Ones and Tooze Venezuela
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Nov 7, 2025 The discussion kicks off with the U.S. contemplating military action against Venezuela, prompting a deep dive into the country's collapsing oil production and living standards. The hosts dissect the complex relationship between U.S. sanctions and internal mismanagement. They also evaluate President Maduro's governance in comparison to Chávez and question the validity of drug trafficking claims as a justification for U.S. intervention. The potential consequences of regime-change efforts hint at a looming civil war, revealing a tangled web of loyalties within Venezuela.
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