PBD Podcast Maduro CAPTURED! Venezuela, China & Iran Respond + Walz Drops Out & Khamenei's Escape Plan | PBD Podcast | Ep. 712
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Jan 5, 2026 The dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro leads to intense discussions on military strategy and political reactions. The hosts analyze protests in NYC, linking them to foreign influence, while Venezuelans celebrate the operation's success. Speculation arises around Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's potential escape plan amidst growing unrest. Tim Walz's political misfortunes trigger debates on citizen journalism's impact. The panel also touches on the decline of mainstream media and rising tensions in regional politics.
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Precision Extraction Reasserts Regional Power
- The Maduro capture showcased rapid, layered precision operations combining Special Forces, air strikes, cyber and electronic warfare.
- Patrick Bet-David and Tom Ellsworth argue this action reasserts US power in the Western Hemisphere and denies adversaries regional footholds.
Khamenei's Exit And Iran's Tipping Point
- Reports say Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has an escape plan to flee to Moscow if unrest intensifies.
- Hosts see Iranian protests as historically significant and potentially regime-ending, with the military showing signs of noncompliance.
Layered Effects Made The Raid Possible
- The operation relied on rehearsed intelligence and multi-branch coordination, including cyber and Space Command effects.
- Tom Ellsworth highlights electronic 'closing their eyes' as decisive against Venezuela's air defenses.
