# WAR WITH VENEZUELA | Ep. 26

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Podcast: [The Today-ISH Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-today-ish-show-7409683)
Published: 2026-01-04T08:28:06+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/todayish/2428067
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Duration seconds: 7330

## Resource

On this episode of Todayish, James and Dani break down the historic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, analyzing President Trump's reaction at Mar-a-Lago and questioning whether the move is driven by oil, Israel, or regime change. The hosts also pivot to domestic controversies, including the Fort Huachuca theory, the Minnesota Somali daycare fraud scandal, and Erika Kirk’s role within Turning Point USA. Tying these threads together, the discussion explores why elite narratives are being pushed, the growing public frustration regarding government waste, and how the erosion of public trust will define the political landscape of 2026. Chapters: 0:00 Why Did We Bomb Venezuela 30:06 2026 "Tax Revolt" 55:32 Is Nick Shirley an Op?! 1:08:20 James vs. Daily Wire 1:16:45 Is MAGA Revolting? 1:28:20 Fort Huachuca, Mitch Snow, and Erika Kirk Recap 1:50:02 Grok Is Based 1:58:53 Ian Caroll SuperChat!! Follow the Hosts: James Li YouTube: ‪@5149jamesli‬ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5149jamesli TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5149jamesli Dani Love TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wffnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wffnews

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