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Translating Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’

In the wake of a Venezuela raid, Trump Administration officials openly discuss expanding their focus to countries like Colombia and Greenland. The case against a Uvalde police officer goes to trial. And one year after the Los Angeles fires, communities are watching lots sold off to corporate bidders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicolas Maduro Arrives in Court

Nicolas Maduro and his wife face charges in American court. Financial markets react to President Trump’s designs on Venezuela’s oil supply. And Minnesota Governor Tim Walz drops his re-election bid amid accusations of fraud in his state’s daycare programs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Wants to “Run” Venezuela. What Does That Mean?

With Nicolas Maduro in an American jail cell, Trump Administration officials oscillate on what it would mean to “run” Venezuela. Anti-Maduro activists consider whether to support the American operation. And we’ll get you caught up on the stories you missed over the holidays.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BREAKING: US Strikes Venezuela, Captures Maduro

In a special edition, ABC’s Pentagon reporter Luis Martinez and Latin America reporter Matt Rivers break down the U.S. military’s strikes on Caracas and the capture of leader Nicolas Maduro.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One More Last Thing

In this annual fan-favorite special, the Start Here team revisits their favorite “One Last Thing” stories of 2025.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices