About this episode
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) The Wright Report, hosted by former CIA Operations Officer Bryan Dean Wright, brings a no-nonsense analysis of current events that shape the United States and the world. In this episode, Wright delves into pressing U.S. political debates, focusing on a contentious Republican-led initiative to alter the U.S. Census. The proposed change aims to count only citizens rather than all residents, a move that could reshape political representation and has sparked opposition from Democrats and the White House, citing constitutional and ethical concerns. The episode also covers significant international news, including escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly U.S. diplomatic and military maneuvers regarding Israel and Gaza. Wright discusses the Biden administration's controversial decision to withhold military aid from Israel, aiming to prevent actions in Gaza but inviting bipartisan criticism at home for potentially endangering Israeli security. Turning to Europe, Wright highlights the unusual strategy of Ukraine recruiting prisoners to bolster its forces against Russia, drawing parallels to criticized Russian practices and exposing the dire manpower challenges faced by Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. On the domestic front, the episode tackles the evolving landscape of U.S. agricultural policy influenced by climate change, exploring the World Bank's recommendations to shift subsidies away from livestock to more sustainable plant-based agriculture. This policy pivot aims to significantly alter consumption patterns, with implications for the agricultural sector and global food markets. In the realm of public health and societal issues, Wright provides updates on the spread of whooping cough in Europe linked to vaccination declines, the health risks associated with marijuana use among young people and breastfeeding mothers, and the potential cognitive health benefits of daily olive oil consumption. The podcast wraps up with a lighter, quirky segment on the trend of cow cuddling as therapy, examining its popularity and unexpected complications due to bird flu concerns.