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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 24 MIN

Part 1: Venezuela’s Oil: How It Powered The World & What Went Wrong | What Children Already Know - And How Parents Can Respond

from Viewpoints Radio · host Dr. Elena Lister, Ebony McMorris, Evan Rook, Amirah Zaveri, Gary Price, Skip York

 Part 1: Venezuela’s Oil: How It Powered The World & What Went WrongOnce one of the world’s richest oil producers, Venezuela’s rise seemed unstoppable. We look at how politics, power struggles and global pressure led to the complete breakdown of this South American country. As the consequences still unfold, will Venezuela and its oil industry make a comeback in this globally unstable environment?Guest: Skip York, nonresident fellow for global oil, The Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University.Host: Gary PriceProducer: Amirah Zaveri What Children Already Know - And How Parents Can RespondKids today are absorbing far more than many adults realize - often before anyone has explained what it all means. We look at how parents can meet these moments with clarity, honesty, and care, even when the right words don’t come easily.Guest: Dr. Elena Lister, child, adolescent & adult psychiatrist, faculty, Columbia University and Cornell University, author of Giving Hope.Host: Marty PetersonProducer: Amirah Zaveri Viewpoints Explained: Why Nuclear Power Is Making A ComebackOnce seen as too risky and politically fraught, nuclear power is being reexamined as energy demand rises and supply chains grow less reliable. We explain why more countries, including the U.S., are warming back up to an option they once tried to leave behind.  Host: Ebony McMorrisProducer: Amirah Zaveri   Culture Crash: The Movies We’re Waiting To See In 2026A new movie year is taking shape and expectations are already high. We cover some of what we’re most looking forward to this year.  Host:  Evan RookProducer: Evan Rook Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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As the consequences still unfold, will Venezuela and its oil industry make a comeback in this globally unstable environment? Then, we look at how parents can meet these moments with clarity, honesty, and care, even when the right words don’t come easily.

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