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Aug 2023
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08/29/2023: The Unintended Consequences ...

Bryan Dean Wright
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In today's episode of The Wright Report hosted by Brian Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, we're diving deep into two pressing issues. First, we explore the state of Oregon's regret over legalizing hard drugs. What does this mean for the rest of the country? Second, we tackle trust issues in America's medical system, particularly when it comes to prescription drugs. As a closing note, we tackle a listener's question about the intricacies of working under an alias at the CIA. Curious? Tune in to learn more. You can support the podcast by donating at Stripe or subscribing at WrightReport.Substack.com.

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