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Apr 2023
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04/26/23: The Enemy of My Enemy: Taliban...

Bryan Dean Wright
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Tune in for The Wright Report on Wednesday, April 26th, with Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer. In today's daily news podcast, we have five briefs shaping America and the world. First, we discuss breaking news from Afghanistan as the Taliban kills a senior Islamic State commander. Second, we cover the South Korean President's visit to Washington DC to discuss China, Ukraine, and North Korea. Third, we examine the issue of half of America's key fighter jets being grounded due to engine problems. Fourth, we explore the situation in Seattle, where bus drivers are falling ill due to passengers using fentanyl and meth. Finally, we share some good news with a study on how to improve your fitness routine results.

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