Venezuela & the U.S. What Now? | with Eric Farnsworth

In this episode of The Transponder, host Samuel George speaks with veteran Latin America analyst Eric Farnsworth about the dramatic events unfolding in Venezuela following the January 2026 U.S. operation that removed Nicolas Maduro from power. Drawing on decades of regional expertise, Farnsworth examines the fragile interim government, the prospects for democratic transition, and the geopolitical stakes surrounding oil, sovereignty, and the U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere. The conversation explores whether this moment represents a genuine opening for Venezuelan democracy or a dangerous new precedent in hemispheric politics.