US Escalates Venezuela Pressure: Regime Change Aims Exposed

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Books

• "Ella McKay" - An upcoming comedy from 20th Century Studios by writer/director James L. Brooks, featuring Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Julie Kavner, Albert Brooks, and Woody Harrelson.

Research & Studies

• Insight Crime - A respected research institution mentioned for its analysis on the "Cartel de los Soles."

People Mentioned

• Amelia Earhart - An aeronautical hero who disappeared while trying to circumnavigate the world in 1937.
• Juan Sebastian Gonzalez - Former National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere under President Joe Biden, interviewed about Venezuela.
• Reed Hoffman - Co-founder of LinkedIn, mentioned in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.
• Larry Summers - Former Harvard University President, mentioned in connection with Jeffrey Epstein and for his 2005 argument about women's intelligence.
• Bill Clinton - Former US President, mentioned in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.
• James Comey - Former FBI Director, whose criminal case is discussed.
• Lindsay Halligan - An inexperienced prosecutor handpicked by President Trump, involved in the criminal case against James Comey.
• William Fitzpatrick - A federal magistrate judge who ordered Halligan to fork over grand jury materials in the Comey case.
• Eric Seibert - US Attorney who rejected the case against James Comey.
• Michael Nachmanoff - US District Judge who will review claims from Comey's lawyers.
• Mike Waltz - US Ambassador to the UN, who described the role of the international stabilization force in Gaza.
• Benjamin Netanyahu - Israeli Prime Minister, who tweeted about Israel's opposition to a Palestinian state.
• Kash Patel - FBI Director, mentioned in a satirical context regarding a protective detail.

Organizations & Institutions

• United Nations Security Council - Approved a US plan for an international stabilization force in Gaza.
• Justice Department - Issued a memo regarding strikes on alleged drug boats off Venezuela and is involved in the Jeffrey Epstein files release.
• New York Times - Repeatedly pointed out that most drug overdoses are from fentanyl, not produced in Venezuela.
• Politico - Published a piece alleging White House officials were planning for a post-Maduro Venezuela.
• Institute of International Education - Provided new data on international enrollment at US colleges.
• House Oversight Committee - Released emails related to Lawrence Summers' use of Jeffrey Epstein.
• Crooked Media - The production company for the podcast.

Websites & Online Resources

• Truth Social - A social media platform used by Donald Trump to post about the Epstein files.
• Crooked.com/store - The online store for Crooked Media merchandise.
• Crooked.com/subscribe - Where to subscribe to the What a Day nightly newsletter.

Other Resources

• USS Gerald Ford - The world's largest aircraft carrier, which entered the Caribbean Sea.
• Cartel de los Soles - A name referring to elements of the Venezuelan government, military, and politicians involved in drug trafficking; discussed as potentially a "made-up name."
• F-35 Fighter Jets - Advanced US-made fighter jets that Saudi Arabia intends to buy.
• War Powers Resolution - Legislation discussed in the context of congressional approval for military strikes.