17 APR 2026: U.S. Economy Takes Off! // Holy Smokes: Trump vs. The Pope // Border Wall Update // Chinese Tears // Supreme Court Slap Fight // Good Medical News & Advice!

From The Wright Report by Bryan Dean Wright

April 17, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

Bryan Dean Wright discusses the U.S. economy's growth, political tensions between Trump and the Pope, border security issues, and health updates.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Friday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan delivers a mix of encouraging economic news and escalating political clashes, from a rebound in U.S. manufacturing to a growing feud between President Trump and Pope Leo over war, immigration, and moral leadership. He explains how tariffs and the Iran conflict may be fueling a resurgence in American factory output, while also unpacking the increasingly public battle between the White House and the Vatican. Bryan highlights the Pope's sharp criticism of Trump's policies and the administration's equally forceful response, raising deeper questions about the role of religion in politics and global conflict. Plus, Bryan covers tightened U.S. border enforcement, including increased scrutiny of Chinese nationals entering the country, and warns about growing threats from China ranging from undersea cable disruption to espionage risks. He also dives into a heated exchange at the Supreme Court and wraps with practical health updates on pregnancy…

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Host: Bryan Dean Wright

Topics covered

U.S. economy
political clashes
Trump vs. Pope
border security
China relations
Supreme Court
health updates

Keywords

US manufacturing growth
tariffs
Iran conflict
Trump Pope feud
border security
Chinese nationals
Supreme Court
pregnancy safety
marijuana effects

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Organizations: Vatican

Places: U.S., China

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