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Podcast: The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast
Episode: How Drug Boats Could Be Used to Rationalize an Unjust War with Venezuela
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In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Ben Bayer and Elan Journo discuss the recent American attacks on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and scrutinize pretexts for war with Venezuela.
Topics include:
 âWar crimesâ and international law;
The fake âterroristâ threat;
The âwar on drugsâ;
 The Venezuelan military âthreatâ;
Authoritarian presidential power.
Resources:Â
Ayn Rand, âThe Roots of Warâ
This episode was recorded on December 9, 2025, and posted on December 11, 2025. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Watch archived podcasts here.
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