The 7 Venezuela raid death toll; White House Jan. 6 website; exercises for aging well; and more
29 snips
Jan 7, 2026 This podcast dives into the latest news surrounding a deadly raid in Venezuela that resulted in approximately 75 casualties. It discusses Tulsi Gabbard's surprising silence on the operation and critiques a new White House website's portrayal of the January 6 events. Meanwhile, there are changes to childhood vaccine recommendations that caught the CDC staff off guard. Additionally, Hilton has severed ties with a hotel over a controversial refusal of reservations. Finally, listeners discover five effective exercises to improve aging.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Deadly Raid Heightens Stakes
- The U.S. raid in Venezuela resulted in a large, deadly firefight with dozens killed and several U.S. troops wounded.
- The operation's high death toll underscores President Trump's description of it as "effective but very violent."
Key Adviser Stayed Out
- DNI Tulsi Gabbard was notably absent from planning and public commentary on the Venezuela raid.
- Her silence and limited role contrast with other national security aides who praised the operation.
White House Rewrites Jan. 6 Narrative
- The White House published a website that rewrites the January 6, 2021, attack and repeats false election claims.
- The site accuses Mike Pence of cowardice and aims to reshape public narrative about the event.