03/12/2024: TikTok Ban Debate Heats Up Capitol Hill

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) On March 12th's episode of The Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, a former CIA Operations Officer, unpacks pivotal issues affecting both the United States and the global stage. The episode opens with the anticipated US House vote on a potential ban of Chinese-owned social media giant, TikTok, highlighting the controversy it's sparked among lawmakers. Wright delves into the broader implications of this debate for national security and digital sovereignty. The discussion then shifts to the logistical and security challenges posed by Chinese-manufactured cranes at American ports, examining the federal government's multi-billion-dollar intervention plan. Additionally, the episode explores the significant political shift in Portugal, analyzing its transition to the right and the potential consequences for international relations. Concluding the segment, Wright addresses a pressing question from a listener in South Dakota regarding the crime rates of illegal aliens compared to native-born Americans, providing a nuanced perspective on this contentious issue.

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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!