The Wright Report

Bryan Dean Wright
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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!

  1. 11H AGO

    11 MAR 2026: Listener Q&A: Iran's New Sea War // The Ayatollah & Secret Regime Change // Boots on the Ground? // The War's End: Five Scenarios // Russia Targets G.I. Joe // Good Oil News From Texas!

    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 this Listener Q&A episode of The Wright Report, Bryan answers your questions about the war with Iran, including Tehran's attempt to lay naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz and how those tactics could prolong the conflict and keep global energy markets under pressure.  Bryan also explores new intelligence about Iran's leadership, the possibility that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is now effectively running the country, and what that means for nuclear negotiations and the future direction of the war.  Plus, he walks through five possible scenarios for how the war might end, the risks of terrorism tied to Iran's global networks, developments involving Russia and Hezbollah, and some good economic news at home with plans for the first new U.S. oil refinery in decades.    "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Iran war update, Strait of Hormuz naval mines Iran, IRGC leadership Iran regime, Iran war end scenarios, Hezbollah Lebanon war update, Russia Iran intelligence support, U.S. oil refinery Texas energy independence, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report, geopolitics Iran conflict

    38 min

  2. 1D AGO

    10 MAR 2026: Spy Signals: Iran's Secret Codes or the CIA? // Trump Says War's End Is Near, but Tehran's Final Arsenal Tough To Get // Global Powers Promise Oil Relief // Trump Base Reacts To War, Econ Fallout

    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 this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan covers a new intelligence warning tied to the war with Iran, including mysterious shortwave radio broadcasts believed to be coded signals that could activate Iranian sleeper agents abroad.    He also breaks down the latest military developments, from the remaining Iranian missiles and drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz to the growing oil crisis as tankers remain stuck and global markets brace for shortages.    Finally, Bryan examines the economic and political fallout, including pressure on President Trump to release U.S. strategic oil reserves, new polling on the war's popularity, and signs the White House may be narrowing its war goals to stopping Iran's nuclear program as a possible off-ramp.    "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Iran war update, Iranian sleeper agents shortwave radio, Strait of Hormuz crisis, Iran missiles TEL launchers, global oil shock 2026, Strategic Petroleum Reserve debate, Trump Iran nuclear strategy, U.S. Iran conflict analysis, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report

    35 min

  3. 2D AGO

    09 MAR 2026: Iran War Goes Global: Terror Attacks // Hunt for Nukes // CIA Pitches Iran's Spies // Kurdish U-Turn // Oil Shock // New Ayatollah // US & Israel Disagree // China & Russia Scheme // Unscripted!

    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 this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers two terror attacks linked to the widening war with Iran, including a bombing at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo and an attempted IED attack against protesters and police in New York City.  Bryan then reports on new developments inside Iran, including discussions in Washington about deploying U.S. Special Forces to secure loose nuclear material, CIA efforts to recruit Iranian intelligence officers abroad, and the latest decisions from President Trump on whether Kurdish fighters should play a role in the war.  He also breaks down the escalating economic and geopolitical stakes, from soaring oil prices and possible operations against Iran's main oil export hub to China supplying chemicals for Iranian rockets, Russia sharing targeting intelligence with Tehran, and the growing risk of global economic shock.    "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Iran war escalation, Oslo US Embassy attack, NYC Islamist IED plot, US Special Forces Iran nuclear material, CIA recruiting Iranian spies, Kharg Island oil export hub, global oil shock 2026, China rocket fuel Iran, Russia intelligence Iran war, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report

    36 min

  4. 5D AGO

    06 MAR 2026: Iran War: Trump Picks New Leader // Kurds Fight // U.S. Gas Prices up // War Through September? // Major Iran Blunder // China Shocks on Trump // US News: Immigration, Trans, Good Medical News!

    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 this Friday Headline Brief, Bryan covers major developments in the war with Iran, including President Trump's claim that he must help choose Iran's next Supreme Leader, the advancing Kurdish offensive, and the growing tensions with Turkey over Kurdish autonomy.  He also reports on Europe joining the fight, rising oil and gas prices, Iran's continued missile and drone attacks across the region, and new U.S. military strategies including American-made versions of Iran's Shaheed drones now being deployed in the conflict.  Plus, reactions from China, new U.S. military activity in South America, major immigration and Supreme Court rulings in Washington, and several promising medical breakthroughs that could help fight pancreatic cancer, nerve damage, and heart disease.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Iran war update, Trump Iran regime change, Kurdish offensive Iran, Strait of Hormuz energy crisis, U.S. LUCAS drone program, China reaction to Iran war, immigration court ruling refugees, Supreme Court gender dysphoria ruling, pancreatic cancer early detection blood test, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report

    39 min

  5. 6D AGO

    05 MAR 2026: Iran War Q&A: Who's in Control? // Who Should We Pick To Lead? // Are There "Moderate" Muslims? // Send in US Troops? // China's Oil at Risk? // Is Israel Leading Trump by the Nose?

    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 this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan opens with a major update on the war with Iran, including a new Kurdish offensive, the destruction of Iranian missile launchers, and the growing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz that is shaking global energy markets.  Then it is a Listener Q&A episode. Bryan answers your questions about how Iran is still fighting despite losing senior leaders, the risks of regime change, China's oil strategy during the conflict, cartel drone warfare, and whether allies like Israel can influence America's decisions in war.    "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Iran war update, Kurdish offensive Iran, Strait of Hormuz crisis, China oil strategy, regime change Iran debate, cartel drone warfare Ukraine, U.S. Israel Iran conflict, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report, geopolitical intelligence briefing

    45 min

  6. MAR 4

    04 MAR 2026: Iran War SITREP: US Casualties // Economic Fallout // War Progress & Intel Update // European Allies Grow Weaker // Russia & China Grow Stronger // Capitol Hill Fight & Trump's War Powers

    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 this Special Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan delivers the latest on the widening war with Iran and the global economic and military consequences now unfolding across the Middle East and beyond.  Bryan begins with the tragic confirmation that six U.S. service members were killed by an Iranian drone strike at a U.S. base in Kuwait, while Tehran continues launching missile and drone attacks across the region targeting Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq. The conflict is now rattling global markets as LNG shipments halt, oil hubs burn, and the battle over the Strait of Hormuz threatens energy supplies for Asia and Europe. The episode then moves inside Iran, where U.S. and Israeli forces have struck thousands of targets including a secret nuclear facility outside Tehran uncovered through surveillance and intelligence cooperation between the CIA and Mossad. Iran's air defenses, missile systems, and much of its navy have been destroyed, giving allied forces near-total control of the skies as the war grinds forward. Bryan also covers the expanding regional front as Israeli forces move into Lebanon to confront Hezbollah, while global powers reposition around the conflict. Russia benefits from rising oil prices, China quietly sits on large oil reserves while watching Taiwan, and Europe scrambles to protect its energy supplies as the war reshapes global alliances. Finally, Bryan explains the political battle now unfolding in Washington, where lawmakers are debating presidential war powers, the legality of the Iran operation, and whether the true objective of the conflict is limited strikes or full regime change in Tehran.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: March 4 2026 Wright Report, Iran war escalation Kuwait drone strike US casualties, Strait of Hormuz oil crisis LNG disruption, CIA Mossad intelligence Iran nuclear facility strike, Hezbollah Lebanon Israel conflict expansion, Russia oil profits Ukraine missile shortage, China oil reserves Taiwan surveillance reduction, Trump war powers debate Iran conflict, global recession risk energy shock

    29 min

  7. MAR 3

    03 MAR 2026: Iran Update: The War Grows, the White House Stumbles // China's Oil Problem // Terror Threat in the Homeland

    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 this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan delivers the latest from the expanding war with Iran, as six U.S. service members are confirmed dead and Tehran escalates missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, including strikes near Qatar's LNG facilities that sent global energy markets surging. Bryan breaks down the battle for the Strait of Hormuz, the growing coalition forming against Iran, Hezbollah's renewed attacks from Lebanon, and the stark math problem facing the Pentagon as cheap Iranian drones collide with expensive American interceptors. He also addresses conflicting messages from the White House about whether this war is about nuclear containment or full regime change, offering candid analysis on what may have shifted behind the scenes. The episode then turns to China's quiet oil dilemma as Beijing urges Tehran to stand down while sitting on roughly 100 days of reserves, and finally to the U.S. homeland, where military bases heighten security amid rising Islamist rhetoric in cities like Dearborn and Manassas. Bryan closes with a sober warning about radicalization, domestic security, and the long-term consequences of a widening Middle East war.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: March 3 2026 Wright Report, Iran war escalation US casualties Kuwait, Strait of Hormuz oil crisis LNG Qatar strike, Hezbollah Lebanon front Israel, cheap drones missile interceptor cost imbalance, Trump regime change Iran debate, CIA intel Ayatollah strike decision, China oil reserves Iran Venezuela supply, US military base force protection measures, Dearborn Manassas mosque extremism debate, homeland security Islamist threat

    36 min

  8. MAR 2

    02 MAR 2026: Special Report: The War in Iran Begins // What Comes Next // Islamic Terror Warning

    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 this Special Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan unpacks Operation Epic Fury - the U.S. and Israeli regime change strike on Iran that has now entered its third day. Bryan explains how failed peace talks, fresh CIA intelligence, and the arrival of the USS Gerald Ford set the stage for a massive coordinated strike that killed the Ayatollah and dozens of senior Iranian military and political leaders. More than 1,000 targets have reportedly been hit, including missile depots, drone facilities, naval assets, and command centers, while U.S. forces work to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and prevent oil shocks. But the fallout is already spreading. Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes across the region, three U.S. service members have been killed in Kuwait, American embassies face unrest abroad, and a deadly terror attack in Austin, Texas has heightened homeland security concerns. Meanwhile, Democrats and some America First voices question the legality and wisdom of the war, as markets react to rising oil prices and analysts weigh China's next move amid tightening global energy supply. Bryan closes with a sober reflection on regime collapse risks inside Iran, fragile U.S. weapons stockpiles, and the haunting lessons of North Korea - asking whether this moment represents strategic foresight or a dangerous gamble.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: March 2 2026 Wright Report, Operation Epic Fury Iran regime change, Ayatollah killed strike Tehran, USS Gerald Ford Middle East deployment, Strait of Hormuz naval battle, Iran missile retaliation Kuwait US casualties, Austin Texas terror attack Iran supporter, China oil vulnerability Strait of Malacca India base, IRGC power struggle succession, War Powers Act debate Trump, oil prices spike inflation risk, US munitions stockpile shortages, North Korea nuclear lesson comparison

    40 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    Bryan Dean Wright
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    772
  • Rating
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    © 2024 BDW
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