillance. Coverage of Trump’s JPMorgan de-banking lawsuit and viral claims about Bill Gates, screwworms, and tick-borne allergies. Ends with practical ideas for rebuilding intelligence operations in Venezuela.
Jan 27, 2026 • 34min
27 JAN 2026: Mystery Solved: Pres. Trump's Curious Strategy in Minnesota Revealed // Global News: Venezuela Rebels, Bolivian Terrorists, U.K. Killer Brides, Iran Death List, Good News in Israel!
A breakdown of a sudden political pivot in Minnesota and what it means for strategy and optics. Inside look at who organized recent protests and how encrypted apps played a role. A deep dive into reported funding networks behind leftist activism. Reports on Latin America moves against Iran and Hezbollah influence. Updates on UK repatriation decisions and a tense Gaza development.
Jan 26, 2026 • 39min
26 JAN 2026: Protests, Death, and a Missing Finger: Minnesota Goes off the Rails // Global: Venezuelan Secret Weapon, Cuba Blockade, Mexico Oil Squeeze, Cambodia Good Vibes, China Purge Shocks the World
A violent Minnesota protest that left an activist dead and a federal officer grievously harmed sparks questions about organizer networks and legal fallout. Reports of surveillance cells tracking federal agents and a shocking injury during the chaos intensify political stakes. Overseas, claims of a secret directed-energy weapon, pressure on Cuba via naval and oil moves, expanding U.S. access in Cambodia, and a dramatic military purge in China dominate the global sweep.
Jan 23, 2026 • 34min
23 Jan 2026: Good News: US Crime Down, Illegal Truckers Out, Factories & Growth up // TikTok Deal Goes Bad // Migrant Lies in MN // Global: Cuba Regime Change, Syria Crisis, Trump's U.N. Trick // Brain Healing!
Murder rates in the U.S. have plummeted to their lowest since the 1900s, while American truckers see rising wages following a crackdown on foreign drivers. Major manufacturers like GM are shifting production back to the U.S., signaling economic growth ahead. Concerns grow, however, about TikTok's lingering ties to China and the continued threat of espionage. Internationally, there are discussions about regime change in Cuba and potential troop withdrawals from Syria. Exciting innovations in brain health research are also highlighted, particularly red light therapy's promise in preventing CTE.
Jan 22, 2026 • 37min
22 JAN 2026: Listener Special: Your Questions About ICE Training // New Cash for Illegals // China Steals Elections // No MN Arrests // Greenland Deal // Europe Falls // What Makes Trump Tick? Hint: The Year 1845
This episode tackles pressing issues like the often-misunderstood training of ICE agents and the financial incentives for illegal immigrants to self-deport. The discussion dives into birthright citizenship and how it fuels birth tourism while risking U.S. voting integrity. Attention shifts to the slow pace of arrests in Minnesota, attributed to internal federal resistance. The conversation broadens to critique Europe’s vulnerabilities and analyze Trump's negotiation style, drawing intriguing parallels to historical figures. A rich mix of current events and insightful analysis awaits!
Jan 21, 2026 • 33min
21 JAN 2026: The Real Story on Greenland // Trump's U-Turn on Diego Garcia // CIA, U.S. Special Forces Prep for Mexico Ops // Domestic: Baby News, Storm Warning, Minnesota Sedition Updates (With a China Twist!)
In a gripping discussion, the potential futures for Greenland are explored, weighing options from statehood to invasion. Trump’s surprising shift on Diego Garcia raises alarms about U.S. strategy against China. The implications of Mexico extraditing 37 cartel leaders present a pivotal intelligence opportunity. Domestically, tensions flare in Minnesota with activists clashing over ICE, while a severe winter storm looms across several states. Meanwhile, global bankers express optimism about the U.S. economy, adding a layer of intrigue to the political landscape.
Jan 20, 2026 • 38min
20 JAN 2026: One Year of Trump: Promises Made, Promises Kept? // A.I. Revolution: New A.I. Tool Is Bad News for Key Workers // Global Updates: China's Babies, Taiwan's Drones, Iran's Protestors, CIA's Secret Trip
A deep dive into Trump's first year reveals successes and limits in addressing the economy and global respect. The AI Revolution threatens even skilled jobs, with a focus on emerging tools like Claude Opus that automate engineering tasks. Global tensions rise with China's first drone incursion into Taiwan and Iran's crackdown on protestors, while a secret CIA meeting hints at a stabilizing Venezuela. This discussion highlights both political radicalism in the U.S. and crucial insights on navigating an AI-driven future.
Jan 19, 2026 • 44min
19 JAN 2026: Dems Attack Church in Minnesota // Trump Weighs Insurrection Act // Good Pocketbook News: Housing, Gas, Mining // Global: Greenland Fight, Canada Loves China, Iran Protests, Gaza Future, Medical News!
Tensions escalate in Minneapolis as anti-ICE activists target churches and civilians, triggering an investigation into local officials. The possibility of invoking the Insurrection Act looms as Trump weighs military options. In good news, mortgage rates drop and new mining discoveries promise an industrial revival. Advances in drone warfare narrow the gap with China, while gut health research offers new insights into liver disease. A complex geopolitical landscape unfolds with Canada's trade ties to China and U.S. plans for Gaza reconstruction.
