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6:54

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan calls Jan. 6...

Today Explained ·

2026/01/07

On the fifth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol attack in 2026, former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan characterized the riot as a "conspired attempt to overthrow democracy". Duncan, a former Republican who switched his affiliation to the Democratic Party in 2025, served as a key witness at a special hearing convened by House Democrats on January 6, 2026. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes

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6:53

Congress marks 5 years since Jan. 6 Capitol attack

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2026/01/07

Leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer held a candlelight vigil with police officers' families outside the Capitol. Many Democrats displayed makeshift replicas of a mandated commemorative plaque outside their offices because the official bronze marker remains uninstalled. On January 6, 2026, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack was marked by deep partisan division as lawmakers offered sharply conflicting accounts of the event.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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6:11

What people on the Colombia-Venezuela border are...

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2026/01/07

Many Venezuelans living in border towns like Cúcuta celebrated the capture, expressing hope for a return to their homeland. Business owners who fled Maduro’s government organized parties, viewing his removal as the first step toward reuniting families split by the crisis. Since the U.S. military operation on January 3, 2026, that captured Nicolás Maduro, the mood on the Colombia-Venezuela border has been a tense mixture of celebration, fear, and profound uncertainty.Become a supporter of this

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6:16

Foreign Affairs Minister Anand, Governor General to...

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2026/01/06

Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Governor General Mary Simon are set to visit Greenland in February to officially open a new Canadian consulate. The visit was originally scheduled for this week but was postponed due to poor weather. This diplomatic trip comes amid renewed international attention to Greenland's sovereignty, in light of recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump about a potential U.S. annexation of the autonomous Danish territory. Become a supporter of this

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6:08

US President Donald Trump ordered strikes Venezuela...

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2026/01/06

On January 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a large-scale military operation in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve, the mission began around 2:00 a.m. local time. It involved over 150 U.S. military aircraft that conducted targeted strikes on military infrastructure, air defenses, and communication antennas to facilitate the ground raid.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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7:58

Ruben Amorim sacked as Manchester United manager

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2026/01/06

Ruben Amorim has been sacked as the Manchester United manager after 14 months in charge, with the club making the announcement on January 5, 2026. The decision was made following a run of disappointing results and a strained relationship between Amorim and the club's hierarchy over transfer policy and tactical approach. Former Manchester United player and current Under-18s coach Darren Fletcher has been appointed as the interim manager. He will take charge of the team's upcoming Premier League match

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5:25

Swiss ski bar not inspected for five years before...

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2026/01/06

Despite a local requirement for annual fire safety checks, no periodic inspections, audits, or safety investigations were carried out at the venue between 2020 and 2025. he bar's last official fire safety inspection took place in 2019. Previous inspections in 2016 and 2018 had required "specific changes," though officials did not elaborate on whether these were implemented.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest

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7:08

Swiss bar fire likely started by sparklers on...

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2026/01/06

Swiss officials have confirmed that a devastating fire on January 1, 2026, at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana was likely started by sparklers on champagne bottles. The sparks ignited acoustic foam insulation on the ceiling, leading to a "flashover"—a phenomenon where intense heat causes nearly all combustible materials in a room to ignite simultaneously.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes

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6:05

US charges Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro with...

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2026/01/06

On January 5, 2026, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in a Manhattan federal court where they pleaded not guilty to a series of high-level drug and weapons charges. This appearance followed their capture by U.S. special forces in Caracas on January 3, 2026, during a military operation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with

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5:08

How the Venezuela operation was carried out and what...

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2026/01/05

The US used “technical expertise” (allegedly a cyberattack) to shut off power to much of Caracas in order to disable air defense systems and provide the element of surprise. Helicopters from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers), including an MH-47G Chinook and an MH-60M Black Hawk, landed at the Fuerte Tiuna compound at approximately 2:01 a.m. local time. Delta Force personnel stormed Maduro's residence just as he was attempting to enter a steel safe.Become a supporter of

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5:24

Former DHS official on the capture of Maduro

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2026/01/05

Elizabeth Neumann (Former Assistant Secretary of DHS): Neumann raised concerns about the legality of the operation to capture the foreign leader. She questioned the legitimacy of the military action under international law and the potential long-term risks to US personnel abroad.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this

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6:42

Latest on US strike on Venezuela, reactions from...

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2026/01/05

On January 3, 2026, the United States launched a large-scale military offensive in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, resulting in the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia FloresUS forces conducted a nighttime raid and took Maduro and Flores out of Venezuela. Maduro is currently in US custody and is scheduled to face drug and terrorism charges in a New YorkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest

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9:53

Trump warns Iran after protests turn deadly across...

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2026/01/03

On January 2, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to the Iranian government, stating that the United States is "locked and loaded and ready to go" if authorities continue to use deadly force against peaceful protesters. Trump vowed on Truth Social that if Iran "violently kills peaceful protesters," the U.S. will "come to their rescue". The unrest began on December 28, 2025, sparked by a dramatic collapse of the Iranian rial (now roughly 1.4 million per US$1) and soaring food

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8:52

'You can see the cracks' Growing frustration in MAGA...

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2025/12/29

In late December 2025, the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement has faced significant internal strain, described by observers as "cracks in the dam," primarily due to the Trump administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files. Despite intense pressure from his base for full transparency, President Trump recently dismissed the Epstein story as a "hoax" and a "witch hunt". He further expressed sympathy for individuals mentioned in the files, such as Bill Clinton, and

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9:36

'Siding with imperial dictator' and not Ukraine' Fmr....

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2025/12/29

In late December 2025, Michael McFaul, the former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, criticized Donald Trump for what he described as "siding with the imperial dictator" (Vladimir Putin) over the democratic nation of Ukraine. On December 28, 2025, Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During the meeting, Trump claimed that "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed," a statement McFaul argued showed a fundamental misunderstanding of Putin's motives.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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5:29

Ukraines Zelensky offers peace concessions and puts...

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2025/12/28

In late December 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky presented a new 20-point peace plan that signaled a major shift by offering specific concessions to end the nearly four-year war with Russia. By outlining these compromises, Zelensky has effectively "put the ball in Putin's court," forcing the Kremlin to choose between negotiation or continued conflict. Zelensky proposed pulling Ukrainian troops back from areas of the eastern Donetsk region still under Kyiv's control to create a demilitarized

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8:53

Trump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria

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2025/12/28

On Christmas Day 2025, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military launched "powerful and deadly" airstrikes against ISIS (ISIL) targets in northwestern Nigeria. Target Locations: The strikes hit two camps in Sokoto State, specifically near the village of Jabo and the town of Offa, targeting militants linked to the Islamic State-Sahel Province (ISSP), also known as Lakurawa.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss

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6:01

Why Ukraines draft evaders are dying in these icy...

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2025/12/28

Ukrainian draft evaders are dying in the Carpathian Mountains primarily due to extreme environmental conditions and a lack of preparedness while attempting to flee mobilization. Many men attempt to cross the 400-mile border into Romania through steep ravines and knee-deep snow during subzero temperatures. Sudden blizzards can reduce visibility to less than a meter, leading many to become lost.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t

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8:17

Another storm slams California on Christmas Day

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2025/12/27

He noted that in areas with high migrant populations, the administration's aggressive rhetoric and random deportations have created significant "fear and uncertainty".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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7:09

Archbishop Paul Coakley says Trump's deportation...

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2025/12/27

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), warned in late December 2025 that the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign is instilling a "great deal of fear" in immigrant communities. He noted that in areas with high migrant populations, the administration's aggressive rhetoric and random deportations have created significant "fear and uncertainty".Become a supporter of this podcast:

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