A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the first episode of The Wright Report… A podcast where I take you around America and the world, briefing you on the facts about news shaping your life. I bring you the latest developments that mainstream media usually misses, or just gets wrong.

Plus, when I offer up my analysis or opinion on the latest developments, I'll let you know that we're pivoting away from basic facts and instead talking about my views based on my experiences. And then you can decide if my view of things is right or wrong. Or maybe a little bit of both. But at least we'll have an established set of facts to work from.

So let's dive into it this morning. I've got five briefs for you full of news that's shaping America / and the world.

First, former US President Donald Trump is set to face a New York prosecutor tomorrow who alleges / that he engaged in unlawful behavior — and should face judgement for it. I'll explain the latest, with three things that you need to know.

Second, hang on to your pocketbooks — oil prices are likely to increase after a surprise announcement yesterday from the oil cartel OPEC+. I'll share why they're cutting production — and why you should plan on paying more at the pump.

Third, we've got an election in the European country of Finland to talk about. I'll explain why a conservative victory there is now a very clear pattern of folks on the right winning back European governments from the Left.

Next, I've got news for you this morning that Corporate America is growing closer to China, unfortunately. The car company Tesla is quietly planning to partner with a Chinese battery company to build a factory in Texas.

Finally this morning, if you or a loved one struggles with depression, I've some good news to share: the British Journal of Sports Medicine is reporting that exercise is more effective at treating depression / than both counseling and medication.

Later, we close out the podcast with one last thing: it's a personal message today on this very first episode of the Wright Report.