"Escaping Venezuela": How Socialism Destroyed A Wealthy Country | Hn 251

"Escaping Venezuela": How Socialism Destroyed A Wealthy Country | Hn 251

From Haman Nature by Haman Nature

July 7, 2026 · 54 min

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Germania Rodriguez Poleo discusses her family's escape from Venezuela and her involvement in the documentary 'Escaping Venezuela'.

Germania Rodriguez Poleo talks about her amazing family and personal history, a great article she just wrote, and a new documentary she is involved with called Escaping Venezuela -- directed by Jim Epstein, son of the great Gene Epstein. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Welcoming Germania! Also, where, when, and how to watch Escaping Venezuela. 07:10 — How (and why) Germania’s family escaped Venezuela. 11:19 — Germania’s migration story begins in Miami. 15:50 — Leftist indoctrination at NYU and false narratives about Latin America. Plus, could Germania be a Bernie Bro? 32:04 — What is Germania’s doing now? Also, what is the future of journalism? 39:15 — Final thoughts. Plus, go see Escaping Venezuela! 51:57 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Reason article mentioned: https://reason.com/2026/06/30/my-family-fled-socialism-then-i-voted-for-bernie-sanders/ FreedomFest2026 film schedule: https://freedomfest2026.sched.com/overview/type/Anthem+Arts+Festival Adam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

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Host: Haman Nature

Guest: Germania Rodriguez Poleo

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