William Neuman
Investigative journalist and author who served as The New York Times bureau chief for the region and reported from Caracas (2012–2016); author of a book about Venezuela covering its political and economic collapse.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 22min
Voodoo Socialism and the $3 Million Rainy Day Fund w/ William Neuman (Members Only #302)
William Neuman, investigative journalist and former New York Times Caracas bureau chief, shares on-the-ground reporting from Venezuela. He walks through Chávez-era institution erosion, media spectacle and televised politics. He also covers PDVSA’s purge and the oil-driven narratives around U.S. intervention.
Jan 5, 2026 • 36min
What Comes Next for the US and Venezuela
William Neuman, former New York Times bureau chief in Caracas and author of a compelling book on Venezuela's descent, dives into the complex dynamics of U.S. intervention. He discusses how oil and geopolitics have motivated U.S. actions, revealing that the narrative often prioritizes oil over democracy. Neuman examines the implications of potential leaders like Maria Corina Machado and critiques the risks involved in U.S. foreign policy. The conversation also highlights differing viewpoints from Venezuelan-Americans on intervention's impact on human rights.
