K.T. McFarland on Trump, Venezuela, and Resetting the Global Chessboard

Send us Fan MailFormer National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging, deeply informed conversation on the most consequential foreign-policy shift of our lifetime.Drawing on decades of experience inside the Situation Room, McFarland explains why recent U.S. actions in Venezuela represent more than a regional intervention — they signal a fundamental reset of the global chessboard. She breaks down deterrence, leadership, and psychology in American power, and why the Western Hemisphere has once again become the central arena of great-power competition.The discussion spans China, Iran, Russia, drug cartels, energy security, and the return of the Monroe Doctrine — with a clear through-line: credibility matters, and America’s willingness to act reshapes how allies and adversaries calculate risk.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow GuestX: https://twitter.com/realKTMcFarlandFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.