Francisco J. Monaldi, an energy policy expert at Rice University, discusses Trump's blockade on Venezuelan oil, highlighting its potential to wreak havoc on the economy, devalue currency, and escalate inflation. He questions whether such sanctions can topple Maduro, noting the regime's past resilience. Claire Lai, daughter of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, shares heartfelt insights on her father's life sentence and ongoing advocacy for his release, offering a personal glimpse into their family's battle against repression.
