Chapo Trap House 985 - The Murder Inc. Doctrine feat. Greg Grandin (11/10/25)
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Nov 11, 2025 
Historian Greg Grandin, an expert on U.S.–Latin American relations, returns to discuss the escalating tensions surrounding Venezuela. He dives deep into the War on Drugs, revealing how it has been manipulated for violence and intervention. Grandin connects U.S. oil interests to foreign policy, critiques the Monroe Doctrine's enduring influence, and examines the complexities of Venezuelan politics, including Chávez's use of Bolivar's legacy. The conversation also touches on potential chaos from U.S. regime change efforts and the implications for the region.
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Drug War As Executive Warrant
- The Trump administration treats the war on drugs as literal authorization for extrajudicial violence.
- Greg Grandin says go-fast boat attacks have accelerated into a public spectacle of killings.
Political Faction Drives Escalation
- Republican Florida politicians pushed kinetic action to preempt negotiations with Maduro.
- Grandin links attacks to Rubio's faction aiming to block rapprochement and protect Chevron interests.
Oil And Ideology Intertwined
- Venezuela is targeted for oil and ideological reasons, not just one or the other.
- Grandin notes oil disputes (Venezuela vs. Guyana) and corporate rivalries (Exxon vs. Chevron) shape policy.
