Oil Interests
Discover key takeaways from 8 podcast episodes about this topic.

LIVE: Trump Puts ENTIRE WORLD on Edge with MORE INVASION THREATS
This episode dissects the Trump administration's controversial actions, from an ICE agent's fatal shooting in Minneapolis to military intervention in Venezuela and threats against Greenland, framing them as dangerous, self-serving, and undermining international norms.

Trump's failure just got much worse...
The hosts dissect the Trump administration's Venezuela operation, arguing it was a 'kidnapping' of Maduro driven by oil interests, not liberation, and a catastrophic failure for U.S. moral standing.

Sen. Gallego: Republicans Know the Venezuela Invasion Is Nuts
Senator Ruben Gallego, an Iraq War veteran, offers a scathing critique of US foreign policy, arguing that interventions in Venezuela and the pursuit of Greenland are driven by presidential ego and oil interests, while warning of ongoing, subtle threats to democracy at home.

Trump's FATAL Gamble SPELLS DOOM for His Presidency
Donald Trump's intervention in Venezuela, framed as a 'kidnapping' driven by 'big oil' interests rather than democratic ideals, exposes a profound lack of transparency and undermines America's global moral authority, potentially spelling doom for his political future.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 6, 2026
The US faces international condemnation and domestic unrest following the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, while simultaneously facing a controversial new vaccine schedule and a political standoff over a January 6th plaque.

Dave Smith | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #632
Dave Smith and Theo Von dissect the US intervention in Venezuela, the alleged Epstein scandal cover-up, the decline of mainstream media, and the shifting dynamics of political discourse and public trust.

Sen. Mark Warner: Trump Is Talking About Invading U.S. Allies
Senator Mark Warner critically assesses the US operation in Venezuela, highlighting its dangerous precedents for international law and US alliances, and expresses alarm over the administration's 'imperialist whim' extending to potential actions against allies like Greenland.

BREAKING: America Invades Venezuela! Captures President Maduro! Trump Says "We're Going to Run" It!
The host vehemently argues that the US invasion of Venezuela, capture of President Maduro, and Trump's declaration to 'run' the country is a brazen, illegal act driven by corporate and foreign interests, not national security.