Ep. 2339 - 2026 SHOCK: Trump DEPOSES Maduro!

January 5, 2026

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: This solo-hosted news commentary episode blends bold predictions for the year ahead with real-time analysis of a stunning U.S. military operation, creating an urgent, high-stakes dispatch from conservative media trenches. It's a monologue-driven breakdown punctuated by a brief expert interview.
The Key Players:
- Ben Shapiro (Host): Razor-sharp conservative commentator delivers incisive takes on global chaos and U.S. power, bantering with himself through sarcasm and historical deep dives.
- Guest - Daniel D. Martino: Venezuelan-born economist and Manhattan Institute fellow shares firsthand insights on Maduro's downfall, adding authentic eyewitness grit.

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What you'll learn

1 **(00:00) 🎙️ Introduction: Daniel D. Martino**
2 **(01:25) 2026: The Year of Clarity**
3 **(10:40) US Military Deposes Maduro: Operation Absolute Resolve**
4 **(16:45) Maduro Operation Fallout & Trump Team Reactions**
5 **(23:23) Post-M Maduro Transition & US Interests**
6 **(28:36) Maduro's Rule: Economic Devastation & Alliances**
7 **(37:21) Legal Basis & Comparisons**

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Show Notes

The Trump administration launches an extraordinary mission to arrest and extradite Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, and we talk about what comes next; Iran may be on the brink of its own regime change; and Tim Walz drops out of his re-election bid.

Ep. 2339

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