World Report Is Venezuela just the beginning? A dispatch from Washington
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Jan 16, 2026 This podcast dives into the surprising U.S. operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro. It features on-the-ground reports from the Colombia-Venezuela border, capturing the human impact. The hosts debate Venezuelans' mixed reactions and the complexities surrounding oil nationalization. They analyze Trump's behavior and its influence on corporate decisions regarding investments. The conversation broadens to discuss potential U.S. interventions in other regions and the implications for Canadian trade, highlighting the unpredictability of U.S. foreign policy.
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Tsunami Of Daily Political Shocks
- The Trump administration's rapid news-cycle strategy creates constant shocks that fragment coverage and democratic debate.
- Paul Hunter and Willy Lowry say the daily tsunami of events prevents issues from being properly covered or remembered.
Borderlands Colectivo Encounter That Was Called Off
- Paul Hunter described crossing into borderlands and being invited to meet armed colectivos who support Maduro.
- He abandoned the meeting after warnings about ELN and FARC fighters made the rendezvous too dangerous.
Oil Framed As Central Motive
- Multiple official reasons were given for the Venezuela operation, but panelists argue oil was the central motive.
- Willy Lowry and Paul Hunter emphasize Venezuela's huge reserves and U.S. interest in controlling refining access.