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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 24 MIN

What The U.S.’s Actions In Venezuela Mean For The Chicago Area

from In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

After seizing the Venezuelan president and his wife, President Donald Trump says the United States plans to "run" the country for an unspecified amount of time, zeroing in on advancing American oil interests there. Illinois leaders are raising major concerns and questions about the U.S. strike, and calling for a push to “take back” the power of Congress. We check in with U.S. congress members from Illinois, Robin Kelly and Mike Quigley. Plus, we get insight from national security expert Robert Pape from UChicago on what comes next in Venezuela and how this could affect Chicago. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

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After seizing the Venezuelan president and his wife, President Donald Trump says the United States plans to "run" the country for an unspecified amount of time, zeroing in on advancing American oil interests there. Illinois leaders are raising...

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