Lemonade Stand 2026 Will Be Truly Insane | Ep.044 Lemonade Stand 🍋
Jan 7, 2026
The hosts dive into the complexities of the Venezuela crisis, comparing it to Iraq and discussing U.S. intervention implications. Aiden shares firsthand accounts from Venezuelans, highlighting their struggles with corruption and emigration. Predictions for 2026 include insights on China-Taiwan relations and the AI bubble's potential collapse. They also explore the future of self-driving cars and the rise of renewables, celebrating a projected 45% share of global electricity. Plus, lighthearted predictions about Taylor Swift's love life and Faker's esports chances add a fun twist!
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Voices From Caracas After Maduro's Removal
- Aiden interviewed three Venezuelans (two still in Caracas) about the U.S. operation that removed Maduro.
- Their reactions mixed relief and fear: happy Maduro was gone but uncertain and unsafe about next steps.
Leader Removal Doesn’t Equal Systemic Change
- The U.S. action risks leaving Maduro's regime structure intact while swapping leaders.
- That could enable U.S. access to oil without meaningful internal reform or democracy.
Emigration Driven By Hunger And Bureaucratic Barriers
- One interviewee fled to the Dominican Republic after family faced hunger and rebuilt life there.
- He praised U.S. intervention despite hating many U.S. policies, calling Trump's action decisive.