Trump’s military coup in Venezuela is a mask-off moment of American imperialism, but will it compel Canada to take meaningful action? 

Plus, sorting through Canada’s political and media responses to Venezuela. 

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Katie Laur (Associate Producer and Fact Checking) Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Jen Gerson

Further reading: 

• In a national emergency, Canada does not have a moment to lose – The Globe and Mail
• The arrest of Mark Carney will bring peace, prosperity, and freedom to North America – Halifax Examiner 
• Eric Ham: Canada beware, Trump’s Venezuela invasion is a clear warning shot 
• Venezuela – The Lesson for Canada – Charlie Angus [Substack] 
• The Conservative and Liberal responses to Venezuela reflect vastly different foreign-policy outlooks – The Globe and Mail
• Freeland to step down in ‘coming weeks’ after accepting role advising Ukraine’s Zelenskyy | CBC News  
• Ontario court rules Doug Ford must turn over personal phone records | Globalnews.ca 

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