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Dems Eat Their Own in Texas. Clintons to Testify on Epstein. Elon's GROK Loves Porn. Jill Biden's Ex Charged w Murder. Savannah Guthrie's Mom. Liberals Buying Guns. ICE at Super Bowl? It's only Tuesday–and this week is already on fire. From ICE stalking kids and now Haitian caregivers, to Trump openly musing about “taking over” the fall mid-term elections and flirting with the Insurrection Act, Paul kicks off this all‑new daily episode with a blistering run through the wildest news of the day: Jill Biden's ex‑husband charged with murder, Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, a delayed moon mission, and another massive Russian barrage on freezing Ukraine. Then, Democratic strategist, nonprofit advisor and attorney Kaivan Shroff joins Paul from New York to get extremely reasonable about a Democratic Party that seems determined to eat its own. They dig into why the Democrats can't get out of their own way, overly focus on identity politics, and continue to hemorrhage voters nationwide. And they focus on the headline-snatching Texas Senate Democrat primary food fight between James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett, Colin Allred's “mediocre Black man” moment, and how very online identity wars and racial politics are distracting the Dems from from attracting independents, beating Republican Ken Paxton, winning back Texas, and actually stopping Trump. What the hell is wrong with the Democrats? So much. Paul and Kaivan also break down why so many liberals are suddenly buying guns, what that means for suicide risk and public safety, and how Trump's ICE crackdown and gun restrictions have even hardcore Second Amendment advocates furious at the government he now runs. They explore whether this crisis could finally force a new, common‑sense unity and breakthrough national conversation about guns, civil liberties, and what real “law and order” looks like in Trump's America. Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -Check out Kaivan's SubStack and also his podcast Extremely Reasonable. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours. -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year. -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm. Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. And now part of the BLEAV network! Ways to listen: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Podcasts Ways to watch: YouTube • Instagram Social channels: X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Rush Hour – Afternoon Edition Sponsored by Gobymeds. Go to gobymeds dot com code rushhour for $50 off • Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni heats up as new updates drop, plus why AI is giving Blake only a 50/50 shot at winning and what that actually means legally and culturally • A new lawsuit rocks Bravo's Below Deck, with disturbing allegations involving Gary King and questions about how much the network knew • Donald Trump signals a push to control U.S. elections, raising alarms about democracy, power, and what comes next • Dr. Oz says Americans should work longer, igniting backlash and debate over retirement, health, and economic reality • Don Lemon sits down for his first major interview since his exit, addressing the fallout and what he says really happened behind the scenes Politics, pop culture, media accountability, and power—this one covers it all.
President Trump calls on the GOP to “Nationalize” future elections. Authorities are investigating the disappearance of the mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie as a crime. Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to appear for in-person depositions in Washington, DC. Elon Musk merged two of his companies, xAI and SpaceX. Plus, trailblazing women set to make history at the Winter Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For 72-hour advanced access to the full-length editions of Munk Dialogues with Andrew Coyne consider becoming a donor to the Munk Debates for as little as $50 annually, or $1.00 per episode. Go to www.munkdebates.com to sign up. Rudyard and Andrew react to the explosion of anger in the U.S. over the killings in Minnesota by ICE agents. Is this the first time the U.S. President has had to respond to a public outcry and recalibrate his position? Andrew believes that the point of these ICE exercises has nothing to do with immigration reform. They are looking to provoke fear, anger, and terror in the population. Ultimately the responsibility rests with Trump: this is his policy, these are his people. In the back half of the show Rudyard and Andrew break down some of the big domestic developments from last week, specifically Mark Carney's Davos speech. Carney recognizes that Canada is at the centre of a geopolitical crisis. And while this has given him a boost in his personal approval ratings, he hasn't been able to convert that into support for the Liberal Party. Does Carney's Davos speech give us insight into how he will approach CUSMA negotiations? Andrew believes we should not invest too heavily in the success of these talks, and it's time to develop policies to reduce the cost of walking away from trade with the U.S.
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"Just give us your criminals," Donald Trump says he told Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, and could this be a starting point for compromise? Yet the local jail, run by Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt, doesn't honor ICE detainers, and Minneapolis has a broad "sanctuary" law that bans police from helping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this English lesson, we break down a news report about the disputed death toll in Iran to help you understand advanced media vocabulary. You'll learn how to read complex headlines and master the terms journalists use to discuss uncertainty.
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This could seriously shake up the US housing market. President Trump recently outlined plans to crack down on big corporations, Wall Street firms, and hedge funds that have been scooping up single-family homes at scale. In short, the idea is to ban or severely limit institutional investors from dominating the residential housing market.On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're diving into the politics and economics of this proposal and its potential effects.
US President Donald Trump says he is seeking immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland. He told world leaders at the Davos World Economic Forum that he wouldn't use force to take the semi-autonomous Danish territory. Also: The BBC has seen photos of hundreds of victims of the bloody suppression of protests in Iran that were shown to relatives trying to identify the dead. The man who assassinated the former Japanese prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has been sentenced to life in prison. Safety measures are introduced in Pakistan to protect people from kite flying, and OpenAI adds age prediction to ChatGPT to strengthen safety for teenagers and children.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
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Why would a US president want to buy Greenland? In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran unpack the real story behind Trump's controversial push and it's far deeper than most headlines suggest.You'll learn:Why Greenland is a military and surveillance goldmineThe untapped rare earth minerals and their role in AI and EVsHow China dominates the supply chain and why the US wants to catch upThe $2–$4 trillion resource potential hidden beneath the iceTrump's strategic use of tariffs, timing, and the art of the dealWhat this move means for US elections, Europe, and global power shiftsFrom missile defense to minerals to midterms, this is one of the boldest plays on the world stage right now.Subscribe and follow for more episodes breaking down markets, politics, and power plays shaping our world.(00:00) Intro – Why Greenland?(02:44) National Security & The Golden Dome(05:05) The GIUK Gap Explained(08:21) Rare Earths 101(13:12) China's Rare Earth Dominance(14:27) Greenland's Mineral Reserves(16:37) Oil, Water & Hydropower Value(21:02) Is Greenland for Sale?(24:39) Trump's Deal Structure(27:25) New Arctic Shipping Routes(29:01) Political Strategy & Midterms(31:25) Defense Jobs & Voter Optics(33:36) Race Against the Clock(34:45) National Security Framing(35:40) Corporate Pressure in Europe(37:07) Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up
Hour 3 for 1/20/26 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor cover the changing Democratic party and Greenland (5:11). Topics: the role of universities (10:56), I voted for Kennedy and Carter (17:40), Trump and Greenland (24:07), NATO needs U.S. (34:37), Archbishop Broglio (41:20), I don't think most people want Greenland (45:50), and China and Russia (47:49). Link: Spectator.org
President Trump's talk of taking Greenland isn't a joke, that much is now clear. His ambition to "conquer" the autonomous Danish territory is a direct challenge to the EU, Nato, and the post-Cold War security order - so what should Europe do?Roland chats to Rachel Ellehuus, head of British defence and security think tank RUSI and formerly a senior US official in Nato and the Pentagon. She explains why Greenland matters far more than most people realise: from missile defence and Arctic dominance to critical minerals and great-power competition. They also discuss why Trump's threats should be taken seriously, how Denmark and Greenland are responding behind the scenes, and why this moment is critical for Europe if it wants to protect its values and way of life. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/96WiO6QE6WQArchive: PBS News. Picture credit: OLIVIER HOSLET/EPA/Shutterstock, BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFPProducer: Peter ShevlinExecutive Producer: Louisa Wells► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorContact us with feedback or ideas:battlelines@telegraph.co.uk @venetiarainey@RolandOliphant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trump ways he wants to spend half a trillion more dollars on military spending, even as federal spending persists at Biden-Era levels and interest on the debt climbs ever upward. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/trump-wants-500-billion-more-pentagon-deficits-mount
Trump ways he wants to spend half a trillion more dollars on military spending, even as federal spending persists at Biden-Era levels and interest on the debt climbs ever upward. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/trump-wants-500-billion-more-pentagon-deficits-mount
Oprah Winfrey went on The View to spew "fat positivity" lies, and her talking points are NOT adding up. I break it down in this episode of the Brad vs Everyone podcast. Plus, a woke "doctor" refuses to answer basic questions during Senate testimony and comes in for viral mockery, Trump actually wants to invade Greenland, and an auto worker gets fired after confronting the president on the job.Support My Show: https://linktr.ee/bradpolumboSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump Wants Greenland - 'The Easy Way Or The Hard Way' by Ron Paul Liberty Report
President Donald Trump said in a New York Times interview that he would like to stop mail-in ballots and suggested he should have ordered the National Guard to seize ballot boxes during the 2020 election. Legal experts note the president has no authority to seize ballots, and Trump later questioned whether he would accept the results of future elections. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Trump genuinely interested in expanding America's borders or is this all just to further their mission of “looking tough online”? For the people surprised to suddenly find themselves on America's bad side, does it matter? Guest: Jonathan M. Katz, journalist and the author of Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire and author of theracket.news newsletter.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Trump genuinely interested in expanding America's borders or is this all just to further their mission of “looking tough online”? For the people surprised to suddenly find themselves on America's bad side, does it matter? Guest: Jonathan M. Katz, journalist and the author of Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire and author of theracket.news newsletter.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, Imran Ahmed specializes in researching how hate and disinformation spread online. His work has made him a target of Elon Musk and the Trump administration — he's one of five European tech regulators and researchers the White House wants to bar from the U.S. over claims of “foreign censorship.” Ahmed, who's a British national based in the U.S., has sued to block his removal, and he's not backing down from a fight with the administration over his goal to hold social media and AI companies accountable. Kara and Imran talk about the work his organization does to combat the spread of hate speech; why he thinks the Trump administration is targeting him at the behest of Elon Musk; and the stakes of his case when it comes to protections around free speech and immigration. They also talk about why so many tech CEOs are threatened by efforts to rein in the spread of disinformation on their platforms. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Trump genuinely interested in expanding America's borders or is this all just to further their mission of “looking tough online”? For the people surprised to suddenly find themselves on America's bad side, does it matter? Guest: Jonathan M. Katz, journalist and the author of Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire and author of theracket.news newsletter.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson cover various topics, starting with weekend anecdotes about watching playoff football and visiting Illinois. We talk about Don Bongina's recent controversy, examining the former FBI agent's handling of criticism and accusations of gaslighting. Then we address Trump's efforts to target Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over interest rates and renovations to Fed buildings, connecting these actions to broader themes about government overreach and economic policy. The episode wraps up with a critique of Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, discussing the potential economic and political ramifications of such a move. 00:00 Intro 01:37 Dan Bongino Controversy 06:30 Christie Noem's Drone Post 10:51 Jerome Powell and Federal Reserve Investigation 26:11 Government and Mobsters: A Comparison 26:30 Trump's Affordability Measures 27:19 Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Debate 30:31 Personal Responsibility and Financial Literacy 37:42 Government Intervention and Market Competition 44:46 Historical Context of Usury Laws 50:04 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
This is a repeat of an episode published on Swamp Notes, a sister podcast of the FT News Briefing on January 9, 2026. Subscribe to Swamp Notes on Apple, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you listen.After a military operation to capture Venezuela's leader, the Trump administration is seeking influence over other regions across the western hemisphere. The FT's national editor Edward Luce and US-Europe foreign affairs correspondent Amy Mackinnon share their insights on how Trump and his cabinet have come to embrace the idea of foreign intervention.Mentioned in this podcast:Trump really wants GreenlandUS says using military is among ‘options' to acquire GreenlandHow the US's audacious operation to capture Nicolás Maduro unfoldedSign up for the FT's Swamp Notes newsletter hereSwamp Notes is hosted by Marc Filippino, and produced by Henry Larson. This week's show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts.CREDIT: Roll Call, CNN, Democracy Now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Child care subsidies in Washington are under audit as concerns over fraud rise. Washington Congressman Adam Smith says Trump just wants Venezuelan oil. // Seattle activists hit the streets to protest the ICE shooting in Minneapolis yesterday. // ICE reportedly made multiple arrests in North Seattle. The Wisconsin Judge that attempted to help an illegal immigrant evade law enforcement has resigned.
Amid threats to take over Greenland by force, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to meet with Danish officials next week. He says President Trump wants to buy the Arctic territory. That rattled people in both Greenland and Denmark.
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SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S SUBSTACK. Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place. In today's episode: What We Know About the Fraud in Minnesota (4:18) CDC Updates Childhood Vaccine Schedule (~22:52) CDC Updates Dietary Guidelines (~33:29) What We Know About the ICE Shooting in Minneapolis (~43:15) Quick Hitters: VP Vance's Home Vandalized, Gov. Walz Drops Bid for 3rd Term, Trump Wants to Ban Large Investors From Buying Homes, Senate Advances War Powers Measure, Judge Declares Another Trump U.S. Attorney Appointment Unlawful (~53:40) Critical Thinking Segment (~56:54) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. Watch this episode on YouTube. Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok. All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump wants there to be violence, chaos and death on our streets. Because he believes it will help him politically. Pretty astounding thing to say about an American president, huh? But it's true. He wanted Jan 6th to be violent because he wanted the election overturned. He wants violence on our streets in 2026 because he thinks it'll help him win the midterms. Don't give it to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why is the Trump land grab as much about the economic war with China as it is about defence? How is his obsession with Greenland linked to magnets vital to energy, missiles and communication? And why are the PayPal mafia in lead roles? Steph and Robert assess Trump's empire building and whether Kier Starmer has finally discovered how to be cheerful about the economy Email: therestismoney@goalhanger.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney https://goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Bill O'Reilly revealing to NewsNation's Leland Vittert the previously secret details of the Donald Trump's meeting about taking Greenland from Denmark and what his real reason is for pursuing it; Jasmine Crockett making herself look like an idiot in front of the hosts of "The View" with her uninformed take on Donald Trump's capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro; "The Daily Show's" Jon Stewart pointing out Mark Kelly's hypocrisy over telling troops to ignore illegal orders from Donald Trump, but failing to have the same concern for Obama's illegal drone strikes; Kristi Noem telling Fox News's Jesse Watters that Gavin Newsom is the next target for overseeing massive fraud in his state; Elon Musk hilarious attack on Gavin Newsom for allowing California crime to skyrocket; Donald Trump's chilling warning to Republicans about what could happen if they don't win the midterms; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Lean - A powerful weight loss supplement with remarkable results to help lower blood sugar, burn fat by converting it into energy, and curb your appetite. Rubin Report viewers get 20% off plus free rush shipping off their first order! Go to: https://TakeLean.com and enter promo code RUBIN for your discount Tax Network USA - If you owe back taxes or have unfiled returns, don't let the government take advantage of you. Whether you owe a few thousand or a few million, they can help you. Call 1(800)-958-1000 for a private, free consultation or go to: https://tnusa.com/dave Rumble Premium - Corporate America is fighting to remove speech, Rumble is fighting to keep it. If you really believe in this fight Rumble is offering $10 off with the promo code RUBIN when you purchase an annual subscription. Go to: https://Rumble.com/premium/RUBIN and use promo code RUBIN
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Episode 752: Neal and Toby dive into the firestorm that Elon Musk's X is in as it draws scrutiny from global regulators over its chatbot reportedly generating inappropriate bikini images on the platform. Then, reports from the Trump administration about a renewed interest in merging Greenland with the United States. Also, American Airlines plans to launch free Wifi for its premium service customers. Meanwhile, Lego unveils its hi-tech Smart Bricks that impresses but also disappoints. Check out https://www.rubrik.com for more Join us for MBD's Trivia Night! https://mbdtrivianight-jan2026.splashthat.com/ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greenland's sovereignty could be under threat, after the White House declared using the US military to take control of the island is ‘always an option.'It comes after President Donald Trump revived his long-running push to seize the Arctic island.European leaders have hit back issuing a rare joint statement rejecting any threat to Greenland's sovereignty.Today, an expert on Arctic politics on what's really behind Donald Trump's long-term desire to annex Greenland and what it could mean for the future of NATO.Featured:Stephen Lamy, Professor Emeritus of International Relations at the University of Southern California
The White House has a message to the new leaders in Venezuela: Sure, you can be in charge, but the US has some demands regarding your oil. Plus, Trump's new foreign policy sounds like a blast from the distant past: The "Don-Roe Doctrine." And as for Trump's designs on Greenland, NATO would like to have a word. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What is America doing in Venezuela?On Jan. 3, the Trump administration launched an operation that ended with the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, who is now in New York City on narcoterrorism and weapons charges. “We're going to run it, essentially, until such time as a proper transition can take place,” Trump said.Mr. Trump's policy here is strange for a number of reasons: The U.S. is suffering from a fentanyl crisis, but Venezuela is not known as a fentanyl producer. Venezuela's oil reserves are not the path to geopolitical power that they might have been in the 1970s. Mr. Maduro was a brutal and corrupt dictator, but Mr. Trump has left his No. 2 in charge. And Mr. Trump ran for office promising fewer foreign entanglements — not more.So why Venezuela, and why now? That's the question we look at in this conversation.Jonathan Blitzer is a staff writer at The New Yorker. He has profiled Stephen Miller and has been following the U.S. military's drug boat strikes in the Caribbean, as well as the Trump administration's evolving agenda in Latin America. He's also the author of the book “Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis.Mentioned:Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here by Jonathan BlitzerAlien Enemies Act1979/1980 Refugee ActMonroe Doctrine“How Stephen Miller Manipulates Donald Trump to Further His Immigration Obsession” by Jonathan Blitzer“Who's Running Venezuela After the Fall of Maduro?” by Jonathan BlitzerBook Recommendations:The Known World by Edward P. JonesWhat You Have Heard Is True by Carolyn ForchéThe Spy and the Traitor by Ben MacintyreThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast, and you can find Ezra on Twitter @ezraklein. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Jack McCordick. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris, with Mary Marge Locker and Kate Sinclair. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, with additional mixing by Aman Sahota. Our executive producer is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Marie Cascione, Annie Galvin, Rollin Hu, Kristin Lin, Emma Kehlbeck, Marina King and Jan Kobal. Original music by Pat McCusker. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The director of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
Rush Hour Podcast – Morning Edition Sponsored by Gobymeds. Go to gobymeds dot com code rushhour for $50 off Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro are officially at war, and the Daily Wire just made a move that many are calling dirty. We break down what the company allegedly did to Candace behind the scenes, why it escalated the feud, and how Candace is firing back publicly. Is this conservative media cannibalizing itself in real time? Plus, Piers Morgan says he's owed $300,000 after claiming victory in a high-profile bet — but the other side isn't paying up. Did Piers actually win, or is this just another media spectacle? And overseas tensions are heating up fast. We look at what new wars the U.S. may be sliding into, the blatant hypocrisy from political leaders who once claimed to be anti-war, and why cracks are forming inside the MAGA coalition as prominent voices turn on Donald Trump over the escalating Venezuelan conflict. All that and more as we cut through the noise and get you up to speed — fast. Candace Owens, Ben Shapiro, Daily Wire drama, conservative media implosion, Piers Morgan bet controversy, Venezuela war, MAGA infighting, Donald Trump foreign policy, hypocrisy, breaking news
Trump triggers the media by again pushing the idea of US control over Greenland, and national treasure Stephen Miller explains the region's importance to America's national security. Again, it's not America ONLY. It's America FIRST. The left's hysteria over Nicolas Maduro's ousting is epic and unfortunate TDS. Former White House stenographer Mike McCormick joins us live to connect the dots between the op to take down Maduro and the Seditious 6 releasing their video encouraging mutiny.
With Nicolas Maduro in an American jail cell, Trump Administration officials oscillate on what it would mean to “run” Venezuela. Anti-Maduro activists consider whether to support the American operation. And we'll get you caught up on the stories you missed over the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When President Trump spoke about Venezuela's future on Saturday, after the U.S. military action and arrest of its president, Nicolás Maduro, he said that the country's decimated oil infrastructure will be rebuilt and start making money again. Rice University's Francisco Monaldi talks about the major challenges of rebuilding the Venezuelan oil industry and how it will require many years and tens of billions of dollars. Then, Adelys Ferro, an immigration activist in Doral, Florida, the American city with the most Venezuelans, talks about how her community is feeling after Maduro's capture. And, Texas Tech University Law School's Geoffrey Corn talks about the legal issues surrounding Maduro's capture.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The US capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on Saturday left many people wondering why? Donald Trump hinted at an answer when he claimed the Venezuelan regime had stolen US oil rights and that American oil companies would help to run Venezuela going forward. Jillian Ambrose, the Guardian energy correspondent, explains to Ian Sample the appeal of Venezuelan oil to the US, how easy it is to extract and what the latest action tells us about Trump's energy strategy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
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POTUS is firing or censoring the statisticians who collect data on health and climate, as well as the kind of experts who could verify his lofty claims of an A++++ economy. And while Vance says that Trump is really turning things around, job losses are rising from his destructive tariff and immigration policies. Plus, the back story on Palantir and how it's helping to facilitate the administration's authoritarian ambitions. Author Mike Steinberger and Catherine Rampell join Tim Miller. show notes Tim's 'Bulwark Take' on current China policy Catherine's newsletter, "Receipts" Mike's new book, "The Philosopher in the Valley" For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/THEBULWARK.