Daniel Di Martino

Daniel Di Martino, a Venezuelan-born economist and activist at the Manhattan Institute, shares his firsthand experiences of Venezuela's economic collapse. He discusses how socialist policies, starting with Chávez's rise, led to nationalization, rampant corruption, and deteriorating living standards. Di Martino critiques the idea that corruption alone caused the crisis, warning against the allure of 'free' benefits that stifle production. He also emphasizes the risks of socialism to personal freedoms and advocates for market-based solutions to revitalize economies.

Gordon Chang, author and China analyst, offers brisk analysis of Xi Jinping’s sweeping loyalty purges. Daniel DiMartino, Manhattan Institute fellow with Venezuela experience, breaks down post-Maduro power shifts and regional pressure tactics. They discuss U.S. tactics toward Cuba, Venezuela’s weakened energy state, China’s mass discipline campaign, and risks of elite turmoil and accidental conflict.

Daniel Di Martino, an economist and founder of the Dissident Project, shares his personal journey from Venezuela to advocating against socialism. He vividly recounts the devastating effects of Hugo Chávez's regime, detailing economic collapse and despair. The conversation highlights the alarming trend of Gen Z's favorability toward communism and contrasts it with the harsh realities faced by Venezuelans. Di Martino emphasizes the importance of economic freedom and critiques misconceptions surrounding immigration policies, urging for a clearer understanding of the dangers of leftist ideologies.

Join policy analyst Daniel Di Martino and public-policy scholar Heather Mac Donald as they tackle the evolving crisis of masculinity in America. They examine the impact of cultural devaluation of male roles, and the importance of fatherhood in shaping young men. The conversation explores the implications of recent political violence, the need for courageous male role models, and the relationship between law enforcement and societal order. Discover how literature and religious figures can help reclaim values like honor and responsibility.

Daniel DiMartino, a Manhattan Institute fellow and Venezuelan political economy and energy expert. He discusses the January 3 raid and why early signs feel promising. He covers prisoner releases, reduced censorship and quiet economic shifts. He debates Delcy Rodríguez’s motives and the timing of a sustainable transition. He explains short- and long-term prospects for Venezuela’s oil and regional effects.