Mike Nelson
Retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer and national security analyst with experience in counterterrorism and operational military matters, contributing perspective on the raid and its implications.
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Jan 5, 2026 • 1h 20min
The Capture of Nicolás Maduro
Jonah Goldberg, a conservative commentator, Gil Guerra, a policy analyst focusing on Latin America, and Mike Nelson, a retired Army Special Forces officer, dive deep into the complexities surrounding Nicolás Maduro's capture. They discuss the mixed motives behind the U.S. actions, the pitfalls of inconsistent messaging, and the potential long-term implications for regional stability. The conversation also touches on the significance of oil and drugs in policy justifications, as well as the cultural nuances involved in understanding this geopolitical event.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 39min
1.6.25 The capture of Maduro, Venezuela leadership, and functional neurology
Mike Nelson, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and counterterrorism expert, discusses the special operations that led to Nicolás Maduro's capture, shedding light on U.S. strategy and military execution. Mark Montgomery, a retired Navy Rear Admiral, analyzes the implications for U.S. objectives and the political landscape in Venezuela. Hunter Baker comments on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's scandal-driven withdrawal from re-election, examining the systemic issues that enable such political fraud.
