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  • Trump Wants Venezuela’s Oil. Do The Oil Companies?

    Trump Wants Venezuela’s Oil. Do The Oil Companies?
    Jan 7 2026
    After US forces executed the stunning seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Máduro, President Donald Trump said American companies would work to rebuild Venezuela’s crumbling oil industry. But energy experts say that work will be costly, complicated, and dangerous – if any companies want to do it all. For more: Trump said Venezuela stole America’s oil. Here’s what really happened --- Guest: Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin America Energy Program at the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 Min.
  • The US Captured Maduro. Now What?

    The US Captured Maduro. Now What?
    Jan 4 2026
    Early Saturday morning, US forces struck targets in Caracas and abducted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to face new drugs and weapons charges in New York. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said the US is “going to run” Venezuela in the aftermath of the brazen operation. We break down what this seismic moment could mean for US troops and the people of Venezuela. For more: Trump’s snatching of Maduro shows a new level of unrestrained global power --- Guests: Mary Triny Mena, freelance journalist & Natasha Bertrand, CNN Correspondent Host/Producer: David Rind Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Caroline Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 Min.
  • Our Politics Have Never Been So Toxic. So Why Do We Love Political TV?

    Our Politics Have Never Been So Toxic. So Why Do We Love Political TV?
    Dec 28 2025
    If you binge-watched “The Diplomat” or “Death by Lightning” this year, you’re not alone. These politics-centric dramas have united audiences at a time when real-life politics can feel toxic and fractured. Why is this genre so resilient? And could Washington, DC itself become a new home for Hollywood storytelling? We hear from someone who is banking on it. --- Guest: David Beaubaire, Founder & CEO, Sunset Lane Media Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Liam Reilly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    18 Min.
  • Trump Claims He's Winning. Are Americans Buying It?

    Trump Claims He's Winning. Are Americans Buying It?
    Dec 21 2025
    President Donald Trump’s second term has been norm-busting and extraordinarily consequential, but cracks are starting to form in Trump’s base. As 2025 comes to a close, we take stock of whether his political pull is reaching its limit and how discontent with his policies could shape the midterms. For more: Americans have a new thing to worry about: A stuck job market with no quick fix --- Guest: Aaron Blake, CNN Senior Reporter Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 Min.
  • What Rob Reiner Meant to America

    What Rob Reiner Meant to America
    Dec 17 2025
    The killing of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner has shocked Hollywood and movie fans alike. What made his films timeless? And what does his political activism say about our current moment? We hear why his first major role provided the blueprint for the rest of his career – and his life. For more: Trump’s reaction to Reiner’s murder is indefensible — but America has been here before --- Guest: Alan Sepinwall, TV critic, “What’s Alan Watching” Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 Min.
  • States Want to Write The Rules of AI. Trump Won’t Let Them.

    States Want to Write The Rules of AI. Trump Won’t Let Them.
    Dec 14 2025
    President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that blocks states from enforcing their own regulations around artificial intelligence, arguing that a “single national framework” will help boost innovation. However, some GOP-controlled state legislatures are pushing back, arguing it infringes on states' rights. We explore what’s driving this wedge and how it could impact the 2026 midterms. For more: Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads --- Guests: Utah state Sen. Heidi Balderree (R) & Hadas Gold, CNN AI Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Senior Producer: Faiz Jamil Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 Min.
  • What The Battle Over Warner Bros. Means for You

    What The Battle Over Warner Bros. Means for You
    Dec 10 2025
    Netflix has a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s (CNN’s parent company) Hollywood assets. Paramount thinks they have a better offer for the entire business and is hoping to have President Donald Trump in its corner as it launches a hostile takeover bid. But what does this corporate clash mean for your streaming bill? Or your local movie theater? We hear from an antitrust lawyer who believes that no matter who wins, the average consumer is set to lose. For more: Battle of the Davids: The future of Hollywood is playing out before our eyes --- Guest: Alvaro Bedoya, former FTC commissioner Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: David Goodman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 Min.
  • Understanding Trump's Seismic Assault on Legal Immigration

    Understanding Trump's Seismic Assault on Legal Immigration
    Dec 7 2025
    Green card holders. Refugees. Asylum seekers. Even naturalized citizens. Fear and confusion are gripping immigrants of all stripes across the country as President Donald Trump expands his restrictions on legal immigration in the wake of the National Guard shooting in Washington, DC. Is this about public safety, or something else? And could Trump’s xenophobic “garbage” comments about Somalis encourage more hateful rhetoric? We hear why the recent moves could jam up a system that’s already plenty clogged. For more: How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US --- Guests: Elissa J. Taub, immigration lawyer & Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Rob Kuznia Episode art: Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/AFP/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 Min.