09 JAN 2025: California Fires // Global Updates: Lebanon, Mexico, Cuba, China, and a Sneaky White House Strategy

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he unpacks the biggest stories shaping America and the world. In today's episode, we cover: California Wildfires Devastation: Fires rage across Los Angeles County, fueled by drought, high winds, and infrastructure failures. With billions in damage, we examine the role of leadership and climate politics in this disaster. Lebanon's New Leader and U.S. Aid: The Biden administration shifts $100M to Lebanon's military as the country elects its Army Commander as president, raising questions about U.S. influence and effectiveness in the region. Mexico's Fentanyl Denial: Mexico's president denies fentanyl production despite overwhelming evidence, as Trump prepares to confront cartels and corruption. China's Economic Deception: A senior Chinese economist is silenced for exposing flaws in Xi Jinping's growth promises, highlighting vulnerabilities in Beijing's authoritarian system. Tesla and Ford's China Problem: The Biden administration labels CATL, a Chinese battery supplier, as a military-linked company, putting pressure on U.S. corporations and creating political intrigue between Trump, Musk, and China. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32