The Vassy Kapelos Show Trump says U.S. will run Venezuela after Maduro capture
Jan 5, 2026
01:18:12
Trump says U.S. officials will control Venezuela after it captured leader Nicolas Maduro during a weekend military strike. New York Times Canada bureau chief Matina Stevis-Gridneff delivers the latest developments as they become available.
On today's show:
- As mass protests in Iran enter their eighth day, fears of a potential crackdown are growing, as U.S. President Trump threatens American intervention.
- Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: France targets an Australia-style social media ban for children, with a potential implementation slated for the next learning season.
- The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and Tom Mulcair.
- Heather Exner-Pirot from the MacDonald Laurier Institute outlines what the Venezuela situation means for Canadian oil producers.
- Doug Gillham from The Weather Network explains what Jack Frost has planned for our country in 2026, as the Winter season hits full-blast.