Pivot Trump's Venezuela Oil Gambit, ICE Shooting Fallout, and Warner Bros. Says No (Again)
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Jan 9, 2026 
Kara welcomes Audie Cornish, a seasoned journalist from CNN, and Bill Cohan, a business expert from Puck. They dive into Trump's controversial Venezuela oil strategy and the economic pitfalls that make investment risky. Audie sheds light on the national outrage following an ICE shooting, discussing community impact and media scrutiny. Bill critiques corporate silence on moral issues while analyzing Warner Bros.' rejection of a Paramount bid, unraveling the complexities of corporate strategy and market dynamics.
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Militarized Enforcement Meets Public Scrutiny
- The ICE shooting in Minneapolis highlights a new era of visible, militarized enforcement that terrifies ordinary citizens.
- Audie Cornish warns social media footage and public scrutiny now shape accountability more than official spin.
Video Undercuts Official Spin
- Public video scrutiny exposes discrepancies in official narratives and can undermine administration spin.
- Audie Cornish notes social footage changed the story around the ICE shooting despite initial false claims.
Why Corporates Stay Quiet
- Business leaders largely stay silent because many believe enforcement policies don't affect their bottom line.
- Bill Cohan argues billionaires should use their influence but fear retaliation from the White House.
