05/20/24 NEWS: Helicopter Crash in Iran, Water Wars, and Privacy Concerns on the High Seas

The Wright Report

Bryan Dean Wright

Politics, News

4.9 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 20 May 2024

⏱️ 32 minutes

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In today's episode of The Wright Report, former CIA Operations Officer Bryan Dean Wright dives into two sets of briefs that are shaping America and the world. Here's a sneak peek:

International News:
- Helicopter Crash in Iran: A helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has crashed, causing significant speculation and concern over Middle Eastern stability and the safety of US troops in the region.
- Unrest in New Caledonia: The French territory of New Caledonia faces growing violence and unrest, impacting global nickel prices and drawing attention to the geopolitical tensions involving France and Azerbaijan.
- China's Influence in Cambodia: China and Cambodia's joint military exercise raises concerns about Beijing's growing influence and control over vital trade routes in Southeast Asia.
- Thailand's Marijuana Re-Criminalization: Thailand's move to reclassify marijuana as a controlled substance offers lessons for the US amidst its own debates on drug legalization.
Domestic Updates:
- Water Crisis in Texas: A decades-old water agreement between the US and Mexico is causing a water shortage crisis for Texas farmers, highlighting international tensions and local economic impacts.
- Spy Ships and Internet Privacy: Silicon Valley tech giants' reliance on Chinese-controlled companies to maintain underwater internet cables raises significant concerns about national security and personal privacy.
Listener Questions:
- Joe Biden's Classified Information Tapes: Bryan addresses the ongoing battle to release audio tapes of Joe Biden discussing classified documents, which has sparked debates about transparency and mental fitness.
- Tariffs Debate: A listener's question prompts a discussion on the economic impact of tariffs and their role in reshoring American operations.
- Tick Season Alert: A reminder to stay vigilant about Lyme disease during tick season, inspired by personal and professional experiences.

Join Bryan Dean Wright for insightful analysis, expert opinions, and the latest updates on critical issues affecting the nation and the world.

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0:00.0	It's May 20th.
0:03.0	I'm Brian Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer,
0:06.0	and this is The Wright Report. Hey good day to you ladies and gentlemen welcome to the right report your daily
0:21.0	news podcast I've got two sets of briefs for you this morning that are
0:25.7	shaping America and the world first up we begin with international news
0:30.3	starting with a helicopter crash in Iran involving the president there.
0:34.2	We then end with news in Thailand about recriminalizing marijuana.
0:38.4	Some very important lessons for us.
0:40.3	Second, we've got a set of domestic updates to cover from a water crisis in Texas to a new secret spy on the high seas that will impact your privacy.
0:49.0	Finally, we will wrap up with a set of listener questions this morning, including the fight over
0:54.1	whether to release those audio tapes of Mr. Joe Biden being interviewed about his unlawful
0:59.1	possession of classified information.
1:02.3	But before we get to that, let's get to our top international stories of the morning.
1:07.7	A helicopter carrying the President of Iran has crashed, throwing a wild card into Middle
1:12.4	Eastern affairs and the safety of our troops in the
1:15.6	region.
1:16.6	Global and Arab outlets are reporting that Mr. Ibrahim Raise was traveling back to Tehran yesterday
1:22.0	following a government ceremony when his
1:23.8	helicopter crashed into the mountains of northwest Iran. State media
1:28.2	reported that it was a hard landing but subsequent details suggest that the helicopter in fact crashed.
1:35.0	Mr. Riese was traveling with the country's foreign minister at the time.
1:39.0	Other officials were into other helicopters in this same convoy.
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