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Alex von Tonzelman
Historian, author and screenwriter known for writing on historical conflicts and interventions; in this episode provides historical context on US interventions in Latin America.
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Dec 4, 2025
• 37min
US Congress roiled by Venezuelan strikes and the latest from the Xi-Macron meeting
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Alex von Tonzelman, a historian and author, delves into the historical context of U.S. interventions in Latin America, relating them to current events in Venezuela. Nick Gowing, an analyst, discusses the geopolitical implications of military actions and the legal challenges faced by Congress. They examine the authoritarian tendencies of leaders who may act unilaterally, alongside commentary on Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron’s economic diplomacy. The duo also touches on the ethics of conflict-zone tourism and the changing dynamics of drinking culture.
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