Oil, ICE, and the Science of Control - Lab 123

About this episode

This episode explores the intersection of science and power through the lens of Venezuela's oil history and recent ICE shootings in Minnesota.

This lab examines two unfolding stories where science and power collide: Venezuela’s century-long oil history and why the United States is now deeply involved, and the recent ICE shootings in Minnesota amid an unprecedented immigration enforcement surge. Listen to learn how these events reveal a critical moment in history, where decisions about resources, authority, and security are reshaping trust at home and abroad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• oil history
• immigration enforcement
• science and power
• trust
• Venezuela
• United States
• ICE shootings

Keywords

• Venezuela
• oil
• ICE
• immigration
• science
• power
• trust
• enforcement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United States

Places: Venezuela, Minnesota

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