From Colonial Lies to AI Deception: The Dangerous Legacy of Fake News in America

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) In this special deep dive, Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, takes you on a journey through the history of Fake News in America—starting from the 1700s with colonial agitators like Samuel Adams, through the yellow journalism of Pulitzer and Hearst, all the way to today's challenges with AI-generated misinformation. This episode unpacks the dangerous implications of fake news, its impact on politics and society, and what we can do to discern the truth in a media landscape increasingly dominated by bias and sensationalism. Tune in to understand why fake news isn't just a modern problem—it's a threat that has shaped our nation from the very beginning. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

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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!