E128: The Fall of Venezuela: Prof. Tim Gill on Politics, Oil, & Sanctions

Sociologist Timothy Gill joins us to explore the roots of Venezuela’s crisis, the role of U.S. foreign policy, and how race, oil, and ideology shape the country's fate. We dig into the real impact of sanctions, the legacy of Hugo Chávez, the rise of Nicolás Maduro, and the tangled web of neocolonialism, corruption, and mass migration.

🔍 Topics include:

• U.S. democracy promotion via USAID & NED
• Chávez-era social policy vs. economic mismanagement
• The politics of oil, sanctions, and sovereign wealth
• Firsthand accounts of class and race divides in Venezuela
• Why millions have fled—and what happens next

🎧 Tune in for a wide-ranging, on-the-ground perspective on one of the most polarizing stories in global politics.

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