The Muckrake Political Podcast Venezuela? I Hardly Knew Ya
Dec 12, 2025
The hosts explore a tense climate, with humor that veers into alien theories. They dive into the chaotic situation in Venezuela, discussing the US seizing an oil tanker and the problematic rhetoric from officials. Critiques fly at Pam Bondi's misleading statements and the troubling trend of treating military actions like entertainment. The conversation links the resurgence of measles to broader societal issues, highlighting a political class seemingly out of touch with reality.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Unease Jokingly Framed As Alien Arrival
- Nick Hauselman jokes that his vague unease about politics could logically culminate in aliens arriving.
- He admits fascination with UAP evidence while acknowledging he doesn't believe contact is proven.
Tanker Seizure Escalates A Vague Crisis
- The U.S. seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela escalates a messy, developing crisis with unclear justification.
- Jared Yates Sexton warns this feels like reckless provocation rather than serious diplomacy.
Politics Driven By Posturing, Not Strategy
- The hosts link chaotic U.S. actions to a broader pattern of unserious, aggressive policymaking.
- Nick Hauselman and Jared see threats and content-driven posturing replacing measured statecraft.