International Law
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
LIVE: Trump Admin IN CRISIS as Corruption Scandals EXPLODE
The Trump administration faces escalating legal and political crises, from weaponizing the DOJ against Fed Chairman Powell to justifying a controversial ICE shooting and questionable interventions in Venezuela, all while undermining institutional independence and the rule of law.
Alex Krainer: Trump, Venezuela & The Hidden Logic Behind U.S. Foreign Moves
Alex Krainer theorizes that Donald Trump's seemingly erratic foreign policy, including actions in Venezuela, is a calculated diversion to dismantle globalist financial institutions and the 'rotten' international rules-based order, likening him to an 'undercover cop' working against a powerful mob.
Sen. Van Hollen SOUNDS OFF: Abolish ICE, Gaza Genocide, Fighting Schumer
Senator Chris Van Hollen details his long-standing critique of US foreign policy, from the Iraq War to Gaza, and advocates for dramatic reforms within the Democratic party, including challenging leadership and reigning in agencies like ICE.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: From Oil to Armageddon, Toward Global Conflict
Michael Hudson and Richard D. Wolff critically analyze US foreign policy, asserting that its 'rules-based order' prioritizes global oil control and the petrodollar, while capitalism's inherent expansionary drive pushes the world towards conflict.
Cenk Predicts DISASTER In Venezuela... Here's Why
Cenk Uygur argues that the US intervention in Venezuela, marked by the kidnapping of Maduro and air strikes, is a catastrophic miscalculation lacking any viable post-intervention plan and is driven by donor interests, not American benefit.
Trump Kidnaps Maduro, What’s Next? | Jose Luis Granados Ceja | TMR
The alleged US kidnapping of Venezuelan President Maduro is framed as an illegal act of war driven by resource control, political humiliation, and a strategic retreat into the Western Hemisphere, with no clear post-capture plan.
The View ERUPTS INTO INFIGHTING After Co-Hosts GO OFF SCRIPT On Trump Taking Greenland & Venezuela!
This episode dissects the intense political debate surrounding Trump's assertive foreign policy moves in Venezuela and Greenland, arguing for US unilateralism and dismissing international law.
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 9, 2026
The U.S. economy faces its weakest job growth since the pandemic, while escalating immigration crackdowns, growing Iranian protests, and a controversial Venezuelan oil deal reshape global and domestic landscapes.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: Oil Wars Without War: Sanctions, Seizures, and Control
Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff dissect how the US's 'rules-based order' leverages oil control, financial coercion, and suppression of green energy to maintain global hegemony, framing these actions as a desperate, irrational phase of capitalism leading to international instability.
Alex Krainer: Venezuela Goes Trap & With Greenland NATO Faces Collapse
Alex Krainer dissects the perplexing 'abduction' of Venezuela's President Maduro, linking it to a vast global network of drug trafficking, money laundering, and election rigging, suggesting Trump's actions might be a covert assault on this 'deep state' system, rather than conventional foreign policy.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 9, 2026
A Democracy Now report details escalating tensions surrounding ICE operations in the US, controversial US foreign policy moves regarding Venezuela and Greenland, and ongoing global conflicts, highlighting a disregard for international law and domestic accountability.
Trump’s Open Oil Grab | Shield of the Republic
Hosts Eric Edelman and Elliot Cohen dissect the US military operation in Venezuela, framing it as a dangerous 'oil grab' by the Trump administration with severe, unpredictable international consequences and a blatant disregard for international law and congressional oversight.
Trump’s Maduro RAID Traced to SECRET Legal Memo
This episode dissects the legal justifications behind the US military action in Venezuela, revealing how a secret 1989 Bill Barr memo fundamentally reshaped presidential power to conduct extraterritorial arrests, potentially eroding international law and global alliances.
Trump’s Lawless Global Power Grab BACKFIRES as HE THREATENS Western ALLIANCE
This episode analyzes how the Trump administration's 'might makes right' foreign policy, exemplified by the Venezuela intervention and Greenland claims, is unraveling the rules-based international order and threatening core Western alliances like NATO.
Trump Vows to “Indefinitely” Control Venezuela’s Oil
The US seized Venezuelan oil tankers and allegedly abducted President Maduro, with President Trump declaring indefinite control over Venezuela's oil sales, sparking debate over international law and internal Venezuelan dynamics.
Sorry Trump, No Oil Company Wants to Drill in a War Zone
A military expert breaks down the complexities and risks of US interventions in Venezuela and the strategic absurdity of pursuing Greenland, revealing critical gaps in planning and significant geopolitical fallout.
Trump RISKS presidency with FATAL MISTAKE
Brian Tyler Cohen argues that Trump's alleged imperialist foreign policy in Venezuela and threats against Greenland are driven by ego and donor interests, ultimately empowering adversaries like China and destabilizing global alliances.
Col. Daniel Davis: Trump’s Venezuela Disaster - Greenland Proves NATO Is Collapsing
Colonel Daniel Davis dissects the Trump administration's aggressive, transactional foreign policy, arguing it lacks coherence, risks global conflict, and is based on a dangerous overestimation of US military capabilities.
🚨 Liberals realize they're 100% f*CKED 😂😂
The host argues that the US capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro was a strategic triumph, exposing the hypocrisy of 'the left' and revealing a 'Islamo-Communist Alliance' funded by figures like George Soros.
George Conway Wants To Confront Trump’s Madness | The Bulwark Podcast
George Conway, a former Republican and lawyer, explains his congressional run as a direct fight against Donald Trump, advocating for aggressive oversight, impeachment, and legislative reforms to prevent future presidential abuses of power.
Scott Ritter & Pepe Escobar: Trump’s Venezuela Strategy Is Falling Apart
Scott Ritter and Pepe Escobar dissect the Trump administration's aggressive foreign policy, framing recent actions in Venezuela and against Russia as illegal acts of piracy and war, driven by a 'might makes right' doctrine and a strategy to control global resources.
China SALIVATES Over Taiwan After Maduro Kidnapping
The US's 'extraordinary rendition' of Venezuela's Maduro is seen by China as an explicit affirmation of 'spheres of influence' doctrine, providing a potential playbook for its actions regarding Taiwan and the South China Sea.
Trump's Plan to Seize Greenland Would "Militarize the Arctic," Trample Indigenous Rights
The Trump administration's aggressive pursuit of Greenland, including potential military force, sparks international condemnation, threatens NATO, and highlights the disregard for indigenous sovereignty and international law.
And now the scamming of Americans begins
David Pakman exposes how Trump's foreign policy and domestic rhetoric serve corporate interests and personal ego, from taxpayer-funded oil ventures in Venezuela to anti-science health claims and a selective approach to global dictators.
