No Agenda Show 1831 - "Donroe Doctrine"
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Jan 4, 2026 The hosts dive into the recent capture of Maduro, dissecting the implications and the authenticity of footage. They explore the challenges of refining Venezuela's heavy crude and connect the operation to U.S. historical interventions. Discussions turn to the geopolitics of oil, the CIA's role, and the innocuous-sounding yet loaded 'Donroe Doctrine.' They're also skeptical about tech hype, address AI deepfakes, and analyze rising pandemic narratives, alongside thoughts on youth skills and modern dating trends.
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Century-Old Oil Claims Explained
- The hosts trace U.S.-Venezuela oil ties back decades and argue American firms originally built Venezuela's oil industry.
- They say nationalization under Chavez collapsed production and created the political context for reclaiming assets now labeled "American property."
How Chavez Sank Production
- Adam recounts the 1990s Orinoco deals where U.S. majors invested billions under a 60/40 split and later lost assets after Chavez nationalized PDVSA.
- He describes firing of thousands of engineers and production collapsing to under 25% as consequence.
Financial Moves May Precede Operations
- Adam links December court approval to Paul Singer's Elliott Investment Management as potentially connected timing to later operations.
- He suggests legal maneuvers and donor involvement may have influenced operational timing.