Podcasts about Venezuela

1. Oil Prices & National Security Lower global oil prices weaken hostile regimes like Iran, Russia, and Venezuela by reducing their revenue. The Trump administration aims for a “sweet spot” oil price ($60–$70/barrel): Low enough to hurt adversaries. High enough to avoid bankrupting U.S. independent oil producers. If prices drop into the $40s, it could collapse small oil producers in Texas and the Permian Basin. 2. Venezuela’s Oil Infrastructure Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves, but decades of mismanagement have destroyed its infrastructure. Estimates from oil executives: Increasing production from 1 million to 3 million barrels/day could take 10 years and require $100B+ in investment. Even going from 1 million to 2 million/day would take 5–7 years. Gulf Coast refineries can process Venezuela’s heavy sour crude, but expanded imports would mostly affect Canada and Mexico, not U.S. light-sweet crude producers. 3. Cuba’s Economic Crisis Cuba historically survived on financial support from: The Soviet Union (until its collapse). Venezuela under Chávez/Maduro (oil and money). With Venezuela no longer able to support Cuba, the island is in economic freefall. Mexico is currently providing oil that helps sustain the Cuban regime. The Trump administration may pressure Mexico to cut this supply, potentially pushing Cuba toward political collapse. 4. Jack Smith & January 6th Investigation Smith is accused of leading a politically motivated prosecution against Donald Trump. He allegedly relied on questionable or disproven testimony, notably from Cassidy Hutchinson. Hutchinson’s dramatic claims (e.g., Trump lunging for a steering wheel) were not confirmed by eyewitnesses. Jim Jordan challenged Smith in hearings, accusing him of: Using unreliable witnesses. Conducting a partisan, anti-Trump investigation. Targeting large numbers of Republicans with subpoenas. 5. Crime Statistics & Trump Administration Policies Nationwide murder rates reportedly declined ~20% from 2024 to 2025. Approx. 1,400 fewer murders. Major cities showing decreases: Chicago: 30% NYC: 20% Baltimore: 31% Oakland: 33% Washington, D.C.: 31% (after National Guard deployment) Other violent crimes also declined: Motor vehicle theft: ↓25% Robbery: ↓18% Aggravated assault: ↓8% Law enforcement stats cited: Violent crime arrests: ↑100% Gangs disrupted: ↑210% Fentanyl seized: ↑31% Missing/abducted children located: ↑22% Human traffickers arrested: ↑15% Significant increase in arrests of espionage suspects and fugitives. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ritland sits down once again with legendary SEAL Team Six operator Rob O'Neill — the man who fired the shots that killed Osama bin Laden. In this raw, no-filter return appearance, they cover everything from the renewed Bin Laden raid controversy and recent defamation lawsuit, to psychedelics for PTSD, family life, geopolitics, Greenland, cannabis ventures, and life after the Teams. Buckle up — it's classic Mike Drop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newt talks with Tracy Shuchart, Senior Economist at NinjaTrader Live and the author of “The Venezuelan Oil Narrative is Pure Theater.” They discuss her insights on Venezuela's geopolitical and economic landscape. Shuchart argues that the current narrative focusing on Venezuela's oil is misleading, emphasizing instead the significance of critical minerals and the influence of China, Iran, and Russia in the region. She highlights Venezuela's vast deposits of rare earth minerals, which are crucial for advanced technologies and national security, and warns of China's dominance in this sector. Shuchart also details the involvement of Iran and Russia in Venezuela, noting the presence of Iranian weapons and Russian military advisors, which pose a national security threat to the United States. Despite the removal of Maduro, Shuchart suggests that the regime's core remains intact, and significant changes in Venezuela's governance are yet to be seen. She also discusses the broader implications of shifting supply chains away from China, a move encouraged by the current U.S. administration to bolster North American mining and reduce dependency on Chinese processing. Shuchart's analysis underscores the complex interplay of economic and geopolitical factors shaping Venezuela's future and its impact on global markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump calls for an investigation into Jack Smith and Ilhan Omar. Trump warns of a “massive armada” heading toward Iran as the U.S. weighs further military escalation, while his administration openly pursues regime change in Cuba by the end of the year following the ouster of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. Trump also confirms Karoline Leavitt's explosive claim that the U.S. used a new kind of weapon in Venezuela, though details remain unclear. Go to ⁠⁠shipstation.com⁠⁠ and use code DAMAGE for sixty days for free! Refresh your winter wardrobe with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠quince.com/damage⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Hosts: John Iadarola & Cenk Uygur SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞  https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK  ☞   https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER  ☞       https://twitter.com/TheYoungTurks INSTAGRAM  ☞  https://www.instagram.com/theyoungturks TIKTOK  ☞          https://www.tiktok.com/@theyoungturks

Hello, media consumers! On today's episode, Bryan interviews Senator Mark Kelly (D-Arizona). Their conversation starts with his thoughts on Trump's attempts to acquire Greenland (01:21), what he thinks is driving Trump's foreign policy in his second term (03:18), and the purpose of the video he and other Congress members released about ignoring illegal military orders (07:19). Next, Bryan and Senator Kelly discuss how it feels to be 15 years removed from the horrific shooting of his wife, former House Representative Gabby Giffords (D-Arizona) (15:31), before diving into his thoughts on Trump's actions in and against Venezuela (17:33). After that, they talk about his experiences as a fighter pilot in Iraq (27:16), whether Democrats were prepared for Trump 2.0 (33:23), and immigration (40:18). Lastly, Bryan asks Senator Kelly if he is running for President in 2028 (48:22), before ending with some classic Ringer pop culture questions (52:02). All that and more, here on The Press Box. Host: Bryan Curtis Guest: Senator Mark Kelly Producer: Bruce Baldwin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz, Conor Nevins, and Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SEGMENT 15: TRUMP TARGETS DICTATORS IN CARACAS, HAVANA, AND TEHRAN Guest: Cliff May (FDD) May argues Trump is aggressively pursuing regime change against the dictatorships in Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran. Discussion examines the administration's maximum pressure campaigns, weakened positions of Maduro, Díaz-Canel, and Iranian leadership, and whether coordinated American pressure can finally topple these longstanding authoritarian regimes in the hemisphere and beyond.1861

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: First up—new reporting says the White House is actively seeking to topple Cuba's Communist government, betting that pressure campaigns, quiet backchannels, and lessons learned from Venezuela could finally crack Havana's grip on power. Later in the show—stunning new figures out of China reveal a sweeping internal punishment campaign, with Communist Party enforcers disciplining nearly one million people in 2025 as Xi Jinping tightens control. Gordon Chang joins us with analysis. 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/@presidentsdailybrief QUO: Make this the year where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB  American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB.  BRUNT Workwear: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code PDB at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/PDB#Bruntpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She grew up Catholic in Venezuela, never knowing Jews still existed, yet her family quietly lit candles, covered mirrors, and placed stones on graves. Centuries-old Jewish practices survived in her home without explanation, passed down in secret since the Spanish Inquisition.   In this episode, Reyna Simnegar shares her extraordinary journey from Venezuela to Judaism: uncovering crypto-Jewish roots dating back over 500 years, discovering her family's hidden mesorah, living through political collapse under Chávez, and ultimately converting Orthodox and building a Jewish life and family. From Schindler's List to UCLA, from Taco Bell to Jerusalem, this is a powerful story of identity, faith, exile, and return.   A rare, deeply personal conversation about Anusim, survival, and what it means to come home, even when it takes generations. This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ► PZ Deals   Download the app and never pay full price again!   https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp _____________________   ► Colel Chabad Pushka App   The easiest way to give Tzedaka   https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful   _____________________   ► Move to San Antonio - The Other Texas   A growing Jewish community offering warmth, learning, affordability, and opportunity. Small-town feel, strong values, and a big future just outside Austin.   https://www.rodfeisholom.com/movetosa   _____________________   ► Givat Hashalva   Givat Hashalvah is a new, vibrant, Torah-centered community rising in Givat Ze'ev, only 20 minutes from the heart of Yerushalayim.   https://go.lyo.group/4rAkXCN   _____________________   ► Wruble & Co   Exceptional legal service starts with a genuine personal connection. We deliver clear, efficient, results-driven legal counsel in Israeli real estate, always guided by the client's individual needs. Through transparency, care, and clarity, we support confident decision-making at every step.   https://www.wrublelaw.co.il/   _____________________   ► Dream Raffle   Win a brand new and fully furnished $1,200,000 apartment in Yerushalayim!  Use Promo code MPP for $10 off and to receive double tickets!   https://thedreamraffle.com/    _____________________   ► Rothenberg Law Firm   Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years! Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation   https://shorturl.at/JFKHH   _____________________   ► Town Appliance    Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp   https://www.townappliance.com  https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp   

Earlier this month, the United States invaded Venezuela, capturing President Maduro. The justification was to combat drug trafficking (narco-terrorism), and end authoritarian rule while gaining control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves, with President Trump stating the U.S. would "run" the country to rebuild its oil industry. Furthermore, eyewitness accounts alleged that U.S. forces used directed energy weapons, evidenced by "melted" vehicles and people "cooked" from the inside-out. This is similar to other US military incursions like Panama and Somalia. Trump later confirmed the use of a "secret sonic weapon." What we are seeing isn't just about geopolitics, but rather, perception management. We are hearing two different stories because it's what people are being led to believe through carefully contrived propaganda.

If conspirituality names the ways religion and spirituality are weaponized to justify power, prospirituality points to religious traditions doing the opposite: grounding resistance, ethical clarity, and solidarity in moments of crisis.  So: is there a growing prospirituality response to fascism, genocide, climate collapse, and AI-driven labor precarity? Matthew argues that yeah, there's some good news.  In Israel, scripture has been mobilized by political and religious leaders to sacralize violence in Gaza. But there's also a surge of Jewish religious resistance among U.S. rabbis and Peter Beinart's On Being Jewish After Gaza sets a new landmark of reckoning. Mona Haydar's rapping and chaplaincy models a form of Muslim spirituality that is feminist, anti-genocide, and rooted in mutual aid, while resisting both Islamophobia and liberal domestication.  Then there's Pope Leo's escalating critiques of U.S. immigration policy and his renewed emphasis on liberation theology. Show Notes Dark Mirror: A Torah View of Revenge, and its Reflection in Israeli Media During Operation Iron Swords Peter Beinart, “I No Longer Believe in a Jewish State,” The New York Times Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza by Peter Beinart: 9780593803899 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books Even if you hate it- I still wrap my hijab — Haydar Mona Haydar: Ask a Muslim Program Fights Prejudice Conservative Muslims and Islamophobes Have One Thing in Common: Hating Mona Haydar  Pope Leo replaces New York's Cardinal Dolan in shake-up of US Church | Reuters  New archbishop ‘committed' to immigration issues, accountability on abuse — and staying a Cubs fan  Pope's naming of New York archbishop signals continued challenge to Trump on immigration Pope Leo's new US bishops are critics of Trump's migrant crackdown | Reuters   Pope Leo calls for Venezuela to remain an independent country | Reuters  Pope Leo says Trump administration 'extremely disrespectful' to migrants | Reuters  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A primeira edição da sua revista semanal de política internacional em formato podcastal deste ano tenta explicar toda a loucura das últimas semanas!Observamos o movimento das peças no sempre complicado tabuleiro do Oriente Médio, com protestos no Irã, ofensivas no Iêmen e Síria, além da formação de novos blocos de poder na região.Também passamos pela Crise da Groenlândia e sua repercussão no Fórum Econômico Mundial, em Davos, a partir das falas dos representantes europeus.No mais, demos aquele tradicional pela nossa quebrada latino-americana, com atualizações sobre a Venezuela e a assinatura do acordo MERCOSUL-União Europeia, que também foi o tema da coluna da professora Vivian Almeida.Aprenda tecnologia com a Alura com nosso desconto: https://alura.tv/xadrezverbalCampanha e comunicado sobre nosso amigo Pirulla: https://www.pirulla.com.br/

C dans l'air l'invité du vendredi 23 janvier 2026 avec Gérard Araud, ancien ambassadeur de France aux États-Unis et en Israël, auteur de "Leçons de diplomatie : La France face au monde qui vient"Entre coups de force et d'intimidation, Donald Trump continue d'occuper le devant de la scène médiatique. Il ne ménage pas ses adversaires et encore moins ses alliés, comme l'illustre l'actualité récente concernant le statut du Groenland, que le président américain avait dit vouloir annexer.Ukraine, Gaza, Venezuela... Autant de dossiers brulants dans lesquels Donald Trump veut s'impliquer pour imposer la paix, sur fond de tensions commerciales exacerbées par l'imposition tous azimuts de droits de douane comme moyen de pression, de recomposition géopolitique et d'une rivalité sans précédent avec la Chine. Alors quel rôle la diplomatie peut-elle jouer dans un tel contexte ?Gérard Araud, qui fut en poste à Washington lors du premier mandat de Trump, insiste sur son rôle essentiel et appelle au sursaut européen face aux nouveaux rapports de force et à la brutalité à l'oeuvre.

Mentor Sessions Ep. 049: Jeff Booth vs Simon Dixon: Bitcoin's Abundant Future or Total Dystopian Nightmare?What if Bitcoin's promise of a deflationary free market utopia crushes the global surveillance state—or traps 95% in a multipolar prison of programmable money, elite control, and endless chaos? In this must-watch, visionary Jeff Booth clashes with geopolitical expert Simon Dixon on whether Bitcoin enforces abundance for all through unstoppable privacy tech like Fedi and Nostr, or merely offers an escape hatch for the few amid dollar demise, AI weaponization, and financial industrial complex capture. From Venezuela's turmoil and Iranian protests to UK thought police and precious metals surges, they expose how centralized custody in ETFs and treasury companies co-opts Bitcoin, risking chain forks and surveillance nightmares. Jeff's optimistic blueprint for agency-driven freedom battles Simon's stark warnings of hybrid systems where the masses "own nothing and be happy," tying into Bitcoin self-custody, decentralized mining, and circular economies as your shield against fiscal dominance and currency wars. If you're stacking sats in a Bitcoin-only world, this debate reveals why privacy isn't optional—it's your path to sovereignty or subjugation. Don't miss the white pill vs. black pill showdown that could redefine your Bitcoin strategy!About Jeff BoothWebsite: https://jeffbooth.ca/Nostr: jeffbooth@nostrverified.comAbout Simon DixonX: @SimonDixonTwittYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimonDixon21Chapters:00:01:05 Hook & Guest Introduction00:01:13 Global Chaos Overview00:01:40 Jeff: System Collapse & Deflation00:04:02 Simon: Multipolarity & Dollar Strategy00:07:22 Surveillance State & Resistance00:08:55 Jeff: Control Structures & Elite00:11:02 Fear vs Optimism Messaging00:12:35 Bitcoin Centralization Risks00:14:44 Privacy & Cypherpunk Roots00:16:37 Simon: Banking to Bitcoin Journey00:19:29 Jeff: Parallel Ecosystems00:25:35 Trump's Surveillance Ties00:26:25 Node Risks00:29:30 Bitcoin Protocol Stack00:33:08 Chain Forks & Resistance00:35:40 Federations & Decentralized Banks00:36:43 Imposition vs Escape Hatch00:38:50 Systems Non-Coexistence00:40:02 Pareto & Prison Debate00:42:43 Black Markets & Emergence00:45:21 Gold Lessons & Ethics00:49:18 Free Market Spirituality00:52:03 Thought Traps & Sovereignty00:58:57 Distractions & Community Building01:00:01 Bitcoin's Voluntary Ethics01:01:27 Agency & Time Value01:03:36 Force & Confiscation Risks01:04:46 Privacy Attack Costs01:06:40 Custody Fears01:07:01 Hope vs Fear01:08:29 Simon's Financial Obsession01:10:17 Jeff's Optimism Shift01:13:24 Decentralization Threats01:15:17 VC Journeys01:17:02 Outperforming Bitcoin01:21:23 Spiritual Free Market01:24:08 Decentralized Banks Concept01:24:44 E-Cash & Federation Risks01:29:30 Fedi Privacy Layers01:30:12 Final Advice01:33:50 Guest Contacts & Wrap-Up⚡ POWERED by Abundant Mines: Fully managed Bitcoin mining. Learn more at https://qrco.de/bgYKPB

Hour one of Larry Conners USA: RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-1568182 WEBSITE: https://www.larryconnersusa.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/larryconnersusa NEWSTALK STL: https://newstalkstl.com/larry/ The post Will Iran Be The Next Venezuela? /6p 1.23.2026 appeared first on Larry Conners USA.

Gaza, l'Ukraine, le Soudan, l'est de la RDC, le Venezuela, l'Iran, … Face à la multiplication des crises mondiales et à l'évolution technologique des conflits, la sécurité des reporters est au cœur des préoccupations des rédactions. L'atelier des médias diffuse des extraits choisis d'une table ronde qui réunissait des représentants de l'AFP, de TF1-LCI, de l'Unesco et de l'Armée de Terre française pour analyser les défis du moment, entre zones de non-droit et guerre informationnelle. Le 15 janvier 2026, lors de l'événement Médias en Seine, le débat a débuté par un constat sombre : le monde est devenu plus dangereux pour les journalistes. Andrea Cairola, conseiller à l'Unesco, souligne un retour massif des attaques physiques après des décennies de déclin. Ce climat d'insécurité extrême touche particulièrement Gaza, où plus de 220 journalistes ont été tués selon RSF et où les infrastructures de presse n'ont pas été épargnées. Phil Chetwynd, directeur de l'information de l'AFP, s'alarme de ce franchissement de lignes rouges : « Notre bureau à Gaza a été ciblé par quatre tirs d'un char qui a tiré très concrètement sur la salle des serveurs pour éliminer une caméra live qui donnait sur le champ de bataille. » La guerre des drones en Ukraine Sur le terrain ukrainien, la menace a changé de visage avec l'utilisation massive des drones. Solenn Riou, reporter pour TF1-LCI, explique que l'identification traditionnelle du journaliste (« presse » sur le gilet ou le véhicule) est devenue paradoxalement un danger. Elle décrit une réalité quotidienne éprouvante et reprend les propos d'un officier rencontré dans ce pays : « Le terrain ukrainien, c'est comme une autoroute, une autoroute de drone, ça s'arrête jamais ». Cette évolution oblige les reporters à une certaine discrétion et à une préparation logistique sérieuse, où le soutien des fixeurs locaux devient vital. L'importance de la formation des journalistes de guerre Pour faire face à ces dangers, la formation est devenue le pilier de la stratégie éditoriale des grands médias. Des stages intensifs, comme celui proposé par l'armée française à Collioure (au CNEC), permettent aux journalistes d'apprendre les gestes de secourisme de combat et de comprendre les effets des armes. Le Commandant Philippe, chef de la section médias du SIRPA-Terre, insiste sur l'importance de ce dialogue entre militaires et journalistes : « Nous les armées, l'objectif n'est pas de vous censurer vous les médias, mais de vous permettre de faire votre travail. »  La bataille de l'information et de la confiance Enfin, l'époque est marquée par une guerre hybride où la désinformation est utilisée comme une arme par certains belligérants. La lutte contre la propagande et le maintien de la confiance du public sont les ultimes remparts du journalisme de terrain. Phil Chetwynd conclut sur la nécessité de la nuance : « Notre travail, c'est vraiment un travail de nuance [...] une des choses les plus importantes [...] c'est d'expliquer clairement ce qu'on ne sait pas ».

The people of Iran are in the midst of one of the country's biggest uprisings — and harshest government crackdowns — since the Iranian Revolution. It started with shopkeepers in bazaars closing their doors at the end of December in protest of the plummeting Iranian rial and economic distress. But demonstrations soon spread to universities and across the country to every single province. Working-class Iranians wanted relief — both from the inflation crisis and U.S sanctions.This week on The Intercept Briefing, host Akela Lacy speaks with Hooman Majd, an Iranian American writer and journalist, who explains what sparked the protests and the government's brutal response. “I don't think in the history of Iran, even during the Islamic Revolution, have we seen this number of fatalities.” says Majd. “The death toll is staggering. Really, because that death toll is staggering, what's happened is there are no more protests. And that's where we are right now. No more protest, heavy security on the streets. Massive security on the streets, on every corner. It isn't martial law. But it feels like martial law to people living there.”The path forward is unclear, Majd says. But a few things are certain. “The idea is no to shah, no to an ayatollah, no to theocracy. Let's just, finally, after 120 years of demonstrating — which is what the Iranians have been doing since 1906 — after 120 years of looking for democracy, can we just do that? Can we just get a democracy? That is probably the biggest sentiment in Iran: wanting a democratic rule, wanting the repression to end, wanting better relations with the rest of the world so these sanctions can be lifted.”Some people inside and outside Iran have called on President Donald Trump to intervene. The idea that the U.S. should — or could — impose regime change militarily is folly, Majd says. “Sure, we were able to impose a regime change in Iraq militarily. They can do that again in Iran, possibly with the help of Israel or even without the help of Israel. But then what do you have? Do you have another basically authoritarian, autocratic government?'” Meanwhile, Trump has threatened to intervene in another international arena. He has set his sights on taking over Greenland. Despite walking back his statements pledging to do so by force, Trump has now said he's forming a plan with the secretary general of NATO for Greenland's future. We're joined by independent investigative journalist Lois Parshley, who explains the financial interests behind Trump's obsession with the Arctic island, the billionaires and tech moguls plotting to exploit Greenland's natural resources, and how the people of Greenland have responded to the president's pledge to violate their sovereignty.Shortly before Trump first expressed an interest in Greenland during his first term, his ambassador to Denmark and Greenland visited a major rare earth mining project on the island, Parshley reported last year. “More recently, The Guardian reported that it was Ronald Lauder, heir to the global cosmetics brand [Estée Lauder] who was also a longtime friend of Trump's, who first suggested buying Greenland. He has acquired commercial holdings there and is also part of a consortium who want to access Ukrainian minerals.”Fresh off the invasion of Venezuela, the idea that Trump wants to take over Greenland is even more alarming, Parshley says. “I'm not the first person to report on these kinds of major tech interests in things like crypto states or special economic zones. People have been pointing this stuff out for a long time, but it's not until President Trump started saying the quiet part out loud that people have really been registering some of these absurd concepts that seem to now be creeping toward reality.”Listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. If you want to support our work, you can go to theintercept.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And we're live! Very cold air is gripping the nation this morning. President Trump updates on the tense situation in Iran, and there's good movement with NATO regarding Greenland. Internationally speaking, Vice President JD Vance sounds off on Europe and calls out those pushing back against ICE operations. Jane Fonda is dumb. Chris Cuomo vs. Scott Jennings. Murder rate in the U.S. drops to lowest level in over 100 years. Elon Musk gives an update on the future of AI, humanoid robots, and aging. Alex Soros isn't bright. Trump administration blocking "woke" foreign aid. California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is pathetic, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reminds us why. Special prosecutor Jack Smith gets his head handed to him in Congress yesterday. Why the delay in releasing the Epstein files?? Is the Trump administration getting information from Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro regarding the 2020 election? 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 02:18 Jeffy is Dead?! (Just Kidding! Don't Panic!) 03:24 Cold Weather is Here! 07:23 People Arrested in Minneapolis 08:37 President Trump Gives Update on Iran 13:01 President Trump's Greenland Update 16:24 Byron York Explains Trump's Greenland Tactics 17:40 JD Vance on Europeans Leaders 23:31 JD Vance on Minneapolis & ICE 27:22 Jane Fonda is Stupid? 31:00 More Exploding Trees! 32:23 Chris Cuomo's Message for Scott Jennings 39:29 Fat Five 50:00 Elon Musk at Davos 55:39 Elon Musk on the Future of AI 57:26 Elon Musk on Reversing Aging 1:00:38 Alex Soros = Kamala Harris? 1:14:06 Gavin Newsom is Selling Knee Pads?! 1:15:05 Scott Bessent Mocks Gavin Newsom 1:18:50 Jim Jordan Questions Jack Smith's Funding 1:21:56 Lance Gooden Asks Jack Smith about the Oath of Office 1:28:39 Anna Paulina Luna on the Epstein Files Delay 1:34:20 President Trump Asked about Maduro & the 2020 Election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Carl Jackson Show, Carl engages with Stephen Moser to explore President Trump's foreign policy strategies and their global impact. The discussion highlights Trump's approach to China, Venezuela, and Iran, emphasizing the strategic use of energy as a geopolitical tool. Moser, an expert in Asian affairs, provides insights into the shifting power dynamics and the challenges faced by the Biden administration. Tune in to understand the implications of these policies on American leadership and global stability. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SHOW SCHEDULE 1-22-20251954 BRUSSELSSEGMENT 1: GREENLAND, NATO, AND TRUMP'S REVERSALS Guest: Anatol Lieven, Co-Host: Jim McTague Lieven examines Trump's shifting positions on Greenland and NATO, unsettling European allies who question American reliability. Discussion covers the proposed Board of Peace concept and how Trump's unpredictable rhetoric complicates alliance management, leaving partners uncertain whether commitments will hold or dissolve without warning.SEGMENT 2: GAZA AND TRUMP'S SELF-ENRICHMENT CONCERNS Guest: Anatol Lieven, Co-Host: Jim McTague Lieven analyzes Gaza ceasefire dynamics and raises questions about Trump administration officials potentially mixing policy with personal financial interests. Discussion examines how self-enrichment concerns shadow diplomatic initiatives and whether conflicts of interest undermine credibility in Middle East negotiations and broader foreign policy.SEGMENT 3: GEN Z JOB STRUGGLES AND THE TRADES REVIVAL Guest: Chris Riegel, Co-Host: Jim McTague Riegel explains how artificial intelligence eliminates entry-level white-collar positions, leaving Gen Z struggling to launch careers in traditional professions. Meanwhile, skilled trades offer prosperity since AI cannot replicate physical work. Young people working with their hands find better opportunities than peers pursuing displaced office jobs.SEGMENT 4: MAGA EMBRACES BIG GOVERNMENT LIKE NEW DEALERS Guest: Veronique de Rugy De Rugy argues MAGA policies mirror New Deal-era big government activism through state industrial policy and massive spending programs. Traditional Republican principles of limited government appear obsolete or abandoned, with the RINO label now applied to anyone advocating fiscal restraint or free market economics.SEGMENT 5: PREPARING FOR IRAN BOMBING CAMPAIGN Guest: General Blaine Holt (USAF, Ret.) Holt describes military preparations for potential strikes against Iran, including warplane and warship deployments. The KC-135 tanker buildup signals offensive capability, providing aerial refueling that enables sustained bombing campaigns. This logistics infrastructure converts fuel into striking power against Tehran's nuclear and military installations.SEGMENT 6: ESCALATION TOWARD IRANIAN LEADERSHIP Guest: General Blaine Holt (USAF, Ret.) Holt outlines concentric circles of escalation targeting Iranian leadership if conflict erupts. Discussion covers strike planning that moves progressively toward regime centers of power. China's evacuation planes positioning near Iran suggest Beijing anticipates potential conflict and prepares to extract its nationals from the region.SEGMENT 7: MODI'S TIMID REFORM AGENDA Guest: Sadanand Dhume (Wall Street Journal) Dhume assesses Prime Minister Modi as a timid reformer constrained by political realities and socialist-era institutions. India's growth potential remains unrealized as legacy regulations protect inefficient industries. Modi raised some thresholds but fundamental transformation of labor laws and state enterprises remains politically impossible.SEGMENT 8: VENEZUELA'S UNFINISHED TRANSITION Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady (Wall Street Journal) O'Grady reports Venezuela's democratic transition stalled with the same regime intact. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Delcy Rodriguez control state security gunmen and prisons. No real handover to President-elect Edmundo Gonzalez has occurred, leaving the authoritarian apparatus firmly in power despite American pressure.SEGMENT 9: COSTA RICA ELECTION AND PANAMA CANAL TENSIONS Guest: Professor Evan Ellis (US Army War College) Ellis examines Costa Rica's upcoming election amid concerns over giant prison construction projects. Discussion turns to unresolved Panama Canal disputes where Chinese interference continues challenging American interests. Regional dynamics shift as nations balance between Washington's demands and Beijing's economic inducements throughout Central America.SEGMENT 10: PERU AND CHINESE INFLUENCE Guest: Professor Evan Ellis (US Army War College) Ellis analyzes China's growing investment and influence in Peru while the US offers military partnership as counterweight. Discussion covers political turmoil in Lima, economic promise from mineral wealth, and the competition between great powers for access to South American resources and strategic positioning.SEGMENT 11: TRUMP SEEKS CUBAN REGIME CHANGE Guest: Professor Evan Ellis (US Army War College) Ellis examines the Trump administration's push for regime change in Havana. Dictator Díaz-Canel faces collapsing conditions with no oil, no power, and a broken economy driving mass emigration. The Obama administration's engagement offered false hope; now Washington applies maximum pressure on the desperate regime.SEGMENT 12: MERCOSUR AGREEMENT FINALLY REACHED Guest: Professor Evan Ellis (US Army War College) Ellis reports good news as the Mercosur trade agreement concludes after 27 years of negotiations. The deal now faces court challenges while promising affordable food imports for Europe. EU farmers mount roadblock protests opposing competition from South American agriculture despite consumer benefits from the historic accord.SEGMENT 13: AL QAEDA IN DAMASCUS GOVERNMENT Guest: Bill Roggio and Ahmed Sharawi (FDD)Roggio and Sharawi examine Al Qaeda presence within Syria's new government under clever, effective President al-Sharaa. US forces struck an Al Qaeda commander responsible for killing Iowa National Guard soldiers, but ISIS elements remain unaddressed. The jihadi connections within Damascus leadership raise serious counterterrorism concerns.SEGMENT 14: SYRIAN NATIONAL ARMY DRIVES OUT KURDISH ALLIES Guest: Bill Roggio and Ahmed Sharawi (FDD) Roggio and Sharawi report the Syrian National Army increasingly resembles Al Qaeda while attacking Kurdish forces who remain US allies. The Kurds retreat under pressure from Turkish-backed militias with extremist ties. American partners face abandonment as Washington's attention focuses elsewhere in the chaotic Syrian landscape.SEGMENT 15: MUSK, CARLSON, AND VANCE DIVERGE FROM REPUBLICAN ORTHODOXY Guest: Peter Berkowitz Berkowitz discusses Michael Doran's Tablet article examining three Trump celebrities—Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, and Vice President J.D. Vance—whose views diverge from traditional Republican policies. Musk favors government subsidies and China partnership, Carlson platforms hate speakers, and Vance promotes isolationism over American global leadership.SEGMENT 16: ABANDONING SMALL GOVERNMENT AND FREE TRADE Guest: Peter Berkowitz Berkowitz argues neither Musk, Carlson, nor Vance champions traditional conservative principles of small government, free trade, and private enterprise without government interference. The Republican Party's philosophical foundation erodes as prominent voices embrace statism, protectionism, and industrial policy once associated with the political left.

SEGMENT 8: VENEZUELA'S UNFINISHED TRANSITION Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady (Wall Street Journal) O'Grady reports Venezuela's democratic transition stalled with the same regime intact. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Delcy Rodriguez control state security gunmen and prisons. No real handover to President-elect Edmundo Gonzalez has occurred, leaving the authoritarian apparatus firmly in power despite American pressure.1897 BRUSSELS

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up—a new report offers an inside look at the White House's efforts to engineer regime change in Cuba, as U.S. officials—emboldened by events in Venezuela—search for Cuban power brokers willing to cut a deal and bring an end to Communist rule. Later in the show—President Trump meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Davos, with Kyiv saying security guarantees are settled, but the most critical issue of all—territory—remains unresolved. Plus—the war against Russia's shadow fleet is expanding, as France's navy intercepts an oil tanker in the Mediterranean linked to Moscow's covert sanctions-busting network. And in today's Back of the Brief—a sobering case out of Iran, where a young soldier has been sentenced to death for refusing orders to fire on protesters during nationwide unrest. 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/@presidentsdailybrief BRUNT Workwear: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code PDB at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/PDB#Bruntpod CBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.comand use promo code PDB for 25% off your entire order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Washington Roundtable discusses President Trump's threats to acquire Greenland and his subsequent retreat. At Davos this week, the Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, characterized the episode as “a rupture in the world order.” To analyze how Trump's rhetoric has heightened concerns about the durability of the transatlantic alliance, the Roundtable is joined by Carl Bildt, the co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations and the former Prime Minister of Sweden. “I think what we need to do as Europeans is to do our own thing,” Bildt says. “We now have a United States that, from our point of view, is unpredictable.” This week's reading: “It's Time to Talk About Donald Trump's Logorrhea,” by Susan B. Glasser “An Unhappy Anniversary: Trump's Year in Office,” by Amy Davidson Sorkin “The Overlooked Deaths of the Attack on Venezuela,” by Oriana van Praag “The Ice Curtain,” by Ian Frazier “How Europe Can Respond to Trump's Greenland Imperialism,” by Isaac Chotiner “The Congresswoman Criminalized for Visiting ICE Detainees,” by Jonathan Blitzer The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine's writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Comenzamos este año 2026 compartiendo la misma perplejidad y sorpresa frente a lo que sucede en América y el mundo. Hoy analizaremos la nueva visión de Donald Trump, quien ha transformado la Doctrina Monroe en una herramienta de dominio absoluto —muy distinta a su sentido original—, y cómo la llamada "extracción" de Nicolás Maduro sitúa a Venezuela bajo una figura similar a los protectorados de inicios del siglo XX, donde la soberanía se desdibuja frente a las potencias. Además, explicaremos por qué sus aspiraciones sobre Groenlandia no son un capricho inmobiliario, sino la pieza final de una ambición que busca redibujar el mapa del poder en pleno 2026, conectando los hilos entre el pasado imperial y un presente que parece sacado de una pesadilla geopolítica.  Finalmente hacemos un llamado a que rescatemos la posibilidad de los acuerdos y a una geopolítica multilateral que no se base en la "ley del más fuerte".  Este y otros capítulos son posibles gracias al apoyo de nuestra comunidad de mecenas en Patreon, a quienes agradecemos inmensamente por su aporte y fidelidad Notas del episodio: El acuerdo Sykes - Picot y la repartición del "Medio Oriente" ¿Qué es la Doctrina Monroe? Aquí una explicación del concepto que ha revivido en los discursos de Donald Trump El "Gran garrote" de Theodore Roosevelt y el ahora llamado "corolario Trump" Las preguntas que nos deja la operación de "extracción" de Nicolás Maduro de Caracas Groenlandia, la Unión Europea y la OTAN, todo en juego ante las amenazas de Donald Trump Sigue mis proyectos en otros lugares:    YouTube ➔ youtube.com/@DianaUribefm  Instagram ➔ instagram.com/dianauribe.fm Facebook ➔ facebook.com/dianauribe.fm Sitio web ➔ dianauribe.fm Twitter ➔ x.com/DianaUribefm  LinkedIn ➔ www.linkedin.com/in/diana-uribe   Gracias de nuevo a nuestra comunidad de patreon por apoyar la producción de este episodio. Si quieres unirte, visita www.dianauribe.fm/comunidad  

Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo López is in studio talking about his upbringing in Venezuela, what it is like to pitch in the big leagues, and who gives him the most trouble on the moundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PBD panel tackles a hard question: are world leaders really just asset managers for the ultra-wealthy? From Venezuela to America, they debate oligarch power, broken capitalism, young men losing hope, and why societies fracture when the middle can't play the game.

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From Jan 8th. 2026What up PEEPS! We're back with another edition of the Daddy Issues Podcast. We're still looking for a new space but we had to make sure we showed up. Happy New Year!

Secret sonic weapons in Venezuela, a grave robber caught red-handed, and the infamous Seeing Eye Chair from the Montauk Experiments — Episode 178 of Ninjas Are Butterflies gets weird fast. We break down the headlines, the conspiracies, and the stories that make you question reality. Strap in. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/ninjas #ad Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @ridge with code NINJAS https://www.Ridge.com/ninjas #Ridgepod #ad Make healthier eating easy with Factor. Head to FactorMeals.com/ninjas50off and use code “ninjas50off” to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. #ad Get MORE Exclusive Ninjas Are Butterflies Content by joining our Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/NinjasAreButterflies NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY @ 6AM EST! Ninja Merch: https://www.sundaycoolswag.com/ Start Your Custom Apparel Order Here: https://bit.ly/NinjasYT-SundayCool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I went back and watched Donald Trump's speech at Davos after the reaction to it spiraled into calls for the 25th Amendment. Having seen it in full, I have to say, that response struck me as pretty overstated. The speech was odd, repetitive, and occasionally sloppy, but it was also entirely familiar. Trump no longer has multiple registers. He speaks the same way at Davos that he does in Greensboro, North Carolina. Rally Trump is the only Trump left.Yes, he mixed up Greenland and Iceland, and that matters if you believe he is on the brink of ordering military action. But once the Greenland panic subsided and the White House quietly declared the issue settled, the speech reads less like evidence of incapacity and more like evidence of stagnation. Trump told the same tariff stories, did the same accents, and framed global politics through the same lens of personal deal making. That consistency may be unnerving, but it is not new. If anything, the Davos speech underscored how little adaptation Trump feels he needs to make, even on the world stage.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.DHS Infighting and the Immigration Power StruggleThe most revealing domestic story was the open tension inside the Department of Homeland Security. Reporting that Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski are trying to force out CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott is not just palace intrigue. It exposes a deeper divide between political operatives and career enforcement officials.On one side are Stephen Miller's allies, filtering through Noem and Lewandowski, pushing for maximal optics and aggressive deportation numbers. On the other are figures like Tom Homan and Rodney Scott, who argue that certain tactics erode public trust and make enforcement harder, not easier. Homan's recent media blitz reflects that anxiety. He keeps stressing that deportations are happening, that priorities exist, and that blue state resistance is the real bottleneck. When enforcement professionals feel compelled to publicly justify their competence, it usually means politics has begun to overwhelm operations.Congress Moves, Barely, and Voters NoticeOn Capitol Hill, the House narrowly passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security, overcoming Democratic opposition tied to immigration enforcement concerns. It was not a clean win. Only seven Democrats supported the bill, and the compromises focused on oversight rather than substantive limits on ICE. Still, the broader takeaway is that Congress is moving more bills than expected for late January, even as shutdown deadlines loom.At the same time, new polling suggests Democrats are regaining momentum. An Emerson College survey shows Democrats leading Republicans by six points on the generic congressional ballot, alongside Trump's approval sitting well underwater. Six points is not a wave by itself, but it is the range where wave watching becomes justified. Voters are signaling frustration on affordability and foreign policy, and that dissatisfaction is beginning to register in the numbers. If that margin holds or grows, Republicans will not be able to dismiss it as noise.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:23 - Davos00:16:05 - Ryan McBeth on Venezuela00:43:29 - Update00:43:58 - DHS Infighting00:47:18 - DHS Funding00:48:28 - Midterms Polling00:50:13 - Ryan McBeth on Iran01:06:19 - Ryan McBeth on Russia-Ukraine01:14:44 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

We're only about a month into 2026, and already so much has happened — from the Trump administration's forcible removal of Venezuela's president to the US pulling out of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change… It's easy to get caught up in the headlines of the moment and lose sight of the big picture.  But important developments are happening in sectors like agriculture and renewable technology that don't break through the noise to the extent they deserve. So, what should we be watching in 2026? Guests:  Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer, Michigan Michael Grunwald, Journalist, Author, We Are Eating The Earth Jessie Bluedorn, Founder & Executive Director, The Carmack Collective For show notes, transcript, and related links, visit ClimateOne.org/podcasts Highlights: 00:00 Intro 05:33 Justine Johnson on the importance of mobility 08:48 Justine Johnson on the future of EV charging 11:20 Justine Johnson on the practicality of new EV charging technology 19:05 Justine Johnson on innovation in financing 22:52 Michael Grunwald on making more food with less land 30:17 Michael Grunwald on the new tech used to constipate beetles to death 37:24 Michael Grunwald on what to watch in politics 43:00 Jessie Bluedorn on the fossil fuel industry's control over cultural narratives 47:57 Jessie Bluedorn on the comedy in the climate crisis 56:36 Jessie Bluedorn on other areas to keep an eye on in the culture ***** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today at patreon.com/ClimateOne.  Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unleashed! The Political News Hour with Bruce Robertson – While media talking heads clutch their pearls in horror and exclaim that our president has lost his mind and even that he may trigger World War 3 by acquiring Greenland, history shows that Greenland has been in our sights for 150 years. People mocking the idea of the United States buying Greenland don't know or understand history...

On “Inside the Vatican,” America Chief Correspondent Kevin Clarke joins Colleen Dulle to discuss the cardinals' statement, analyzing its content, precedents, and potential impact on the U.S. Catholic hierarchy. Links from the show: Vatican expert John Allen shaped a generation of Catholic reporters Vatican weighs joining Trump's Board of Peace but calls for respect for international law Cardinals urge Trump to step back from threats on Greenland and Venezuela Archbishop Broglio: It is ‘morally acceptable' for troops to disobey ‘morally questionable' orders on Greenland Pope Leo meets families of victims of Crans-Montana fire Pope encourages Neocatechumenal Way to continue mission ‘without closing yourselves off' Vatican completes official mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV for papal basilica Support Inside the Vatican by subscribing to America Magazine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the hours after the Jan. 3 US invasion of Venezuela, social media was inundated with fake videos and images. Some showed Venezuelans holding huge rallies in favor of the US invasion. Others showed US troops landing or firing from helicopters. Others showed Maduro being kidnapped. Not all were AI. Some were old, showing anti-government rallies from years past. Or from other places—other invasions or bombing raids, unrelated to the current US attack. But these videos racked up tons of views, misleading millions of people about what was happening on the ground. Many of those people still don't know the truth. It was only the tip of the iceberg.Today, host Michael Fox looks at the misconceptions, myths, and misinformation that has been spread about Venezuela in the wake of the US invasion and, together with political scientist Steve Ellner, dives headfirst into the biased reporting and slanted truths that have underpinned the mainstream narrative on Venezuela in recent weeks, years, and decades. Under the Shadow is an investigative narrative podcast series that walks back in time, telling the story of the past by visiting momentous places in the present. Season 2 responds in real time to the Trump administration's onslaught on Latin America.Hosted, written, and produced by Michael Fox. Script editing by Heather Gies.This podcast is produced in partnership between The Real News Network and NACLA.  Theme music by Monte Perdido and Michael Fox. Monte Perdido's new album Ofrenda is now out. You can listen to the full album on Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube or wherever you listen to music. Other music from Blue Dot Sessions.Guests: Steve EllnerTal HaginResources X users and media outlets fact checking the wave of fake videos and images posted online following the January 3 US invasion of Venezuela:AI videoMisinformation … Venezuela / great stuff - January 5January 4January 3AP - Ouster of Venezuela's Maduro unleashes waves of misinformation onlineChavez Mausoleum A.I. Images of Maduro Spread Rapidly, Despite SafeguardsFact Check: Viral Video of Maduro Arrest Celebration Is AI-GeneratedUnder the ShadowYou can check out the first season of Under the Shadow by clicking hereThe Beginning: Monroe And Migration | Under The Shadow, Episode 1Panama. Us Invasion. | Under The Shadow, Episode 13The Legacy Of Monroe | Under The Shadow, bonus Episode 4 Michael Fox's recent reporting on the boat strikes and the ramp-up for war in Venezuela: With the Strike on a “Drug-Carrying Boat,” Trump Returns to a Dangerous US Policy for Latin AmericaCaribbean Leaders Call for Unified Latin American Resistance to US AttacksTrump's Monroe Doctrine 2.0 Outlines Imperial Intentions for Latin AmericaNACLA's Curated Guide to the US Attack on Venezuela Truthout's ongoing reporting on War and Peace and the US invasion of VenezuelaVisit TRNN for all of The Real News's coverage on this and so much more.Support Under the ShadowPlease consider supporting this podcast and Michael Fox's reporting on his Patreon account: patreon.com/mfox. There you can also see exclusive pictures, video, and interviews.You can check out Michael's recent episode of Stories of Resistance about the protests against US intervention in Venezuela.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith defends his investigations of, and the criminal charges brought against, Donald Trump in testimony before the House Judiciary Committee; President Trump launches his "Board of Peace," initially proposed to maintain the ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas, but now the president suggests it could expand its scope to bring peace to the world; still not many details from President Trump on a deal he said is being negotiated on Greenland, other than the U.S. will have 'total access'; U.S. House votes on a War Power resolution requiring the president to get Congressional approval for further military action against Venezuela; House moves to complete the FY2026 spending bill, as the one funding the Homeland Security Department draws Democratic opposition over not having reforms to Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); Vice President JD Vance visits Minneapolis to support ICE operations there; health care company CEO's testify before a House committee on health care affordability; child welfare advocate Paris Hilton lobbies on Capitol Hill for a bill to allow victims of nonconsensual deepfake pornography to sue those who make it and distribute it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're only about a month into 2026, and already so much has happened — from the Trump administration's forcible removal of Venezuela's president to the US pulling out of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change… It's easy to get caught up in the headlines of the moment and lose sight of the big picture.  But important developments are happening in sectors like agriculture and renewable technology that don't break through the noise to the extent they deserve. So, what should we be watching in 2026? Guests:  Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer, Michigan Michael Grunwald, Journalist, Author, We Are Eating The Earth Jessie Bluedorn, Founder & Executive Director, The Carmack Collective For show notes, transcript, and related links, visit ⁠ClimateOne.org/podcasts⁠ Highlights: 00:00 Intro 05:33 Justine Johnson on the importance of mobility 08:48 Justine Johnson on the future of EV charging 11:20 Justine Johnson on the practicality of new EV charging technology 19:05 Justine Johnson on innovation in financing 22:52 Michael Grunwald on making more food with less land 30:17 Michael Grunwald on the new tech used to constipate beetles to death 37:24 Michael Grunwald on what to watch in politics 43:00 Jessie Bluedorn on the fossil fuel industry's control over cultural narratives 47:57 Jessie Bluedorn on the comedy in the climate crisis 56:36 Jessie Bluedorn on other areas to keep an eye on in the culture ***** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on ⁠Patreon⁠, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today at ⁠patreon.com/ClimateOne⁠.  Ad sales by ⁠Multitude⁠. Contact them for ad inquiries at ⁠multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of First Draft Live is presented by Agora.Venezuela, Greenland, Canada's prime minister calling the death of America as global leader. Interest rate watching, Fed independence under question, tariffs.There's a lot of noise out there in the macroeconomy that can make it hard for CRE to tune into a good deal.And yet Abbe Franchot Borok, BGO managing director and head of U.S. debt, said she is optimistic the year ahead will be a good one for property investment.Sure, it has gotten more complicated and the industry has had to turn to new inputs and data sources. The normal supply vs. demand dynamic is changing as consumer use of commercial real estate has shifted.And yes, she said, Canadian and European investors are not liking what they are seeing out of the U.S. government.But the U.S. continues to be the most liquid and active market in the world, and she doesn't see a sustained lack of investment in the cards. Good deals are out there for those willing to double down on income generation and executing the business plan on the ground. 

A scholar of civil wars warns against repeating the past mistakes from U.S. military interventions abroad.  Guest: Monica Duffy Toft, director of the Center for Strategic Studies and a professor of international politics at Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy; her essay "Can the US 'run' Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy" was published earlier this month in The Conversation.

Rory Johnston is a Toronto-based oil market researcher, the founder of Commodity Context, a lecturer at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, as well as a Fellow with both the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines. Prior to founding Commodity Context, Rory led commodity economics research at Scotiabank. In this podcast, we discuss:   Trump's Bullish Paradox   Importance of China's SPR Why OPEC+ Hiked Production The "Oil on Water" Overhang   Venezuela and Iran 2026 Outlook   US Shale's H2 Roll-over Long term demand outlook 

David and I try our best to offer a new perspective on current geopolitical events.Check out our books at HemisphericPress.com

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On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss appropriations measure that boosts Pentagon funding by $8.4 billion to $838.7 billion; outlook for a second reconciliation package to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion; lawmakers fail to stop US troops deployment to Venezuela; analysis of President Trump's remarks at the World Economic Forum including that he won't invade Greenland nor impose tariffs on European nations; whether his rhetoric and actions during his first year in office have done irreparable damage to the NATO alliance; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's watershed address; lessons China is learning from the turmoil that's prompted Western leaders to increasingly court Beijing, including the Starmer government's recent decision to allow a giant new Chinese embassy in the heart of London; Taiwan's $40 billion plan to boost defense spending stalled by partisan parliamentary infighting; whether Iran's leaders will face new protests after brutally crushing massive recent demonstrations; and Israel's latest actions in Gaza and the West Bank.

In this upcoming King Hero interview, Brandon Sterling joins me again to pull the curtain back on what's *actually* happening in the economy.We'll dig into recent economic events like Venezuela, what Trump's oil plan really means, and why Brandon is bullish on oil—despite widespread uncertainty. We'll also explore what so-called “dumb money” is doing right now, the employment crash no one wants to talk about, stock market volatility, and what the dramatic rise in precious metals may be signalling.This isn't surface-level commentary or fear-based forecasting. It's a grounded look at economic patterns, historical context, and what Brandon sees coming next—now, and into 2026.If you want to understand the bigger picture instead of reacting to headlines, join us live.Find Brandon:Sign up for Trading Business Builders: https://www.skool.com/tradingbusiness/about?ref=e5c462e41ddf4faca29f1cf047eb369bYouTube: https://youtube.com/@brandon-sterlingTelegram: https://t.me/safehavenco

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for January 22, 2026. 0:30 Democrats just lost another seat — and once again, they didn’t take it to the voters. They took it to the courts. We break down how a New York judge ruled the city’s only Republican congressional district “unconstitutional,” triggering a forced redraw before the 2026 election. The target? Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and New York’s 11th District. But here’s the twist: the district isn’t some bizarre salamander-shaped gerrymander. It’s Staten Island and a slice of Brooklyn — one of the most compact districts in the country. So why is it suddenly illegal? Racial gerrymandering, selective enforcement of the Voting Rights Act, and courts acting as political weapons. 9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. The United States has founded the Board of Peace, an international organization created by President Trump. The Department of Justice has begun arresting anti-ICE agitators who stormed a church service in Minnesota over the weekend. A Judge in New York has ruled that the state's 11th Congressional district is unconstitutional under the state's constitution because there are too many white voters in the district. 12:30 Get Performlyte from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 13:00 Is President Trump quietly building a new world order — without the United Nations? We break down Trump’s jaw-dropping new “Board of Peace,” a global coalition where more than 30 countries are each putting up $1 billion to buy into Trump’s vision of international security. From the Middle East to Europe, this isn’t symbolic diplomacy — it’s real money, real power, and real influence. We explore whether this massive fund is reshaping NATO, stabilizing Gaza, sidelining the UN Security Council, and even laying the groundwork for Trump’s bold moves on Greenland and Arctic security. 16:00 Should Don Lemon be in jail? That’s the question we ask American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, after shocking video shows Lemon joining a BLM and anti-ICE activist group to disrupt a church service in Minnesota. What was framed as “journalism” now looks a lot more like activism, as footage reveals Lemon offering coffee and donuts, coordinating with known Black Lives Matter organizer Nakeema Armstrong, and knowingly participating in religious intimidation and political protest inside a place of worship. We dig into the legal and constitutional stakes — from First Amendment rights and religious freedom to whether disrupting a church could qualify as domestic terrorism under federal law. With indictments already handed down to protest leaders, the question remains: was Don Lemon reporting… or was he part of the operation? If you'd like to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button. 23:00 A viral video featuring a registered nurse wishing graphic medical harm on White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt — who is currently pregnant — has sparked outrage and a serious ethical reckoning. We break down how the Nightingale Pledge, the foundational oath of the nursing profession, is supposed to represent compassion, medical ethics, and basic human decency — and how this nurse’s comments represent the exact opposite. What began as a political disagreement has now crossed into dehumanization, cruelty, and open celebration of suffering. 25:30 New national crime data is turning heads — and rewriting the narrative. According to the Council on Criminal Justice, violent crime in the U.S. dropped sharply in 2025, with homicides down a staggering 21%, gun assaults down 22%, robberies down 23%, and carjackings plummeting by 43%. We Dig Deep into what could be the lowest murder rate in American history, with crime levels now falling below even pre-COVID numbers. So what changed? Is it tougher policing, National Guard deployments, aggressive prosecution, or mass deportations of violent gang members like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua? Crime doesn’t fall because of “economic opportunity” — it falls when laws are enforced, police are backed, criminals are jailed, and punishment is certain. America is once again operating as a nation of laws, not excuses, and Donald Trump’s return to tough-on-crime policies is a major factor behind the historic decline. 32:00 Get Prodovite Plus from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 32:30 A special guest joins us today, actor and faith advocate Kevin Sorbo, who’s launching a “Footsteps of Paul” Bible cruise through Greece and the Middle East. Sorbo explains how actually visiting places like Athens, Ephesus, Crete, and Mykonos brings the New Testament to life in a way no book or movie ever could. Reading Scripture in the very locations where the Apostle Paul preached, he says, changes everything. The discussion also gets real about modern culture: would Paul be celebrated today — or canceled? Sorbo doesn’t hesitate, arguing that faith, free speech, and basic morality are under attack, pointing to church disruptions, political extremism, and growing public apathy. It’s part travel, part Bible study, and part cultural wake-up call — a conversation that blends Christian faith, Western values, cancel culture, and spiritual revival. 39:30 Republicans just blocked a last-minute Democratic push to limit Donald Trump’s military authority in Venezuela, and the vote couldn’t have been closer. With a 215–215 tie in the House and a tie-breaking vote from J.D. Vance in the Senate, Trump’s ability to act without new congressional approval remains intact. It wasn’t really about constitutional checks and balances, but about Democrats trying to weaken Trump politically — even after what they call a successful operation against Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro with zero U.S. casualties. And we finish off with a story about how Barron Trump likely saved a friend's life. Articles: US President Donald Trump, world leaders sign Gaza Board of Peace's official charter Anti-ICE radical who took credit for the invasion of Minnesota church ARRESTED by feds Dem judge rules only GOP district in NYC is 'unconstitutional' because it cuts out minority voters US Murder Rate Plunges To Lowest Level In Over 100 Years, Report Shows Crime Trends in U.S. Cities: Year-End 2025 Update U.S. murder rate hits lowest level since 1900, report says Murders plummeted more than 20% in U.S. in 2025, study shows Hero Barron Trump ‘saved’ a woman’s life after learning she was being beaten by jealous man, court hears Follow us: americangroundradio.com Facebook: facebook.com / AmericanGroundRadio Instagram: instagram.com/americangroundradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On January 3, 2026, the U.S. military captured Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro and his wife and brought them back  to the United States where they faced criminal charges related to drug trafficking. Many questioned the legality of the invasion and a policy from the 1800s called the Monroe Doctrine was being alluded to by the current administration.  Trump's reinterpretation of the Monroe Doctrine nicknamed  “The Donroe Doctrine” by Trump himself, was originally a policy created back in 1823 by then-President James Monroe to oppose European interference in the Western Hemisphere. Trump reinvoked Monroe in his decision to take over Venezuela and publicly made threats to take over other countries. On this episode of Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Craig joins Claire Finkelstein, Professor of National Security Law and faculty director of the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law (CERL) at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Craig & Claire discuss international law, the Monroe Doctrine, the legality  of the Venezuela invasion, and the threats from the Trump administration of possible takeovers of other countries.   Mentioned in this Episode: The Monroe Doctrine In Dispute: Why John Adams Defended the British Soldiers During the Boston Massacre Trials Subscribe to Lawyer 2 Lawyer: https://play.megaphone.fm/6kyeqlhety25kgmgqdr7cw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No “Estadão Analisa” desta sexta-feira, 23, Roseann Kennedy fala sobre a presença do presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) e da primeira-dama Janja da Silva no 14º Encontro Nacional do Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra (MST), que ocorre em Salvador. Na data prevista para a presença de Lula e Janja, está programado um ato de solidariedade à Venezuela, com a participação de um representante da embaixada do país. De acordo com o MST, a programação inclui ainda plenárias, reuniões, ciclos de debates, apresentações culturais e uma jornada internacionalista. A colunista comenta também sobre a marcha liderada pelo deputado federal Nikolas Ferreira (PL-MG), que deve chegar a Brasília no domingo, 25, para protestar contra a prisão de Jair Bolsonaro(PL), começou fria, esquentou ao longo da semana e agitou as redes sociais dias após o bolsonarismo ser cobrado pela falta de mobilização pelo ex-presidente. Assine por R$1,90/mês e tenha acesso ilimitado ao conteúdo do Estadão.Acesse: https://bit.ly/oferta-estadao O 'Estadão Analisa' é transmitido ao vivo de segunda a sexta-feira, às 7h, no Youtube e redes sociais do Estadão. Também disponível no agregador de podcasts de sua preferência. Apresentação: Carlos AndreazzaEdição/Produção: Jefferson PerlebergCoordenação: Renan PagliarusiFoto: Wilton Junior/EstadãoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El accidente ferroviario de Adamuz tuvo como causa probable una rotura de vía, investigándose un posible defecto de fabricación. El ministro Puente defiende los controles, y Pedro Sánchez pide comparecer en el Congreso por presión de Feijóo. La borrasca Ingrid dejó nieve en el noroeste español, causando problemas viales y restricciones para camiones, aunque la DGT levantó algunas. Se anticipan más nevadas y vientos, con un breve respiro dominical antes del regreso del frío y la nieve. En Aragón, la campaña electoral inició, con partidos retrasando la pegada de carteles en luto por Adamuz. Encuestas prevén victoria del PP sin mayoría, subida de Vox y pérdida para el PSOE. Internacionalmente, Ucrania, Rusia y EEUU negocian la paz. En Venezuela, un vídeo revela que Delcy Rodríguez denunció amenazas de EEUU tras la captura de Maduro. Judicialmente, la fiscalía archivó el caso Julio Iglesias (acoso) por falta de jurisdicción, pero las denunciantes anuncian acciones. El hermano de Pedro ...

Une semaine après la présidentielle en Ouganda, officiellement remportée par le président sortant Yoweri Museveni, l'opposant Bobi Wine rejette les résultats. Dans un entretien à RFI, il affirme être en fuite, évoque un climat de répression et dit disposer d'éléments sur des fraudes. Il appelle à une mobilisation non-violente et interpelle la communauté internationale. Entretien au micro de Christina Okello RFI: Comment allez-vous ? Et surtout : êtes-vous en sécurité ? Bobi Wine : Je suis en vie… je devrais être félicité d'avoir survécu jusqu'ici. Mais sur ma sécurité : non, je ne suis pas en sécurité. Je suis pourchassé par l'armée sans avoir commis le moindre crime. Je suis en fuite. Ma femme et ma famille ne sont pas en sécurité non plus : elles sont encerclées par l'armée. Elles ne peuvent pas sortir, personne ne peut entrer. Elles ont faim, et même la nourriture qu'on tente de leur livrer est refusée. Depuis l'élection du 15 janvier, comment décririez-vous le climat en Ouganda en ce moment ? Nos concitoyens sont massacrés. Il y a un massacre silencieux en cours. Le fils de Museveni est sorti il y a deux jours, et il a regretté de n'avoir tué « que 22 » des nôtres : il aurait voulu en tuer davantage. Nous avons aussi des informations faisant état de plus de 100 personnes tuées à travers le pays. Des gens sont arrêtés sans avoir commis le moindre crime. Trois de mes vice-présidents ont été arrêtés. Deux d'entre eux sont des femmes, et je ne sais pas où elles sont. Elles ont été interpellées la veille du jour du vote, et cela fait maintenant sept jours : personne ne sait où elles se trouvent. Mon vice-président en charge de la région centrale a aussi été arrêté aujourd'hui (jeudi). Et cela survient après ce qui s'est passé il y a une semaine, quand dix personnes ont été abattues à l'intérieur de sa maison. Vous faites référence à votre député Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, dans le district de Butambala. Il affirme que dix de vos partisans ont été tués le jour du vote, dans sa maison. De son côté, le président Yoweri Museveni parle de « terroristes », en visant le NUP après cet épisode. Comment réagissez-vous à ces accusations et, selon vous, que s'est-il passé ce jour-là ? Parmi ces dix personnes, huit étaient des femmes. Leur rôle, c'était de remplir des formulaires, de recevoir les résultats et de compiler les formulaires de déclaration des résultats — les « DR forms » — qui arrivaient de différents bureaux de vote. Elles étaient dans la maison d'un homme politique le jour du scrutin, et c'est là que la police les a trouvées, puis les a abattues.  Vous dénoncez des fraudes : quelles preuves avez-vous, concrètement ? Nous avons des preuves avant, pendant et après l'élection. Nous avons des vidéos montrant des policiers, des militaires, et même des responsables de la Commission électorale, en train de pré-cocher des bulletins en faveur de Yoweri Museveni. Nous en avons des dizaines. Et malgré cela, nous avions largement battu Museveni. Alors lui et la Commission ont décidé de ne lire aucun résultat issu des formulaires de déclaration : ils ont fabriqué des pourcentages et des chiffres, et les ont annoncés sans preuve. Nous les avons mis au défi de publier ces formulaires par district : ils ne l'ont pas fait, parce qu'ils savent qu'ils n'ont pas ces preuves.  Allez-vous saisir la justice pour contester les résultats ? Non. Nous n'avons aucune confiance dans la justice en Ouganda : elle est biaisée en faveur de Yoweri Museveni. Les prisonniers politiques n'obtiennent pas de liberté sous caution. Et même quand la Cour suprême rend des décisions, l'armée les piétine. Donc notre espoir n'est pas dans les tribunaux : notre espoir est dans le peuple ougandais, pour se lever et rejeter toutes ces absurdités.  Qu'est-ce que vous comptez faire maintenant ? Quelle est votre stratégie ? Et une troisième candidature, est-elle envisageable en 2031 ? Nous appelons à la désobéissance civile. Nous appelons à une action non-violente, à des manifestations non-violentes contre le régime, et à toutes les formes créatives de protestation possibles, jusqu'à ce que le régime ressente la pression du peuple. Nous ne regardons même pas 2031, ni même l'année prochaine : nous regardons le plus vite possible, parce que le pouvoir qui s'impose à nous n'est pas notre choix. Nous devons nous libérer et rétablir la démocratie. Un mot pour nos auditeurs en Afrique francophone, notamment dans des pays où l'opposition dénonce aussi des dérives autoritaires : que voulez-vous leur dire ? Les peuples qui vivent sous d'autres dictatures, ailleurs sur le continent, doivent regarder ce qui se passe en Ouganda, parce que nous souffrons de la même manière. Nous pouvons apprendre les uns des autres, et nous soutenir en amplifiant nos voix respectives.  Et qu'attendez-vous de la communauté internationale ? J'appelle la communauté internationale à demander des comptes au régime ougandais. Je veux aussi leur dire merci : nous apprécions — même si c'est peu — ce qui est fait pour soutenir la démocratie et les droits humains en Afrique. Mais les valeurs qui nous rassemblent — démocratie, droits humains, État de droit — doivent s'appliquer partout. Le standard de démocratie en Afrique devrait être le même qu'en Europe ou en Amérique du Sud. Condamner des dictateurs comme Loukachenko au Bélarus ou Maduro au Venezuela, tout en fraternisant avec des dictateurs en Afrique, c'est du racisme pur et simple. Nous voulons être traités avec le même standard : quand Internet est coupé pendant les élections, quand des citoyens sont abattus, et que malgré cela des dirigeants de la communauté internationale continuent de coopérer avec des dictateurs africains comme s'ils étaient légitimes, c'est inacceptable. Il faut une remise à plat, pour que nous soyons considérés comme de véritables partenaires, à égalité.  À lire aussiOuganda: le fils de Yoweri Museveni menace l'opposant de mort Bobi Wine, qui renonce à contester sa défaite

In Part 2 of Mike Drop Podcast Ep. 275, host Mike Ritland talks with retired DEA agent Wes Tabor about his high-risk undercover work in Venezuela under Chávez and Maduro — from diplomatic cover, assassination threats, and fortified life in Caracas to surviving contracts on his head. They dive into Maduro's recent fall, the power vacuum, María Corina Machado's potential role, U.S. strategy, narco-terrorism ops, foreign influences, and why tackling Mexican cartels is far riskier. Raw, insider insights on geopolitics and counter-narcotics in the Western Hemisphere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices