American Prestige News - U.S. Kidnaps Maduro, Israel Escalation, Yemen Separatist Collapse
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Jan 9, 2026 The hosts dive into global affairs, starting with Delcy Rodríguez becoming Venezuela's president after Maduro's rendition. They discuss the implications of U.S. control over Venezuelan oil exports. In Yemen, Saudi forces are pushing back against separatists, leading to political turmoil. Israel’s ban on humanitarian organizations sparks concern for Gaza's humanitarian situation, while protests surge in Iran amid economic collapse. The podcast also addresses U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria and Trump's controversial plans regarding Greenland.
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Aid Groups Barred In Israel
- Israel proscribed 37 humanitarian groups, including Doctors Without Borders, for refusing to share Palestinian employee lists.
- Derek notes this effectively blocks medical and aid operations in Gaza given these groups' central service roles.
E-1 Settlement Threatens Contiguity
- Israel issued a tender for the contentious E-1 settlement that would bisect the West Bank and foreclose contiguous Palestinian statehood.
- Derek ties this to ongoing ceasefire diplomacy and Trump's planned 'board of peace' despite incomplete first-phase obligations.
Economic Collapse Fuels Iranian Protests
- Protests in Iran erupted over a collapsing rial and sanctions-driven economic pain, spreading geographically but remaining decentralized.
- Derek warns the government lacks remedies and a likely crackdown could escalate violence and grievances.