Episode

Trump’s New War on Drugs

Podcast: Simplifying The State
Published: Oct 29, 2025
Duration seconds: 1102
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Summary

Adam and Drew discuss the Trump administration’s military buildup in the Caribbean and the attacks on alleged Venezuelan drug boats. Learn about the administration’s justification, the legal and ethical questions surrounding it, and why this matters for America’s image—and for how our generation understands the use of power.