Quite right! Venezuela vs Chagos: what Britain can learn from America’s ‘audacity’
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Jan 7, 2026 Michael and Maddie dive into Trump's bold raid on Venezuela, raising questions about power and national interest. They explore whether Britain should look to the U.S. for lessons, especially regarding the controversial Chagos Islands. Closer to home, they tackle the West Midlands Police's handling of the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban, revealing issues of two-tier policing. Finally, they discuss the societal impact of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, pondering how they may reshape beauty standards.
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Surgical Power Over Prolonged Occupation
- Michael Gove argues Trump used a high-tech raid to project hemispheric power and deter rivals.
- He sees the operation as surgical force intended to compel behaviour without prolonged occupation.
Victory Can Fuel Dangerous Hubris
- Gove warns success without losses can embolden leaders into overreach.
- He cites a danger that perceived luck or divine favour fuels hubristic escalation.
Chagos: Strategic Mistake and Symbol
- The hosts argue Britain ceded strategic leverage by negotiating away the Chagos islands.
- They frame the giveaway as evidence of a governing class that misunderstands national interest.