Podcasts about Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro warns US against war, after the Pentagon orders top aircraft carrier to join its campaign against drugs gangs in the Caribbean. We ask what is Trump's endgame in Venezuela. Also in the programme: The difficulties of getting thousands of sick and injured Gazans for urgent medical treatments abroad despite ceasefire; and how a German company made a risky, but pretty funny, advert for itself out of the Louvre jewel heist. (Image: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro attends a press conference in Caracas; Credit: Photo by MIGUEL GUTIERREZ/EPA/Shutterstock)

Michael speaks with David Shedd, former CIA officer and former acting director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, about the Western Hemisphere and the escalating threat from Venezuela—on the heels of recent U.S. strikes targeting alleged drug mules off the country's coast. David discusses the significant shift in U.S. strategy, which now treats narco-trafficking more like counter-terrorism targets than criminal organizations. He explains why the U.S. is using MQ-9 Reaper drones and Navy assets to disrupt trafficking and openly acknowledging a covert action campaign. David also outlines how Venezuela, led by President Nicolas Maduro, is driving illicit migration and acting as a hub for malign influence from Cuba, Russia, China, and Iran. They also discuss the critical role of Colombia and Mexico in countering these drug trafficking and migration threats to the U.S. 

This week the SUNDAY WIRE broadcasts on Alternate Current Radio, host Patrick Henningsen returns to the helm to cover all the top stories internationally, including Netanyahu and Trump's latest fake ceasefire, and Trump's new wars between Pakistan and Afghanistan, along with Trump's attempt to paint Venezuela as a “narco state' in preparation for a US regime change operation and attack on Caracas. In the second Overdrive segment we connect with teammates Bryan McClain, Adam ‘ Ruckus' Clark and Basil Valentine, and review comments from our audience. All this and more… Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIgedciamYs  This month's featured music artists: Phil Zimmerman, Beady Man Poet, Joseph Arthur, Peter Conway, Peyoti for President & Red Rumble. SUPPORT OUR MEDIA OUTLET HERE (https://21w.co/support)

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Gaza Ceasefire Interrupted by Violence; Hamas Reasserts Dominance. David Daoud and Bill Roggio discuss how the Gaza ceasefire was violated when Hamas killed Israeli soldiers, prompting Israeli retaliation to reinforce red lines without restarting the conflict entirely. Hamas is deliberately slowing the return of dead hostages to stabilize the ceasefire internationally. In Gaza, Hamas immediately began cracking down on rivals to reassert its dominance and prevent others from filling the power vacuum left by IDF withdrawals, signaling it remains the top power. 1902 CARACAS

Gaza Ceasefire Interrupted by Violence; Hamas Reasserts Dominance. David Daoud and Bill Roggio discuss how the Gaza ceasefire was violated when Hamas killed Israeli soldiers, prompting Israeli retaliation to reinforce red lines without restarting the conflict entirely. Hamas is deliberately slowing the return of dead hostages to stabilize the ceasefire internationally. In Gaza, Hamas immediately began cracking down on rivals to reassert its dominance and prevent others from filling the power vacuum left by IDF withdrawals, signaling it remains the top power. 1930 CARACAS

Venezuelan Writer Discusses Maduro's Potential Fall and Regional Drug Cartel Connections. Alejandro Peña Esclusa discusses the potential fall of Nicolás Maduro in Caracas and its positive transversal effect on the entire continent, particularly regarding drug cartels and compromised leadership. He asserts that all members of the São Paulo Forum are related to drugs, and information will be revealed when Maduro falls. Currently, Hugo "El Pollo" Carvajal, the former head of Venezuelan intelligence, is on trial in New York. Carvajal has already pleaded guilty to being a member of the "Cartel of the Suns" and confessed to participating in giving drug money to several prominent political figures, including Gustavo Petro, Lula da Silva, the Kirchners in Argentina, Cinque Stelle (Five Star Movement) in Italy, and Podemos in Spain. More information is expected to be revealed.

Rhetoric and actions from the Trump administration suggest that the United States is seeking to forcibly oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela Is the U.S. really going to attempt regime change in Venezuela, and what would that even look like? Joining me from Caracas is Phil Gunson, Senior Analyst for the Andes Region at the International Crisis Group. We kick off discussing the mood in Caracas right now amid this increasingly threatening American posture before having a longer conversation about whether the U.S. is indeed seeking regime change, what that might entail, and the profound risks of American intervention in Venezuela.

Friends of the Rosary,Yesterday, in St. Peter's Square, Rome, Pope Leo XIV proclaimed seven new saints, “witnesses who with God's grace, kept the lamp of faith burning.”“They became lamps capable of spreading the light of Christ,” the Holy Father said in his homily.“May their intercession assist us in our trials and their example inspire us in our shared vocation to holiness,” he said.During the canonization Mass, unfolded under a bright Roman sun, the Pope declared the first two Venezuelan saints: St. José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros, known as “the doctor of the poor,” and St. María del Carmen Rendiles Martínez, a religious sister born without her left arm who went on to found the Servants of Jesus in Caracas in 1965.Among the new saints were also two martyrs. St. Peter To Rot, a lay catechist martyred in Papua New Guinea during the Japanese occupation in World War II, became the country's first saint. To Rot defied Japanese authorities who permitted polygamy, defending Christian marriage until his death.St. Ignatius Maloyan, an Armenian Catholic archbishop, was executed during the Armenian genocide after refusing to convert to Islam. “I consider the shedding of my blood for my faith to be the sweetest desire of my heart,” Maloyan said before his death. “If I am tortured for the love of him who died for me, I will be among those who will have joy and bliss, and I will have obtained to see my Lord and my God.”Among the most well-known of the new saints is St. Bartolo Longo, a 19th-century Italian lawyer who was Satanic before returning to the Church with zeal.After his conversion, Bartolo Longo became the Apostle of the Rosary, dedicating his life to promoting the rosary and building the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii, now one of Italy's most beloved Marian pilgrimage sites.In his homily, Pope Leo XVI said that “what is most precious in the Lord's eyes” is “faith, namely, the bond of love between God and man.”“Our relationship with God is of the utmost importance because at the beginning of time he created all things out of nothing and, at the end of time, he will save mortal beings from nothingness,” the pope said. “A world without faith, then, would be populated by children living without a Father, that is, by creatures without salvation.”In addition to Venezuela's St. María del Carmen Rendiles Martínez, the Italian foundress St. Vincenza Maria Poloni was also canonized. Poloni founded the Sisters of Mercy of Verona and is remembered for her tireless service to the poor, even risking her life during the cholera epidemic of 1836.Pope Leo also canonized St. Maria Troncatti, an Italian Salesian sister who spent 44 years as a missionary among the Indigenous Shuar people in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest. Known affectionately as “Madrecita,” or “little mother,” she served as a nurse, surgeon, and catechist with missionary zeal.The canonization coincided with World Mission Sunday. Before praying the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV, who was once an Augustinian missionary himself in Peru, urged the faithful to pray for today's missionaries.Today, October 20, we celebrate the feast day of St. Paul of the Cross.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠October 20, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

US Escalates Pressure on Maduro Following Machado's Nobel Prize. Evan Ellis discusses how, following the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to opposition leader María Corina Machado, the US escalated pressure on Venezuela. President Trump authorized CIA operations, coupled with naval deployments and B-52 overflights, to pressure the Maduro regime. The goal is triggering a tipping point where Maduro's inner circle calculates that leaving is preferable to facing US action. Separately, Peru's President Boluarte was ousted due to corruption and the nation's struggle with extreme urban violence and illegal mining. 1902 CARACAS

PREVIEW HEADLINE: Venezuela's Post-Maduro Challenge: Securing Military Loyalty in a Brief Transition Window GUEST: Evan Ellis, Professor, US Army War College 100-WORD SUMMARY: John Batchelor hosts Professor Evan Ellis to discuss the challenges facing Venezuela following the presumptive departure of Maduro, who heads the illegitimate Caracas regime and is named as the head of a drug cartel. The conversation focuses on the elected president, Edmundo González, and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado. Machado and González insist they are the elected government and their transition is not a regime change. Professor Ellis emphasizes that the timeline is critical. Since the US likely "won't necessarily be sticking around" to establish the transition to a democratic order, González and Machado will face a "very brief window and a very difficult task." Key challenges include establishing order and securing the loyalty of military personnel whose prior bosses were aligned with Maduro. 1900 CARACAS Retry

PREVIEW HEADLINE: International Silence on US Venezuela Intentions Analyzed; Opposition Tied to Concerns Over US Hegemony, Not Maduro's Defense GUEST NAME: Mary Anastasia O'Grady, Americas Columnist, Wall Street Journal Editorial Page 50-WORD SUMMARY: Mary Anastasia O'Grady analyzes the silence from capitals regarding the US intention to help elected leaders restore Venezuela. She notes that opposition to regimes like Maduro is weak because his track record is indefensible. However, louder objections are anticipated if there is a "strike on land" or if the US successfully restores its influence in the region, as this opposition is fundamentally about challenging US hegemony. 1876 Bolivar enters Caracas

US President Donald Trump has confirmed a report that he authorised the CIA to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela, provoking outrage from the South American nation's leader. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says 'no to regime change'Also in the programme: As more Palestinians return to what is left of their homes in Gaza City, we talk to one university student who's just taken his exams in the street; and the story of Oscar Wilde's library card -- it's now being returned, 130 years after it was cancelled when he was sent to prison. We speak to his grandson.(Photo: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro speaks during an event commemorating Indigenous Resistance Day in Caracas, Venezuela, 12 October 2025. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez/ EPA/Shutterstock)

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is furious after the Nobel Peace Prize went to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. She dedicated her award to US President Donald Trump, who is reportedly pushing for regime change in Venezuela. What does the award mean for Maduro’s hold on power and Venezuela’s struggle for democracy? In this episode: Teresa Bo (@TeresaBo), Al Jazeera correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, Noor Wazwaz, Tamara Khandaker, and Marcos Bartolomé, with Amy Walters, Fatima Shafiq, Farhan Rafid, and our host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Kylene Kiang. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Hablamos en Madrid con Miguel Henrique Otero, director de "El Nacional" de Caracas; en la misma ciudad con Antonio Ledezma, ex alcalde de la capital venezolana, y en Montevideo con el periodista Mauricio Rabuffetti.

Confira na edição de Os Pingos nos Is desta quarta-feira (15):O governo brasileiro adotou uma postura otimista em relação à negociação com os Estados Unidos sobre o tarifaço. Segundo o presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), não “pintou química” entre ele e Donald Trump, mas sim “uma indústria petroquímica”, em referência à boa conversa entre os dois e à liberdade para chamar o líder americano de “você”. O chefe do Executivo confirmou que ocorrerá uma reunião entre o chanceler Mauro Vieira e o secretário de Estado Marco Rubio nesta quinta-feira (16), para discutir o tarifaço e as sanções contra autoridades brasileiras. Apesar da empolgação por parte do Brasil, o secretário do Tesouro, Scott Bessent, e o representante comercial, Jamieson Greer, reforçaram nesta quarta-feira (15) que as tarifas foram impostas devido a medidas brasileiras consideradas ilegais contra empresas e cidadãos americanos, principalmente na área comercial.O governo de Donald Trump autorizou a CIA a conduzir ações secretas na Venezuela, incluindo possíveis ataques dentro do país. A liberação é o passo mais recente na intensificação da campanha de pressão da gestão americana contra o regime de Nicolás Maduro. A nova autorização permite que a agência realize operações letais na Venezuela e no Caribe. Atualmente, há cerca de 10 mil militares norte-americanos na região, além de oito navios de guerra e um submarino. Na manhã desta quarta-feira, dois bombardeiros pesados B-52, que partiram dos Estados Unidos, se aproximaram a menos de 200 quilômetros de Caracas — ação considerada uma ameaça real a Maduro.Integrantes do governo afirmaram nesta terça-feira (14) que o ex-presidente da Câmara, deputado Arthur Lira (PP), integra a base aliada e quer ajudar o Planalto. O parlamentar, uma das principais lideranças do Centrão no Congresso, possui aliados em cargos estratégicos de estatais, como na Presidência da Caixa Econômica Federal, e procurou reforçar sua fidelidade em meio à decisão do Executivo de demitir indicados políticos considerados infiéis. Segundo ministros, a orientação é clara: permanecer no governo apenas quem tiver compromisso com a reeleição de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT).Você confere essas e outras notícias em Os Pingos nos Is.

Dopo l'assegnazione del premio Nobel per la pace alla leader dell'opposizione venezuelana Marína Corina Machado, Caracas ha chiuso la sua ambasciata a Oslo. Con Stefano Pozzebon, corrispondente in America Latina per la Cnn.I lavoratori greci del settore pubblico e privato sono scesi in piazza per protestare contro una riforma del lavoro voluta dal governo conservatore di Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Con Francesca Coin, sociologa.Oggi parliamo anche di:Rurbrica • “Amore che vieni, amore che vai” di Lorraine De Foucherhttps://www.internazionale.it/tag/amore-che-vieni-amore-che-vaiMusica • Michelangelo dying di Cate Le BonCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan ZentiCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan Zenti

El domingo 28 de julio del 2024, sin ser la candidata presidencial, María Corina Machado ganó las elecciones venezolanas. Claro, insistimos, ella no era la aspirante (porque había sido proscrita), pero sí la líder indiscutible que llevó a don Edmundo González Urrutia a esa victoria, que le robó el régimen de Caracas. Eso lo sabe todo el mundo democrático. No era la primera vez que se alzaba con una victoria. Catorce años atrás, en enero del 2011, iniciaba su mandato como diputada, siendo la candidata más votada en la historia de ese Congreso. Famoso por estos días es el video de su confrontación con el entonces presidente Hugo Chávez en el 2012. Hoy, María Corina Machado es Premio Nobel de la Paz, "por su incansable labor de promoción de los derechos democráticos del pueblo de Venezuela y por su lucha para lograr una transición justa y pacífica de la dictadura a la democracia", según el jurado del reputado galardón. Para hablar de este premio a la esperanza conversamos con la expresidenta Laura Chinchilla Miranda.

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: After two years of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire. But key details remain uncertain, and not everyone is convinced it'll hold. Mike Baker speaks with Joe Truzman, research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracy's Long War Journal, for insight into what could come next. Later, the standoff between Washington and Caracas is escalating fast. The Trump administration has cut off all diplomatic efforts with the Maduro regime, signaling a sharp shift toward confrontation. Mike is joined by Andrés Martínez-Fernández of the Heritage Foundation to break down what this means for U.S.–Venezuela relations. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefTrue Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB #trueclassicpodTriTails Premium Beef: Discover the Autumn Butcher Block — built for family meals and legacy-making — available now at https://trybeef.com/pdb while supplies last.American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent weeks, the U.S. has bombed multiple alleged Venezuelan “drug boats” at sea, killing at least 21 people without providing any clear evidence that they were involved in drug trafficking or linked to the government in Caracas. The U.S. has also increased its military footprint in the Caribbean and placed a $50 million bounty on President Nicolás Maduro for information leading to his arrest for narcotrafficking. This is part of the Trump administration's plan to destablize Venezuela and dominate the region. In our latest, we talk with Dr. Rodrigo Acuña about Trump's war on Venezuela. We also discuss his new film "Venezuela:The Cost of Challenging Empire."Bio//Rodrigo Acuña (@rodrigoac7) works as an independent journalist on Latin America and for the NSW Department of Education. He has been writing on Latin American politics for close to twenty years. He has recently produced the new documentary "Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging Empire" with journalist Nic Ford. ——

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This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr251010.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- Tuesday was October 7th and there were commemorations in the Israeli press as well as the international papers. In France the President, currently Macron, appoints the Prime Minister- a month ago Sebastian Lecornu was given the position, after 2 others had failed in the last 12 months, and now he has resigned- this had led to calls for Macron to call snap elections or resign- this is a political crisis talked about in the second press review. Then following Trumps apparently successful first phase of a peace deal in Palestine, the press speculated on whether he would see his dream of a Nobel Peace prize come to pass. In Venezuela there have been large protests against the US military assassinations of boats allegedly transporting drugs in the Caribbean- and President Maduro claimed to have prevented a false flag operation on the US Embassy in Caracas. An interview with Phil Gunson of the International Crisis Group on the conflict between the US and Venezuela. From GERMANY- On Friday all the boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla had been captured by Israeli troops in international waters and the crews taken to prisons in Israel. Many countries represented in the 450 crew members have objected to the Israeli action, and massive protests took place around the world. An interview with journalist and Cambridge lecturer Alina Trabattoni about the protests in Italy, calling for government action to declare Palestinian statehood and charges of genocide against Israel. From CUBA- The UK has announced plans to crackdown even further on protests- another 500 were arrested on terrorism charges on Saturday for carrying signs saying they support Palestine Action. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "Satire died the day Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and it died a second time the day that Tony Blair was appointed Special Envoy for the Middle East." --Ken Loach Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

Maduro Regime Threatens US Embassy; Lula's Concern over US Pressure Guests: Alejandro Piña Esclusá, Ernesto Araújo Alejandro Piña Esclusá reports that Nicolás Maduro's chief negotiator, Jorge Rodríguez, falsely claimed a third party plans to assault the US embassy in Caracas, but Esclusá warns that Maduro himself ordered the operation. The regime is allegedly interested in the embassy because they believe opposition leader María Corina Machado is hidden there. The regime, which stole the election, is now persecuting and imprisoning more opposition members than ever to infuse terror into the population. Ernesto Araújo views an attack on the embassy—an action against the "only thing that's sacred in international relations"—as very serious, suggesting Maduro is desperate for a bargaining chip with the US. Brazil's Lula da Silva is reportedly worried about the seriousness of the US attitude toward Maduro and may be softening his stance with Trump, fearing what information might emerge regarding the Foro de São Paulo organization if the Maduro regime falls. 1910 CARACAS

Maduro Regime Threatens US Embassy; Lula's Concern over US Pressure Guests: Alejandro Piña Esclusá, Ernesto Araújo Alejandro Piña Esclusá reports that Nicolás Maduro's chief negotiator, Jorge Rodríguez, falsely claimed a third party plans to assault the US embassy in Caracas, but Esclusá warns that Maduro himself ordered the operation. The regime is allegedly interested in the embassy because they believe opposition leader María Corina Machado is hidden there. The regime, which stole the election, is now persecuting and imprisoning more opposition members than ever to infuse terror into the population. Ernesto Araújo views an attack on the embassy—an action against the "only thing that's sacred in international relations"—as very serious, suggesting Maduro is desperate for a bargaining chip with the US. Brazil's Lula da Silva is reportedly worried about the seriousness of the US attitude toward Maduro and may be softening his stance with Trump, fearing what information might emerge regarding the Foro de São Paulo organization if the Maduro regime falls.

CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION GAZA PLAN.. 1950 RAMALLAH 10-6-25 FIRST HOUR 9-915 The Trump Peace Plan and the Problematic Role of the Palestinian Authority Guest: Peter Berkowitz Peter Berkowitz examines the Trump peace plan, which calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of 50 remaining hostages (living and dead) within 72 hours, and the disarming of Hamas. Hamas disarmament is a crucial Israeli war aim. The central challenge is the future role of the Palestinian Authority (PA), which Berkowitz argues is corrupt, incompetent, weak, and lacks democratic legitimacy, having not held elections since 2005. International recognition of a Palestinian state is viewed as counterproductive, as it rewards proponents of armed struggle. The plan anticipates a pathway toward a Palestinian state only after substantial and comprehensive PA reform, including ceasing terror incitement and abandoning the goal of Israel's destruction. Given the security challenges and the history of Palestinian rejection of a state coexisting with Israel, the realistic possibility of a two-state solution is seen as many years in the future. 915-930 The Trump Peace Plan and the Problematic Role of the Palestinian Authority Guest: Peter Berkowitz Peter Berkowitz examines the Trump peace plan, which calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of 50 remaining hostages (living and dead) within 72 hours, and the disarming of Hamas. Hamas disarmament is a crucial Israeli war aim. The central challenge is the future role of the Palestinian Authority (PA), which Berkowitz argues is corrupt, incompetent, weak, and lacks democratic legitimacy, having not held elections since 2005. International recognition of a Palestinian state is viewed as counterproductive, as it rewards proponents of armed struggle. The plan anticipates a pathway toward a Palestinian state only after substantial and comprehensive PA reform, including ceasing terror incitement and abandoning the goal of Israel's destruction. Given the security challenges and the history of Palestinian rejection of a state coexisting with Israel, the realistic possibility of a two-state solution is seen as many years in the future. 930-945 Houthi Attacks, Sanctions, and the Implications of a Gaza Ceasefire Guest: Bridget Toumey Bridget Toumey reports that the Houthis, who are well-organized and disciplined, attacked a Dutch ship in the Gulf of Aden and continued launching at least one missile and one drone at Israel, a slower pace than the nearly daily attacks seen in September. The Houthis also sanctioned 13 US oil and energy companies and their CEOs, citing the war in Gaza and US support for Israel. This announcement mirrored US sanctions and may be a precursor to resuming attacks against US-connected vessels. Israel's counter-Houthi air strikes have hit targets but have failed to deter the group, which also exploits connections with other terrorist organizations like al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). If the Gaza conflict ends, the Houthis might need a new casus belli to justify attacks, but they are willing to invent excuses if Iran wishes to continue stirring chaos. 945-1000 Life, Economy, and Chinese Threat Perception in Taipei, Taiwan Guest: Anne Stevenson-Yang Anne Stevenson-Yang reports from Taipei, Taiwan, a vibrant economy and republic vital to the global economy due to TSMC, the microchip maker. Taiwan is characterized by a wonderful public culture where honesty and personal safety are prevalent. Despite its high-tech focus, the economy suffers from problems common elsewhere, including increasing income inequality, unaffordability, high housing prices, and stagnant wages. Regarding geopolitical tensions, the average Taiwanese person is largely immune to the constant threat from China, having heard talk of belligerence for the last 30 years. However, there is apprehension related to China's grim economic winter and growing concern that the US protective umbrella may be receding, leading to more interest in investing in Taiwan's own defense. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Iran's Strategy, Setbacks for Hezbollah, and the Chinese Economic Lifeline Guest: Jonathan Sayah Jonathan Sayah discusses US efforts to bolster the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) with $230 million, intending to empower the national identity over sectarian militias like Hezbollah. Iran consistently seeks to arm its proxies, but Hezbollah is currently on its back foot, having lost leadership, money, and the Syria corridor due to Israeli attacks and the new regime in Syria. A peace deal in Gaza would significantly weaken Iran, as stability does not favor the Islamic Republic, which thrives by exploiting regional instability. The morale of the Islamic Republic has crumbled due to external defeats and internal incompetence (failing infrastructure, high inflation). Furthermore, Iran relies heavily on China to purchase oil, utilizing a money-laundering network to evade US sanctions, securing an economic lifeline for the regime in return for natural resources and infrastructure projects. 1015-1030 Iran's Strategy, Setbacks for Hezbollah, and the Chinese Economic Lifeline Guest: Jonathan Sayah Jonathan Sayah discusses US efforts to bolster the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) with $230 million, intending to empower the national identity over sectarian militias like Hezbollah. Iran consistently seeks to arm its proxies, but Hezbollah is currently on its back foot, having lost leadership, money, and the Syria corridor due to Israeli attacks and the new regime in Syria. A peace deal in Gaza would significantly weaken Iran, as stability does not favor the Islamic Republic, which thrives by exploiting regional instability. The morale of the Islamic Republic has crumbled due to external defeats and internal incompetence (failing infrastructure, high inflation). Furthermore, Iran relies heavily on China to purchase oil, utilizing a money-laundering network to evade US sanctions, securing an economic lifeline for the regime in return for natural resources and infrastructure projects. 1030-1045 Taiwanese Resilience and Japan's New Conservative Leader Guest: Scott Harold Scott Harold discusses Taiwan's resilience, rooted in its democratic rule of law and high societal trust, which China attempts to undermine. Taiwanese self-identity is deepening, particularly among younger generations. However, concerns exist in Taipei that the US administration's "Fortress America" focus is inducing doubt about Washington's commitment to Taiwan's defense, a doubt China exploits. Harold also covers the historic rise of Takaichi Sanae as the LDP head in Japan, positioning her to become the first female Prime Minister. Takaichi is a conservative acolyte of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo who emphasized increased defense spending to enhance the US-Japan alliance. Her selection was seen as an effort to bring conservative votes back to the LDP, responding to growing political frustration and capitalizing on sentiment against an influx of foreigners. 1045-1100 Taiwanese Resilience and Japan's New Conservative Leader Guest: Scott Harold Scott Harold discusses Taiwan's resilience, rooted in its democratic rule of law and high societal trust, which China attempts to undermine. Taiwanese self-identity is deepening, particularly among younger generations. However, concerns exist in Taipei that the US administration's "Fortress America" focus is inducing doubt about Washington's commitment to Taiwan's defense, a doubt China exploits. Harold also covers the historic rise of Takaichi Sanae as the LDP head in Japan, positioning her to become the first female Prime Minister. Takaichi is a conservative acolyte of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo who emphasized increased defense spending to enhance the US-Japan alliance. Her selection was seen as an effort to bring conservative votes back to the LDP, responding to growing political frustration and capitalizing on sentiment against an influx of foreigners. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Europe Responds to Russian Harassment Without US Lead Guest: Mary Kissel Mary Kissel analyzes the European emergency summit in Copenhagen, convened due to alarming mysterious drone activity over European airports, likely instigated by Russia. This harassment, which includes potential risks like hitting a passenger jet, aims to create confusion and test the resolve of the continent. The outcome, focusing on a "drone wall," suggests that the EU is starting to take more responsibility for its own defense, a long-term goal of US presidents. Kissel notes that the US absence from the prominent conversation does not signal the end of NATO. She also highlights that politicians like Starmer and Meloni are moving toward stronger defense measures, realizing that their voting bases are unhappy with current economic and security outcomes 1115-1130 Syria's Search for Stability: Security Deals, the Golan Heights, and the Gaza Impact Guests: Ahmad Sharawi, Bill Roggio Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio discuss Syrian President al-Sharaa's focus on stability and his pursuit of a security agreement with Israel. Negotiating away the Golan Heights is considered a non-starter for al-Sharaa's survival, as his father, Hafez Assad, is often seen as the man who lost the territory, and al-Sharaa would be domestically labeled a traitor by all segments of the Syrian population, including hardliners. A full peace agreement is out of the question, but a limited security agreement might be possible, allowing Israel to maintain its presence in the Golan Heights while potentially withdrawing from areas entered after the fall of the Assad regime. The end of the war in Gaza is expected to expedite negotiations between Syria and Israel toward a security deal, as it affects the optics of al-Sharaa making such a move in the Arab world. Al-Sharaa's main priority is removing Israeli presence and stopping Israeli air strikes inside southern Syria 1130-1145 Russia's Multi-Front War: European Drones, Space Threats, and Tomahawk Missiles Guests: John Hardie, Bill Roggio John Hardie discusses Russia's expanding conflict, which includes drones over European airports like Munich and Berlin, viewed by Denmark as Russian "gray zone" activity aimed at testing Western response. NATO has been slow to adopt cost-effective counter-drone measures, unlike Ukraine's use of mobile fire groups. Russia is also engaging in anti-satellite activity, with Russian satellites reportedly stalking UK military satellites in low Earth orbit. Russia continues to target Ukrainian energy infrastructure with massive barrages as winter approaches. The US is reportedly considering supplying longer-range Tomahawk missiles to allies for transfer to Ukraine. These missiles could strike deep into Russian military-industrial sites, which, coupled with economic pressure, might convince Putin to pause the war. 1145-1200 Russia's Multi-Front War: European Drones, Space Threats, and Tomahawk Missiles Guests: John Hardie, Bill Roggio J FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Hostages, Disarmament, and Hamas's Reach into Europe Guest: Joe Truzman Joe Truzman details the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, which center on the release of the remaining 48 hostages (living and deceased) within 72 hours, potentially in exchange for a significant number of Palestinian prisoners, including convicted terrorists. The central obstacle to peace is Hamas's refusal to disarm, viewing it as tantamount to surrendering their identity. Fighting has lessened, with Israel toning down air strikes, possibly to show goodwill to President Trump. Truzman emphasizes that if Hamas retains its arms, another conflict is inevitable. He also notes the rise in reported Hamas plots in Europe, something uncommon historically, indicating the organization may be branching out its operations and feeling emboldened, as seen in the recent deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester. 1215-1230 Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Hostages, Disarmament, and Hamas's Reach into Europe Guest: Joe Truzman . 1230-1245 Maduro Regime Threatens US Embassy; Lula's Concern over US Pressure Guests: Alejandro Piña Esclusá, Ernesto Araújo Alejandro Piña Esclusá reports that Nicolás Maduro's chief negotiator, Jorge Rodríguez, falsely claimed a third party plans to assault the US embassy in Caracas, but Esclusá warns that Maduro himself ordered the operation. The regime is allegedly interested in the embassy because they believe opposition leader María Corina Machado is hidden there. The regime, which stole the election, is now persecuting and imprisoning more opposition members than ever to infuse terror into the population. Ernesto Araújo views an attack on the embassy—an action against the "only thing that's sacred in international relations"—as very serious, suggesting Maduro is desperate for a bargaining chip with the US. Brazil's Lula da Silva is reportedly worried about the seriousness of the US attitude toward Maduro and may be softening his stance with Trump, fearing what information might emerge regarding the Foro de São Paulo organization if the Maduro regime falls. 1245-100AM Maduro Regime Threatens US Embassy; Lula's Concern over US Pressure Guests: Alejandro Piña Esclusá, Ernesto Araújo

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   The White House has called off diplomatic efforts with Venezuela, marking a sharp shift away from negotiation and toward confrontation. We'll have the details on what led to the decision, how U.S. forces are positioning in the Caribbean, and why Caracas is now holding war drills.   Later in the show—as National Guard deployments expand, President Trump says he may invoke the Insurrection Act if legal challenges and state officials continue to block the moves.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefTrue Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB #trueclassicpod   Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PREVIEW: Possible False Flag Operation Against US Embassy in Caracas Guests: Alejandro Piña Esclusá and Ernesto Araújo The conversation between John Batchelor, Alejandro Piña Esclusá, and Ernesto Araújo focuses on the urgent situation in Caracas, particularly a possible attempt on the American embassy allegedly being planned by the Maduro regime. Alejandro Piña Esclusá brought information indicating that Maduro intends to stage the event, making it appear as if he is rescuing the embassy from "interlopers" or "invaders." Ernesto Araújo warned that this planned action is "very serious" and demonstrates Maduro's intent to increase his negotiating capital with the US and Donald Trump. The strategy involves having the embassy invaded, denying responsibility by claiming it is a false flag, and then using the embassy's return as a bargaining chip. Maduro would use this element to negotiate conditions, possibly demanding that the US "leave me in power" or "leave me in power under such and such conditions." This desperate move is being pursued because Maduro currently "doesn't have much in terms of bargaining chips anymore," leading him to look for one last element to introduce into negotiations.

LONDINIUM CHRONICLES: GAIUS & GERMANICUS PHILOSOPHIZE Summary of Audio Part 1 Gaius and Germanicus, reflecting on 21st-century events from Londinium, compare the American "princeps" (emperor) issuing ultimatums against "gangsters" in places like Gaza and Caracas to the Roman precedent of figures like Pompey suppressing the Cilician pirates, noting that emperors do not negotiate. Germanicus suggests the current US administration's approach of reducing direct administrative control over allies while maintaining titular supremacy is reminiscent of how the Roman Emperor in Constantinople dealt with emerging barbarian kingdoms by bestowing Roman titles like Consul and Patrician. They debate whether Europe's recent emergency meeting in Copenhagen regarding a "drone wall" signifies European independence or a success of the US princeps' policy of creative retrenchment, criticizing the arbitrary basis of 20th-century alliances like NATO and the discredited domino theory.

 Professor John Yoo examines US missile attacks on alleged Venezuelan drug boats, differentiating military force (war) from law enforcement (crime). He suggests that if the Maduro regime is using drug cartels like Tren de Aragua as instruments of attack against the US, it constitutes a state of war, justifying military action. Yoo argues that the president can use force defensively without seeking a declaration of war if the US is attacked first, even unconventionally 1902 CARACAS.

En este episodio de La Clave Pop, Marysabel Huston conversa con el cantautor venezolano Gonza Silva sobre su álbum debut Pronto estaré bien, un trabajo que transforma el duelo en música y compañía.La charla recorre el regreso de Gonza a la casa paterna en Venezuela tras diez años, la mandolina de su padre como hilo conductor de la producción y la manera en que la música se convirtió en su terapia. También hablamos de su decisión de grabar sin metrónomo ni “copy-paste”, apostando por la imperfección humana que hace a este disco real y vivo.En la entrevista, Gonza abre su corazón sobre la importancia de hablar de salud mental, la fuerza de la frase “Cariño y fe”, que se convirtió en un mantra compartido con sus fans, y la plenitud que siente al ver cómo sus canciones acompañan a tantas personas en sus procesos emocionales.

Le président vénézuélien, Nicolas Maduro, est sur le point de décréter «l'état de commotion extérieure», c'est-à-dire l'état d'urgence. Le décret entrera en vigueur si le pays «est agressé militairement par l'empire américain», a-t-il expliqué ce lundi, à la télévision publique. Les États-Unis ont déployé des navires de guerre dans les Caraïbes et ont bombardé plusieurs bateaux qui transportaient de la drogue, selon eux. Si l'état d'urgence est instauré, Nicolas Maduro aurait des pouvoirs spéciaux, ce qui suscite des inquiétudes au Venezuela. El Nacional se fait l'écho des craintes de juristes et de membres de l'opposition pour qui ce décret «pourrait servir à restreindre les libertés publiques, augmenter la censure des médias et justifier un rôle plus important de l'armée dans la vie politique et sociale.» L'état d'urgence d'une durée de 90 jours renouvelables, permet de concentrer le pouvoir entre les mains de l'exécutif et «de limiter les contre-pouvoirs institutionnels au nom de la protection de la nation», explique le journal. Au-delà des conséquences concrètes dans la vie des Vénézuéliens, ce décret aura des implications géopolitiques, analyse El Nacional. Il pourrait «augmenter les tensions avec Washington et aboutir à de nouvelles sanctions» tandis qu'il «renforcerait l'alliance entre Caracas et (...) la Russie, la Chine et l'Iran.»   Les États-Unis veulent faire tomber Nicolas Maduro C'est qu'affirme le New York Times  qui cite des responsables américains. Une «stratégie plus agressive», une «vaste campagne qui intensifierait la pression militaire pour tenter de le forcer à partir» est en préparation, affirment ces sources anonymes. «L'armée américaine a planifié des opérations militaires potentielles ciblant des suspects de trafic de drogue au Venezuela même, comme prochaine phase, bien que la Maison Blanche n'ait pas encore approuvé une telle mesure», détaille le New York Times. Le journal fait également état de discussions entre l'administration Trump et «deux figures majeures de l'opposition» qui préparent l'après-Maduro. Aux manettes de cette offensive, il y a Marco Rubio, soutenu notamment par le directeur de la CIA. Marco Rubio, fils d'immigrés cubains, «estime que le départ de Nicolas Maduro affaiblirait le gouvernement communiste de Cuba, l'un des proches alliés du Venezuela». L'ancien sénateur de Floride lorgne aussi sur les électeurs d'origine cubaine et vénézuélienne dans cet État.   Un mort dans des manifestations en Équateur En Équateur aussi, l'état d'urgence a été décrété dans 8 provinces alors que les manifestations contre la hausse du prix du diesel se poursuivent. Des manifestations qui se déroulent dans la violence. Un artisan de 46 ans, père de deux enfants, est mort dimanche (28 septembre 2025). Il a été tué par balles par l'armée à Cotacachi, à 100 km au nord de Quito, selon l'Alliance pour les droits de l'homme en Équateur. Les négociations avec le gouvernement sont au point mort. Chacun campe sur ses positions, relève La Hora. «Comment peut-on dialoguer après un assassinat ?», interroge le leader de la Confédération des nationalités indigènes d'Équateur qui voit dans le mort de cet homme de 46 ans un «crime d'État» et menace de mener un mouvement aussi dur qu'en 2019 et 2022. À l'époque, les gouvernements avaient dû faire marche arrière. Pas question, répète Daniel Noboa. «Je préfère mourir plutôt que de céder», a affirmé le président équatorien, souligne le journal. Hier, alors que le véhicule dans lequel il se rendait à Imbabura a été bloqué par des manifestants, il a redit qu'il ne lâcherait pas.   Comment sortir de la crise ? Pour La Hora, la seule solution, c'est l'intervention d'une tierce partie neutre. Dans les colonnes du journal, l'avocate Mildred Molineros, spécialiste de la gestion des conflits, estime que cela pourrait être un organisme international ou l'Église catholique. Et que cette tierce personne doit offrir ses services et ne pas attendre d'être sollicitée par le gouvernement ou les représentants des populations indigènes. À partir du moment où il y a déjà eu un mort, il y a urgence, insiste l'avocate. Un avis partagé par Ruth Hidalgo, responsable de l'ONG Corporation et Participation citoyenne qui explique à La Hora que le risque désormais, c'est «une escalade dans le conflit avec une radicalisation des [manifestants], un ralentissement de l'économie, une pénurie d'aliments et l'augmentation progressive du recours à la force» de la part des policiers et des militaires.   Haïti : un nouvelle force anti-gangs ? Le Conseil de sécurité de l'ONU doit se prononcer ce mardi soir (30 septembre 2025) sur la transformation de la mission multinationale de soutien à la police haïtienne en une force anti-gangs plus robuste pour tenter de brider la violence qui ravage le pays. En Haïti, cela suscite du scepticisme dans certains secteurs de la population, explique Gotson Pierre, directeur de l'agence Alterpresse. «Certains pensent qu'il faut surtout renforcer les forces de l'ordre en leur donnant davantage d'effectifs et d'équipements. C'est la seule manière que le résultat soit durable», détaille le journaliste.   Des inondations dans la moitié du pays «Depuis jeudi, de fortes pluies provoquent des inondations dans 30 communes d'Haïti», raconte Gotson Pierre. «Plus de la moitié du pays est touchée». À certains endroits, la situation est catastrophique. Une personne est morte. Les habitants appellent au secours le gouvernement, mais «l'acheminement de l'aide va être compliqué car de nombreuses routes sont coupées par les gangs», explique le directeur d'Alterpresse.   Rencontre avec Atxu Marimã, membre du peuple Hi-Merimã Atxu Marima appartient au peuple amérindien Hi-Marimã et lui qui enfant, vivait isolé dans la forêt amazonienne, raconte son histoire dans un livre : comment il a dû s'adapter à la civilisation et comment depuis, il lutte pour la protection des peuples autochtones du Brésil qui continuent de vivre volontairement loin de tout et de tous, sans aucun contact avec le monde extérieur. Achim Lippold l'a rencontré lors de son passage à Paris.   Le journal de la 1ère L'avenir de la compagnie aérienne de Saint Martin, Air Antilles, en suspens. Sa licence d'exploitation s'arrête ce lundi et il lui manque 10 millions d'euros.

La tensión sube entre Venezuela y Estados Unidos desde que la Casa Blanca incrementó considerablemente su presencia militar en el mar Caribe. Washington afirma que el despliegue de buques de guerra, aviones caza y miles de hombres permite luchar contra el narcotráfico procedente de sudamérica y en particular de Venezuela. Caracas respondió con ejercicios militares y un llamado al diálogo con Estados Unidos. ¿Qué busca la Casa Blanca con la militarización del Caribe? Con ocho buques de guerra, un submarino, aviones caza y miles de hombres, Estados Unidos reforzó su presencia militar en el mar Caribe. Washington ha lanzado además tres ataques letales contra lanchas de supuestos narcotraficantes. Donald Trump y su Gobierno apuntan en particular a las redes venezolanas de narcotráfico de las que el presidente Nicolás Maduro sería presuntamente cómplice. Pero el argumento de la guerra contra las drogas responde ante todo a una postura política, analiza David A. Smilde, profesor de Sociología en la Universidad de Tulane en Luisiana y buen conocedor de las relaciones entre Washington y Caracas. "En su campaña, Donald Trump prometió a sus seguidores que iba a luchar contra las drogas bombardeando a los carteles", dice el experto. "Hay verdaderamente un problema de drogas en Estados Unidos, en ciudades como San Francisco, aquello parece como una película de terror, hay mucha gente adicta al fentanilo, el problema es que el fentanilo no pasa por Venezuela. Incluso, según la DEA (Oficina antidrogas de EE.UU), menos del 10% de la cocaína que llega a Estados Unidos pasa por Venezuela", agrega Smilde, quien califica las acciones de Trump de "teatro político".  Según el especialista, la estrategia bélica de la Administración Trump y la destrucción de lanchas buscan demostrar la existencia de una amenaza externa y de esta manera justificar las deportaciones de migrantes venezolanos.  "Si ellos pueden demostrar que tienen un conflicto con Venezuela, entonces eso les puede ayudar y darles herramientas para deportar a miles de venezolanos sin juicio", analiza.  De momento, la Casa Blanca descarta una intervención militar para derrocar a Maduro, pero el despliegue de tropas aumenta la presión sobre su Gobierno que ha llamado a la población a unirse a las filas de una milicia ciudadana para defender el territorio. El gobierno de Maduro "está bajo presión, sin duda. Tanto el chavismo como la oposición piensan en una posible invasión terrestre, lo que no ocurrirá. Si algo pasara, sería un bombardeo aéreo", asegura David Smilde. "Nicolás Maduro moviliza milicia para mandar el mensaje de que cualquier operación sería costosa porque tiene a la ciudadanía movilizada", concluye el académico.

Preview: Andrew McCarthy discusses President Trump's reported order to shoot three drug boats in international waters, noting that this lethal action differs significantly from standard Coast Guard interdiction procedures. 1902 CARACAS

¡Este episodio de La Casa es un viaje en el tiempo y una mirada al presente! Manuel Silva, Natalia Moretti y Samuel Rodríguez reciben al increíble Doriann Márquez para explorar una de las historias más fascinantes de Venezuela: los ataques piratas a nuestras costas y el audaz asalto a Caracas. ¿Cómo se defendió la ciudad? ¿Qué tesoros buscaban los corsarios? Doriann lo explica con su pasión característica. Luego, el equipo cambia de tercio con "Venezuela Today" y sale a la calle para investigar el precio actual de las arepas. Una pregunta simple que revela mucho sobre la economía cotidiana.

HEADLINE: Venezuelan Opposition Authorizes US Military Action as Maduro Writes to Trump Amid Economic Collapse and Political Persecution GUEST NAME: Alejandro Peña Esclusa SUMMARY: Alejandro Peña Esclusa details Venezuela's economic crisis, reports the opposition supports US military action against Maduro, and notes troubled Colombian President Petro's drug links. 1948 Caracas

CONTINUED HEADLINE: Peru's Political Crisis Deepens as President's Approval Hits 2% GUEST NAME: Evan Ellis SUMMARY: Peru's President Dina Boluarte faces 2-3% approval amid crime and corruption. The 2026 election features candidates including Keiko Fujimori. China dominates Peru's economy through mining investments and the Chancay port. Brazil's Bolsonaro received 27-year sentence for alleged assassination plot against Lula, polarizing society and pushing Brazil toward BRICS nations. CARACAS, VENEZUELA

CONTINUED HEADLINE: Peru's Political Crisis Deepens as President's Approval Hits 2% GUEST NAME: Evan Ellis SUMMARY: Peru's President Dina Boluarte faces 2-3% approval amid crime and corruption. The 2026 election features candidates including Keiko Fujimori. China dominates Peru's economy through mining investments and the Chancay port. Brazil's Bolsonaro received 27-year sentence for alleged assassination plot against Lula, polarizing society and pushing Brazil toward BRICS nations. 1930 CARACAS

Currently, Tren De Aragua has been identified as operating within 22 states in America. President Trump and the U.S. government have classified Tren de Aragua, MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha), and cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations which now changes the strategies to disrupt, dismantle, and deplete these enemy organizations. DEA Agent Wes Tabor has served an entire career working large scale cases against cartels and transnational gangs. His work in Guatemala led to the creation of a gang intelligence system used to track MS-13 members. He has hit the Chicago stash houses of "Choppo" Guzman, worked cases involving the direct connections between a Columbian cartel and Hezbollah, and spent years in Venezuela. His investigations while stationed in Caracas exposed narco-states in Venezuela with the Cartel De Los Soles and Tren De Aragua.His recent book, INFILTRATE AMERICA, uncovers the rise of Tren De Aragua and other transnational gangs, their connections to terrorist organizations, and their ability to operate in America.

The US military has sunk another Venezuelan boat in the Caribbean. President Donald Trump says the vessels are tied to drug cartels but has offered no evidence. Amid the saber-rattling between Caracas and Washington, we hear what Venezuelans are saying. Also, voters in Malawi head to the polls as their country faces a tanking economy. And, the IDF unleashes a new military ground offensive into Gaza City, as the UN declares that Israel is commingling a genocide in Gaza. Plus, a cheating scandal at the World Stone Skimming Championships in Scotland.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are rapidly intensifying. Just hours after Caracas condemned a U.S. strike that killed 11 people, President Trump announced a second attack on a Venezuelan boat, killing three more. Washington calls the dead “narcoterrorists,” while Venezuela denounces the strikes as “heinous crimes.” With two lethal encounters in just days, fears are mounting that these clashes could spiral into a wider regional conflict — or even outright war. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of killing Charlie Kirk, has refused to cooperate with investigators. However, authorities said they're piecing together a clearer picture from forensic evidence, friends and family. Plus, the U.S. Navy intercepted a Venezuelan fishing boat. Washington, D.C., claimed it was a routine anti-drug operation, but Caracas is calling it a provocation. And Russian drones have now breached airspace over Romania just days after similar activity near Poland. NATO officials have warned Moscow's strikes are creeping dangerously close to allied territory. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.

Last week, Donald Trump announced the military had blown up what he said was a drug-smuggling boat. This week, we still don't know why he believes the boat was full of smugglers. But even if they were trafficking drugs, can the president  legally blow up 11 people in international waters?  Guests: Shane Harris, staff writer covering national security and intelligence for The Atlantic.  Ana Vanessa Herrero, journalist based in Caracas, Venezuela and reporting on South America for the Washington Post.   Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, Donald Trump announced the military had blown up what he said was a drug-smuggling boat. This week, we still don't know why he believes the boat was full of smugglers. But even if they were trafficking drugs, can the president  legally blow up 11 people in international waters?  Guests: Shane Harris, staff writer covering national security and intelligence for The Atlantic.  Ana Vanessa Herrero, journalist based in Caracas, Venezuela and reporting on South America for the Washington Post.   Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, Donald Trump announced the military had blown up what he said was a drug-smuggling boat. This week, we still don't know why he believes the boat was full of smugglers. But even if they were trafficking drugs, can the president  legally blow up 11 people in international waters?  Guests: Shane Harris, staff writer covering national security and intelligence for The Atlantic.  Ana Vanessa Herrero, journalist based in Caracas, Venezuela and reporting on South America for the Washington Post.   Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PREVIEW. Guest Name: Mary Kissel Summary: Mary Kissel outlines the US strategy for Venezuela, focusing on empowering its people for internal regime change rather than direct intervention, and leveraging international support for a new government. 1922 CARACAS

Ernesto Araújo, Alejandro Peña Esclusa. US Escalates Anti-Drug Operations in Venezuela; Brazil Shows Support for Trump Against Lula. President Trump enacted a military doctrine targeting Venezuelan drug cartels, including a boat strike, with Venezuelans hoping for liberation from Maduro. In Brazil, public support for Trump and Bolsonaro signals desire for US alliance against Lula's government. Trump threatens tariffs if Bolsonaro is jailed. 1902 CARACAS

CONTINUED Ernesto Araújo, Alejandro Peña Esclusa. US Escalates Anti-Drug Operations in Venezuela; Brazil Shows Support for Trump Against Lula. President Trump enacted a military doctrine targeting Venezuelan drug cartels, including a boat strike, with Venezuelans hoping for liberation from Maduro. In Brazil, public support for Trump and Bolsonaro signals desire for US alliance against Lula's government. Trump threatens tariffs if Bolsonaro is jailed. 1930 CARACAS

#StateThinking: Flotilla off Venezuela. @MaryKissel Former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State. Executive VP Stephens Inc https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-warships-venezuela-trump-nicolas-maduro-tension-drug-cartel-accusations/ 1876 CARACAS

#NewWorldReport: US flotilla off Venezuela. Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire. Alejandro Pena Esclusa, Venezuelan writer and geopolitical commentator. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-warships-venezuela-trump-nicolas-maduro-tension-drug-cartel-accusations/ 1902 CARACAS