Episode 440 - Venezuela's Election Saga The Iron Fist And The Velvet Glove podcast

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Unmasking Media Narratives: Venezuela's Election Controversy

In this special episode of 'Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove,' Trevor explores the complexities surrounding the recent Venezuelan election and critiques the mainstream media's portrayal of events. Trevor delves into US involvement in regime change strategies, the credibility of election processes in Venezuela, and the reliability of international observers. He addresses allegations against opposition figures and counters Western media narratives by providing historical context and analysis. Featuring segments from observers and critiques of biased reporting, this episode calls for a critical examination of the information we consume.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection to Venezuela

01:33 Overview of the Venezuelan Election and Media Treatment

07:39 US Involvement in Regime Change

12:03 History of US Interventions in Latin America

14:58 Recent Attempts to Overthrow Maduro

31:49 The Venezuelan Electoral Process

37:35 International Observers' Perspectives

51:05 Media Coverage and Bias

01:06:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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