This Is What Greedy Trump's Really Up To With Oil episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 41 MIN

This Is What Greedy Trump's Really Up To With Oil

from The Daily Beast Podcast · host The Daily Beast, Joanna Coles

Anthony Scaramucci joins Joanna Coles for a frank conversation about what Donald Trump is really doing in Venezuela—and why the chaos is the point. Scaramucci argues that the Venezuela move is driven less by democracy or security than by oil, money, and self-enrichment, and is shaped by conspiracy thinking and political pressure. He also breaks down Trump’s appetite for cruelty and spectacle, the warning signs in ICE’s escalating violence, the quiet sidelining of allies like Marco Rubio and JD Vance, and why Republicans who know better still fall in line. The takeaway: Trump isn’t unraveling—he’s focused, transactional, and increasingly willing to burn institutions to stay powerful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jan 12, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

This Is What Greedy Trump's Really Up To With Oil

0:00 41:23

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Daily Beast Podcast?

This episode is 41 minutes long.

When was this The Daily Beast Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on January 12, 2026.

Can I download this The Daily Beast Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!