Greg Myrie

Carrie Kahn, NPR's South America correspondent, provides first-hand accounts of the dramatic U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro. Franco Ordoñez, NPR's White House correspondent, analyzes the administration's actions and the implications of these events. Greg Myrie, covering national security, discusses the military operations and historical parallels. Together, they explore regional reactions, potential successors to Maduro, and the high-stakes political fallout of this unprecedented situation.

Joining the discussion are Greg Myrie, NPR’s National Security correspondent known for his insights on defense issues, and Ping Huang, NPR’s Health correspondent who focuses on public health policies. They dive into Trump's inflammatory comments about Minnesota's Somali community and the political ramifications behind his strategy. Myrie reveals alarming findings about Defense Secretary Hegseth's risky messaging practices that may have jeopardized U.S. troops. Huang highlights potential shifts in CDC vaccine recommendations, raising concerns over new proposals affecting children's health.

This discussion features Tom Bowman, NPR’s Pentagon correspondent, who brings insights on the U.S. military operation that led to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro. Greg Myrie, an NPR national security correspondent, dives into the legal implications of the raid. They cover how U.S. intelligence tracked Maduro, the complexities of running Venezuela post-operation, and the potential Venezuelan military and public response. The episode also highlights the challenges of rebuilding Venezuela's oil infrastructure and the broader geopolitical ramifications.

Wendy Benjaminson, a senior editor at Bloomberg News, discusses the implications of John Bolton's recent indictment and the ongoing political fallout. Margaret Tollev analyzes the impact of federal shutdowns on public services and the economy. Olivier Knox shares insights into recent Pentagon press corps developments. Greg Myrie provides on-the-ground reporting from Israel, detailing the Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchanges. James Kitfield highlights the U.S. operations near Venezuela as part of the fight against drug cartels, showcasing complex geopolitical dynamics.

Greg Myrie, NPR's correspondent for Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine conflicts, sheds light on the troubling breaches of international laws of war. He discusses how civilians are increasingly vulnerable as norms are ignored. Myrie highlights specific violations, like the military use of protected sites and controversial actions such as the seizure of Ukrainian children. His insights reveal the complexities and challenges faced by human rights organizations in seeking accountability for these ongoing war crimes.