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A veteran diplomat explains the 'Donroe Doctrine'
The seizure of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by military force. Promises to "take back" the Panama Canal. Massive tariffs on Brazil. Threats to…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
What if Greenland’s next?
Right now, the future of Greenland hangs in the balance.
And with it, an entire system of military and political alliances that has underpinned the g…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Where is AI headed in 2026?
Whether you think it’s world-changing or over-hyped, it’s undeniable that artificial intelligence has transformed the tech industry.
But as tech compa…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Chavismo, Maduro, and the making of Venezuela
In 1999 Hugo Chavez was elected President of Venezuela, beginning a years-long ‘Bolivarian Revolution,’ following multiple coup attempts, and time in…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The world’s biggest risks, with Gerry Butts
Today, Gerry Butts – former principal secretary to Justin Trudeau and current adviser to Prime Minister Carney – is on the show.
Butts is also the vic…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Canada’s Venezuelan oil problem
In the wake of the U.S. arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, there has been a flurry of concern about what that country’s oil could mean fo…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
What will follow Trump's Venezuela attack?
After months of rhetoric, military presence and strikes, U.S. forces have launched an attack on the Venezuelan capital Caracas. They seized the count…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Front Burner Presents: The Making of Musk, Episode 4
In the fourth and final episode of Understood: The Making of Musk, host Jacob Silverman launches into Musk’s ultimate quest, his desire to colonize M…
8 months ago
Front Burner Presents: The Making of Musk, Episode 3
What does Musk, father of 14, expect from his quote, “legion” of children? In episode 3 of Understood: The Making of Musk, host, Jacob Silverman unra…
8 months ago
Front Burner Presents: The Making of Musk, Episode 2
Where did Elon Musk’s epic ambitions begin? In search of clues, the latest season of Understood: The Making of Musk returns to his sheltered youth in…
8 months ago