A dangerous mismatch between hawkish action and thin evidence is turning Venezuela into a potential flashpoint. This 3-minute summary (original 17-minute episode) with hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti distills Rand Paul's sharp rebuke of strikes and covert operations near Venezuela, and why the administration’s narrative about fentanyl and regime change doesn’t square with expert consensus. Learn how personnel and politics are steering risky military moves, the legal and moral problems of kill-not-trial tactics at sea, and the real escalation dangers for the region. If you want the core arguments on diplomacy, accountability, and congressional oversight fast, listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.
