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Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss Venezuela's oil privatization and the political implications of US foreign policy.

Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate return to discuss Venezuela's oil privatization deal with Francisco Rodriguez, then they will explain what's behind the calls from Israel First members of Congress and Laura Loomer to "investigate" Blumenthal as the US war on Iran, the US economy and Trump's approval ratings continue to flounder. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegrayzone.substack.com/subscribe

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Hosts: Max Blumenthal, Aaron Mate

Guest: Francisco Rodriguez

Topics covered

• Venezuela
• oil privatization
• US foreign policy
• Iran
• political commentary

Keywords

• Venezuela
• oil privatization
• US war on Iran
• Trump
• politics
• Israel First
• Laura Loomer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Israel First

Places: Venezuela, Iran, US

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