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!
Categorias: Noticias y política
Escuchar el último episodio:
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required)
In this Executive Brief on The Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, a former CIA Operations Officer, delves into the complexities and implications of the recently passed REPO Act. Embedded within broader bills to fund foreign wars, notably in Ukraine, this legislation authorizes the U.S. President to seize Russian governmental assets totaling about $300 billion from U.S. and European banks, reallocating them to support the war effort in Ukraine.
Wright raises critical questions about the wisdom of such financial interventions, exploring the potential repercussions for the international trust in the U.S. financial system. The discussion outlines the crucial role of the U.S. dollar as both a transaction and a reserve currency, explaining how its stability has underpinned global economic security since World War II.
Through a thought experiment involving hypothetical transactions between Guyana and Uruguay, Wright illustrates the fundamental dynamics of international trade and the pivotal role of the U.S. dollar. He expresses concern that the actions under the REPO Act could erode global confidence in the dollar, potentially leading to financial instability and diminishing the economic advantages currently enjoyed by the U.S.
Wright warns that while the measures are intended to punish Russia, they could inadvertently accelerate efforts by BRIC nations to develop alternatives to the dollar-centric financial system, challenging U.S. economic dominance. He concludes with a call for fiscal responsibility and strategic financial management to preserve the dollar's status and ensure continued stability in the global financial landscape.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the broader implications of current U.S. foreign and financial policies on the global stage.
Episodios anteriores
-
281 - 04/23/24 NEWS: Executive Brief: Seizing Russian Assets & Why We Should Care Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
280 - 04/22/2024 NEWS: Foreign Wars vs. The Border // Dangers of US Surveillance Law // NYC Gaza Protests // China Warnings // Good News: Germany, UK, Battle for the Pacific Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
279 - 04/19/2024: Friday Headline Brief: Breaking News Out of the Middle East Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
278 - 04/18/2024: Geopolitical Maneuvers: Navigating Sanctions, Aid, and Tariffs in a Turbulent World Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
277 - 04/17/2024: Living Through History: Protests, Pandemics, and Power Struggles Unfold Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
276 - 04/16/2024: Navigating Justice and Global Tensions: From New York to the Sahel Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
275 - 04/15/2024: Direct Strikes and Deterrents: Unpacking April's Global Conflicts Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
274 - 04/12/2024: Warnings and Walls: FBI Alerts on Terror Threats and the Push for Stronger U.S.-China Ties Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
273 - 04/11/2024: Rising Tides: Navigating Through Inflation, Surveillance, and the Global Drone Race Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
272 - 04/10/2024: Debt Forgiveness: Examining the Biden Administration's Policies and Student Needs Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
271 - 04/09/2024: South Dakota's Standoff: Governor Banned from Reservations Over Cartel Claims Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
270 - 04/08/2024: Six Months On: The Israel-Palestine Conflict's Global Impact Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
269 - 04/05/2024: Introducing the Friday Headline Brief: Your Weekend News Roundup Fri, 05 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
268 - 04/04/2024: The Biden Campaign's Crisis: Losing America's Young Voters Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
267 - 04/03/2024: Scotland's New Law: J.K. Rowling's Freedom of Speech at Risk? Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
266 - 04/02/2024: Disease X Fears Reignited: Texas Dairy Worker Contracts Bird Flu Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
265 - 04/01/2024: One Year Anniversary! Mon, 01 Apr 2024 - 0h
-
264 - 03/29/2024: MAN DOWN! HUMAN BRYAN SAYS SEE YOU ON MONDAY Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
263 - 03/28/2024: Bridge Collapse Mystery: Crew Member Reveals Last Moments Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
262 - 03/27/2024: Taxpayers Foot the Bill: The Baltimore Bridge Collapse Explained Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
261 - 03/26/2024: Decoding China's Decades-Long Cyber Campaign: US and UK's Dilemma Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
260 - 03/25/2024: Russia-Ukraine Conflict: How It's Hitting Your Wallet and U.S. Security Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
259 - 03/22/2024: THE INTERVIEW: WHY DADS MATTER (A SUMMARY) Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
258 - 03/21/2024: Electric Vehicle Shift: Biden Administration's Surprising Backtrack Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
257 - 03/20/2024: Texas Border Arrests Halted: Supreme Court's Decision Overturned Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
256 - 03/19/2024: Revolutionizing Home Buying - Major Changes Coming Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
255 - 03/18/2024: Global Tensions Rise: Drone Strikes Drive Up Fuel Prices Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
254 - 03/15/2024: THE INTERVIEW: ILLEGAL ALIENS IN AMERICA Fri, 15 Mar 2024
-
253 - 03/14/2024: Post-State of the Union: Biden's Missing Support Surge Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
252 - 03/13/2024: Joe Biden's Classified Documents Scandal: 6 Key Takeaways Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
251 - 03/12/2024: TikTok Ban Debate Heats Up Capitol Hill Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
250 - 03/11/2024: Biden's Speech Fallout: Unpacking the Lies Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
249 - 03/08/2024: Eased Border Vetting & Chinese Influence: Unveiling America's Security Risk Fri, 08 Mar 2024
-
248 - 03/07/2024: Super Tuesday's Ripple Effect on the State of the Union Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
247 - 03/06/2024: Oregon's Drug Law Reversal: A Step Forward or Back? Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
246 - 03/05/2024: Super Tuesday: What to Expect as America Votes Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
245 - 03/04/2024: Fires Ravage Texas and Oklahoma: The Economic Fallout Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
244 - 03/01/2024: The Dual at the Border Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 0h
-
243 - 2/29/2024: Trump vs. Biden: The Showdown at the Southern Border Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 0h
-
242 - 2/28/2024: Beyond the Daily Brief: A Complete Analysis of Ukraine Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 0h
-
241 - 02/27/2024: White House Showdown: The Battle Over Your Money Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 0h
-
240 - 02/26/2024: University Student Murdered by Illegal Alien that Biden's Policies Allowed into the USA Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 0h
-
239 - 02/23/2024: Buck Sexton! Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 0h
-
238 - 2/22/2024: FBI Informant Arrested: Unraveling the Biden Family Probe Mystery Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 0h
-
237 - 2/21/2024: Historic Population Surge: The Unseen Impact of Illegal Migration Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 0h
-
236 - 2/20/2024: FBI's Alerts of China's Cyber Threat Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 0h
-
235 - 2/19/2024: Presidential Fundraising: Who’s Really Backing Biden and Trump? Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 0h
-
234 - 02/16/2024: AI Bryan's First Report Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 0h
-
233 - 02/15/2024: Illness Strikes Bryan Thu, 15 Feb 2024
-
232 - 02/14/2024: Migrant Crisis Blame Game: Mayorkas vs. Harris Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 0h