# PDB Special Bulletin: Nicolas Maduro's Life Behind Bars Is A Living Hell

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Podcast: [The President's Daily Brief](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-president-s-daily-brief-5344929)
Published: 2026-05-17T10:00:00+00:00
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In this special edition of The President’s Daily Brief, Mike Baker takes a closer look at the extraordinary downfall of former Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro—from ruling Venezuela with absolute power to reportedly sitting inside one of America’s most notorious federal detention centers in Brooklyn. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: @PresidentsDailyBrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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