Nicolas Maduro
Mentioned in 140 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Nicolas Maduro Venezuelan political leader who served as president and successor to Hugo Chávez, extensively discussed in podcasts following his capture in a January 2026 U.S. military operation. Podcast coverage centers on the circumstances of his removal, its geopolitical implications including impacts on Venezuela's oil industry and Cuba's oil supply, and subsequent discussions about election fraud allegations and regional economic consequences. His ousting has been referenced as a precedent for U.S. regime change tactics and cited in broader debates about Trump administration foreign policy decisions.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Daily · May 21, 2026
Why the U.S. Just Indicted Cuba’s Former President
“Referenced as precedent for U.S. military extraction and indictment strategy”
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 21, 2026
DOJ Charges Castro, House Hearing Targets SPLC, Bezos Slams Mamdani & Praises Trump: AM Update 5/21
“Captured by U.S. military earlier this year; his removal cut off oil supplies to Cuba, worsening fuel crisis.”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 18, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Trump’s Leverage Over Xi Jinping EXPLAINED
“Referenced as model for potential Cuban transitional government arrangement”
Hard Fork · May 8, 2026
Can the U.S. Rein in Prediction Markets? + Joanna Stern on Her Year of A.I. Experiments + Our Producer Goes to Attention School
“Venezuelan President whose capture was subject of insider trading scandal on prediction markets by US Army sergeant”
The Headlines · May 8, 2026
Trump Calls Iran Strikes a ‘Trifle,’ and the Latest on the Hantavirus Outbreak
“Venezuelan president seized by U.S. Special Forces four months prior; subject of ongoing power negotiations”
Today, Explained · May 6, 2026
Is Venezuela better now?
“Former Venezuelan president ousted in January 2026 U.S.-backed military operation; subject of episode analysis”
The Powers That Be: Daily · May 6, 2026
Will Prediction Markets Ruin Pro Sports?
“Subject of U.S. military raid that soldier used classified information to profit from prediction market bets”
The Headlines · May 1, 2026
The 60-Day Deadline for the War in Iran, and an End to the D.H.S. Shutdown
“Seized by U.S. forces earlier this year, prompting normalization of U.S.-Venezuela relations”
Noticias de la mañana · Apr 24, 2026
Las noticias de la mañana, viernes 24 de abril de 2026
“Captured and extracted from Venezuela in early January military operation, currently facing charges in Manhattan”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 24, 2026
US Soldier Caught Betting in Maduro Raid & Marijuana Reclassified as Less Dangerous
“Subject of U.S. military raid that soldier Van Dyke bet on through prediction markets”
Economist Podcasts · Apr 17, 2026
Inside Caracas: Venezuela after Maduro
“Removed from power by U.S. forces and now in custody in New York”
Economist Podcasts · Mar 27, 2026
Hasta la victoria, quizás: Cuba’s broken economy
“Venezuelan leader whose removal cut off Cuba's oil supply lifeline”
Digital Social Hour · Mar 21, 2026
The U.S. Needs to Take Back Control... | Michael Rectenwald | DSH #1874
“Venezuelan president targeted for removal through U.S.-backed coup attempts allegedly motivated by oil control”
IHIP News · Mar 11, 2026
Trump Gets Disaster News on Epstein Files and Immediately Turns Up the Heat on Iran War
“Venezuelan former leader in DOJ custody; allegedly offering false 2020 election meddling claims for pardon”
Economist Podcasts · Mar 10, 2026
Oil rise: Trump gets the jitters
“Venezuelan leader mentioned as example of China's non-intervention policy”
The Daily · Mar 10, 2026
What We’ve Learned From 10 Days of War
“Venezuelan president mentioned as example of Trump's previous military intervention success”
Global News Podcast · Mar 10, 2026
Oil price drops after Trump hints at short Iran war
“Venezuelan former leader whose capture enabled U.S. access to Venezuelan oil, reducing domestic energy dependence”
The Daily · Mar 9, 2026
Anthropic vs. the Pentagon: Inside the Battle Over A.I. Warfare
“Venezuelan leader whose capture involved AI technology, sparking controversy”
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin · Mar 6, 2026
The War in Iran Is Coming for Your Wallet
“Venezuelan President captured when markets were closed, similar timing to Iran strikes”
Global News Podcast · Mar 6, 2026
US and Israel 'moving to next phase' of war with Iran
“Former Venezuelan president seized in US military raid in January; supporters gathering to demand his return”
NPR News Now · Mar 5, 2026
NPR News: 03-05-2026 5PM EST
“Former Venezuelan president deposed with U.S. involvement, predecessor to Delcy Rodriguez”
Freakonomics Radio · Mar 4, 2026
The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of (Update)
“Venezuelan President captured by U.S. forces; Trump administration took control of Venezuelan oil economy; invited commodity traders to White House.”
Macroaggressions · Mar 4, 2026
#626: Playing the Back Nine of the 2020’s
“Venezuelan president; targeted for regime change to enable U.S. oil control and Israeli recognition”
Elon Musk Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
Anthropic rejects latest Pentagon offer: ‘We cannot in good conscience accede to their request’
“Venezuelan leader targeted in Operation Absolute Resolve, the military operation where Anthropic's Claude was allegedly used”
The Daily · Mar 1, 2026
The Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader and the End of an Era in the Middle East
“Venezuelan leader referenced as example of Trump's previous regime change operation”
IHIP News · Feb 28, 2026
Why These Tech Billionaires Are Spying On Kids & What They Intend To Do Next
“Venezuelan leader Trump administration allegedly pressuring to claim 2020 election meddling”
NPR News Now · Feb 27, 2026
NPR News: 02-27-2026 6PM EST
“Venezuelan strongman facing U.S. pressure campaign including oil tanker seizure”
Big Technology Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
Anthropic vs. The Pentagon, Bloodbath at Block, The Citrini Selloff
“Former Venezuelan President captured in US military operation that reportedly used Anthropic's Claude AI”
Global News Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
Pakistan says it's killed almost 300 Afghan Taliban
“Former Venezuelan leader removed from power by US forces, cutting Cuba's primary crude oil source”
Fresh Air · Feb 26, 2026
Is the U.S. headed toward military conflict with Iran?
“Venezuelan leader extracted by U.S. Delta Force operation cited as precedent for potential regime change tactics”
Democracy Now! Audio · Feb 26, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-02-26 Thursday
“Venezuelan President abducted by U.S. forces in January and imprisoned in Brooklyn detention center”
Morning Brew Daily · Feb 26, 2026
Kalshi Punishes MrBeast’s Editor for Insider Trading & Claude Used to Hack Mexico
“Venezuelan leader whose capture was bet on Polymarket before public announcement, generating $400K profit.”
It Could Happen Here · Feb 26, 2026
The Cool Zone Response to Trump’s State of the Union
“Venezuelan president called 'new friend and partner' by Trump; extraction operation discussed”
NatSec Matters · Feb 26, 2026
Eliminating 'El Mencho' & Re-Engineering the Americas: Dr. Ryan Berg
“Venezuelan president; recently captured according to episode; subject of U.S. intelligence operations”
Morning Wire · Feb 25, 2026
Evening Wire: Senate Grills MAHA Pick & Anti-ICE Arson Attack? | 2.25.26
“Venezuelan dictator whose arrest in January triggered humanitarian crisis and prompted Trump administration to ease oil shipment restrictions to Cuba.”
Ones Ready · Feb 25, 2026
Ops Brief 130: Daily Drop - 25 Feb 2026 - Medal of Honor for Maduro Raid Heroics & China’s Nuclear Sub Move
“Venezuelan President captured in U.S. military raid that resulted in Medal of Honor presentation to pilot Eric Slover”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 25, 2026
ABIGAIL SPAMBERGER GIVES DEM RESPONSE, FURRIES CENTER STAGE AT COUNTER PROTESTS, CAL THOMAS, PROPOSED ICE FACILITY IN MARYLAND HALTED
“Venezuelan leader referenced in Trump's story about helicopter pilot who captured him in Caracas”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 25, 2026
State of the Union Address | America First Ep. 1646
“Venezuelan dictator; subject of military operation to capture and bring to American justice”
Deadline: White House · Feb 25, 2026
Trump's 2026 State of the Union
“Former Venezuelan dictator; captured in military operation; Trump claimed major foreign policy victory”
IHIP News · Feb 24, 2026
Dem Senator's Boycott of Trump's State of the Union Has Him in Meltdown
“Venezuelan leader discussed in context of alleged election fraud conspiracy theories”
Morning Brew Daily · Feb 24, 2026
Fictional Story Tanks Stock Market & The iPod Making a Comeback?
“Venezuelan leader whose kidnapping raid by U.S. military involved Claude AI, escalating Pentagon-Anthropic tensions”
NPR News Now · Feb 23, 2026
NPR News: 02-22-2026 7PM EST
“Venezuelan leader mentioned in context of Trump's potential military raid options”
Democracy Now! Audio · Feb 19, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-02-19 Thursday
“Venezuelan president abducted by U.S.; USS Gerald Ford carrier strike group previously stationed in Caribbean”
Global Security Briefing · Feb 18, 2026
Is the Trump Administration's 'Donroe' Doctrine Transforming Relations with Latin America?
“Former Venezuelan president captured in January 2026 US military operation, triggering regime change and interim leadership installation”
TBPN · Feb 18, 2026
The Cournot Equation, Micron’s $200B Bet, Hollywood vs. Seedance 2.0 | Diet TBPN
“Venezuelan leader; referenced in context of Claude AI usage in raid planning discussions”
Scrolling with Hayley · Feb 17, 2026
Clean Up on Aisle AOC! - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 237)
“Venezuelan dictator whose capture AOC mischaracterized geographically in Munich conference remarks”
The Daily · Feb 17, 2026
After Venezuela, Is Cuba Next?
“Former Venezuelan leader whose ousting cut off Cuba's primary oil supply source”
Energy Policy Now · Feb 17, 2026
When Oil Sanctions Meet Dark Shipping
“Former Venezuelan president whose regime was hostile to US interests; recently ousted, enabling US control of Venezuelan oil shipments”
Congressional Dish · Feb 16, 2026
CD332: Controlling Venezuela
“Former Venezuelan president captured in January 2025 military operation; indicted narco-trafficker with $50M bounty”
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show · Feb 13, 2026
Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Feb 13 2026
“Venezuelan leader; arrested and imprisoned following military operation discussed as catalyst for regional economic collapse”