01 AUGUST 2024 NEWS: Map Day! DC // Venezuela // Mali // Central African Republic // Ukraine // California // Back to DC

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for another riveting episode of The Wright Report. This episode covers crucial developments shaping America and the world, featuring these updates: US Military Readiness: We dive into a sobering report from the bipartisan Commission on the National Defense Strategy, which reveals that the US armed forces are ill-prepared for a global conflict, facing significant challenges in both the Pacific and European theaters. Venezuelan Crisis: The political turmoil in Venezuela continues as President Maduro declares that his opposition will never gain power, leading to violent clashes and a rising death toll. We explore the implications for the region and the potential impact on the US southern border. Wagner Group in Mali: Russia's Wagner Group faces heavy losses in Mali while battling Islamic radicals. We analyze the broader geopolitical consequences and the potential for a natural hydrogen energy revolution in the region. Monkeypox Outbreak: A new, more transmissible and deadly strain of monkeypox spreads in Central Africa and Kenya. We update you on the situation and the efforts to contain the outbreak. Ukraine's F-16s: Ukraine receives its first F-16 fighter jets, but will they make a difference in the war? We discuss the logistical and strategic challenges that lie ahead. California's Renewable Energy: Stanford University reports that California met its electricity demand with 100% renewable energy for over 100 days. We dig deeper to understand the reality behind the headline. Dark Chocolate Warning: Researchers from George Washington University find high levels of heavy metals in dark chocolate and cocoa products, raising health concerns. We discuss the implications and potential solutions. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32