The Socialist Program with Brian Becker The Economic Motives Driving the US Toward War Against Venezuela [Preview]
Nov 14, 2025
Tensions rise as the U.S. administration gears up for potential intervention in Venezuela, driven by corporate greed eyeing the country's rich natural resources. The podcast dives into the historical pattern of U.S. interventions in Latin America, revealing a consistent thirst for land and labor. It discusses Wall Street's plans for privatization in a post-Maduro era and critiques the rhetoric of democracy as a façade for economic exploitation. Venezuela's vast oil reserves serve as a lucrative incentive for foreign interference, further complicating the geopolitical landscape.
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Intervention Masked As Noble Causes
- The U.S. frames intervention in Venezuela as stopping drugs or bringing democracy while pursuing resource control.
- Brian Becker links these claims to a long history of U.S. interventions aimed at seizing land, labor, and resources.
Wall Street Stands To Gain
- A Washington Post op-ed and a Nobel laureate openly argue U.S. action would benefit Wall Street investors.
- Leanne Fulahan and Brian Becker highlight investor excitement about a post-Maduro privatization bonanza.
Opposition Marketing A Privatization Plan
- Maria Corina Machado markets a 'day one' plan promising privatization, rule of law, and protections for foreign investors.
- The hosts present this as evidence opposition leaders are selling Venezuela's resources to international capital.